johnb

There are several along the Oxford canal of a similiar design. I my memory is correct the canal is narrower so they are a bit shorter. Sorry, haven't got any photos and not been along that way for many years.

I agree just lift off, that way it won't even damage scenery or figures.

That would be my recommendation it's a biggish sheet that is very light and you should be able to find some at a DIY store. I've used them for years

Be prepared for a bit of a shock. Did that a while back and found that I'd got two identical US switchers, couldn't renumber as there was only ever one like that!!!

Good luck, please keep us all posted!

Yes and IRJs where they connect.

If you have the fiddle yard fully stocked and move it away from the wall then the railed stock will be at risk of derailment, similarly on pushing it back. You will need a very smooth movement system and take great care. Perhaps obvious I know but thought I'd mention it

Give Berkhamsted some thought. Although it covers quite a area, including some of the moat, there is not very much left, it's rather a cluster of ruined bits. Maybe a selection of some of them may suit. As for getting there, it's literally just across the road from Berkhamsted station rear entrance. In fact when the WCML was built it took out some of the moat. Nice town with a selection of eateries too a few minutes walk on the other side of the railway. Have a look.

I like all the responses. I've seen people start a large layout and then give up. I'm a small layout fan. I've got one, admittedly US HO 6ft long with two points and a fiddle stick and it gives me hours of enjoyment shuttling freight cars around with a little switcher. Start small, if it doesn't suit then you haven't lost all that much time or effort, but it will be good practice. As long as you enjoy yourself that's all that is important.

I have always used the Resin W usually the interior non waterproof one in the green bottle. Never had any probems, but then I don't use all that much having only got small layouts.

Beeen running more or less OK for the last half an hour, slowed down a couple of minutes back tho'. Must be having a 'bang head against a brick wall' time Andy. Really appreciate your efforts.

Very sorry to learn that, it's one of the best small shows around, and the cakes are wonderful! Hope you will be able to run something beore too long.

Site is a bit better at present, but still tempermental. One issue I've not seen mentioned is that it is often slower when using the browser 'back' button. Hope that helps, all the very best in getting this sorted

I found that unless you use a very close fitting bolt it's all a bit too loose causing intermittent electrical contact You'd have to use the more expensive brass ones. I made my own with some brass tube and 1mm brass rod. It locks the plate in place. I only do this on one track, the other tracks use a common supply routed under the board and emerging near the pivot point. However the plate only moves about 1ft (300mm) either side of the centre line, so doesn't stress the wired connection. It wouldn't work is the plate rotated fully.

Have just double checked my layout. I have 11 Tortoise motprs mounted on 9mm ply and are all fixed with just two screws on diagonal corners. It's been a show layout for several years before the Covid issues started and have had no issues. When in use the motors are used very frequently. Provided yours are securely mounted on level. smooth and solid surfaces like ply, then I very much doubt that you would have problems only using three screws. I'd consider finding another model shop though! HTH John

Certainly for the 313s, they rumbled quite well over the zigzags. I used to commute through Euston many years ago so knew the sound well. Maybe even back to the 501s

Might be worth trying ModelStrip first. I've used it a few years back and it didn't affect the underlying factory finish. BUT BE CAREFUL l don't knowhow it might affect the more modern factory finishes.

I have, buried somewhere in my stack of books, Volume 2 and it is a very interesting read. Well worth getting hold of a copy if you can.

Ah! The Forney Transportation Museum in the old power house, what a wonderul place!!! As you say everything absolutely rammed in with a Big Boy parked outside! Great fun.

Indeed it was that thick, I recall being on a Met train, would have been a bit earlier though around 1955/60, in 'T' stock (slam doors) crawling along between North Harrow and Pinner slowing right down at times with the guard calling out 'Not the station yet!" The clue to the driver was no more than a lit hurricane lamp placed at the top of the approach ramp, which is why he was creeping along.

One thing is certain if you do get a homebrew to a nearly completed state a manufacturer will announce an RTR version!!

I have used CPC/Farnell https://cpc.farnell.com/ for batteries, good service and quick delivery. Otherwise RS Components are worth a look

As I understand things, passangers claim for any delay from their relevant TOC. Then there is a system whereby the TOC then if appropriate claims from NR. I presume then NR looks at the claim(s) and decides whether they are liable for the delay, if not then presumably it gets charged to the culprit. Must be quite an office somewhere sorting all this.

Happening to me as well almost every time I leave one topic and move to fresh one.

Have a variety of Heljans Cl15s, Cl 16, all varieties of 33s, Met elecrics. No problem with any of them. No loose parts or cracking on any of them. Run well, smoothly and controllable on DCC.