BabyGM Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Things run alright on it When I got it it turned out to be the wrong radius so it's slightly modified, I am going to add some precautions just to be sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Things run alright on itWhen I got it it turned out to be the wrong radius so it's slightly modified, I am going to add some precautions just to be sure We talked about guards from here on for a bit - http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/283-My-new-loft-layout?p=5003&viewfull=1#post5003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Hi guys I did some ballasting during the week It's a bit heavy in places but that's not impossible to fix:) In other news I've begun to scratch build an 071 with plasticard and am converting one of my mk 4 conversions to a cafe/bar mk 3 I've also started on the mould for the concrete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201bhoy Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Your layout is looking great! You've by far overtaken me already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 [ nice piece of pointwork there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Thanks guys Heir Flick large radius points are lovely ,I like the nice flowing radius of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I think you need to redo this bit as I can't see to many trains passing over this section there's to much of a sharp angle on it you may need the bigger diamond crossing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 I think you need to redo this bit as I can't see to many trains passing over this section there's to much of a sharp angle on it you may need the bigger diamond crossing. [ATTACH=CONFIG]2437[/ATTACH] The trains go over it fine I only have a problem with one engine and that's it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 The trains go over it fineI only have a problem with one engine and that's it That's amazing I don't know how they cross over that anyway this is what you need http://www.ehattons.com/7740/Peco_Model_Railway_Products_SL_94_Long_crossing_insulfrog/StockDetail.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 That's amazing I don't know how they cross over that anyway this is what you need http://www.ehattons.com/7740/Peco_Model_Railway_Products_SL_94_Long_crossing_insulfrog/StockDetail.aspx They cross over it because I have put a small piece of track on the fishplate and that fixes the problem for all of my stock except my Hornby Dean goods ,which has a very big wheel and only sometimes derails, and I will add some more safety features just to be sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunslet 102 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 They cross over it because I have put a small piece of track on the fishplate and that fixes the problem for all of my stock except my Hornby Dean goods ,which has a very big wheel and only sometimes derails, and I will add some more safety features just to be sure When you say all of your stock apart from the Dean goods goes over the diamond crossing,does that include all freight stock and coaches? It could well be the angle of the photo,but it looks too sharp to me to accommodate a rake of wagons without a derailment.If all of your stock cross over it without a problem,then happy days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 When you say all of your stock apart from the Dean goods goes over the diamond crossing,does that include all freight stock and coaches? It could well be the angle of the photo,but it looks too sharp to me to accommodate a rake of wagons without a derailment.If all of your stock cross over it without a problem,then happy days! Yep I think everything passes over it it also a bit down to the speed and the way I push the wagons/coaches/locos along as the points aren't yet powered and the crossing is between two of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hidden-agenda Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Short term gain long term pain, you should think about relaying that area as its going to cause a head ache in the future plus it does,nt look good at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 The other guys have given you really good advice and I will agree with them that in the long run that is going to cause problems. You may think it is OK now but it won't be when temperatures change and things begin to move. For your own sake and any other future problems change it now and save a lot of hassle in the future. Anthony's given you a good link to something that will solve the problem and it is well worth doing. Other than that it's looking lovely and you are making great progress. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Taking your advice lads I have gotten rid of the crossing and have probably improved easy running Where the old crossing was To the top right is a loco siding for station pilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 And the Hornby Dean goods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 It might also be worth closing up the gaps in the nearest track there - any time spent getting the trackwork reliable now won't be regretted later.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzguttentite Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Thats an excellent job keep the pics coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Thanks Lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201bhoy Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Coming on really well! What are the dimensions of the layout? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Thanks it's11x7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 I see you've also obtained the status of Guru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201bhoy Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 What do you mean? :L If you're talking to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 What do you mean? :L If you're talking to me! 'Tis your status <--- under your name - you turn into a Guru at 500, it seems - it means that can only post when you're wearing nothing more than a loincloth.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 It also means you spend too much time on this site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 It works like this by default Junior Member 0 Member 5 Senior Member 100 Guru 500 Super Guru 750 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 What do you mean? :L If you're talking to me! Yep look under your name on your posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201bhoy Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Ahhh class! I'm a guru! Woooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I still think it's meant to say Gubu... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 It also means you spend too much time on this site Shhhhhhhhhhhhh before they see yours and mine post counts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201bhoy Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Shhhhhhhhhhhhh before they see yours and mine post counts Oooooohhhhhhh... you're miles ahead of me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 Hi guys I recently was given this engine and I have absolutely no idea what it is ,only it has a flying snail on it I layout news nothing new has happened in the last month I've only done a few little things as opposed to my plan to be doing the point motors now The only news is that I've decided to g back from using Roco coulpers to using Kadee's and that I've made the track on the long curve where the station will be more parrallel with each other and tidied up the ballasting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 It came in a Hornby set with a few wagons, Mr. Bracken will be able to give you more info. It was loosely based on a British GWR prototype I believe and has been churned out in all different liveries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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