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  1. Steven B
    Have you booked the normal wintery weather? Steven B.
  2. Steven B
    Some formations from the 1978-9 diagrams: Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness: BG CK TSO TSO CK TSO BG BG CK TSO TSO RMB TSO TSO CK TSO Mallaig to Fort William: BFK TSO TSO BFK RMB TSO TSO TSO TSO (& on to Glasgow) - summer only TSO BFK TSO TSO TSO TSO RMB BFK (upto Sept) RMB TSO BFK (after Sept) Wick/Thurso to Inverness: TSO BCK TSO (Wick) + BG TSO TSO CK (Thurso) BCK TSO RMB(Wick) + BG BG CK BSO (Thurso) A few years later (82-83) the Wick/Thurso trains lost their first class (BSO replacing the BCK on the Wick section; The Thurso section was often BG TSO BG TSO). The KoL trains again has lost their first class (BG TSO TSO). Several of the Mallaig trains had dropped down to BFK TSO. All were vacuum braked Mk1s. Unfortunately the BFK isn't available in N Gauge. All the others are. Steven B.
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    Double check the wagons in the photos. Searching for "United Molasses Menstrie" on Google returns plenty of images but most appear to be the later air-brake wagon as per the NGS kit. All the photos on railscot.co.uk show the later wagon with the three bands on the tank, metal strips between the solebar and tank, and most telling they're air-braked only. The brake type can be seen from the pipe. Vacuum braked wagons usually have the brake pipe to the left of the coupling hook, air brake pipes are to the right (looking at the end of the wagon). I'd be interested to know when the Class B type were replaced with the TTA. Steven B.
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    Erm, a lump of brass acting as a fly-wheel is not the same as inertia on a DCC decoder. The flywheel acts to keep the motor turning when the power is interupted, either because the brushes moving between different poles on the commutator, or because of breaks in supply (e.g. traversing insulfrog pointwork). DCC controlled models benefit from having a flywheel fitted. Inertia on the DCC decoder limits the rate at which speed can be changed - it simulates the physical bulk of a locomotive & train meaning you don't go from 0-125mph in 2 seconds. A Keep alive capacitor can be fitted to DCC models allowing them to keep moving during small breaks in power supply. Steven B.
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    I think they're great and I sincerly hope that several of each type get preserved. Travelling around the Oldham Loop is nowhere near as fun on a Metrolink Tram. Watching the two halves bounce in different dirrections through the corridor connection is something I'll never forget. I wonder how much better they'd have been if they'd been built to run on three bogies though? I.e. one at each end and a shared one in the middle. Steven B.
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    According to Paul Bartlett's website they were built from 1954, finally being withdrawn in the "Later 80s". Being un-braked (hence the O part of the TOPD code) they would still need a brake van on the end of the train. Steven B.
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    The closest you'll get to a prototype unit with standard Mk1 coaches is the Class 116 parcels unit. The centre car from a standard 2-car class 116 were replaced with a pair of GUV vans. If you want to convert a 2 car unit to a three car then you might be better off getting a class 121 or 122 to strengthen the train for your peak services. Steven B.
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    Are you sure those tanks aren't the later air-braked ones converted from caustic soda tanks (as per the NGS kit?), rather than Class B tanks? Steven B.
  9. Steven B
    Any idea what all the black and white egg timer shaped reference marks are used for? Steven B.
  10. Steven B
    How about anything to help you detail a model today? Mk1 couplings & pipes:
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    N, OO or O??? Steven B
  12. Steven B
    Blocks would be carried in open wagons such as the OBA. Vans would be used for bagged cement that needs to be kept dry. Either way, an 08 and a couple of wagons wouldn't look out of place. Steven B
  13. Steven B
    Most rtr models have their motors surrounded by plastic or metal and don't spontaneously burst into flames so I suspect you'll have no problems. Steven B
  14. Steven B
    My two year old daughter enjoys watching the first series of Thomas (complete with Ringo Star's narration) as much as she does the latest version. However, given the choice she'd rather watch Ivor the Engine.... She also enjoys other classics such as Trumpton, Clangers and Mr Benn. Kids haven't changed that much. Steven B
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    60 037 waits under the footbridge at Hereford in April 2003: A short time later it was joined by 158 821 (Manchester to Cardiff) and 150 002 (Hereford to Birmingham NS). This is the view from the bridge:
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    The problem with BR Green to BR Blue is the number of locos involved. BR Green carrying TOPS numbers would be more do-able. The photos & captions with the current MoD/Speedlink are enough to model the formations as the trains are quite short. Adding the nice graphics would have only added a few more trains. I'm finding it hard to find info on passenger services towards the end of BR (late 1980s onwards). The BRCoachingStock Yahoo Group archive runs out in 1985 and apart from WCML trains there's not much available for the tail end of BR. Articles covering WCML and secondary services (Provincial/Regional Railways) would be of interest. Similarly, something covering Cheshire & North Wales chemical traffic would be of use. Steven B.
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    Both the livery and train formation articles are a great resource, but once printed there's not much point in re-running them and with liveries only so many that can be done. Train formations could be continued (would have been nice to include something with the MoD/Speedlink trains in the current issue for example), but then you end up getting very specific to keep up with demand. It would be great if both series of articles could be published in a book so all the information is in one place. Steven B.
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    Taken from https://railexpress.wordpress.com/retrospectrums/ ScotRail (RE95) Railfreight (RE97) Loadhaul (RE99) Railfreight Red Stripe (RE101) Large Logo blue (RE103) Network SouthEast (RE105) Provincial/Regional Railways (RE107) InterCity Executive (RE109) Parcels red/grey (RE111) Mainline Freight (RE113) British Railways green (RE115) General grey (RE117) Stratford silver/grey roofs (RE119) Network SouthEast – revised (RE122) Transrail Freight (RE124) Civil Engineer’s ‘Dutch’ grey/yellow (RE126) GWR green specials (RE128) InterCity Mainline (RE130) BR specials (RE132) Rail express systems (RE134) Railfreight General (RE137) Railfreight Distribution/Speedlink Distribution (RE138) Railfreight/Trainload Petroleum (RE140) Railfreight/Trainload Construction (RE142) Railfreight/Trainload Metals & Automotive (RE144) Railfreight/Trainload Coal (RE146) British Rail Telecommunications (RE148) Research Department & Technical Services (RE152) InterCity Swallow (RE154) Railfreight Distribution ‘European’ (RE156) Direct Rail Services – original (RE158) Porterbrook purple/white (RE160) British Steel (RE163) Royal Train Claret (RE165) Waterman Railways black (RE167) Freightliner grey (RE169) Steven B.
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    According to Wikipedia there are three class 08 design codes that have a max limit of 20mph. I've no idea if any of these are still around of if these locos have been limited to 15mph. You'd need to check which build 08 822 fell into by checking ABC/Platform5's. Get your magnifying glass out and read the TOPS panel - the bottom line is the loco's maximum speed. Looking at photos of the model and real thing it looks like it's a 15mph machine. Happy modelling. Steven B.
  20. Steven B
    Manx Electric Railway: I'm not sure if this counts as a car, but it's got four wheels and is normally found on the road so what the heck. Taken at the IoM Steam Railway's shed (from a train) at Douglas.
  21. Steven B
    The Yorkshire Area Group of the N Gauge Society will be holding its annual open weekend on the 21st and 22nd of October in York. We will have two large layouts set up. Come and train spot on our scenic DC test track Guys Cutting where you'll see trains showing the wide range of eras and locations of interest to our members. Alternatively, indulge in some shunting on our extensive FreeMo DCC layout. Visitors are welcome to bring models to run on either layout. In addition to the two group layouts there will also be a number of layouts being exhibited by group members whilst others will be showing their latest modelling projects including a Motorail terminal and projects involving 3D printing and laser cut plastic. We have a wide range of interests ranging from RTR to kit and scratch building; We have modellers interested in British, Continental, American, Japanese and even Malaysian prototypes dating from the steam era to today's railways. If you want to learn more about DCC, 3D printing, electrics, signalling, locomotive maintenance, wood work, painting, scenic work or just about anything else model railway related we can usually provide some help and advice. Heworth Community Centre next to 32 Applecroft Road York YO31 0HG Free entrance! Limited parking at the Community Centre but plenty on neighbouring roads. Wheelchair/pushchair friendly parking and access. Saturday 12:00-16:30(ish) Sunday 10:00 – 15:30(ish) For more details, visit our website: http://www.tinyurl.com/ngsyag
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    Event Name: N Gauge Society Yorkshire Area Group Open Weekend Classification: Open Day Address: Heworth Community Centrenext to 32 Applecroft RoadYorkYO31 0HG Day 1: 21/10/17 Opening times Day 1: 12:00-16:30(ish) Day 2: 22/10/17 Opening times Day 2: 10:00 – 15:30(ish) Prices: Free! Disability access: Yes Car parking: Yes Website: http://www.tinyurl.com/ngsyag Organising body: N Gauge Society Yorkshire Area Group The Yorkshire Area Group of the N Gauge Society will be holding its annual open weekend on the 21st and 22nd of October in York. We will have two large layouts set up. Come and train spot on our scenic DC test track Guys Cutting where you'll see trains showing the wide range of eras and locations of interest to our members. Alternatively, indulge in some shunting on our extensive FreeMo DCC layout. Visitors are welcome to bring models to run on either layout. In addition to the two group layouts there will also be a number of layouts being exhibited by group members whilst others will be showing their latest modelling projects including a Motorail terminal and projects involving 3D printing and laser cut plastic. We have a wide range of interests ranging from RTR to kit and scratch building; We have modellers interested in British, Continental, American, Japanese and even Malaysian prototypes dating from the steam era to today's railways. If you want to learn more about DCC, 3D printing, electrics, signalling, locomotive maintenance, wood work, painting, scenic work or just about anything else model railway related we can usually provide some help and advice. Heworth Community Centre next to 32 Applecroft Road York YO31 0HG Saturday 12:00-16:30(ish) Sunday 10:00 – 15:30(ish) For more details, visit our website: http://www.tinyurl.com/ngsyag
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    N gauge Class 50

    Steven B replied to DapolDave's topic in Dapol

    £245 + £25 (Collectors club membership) = £270, still £61 more than the Farish 40. However you work it out, Dapol are charging a huge premium for the sound fitted model. Depending on if Dapol take the same approach as Farish and fit a speaker to all models it may work out less expensive to buy the DC model and fit your own DCC sound decoder to it. Steven B.
  24. Steven B

    N gauge Class 50

    Steven B replied to DapolDave's topic in Dapol

    And for anyone who can't be bothered finding the link: I'm amazed at the price of the DCC sound fitted models. The RRP for the basic DC version is only £5 more than the similar specified Farish Class 40. There's over £70 difference between the two sound fitted models! Ouch. Steven B.
  25. Steven B
    Because someone would complain that there's no 14xx or Manors in the sale? Steven B.
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