Steerngo wrote: This type of crossing is in use 12in/ft at ravenglass. Not got a picture though I have! http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff65/maybach52taylor/DSCF0103-1.jpg http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff65/maybach52taylor/DSCF0084.jpg Best I could find at short notice! Bob.
Andy, I can't remember the name but somebody produces "tram track" in OO/HO. I do remember however it was not cheap But if this will be the feature of the entire layout it may be worth the consideration.
I have not responded to this thread for some time because what I wanted to say had already been said etc. I must admit here and now as not being a great fan of this style of machine however that does not stop me from being simply amazed and stunned at both the level of detail and overall workmanship...
I know its going back a few steps but can some kind sole point me in the right direction to actually find the "factory" to print out. I'm sure there is a link but I can't find it :oops: I'm also assuming that when I do find the link it will have both "walls" ie the one with windo...
Well not much in the way of progress but it is wired up and it works! Needed a bit of tweaking but we got there in the end. Track painted and rails cleaned. Sorry no pictures this time due to poor light stopped play :shock: Will try tomorrow. Also sorted how to hide that sector plate...............B...
It as taken a bit longer than expected but a little progress has been made. http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff65/maybach52taylor/g93.jpg http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff65/maybach52taylor/g91.jpg Need some input please. The sector plate seemed a great idea at the time but now I've got it I n...
kevinti28 wrote: That really looks good. For some reason I had it in my mind that the cab opening would be the other side, but your way round hides the castings which held the seat, brakes, etc; That's exactly right. Looks a little different as well. The exhaust is simply a piece of brass tube. Bob.
That's a great picture. It looks like there's loads of room. Looking forward to the "second board". Might there be board three or four in the pipe line? Honest question, not trying to start rumors
It's good old MDF. George you are correct it is more off cuts from work. I did consider using other materials but that would of meant spending money! I'm not sure what the proses is but we get large sheets in that are black. Should have the base board together tomorrow night and the track laid on We...
Following on from Lutley Engineering I thought I had better introduce the Gnine counterpart Lutley Chain and Anchor Works . Chain and anchor manufacturing in the "Black Country" go back a fair way. The anchors for the ill-fated Titanic were made 10 minuets from were I live and chain making...