nigcuberail

Following on from Roger's posts above, some more track laying this week took the main running lines past the shed location and close to the next board join.

We have a pause while we build a British Finescale single slip to locate in the up local line - you can see the gap opposite the coach in the picture below.

We also took the opportunity start to map out the board edge for the viewing side - the board edges here will be cut to a curve so we are using the OS map enlargement overlaid to decide the scenic edge/board cut line. 

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I know it's an old thread, but I found a review of the Scalespeed Torquemaster in 1966 December Model Railway Constructor

Was it really 11 years ago that I started the thread????

Kevin, good for you to have resurected it - so Scalespeed ad from 1966 - I was 11!!

I shelved the project to 'refurb' the existing contoller and set it aside with a view to using the old faceplate/control arm with a new modern control circuit under 'the hood'.

So many other projects have taken priority over the years, but one day!!

😁

And more progress with track laying on Board 2 & Board 3.

Moving further down the board and managed to get the scissors down along with the up/down crossover.
This part is crucial being very close to the board join, so much checking, aligning & crossing fingers!!

More progress with track laying on Board 2 & Board 3.

Track is Peco Bullhead Code 75 (SL-108F) & we are experimenting with DCC Concepts Bullhead Phospor Bronze joiners (LTK-RJ) and Pre-etched Sleepers 1.0mm (ESP-TRACK1.0) at joints.

 Further track laying this week will take the rails down to the handbuilt (Roger Sunderland) scissors on the down platform roads.

So track laying momentum is building 😊

2 hours ago, Gopher said:

Here is my attempt at weathering  1505

Impressed with the oil drum too!!!

😀

Summer Update - Final

Overlaying the OS map enlargement to get a feeling for boundaries & building alignment.

The overall roof runs from the double dotted line across the tracks in the foreground to the line by Steve's left hand - approx. 6 foot!!

AND FINALLY - THE FIRST TRACK IS LAID 😁

Summer Update Part III

Three boards up and plans tested for alignment.

Summer Update - Part II

Some further photos showing the 'King' board (fitted with 4 legs) with track plan, a very 'proud' looking Steve (Bournemouth must have won!) and work in progress by Simon & Roger.

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Summer Update Part I

As mentioned earlier by Roger, summer has meant members on holidays, attending shows and doing summer 'stuff' in gardens etc.. so the quoted:

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I can update to say that the first two boards, which will carry most of the station area are nearly complete and track laying should start this month

has been delayed slightly.

However, the first two boards are indeed assembled, topped and fitted with their legs. They are made using the tried & tested 'Model Railway Solutions' methods and sized/shaped to ensure no joins conflict with pointwork as mentioned earlier by Roger.

You will see that one long edge is left unfinished - once all the main boards are assembed and joined, the board edges will be cut to form a smooth continuous curve, and the closing side members fitted.

This will be the viewing side. 

Looking for Model Railway Journal Number 4 - Winter 1985

Alternatively just a copy of the 'Small Suppliers Forum' article reviewing the Train Tronics turntable would be much appreciated.

Edit - request now fulfilled thanks to RMweb members efforts 

On 01/03/2023 at 15:25, Roger Sunderland said:

.....................the straight stock rails are now tack soldered on. From this formation the rest of the track for this scissors crossover can be gauged off it. Resulting in this……

Having seen this 'in the flesh' the other evening I can vouch for what a 'creation' it is!!

Truly impressive in its build quality and a monster in length - it will be a key feature of the track layout.

Looking for the following from a Hornby Royal Scot:

Buffer/s
Smoke deflector/s

Cab Door/s

Pipework

Or a complete body with all/some of the above present & correct (main body condition not important).

Looking for 00 Bachmann Class 37/0 in green.

Preferably centre headcode 21 pin SYE if the beast exists?

If not, split headcode 21 pin.

However, all green options considered.

Many thanks

Wanted - Hornby Class 08

BR Green with/without wasps

Would consider BR Black also

DCC Ready

On 20/12/2020 at 08:50, nigcuberail said:

 

 

Another gentle 'prod' of Simon @ Rails by email yesterday morning has produced the required action - it's on it's way 

 

Now over to Royal Mail 

Update - Shipped by RM 24hr Saturday 19/12/2020 & arrived Monday 21/12/2020 

Well recovered Rails.

On 19/12/2020 at 07:24, nigcuberail said:

I have been reading about all the postal delays from the Sheffield area, but how about delays in dispatch?

 

Mine (ordered 07/08/2019) still has not been processed even though they came into stock on 06/12/2020.

 

Emailed Rails on 13/12/20 and was told it would be 'processed & dispatched in the next few days', however still no change in status 

Another gentle 'prod' of Simon @ Rails by email yesterday morning has produced the required action - it's on it's way 

Now over to Royal Mail 

Just now, Compound2632 said:

 

Fret not. My crimson one, pre-ordered in May 2019, was despatched yesterday.

Compound2632 - Oh well, at least we stand together!

I assumed that they would be dispatched according to order date, so that means an awful lot were orderd before August last year then 

I have been reading about all the postal delays from the Sheffield area, but how about delays in dispatch?

Mine (ordered 07/08/2019) still has not been processed even though they came into stock on 06/12/2020.

Emailed Rails on 13/12/20 and was told it would be 'processed & dispatched in the next few days', however still no change in status  

On 20/12/2019 at 14:21, gwrrob said:

Mine is in progress and I was told they are overwhelmed with new releases and there is a backlog in the despatch department.

 

Now in the post. [21/12/19]

Mine too (CC debited 22/12/2019) - but I doubt it will arrive tomorrow 

Out of interest, anyone received a pre-ordered 'Army 802' from Rails of Sheffield yet?

They have been showing in stock for a few days but my January pre-order hasn't been shipped yet despite a call yesterday.

I have no doubt they are extremely busy in dispatch due to the season.

It would be nice to get it for Christmas - it would make a great table decoration running in during dinner 

4 hours ago, Smiffy@51 said:

Has anybody built this yet. I am looking for advice on how to make a small sector plate to fit on the side of the box file.

I have one in progress but I elected for a fiddle/cassette/locolift arrangement in an adjoining second box file 

Three emails received here but for a user name I do not use!!

22:56, 00:26 & 00:47.

Edit - Just checked my other email addresses and also have 3 x emails for my 'normal' username 

Update on this for reference:

It is indeed a crystal and according to the engineer who designed it for Tony's Trains (info provided by a kind US based MERG member) it is a 20mHz crystal.

So I now just have to find one