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  1. Gordon A
    Why the two opposing check rails in a straight piece of track?
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    National Library of Scotland OS maps is one source of information.
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    How on the real thing did the hinged front platform fold down? it looks as if the front lamp brackets would get in the way? Gordon A
  4. Gordon A
    Yes I agree with you it is an annoyance and reduces the effective viewing area of the screen when looking at RMWeb.. Gordon A
  5. Gordon A
    A ship with an interesting history.
  6. Gordon A
    Any idea what the ship was in the dry dock?
  7. Gordon A
    Thanks for the further replies chaps. My fall back position at the moment is to drill and tap the Hornby crank pins to 12BA. I will try looking at Hornby's Thomas. Gordon A
  8. Gordon A
    If you know the details such as builders number and date? Stafford County Archives have a large collection of Bagnall and drawings. Gordon A
  9. Gordon A
    Thanks for the reply. The keeper plate under the chassis has Hornby. Made in China moulded into it. I have made additional pick ups with phosphor bronze wire. My current problem is the crank pin screws which I need to replace. Gordon A
  10. Gordon A
    I have been trying to sort out a second hand Hornby Terrier (R2100) for a friend which is showing signs of hard use. It appears that spares for this loco are non existent. I have already tried to find replacement plunger pickups (X8250) without success. Can any one tell me what diameter and thread the Hornby crank pins are for this loco please? Or does someone have a set of spare crank pins ( X8242) for sale? Many thanks Gordon A
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    I think you will find the southern end of your "loop" is not a loop as there is a diamond crossing between the two turnouts. This gives a trailing entrance to the bay platform / goods yard from the right hand south bound track, while the two points at the north end of the "loop" give a train entrance to the goods yard from the left hand north bound track. Gordon A
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    The set sounds like a rip off to me. :-(
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    You will have to buy the DVD or pay to watch on line.
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    I am not sure as to how plausible it would be in a UK setting. A single passenger platform served by autocoach or a class 121 or 122 bubble car - OK. If the two sidings are to be used for general goods it would not be enough to keep a small shunter stationed in the sidings for a day or week. If the sidings were serving an industrial complex then the orange engine could be owned and operated by the factory. As usual I am happy to be proved wrong. Gordon A
  15. Gordon A
    Yes. You could either ask him to copy the style of 00 wheel already fitted, or do some research for pictures or drawings of the wheels.
  16. Gordon A
    If none available get some 3D printed centres made to fit Gibson rims. Gordon A
  17. Gordon A
    Guitar string goes down to 8 thou and is quite rigid.
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    Your comment about at least two out of three axles being sprung has been disproven by Bachman. I have a Bachman 57xx pannier and two Bachman 08 diesel shunter, both with centre sprung axles. They ran very smoothly in the 00 format, and run as well after being converted to P4. Gordon A
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    A properly working 0-6-0 should not have problems going through point work. It sounds like the pick ups are of a poor design so it may be a case of fitting additional pickups to the chassis rather than going to the expense of fitting a power pack. Clean wheels, track and pick ups are an essential for good running. Points with live crossings are a definite improvement over those with plastic crossing V's. Gordon A
  20. Gordon A
    Paul Bartlett has a couple of photos of adapted Parrots registered with the GWR. The vast majority are linked to the LNER and LMS, which as a wartime wagon makes sense. Gordon A
  21. Gordon A
    Photos by current owner showing the progress of track relaying with 18.83mm gauge track. Careful replacement of the cork underlay has taken place ensuring minimal damage to the original structures and scenery. Replacement points have been built. All are based on the A6 configuration but built with interlaced timbers. Testing with a four wheel carriage. Gordon A
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    Thank you for the replies chaps. Gordon A
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    I seem to think that some signal boxes had a lever that locked crossing gates in the open position for the trains. What colour were they painted please? Gordon A
  24. Gordon A
    Interesting topic with s variety of historic film clips used as background. Shame it is played at a high speed. Gordon A
  25. Gordon A
    Shift+ Control + F7 (Group select) will enable you to adjust all the point and crossing work in your plan to better fit on the pages.
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