Point and Signal console finally assembled and sprayed with under coat, panels placed to test the look, will give it a finishing coat of metallic grey, tomorrow and hopefully fit in place at weekend. The big task of connecting then begins TDR

hope to see you all there on Saturday, also looking forward to the reveal Fran.

TDR

Some pictures and several short videos of some of the exhibits at the URM show today. It was great to meet up and chat with many fellow modellers there present

TDR

9 hours ago, Rob said:

Any idea where l could locate some (preferably grey) Platform Ladders with Safety Rings, similar to the one in the photo for accessing the platform canopies?

They often come with signals (such as CR Signals) but wondering any ideas where ladders like that can be sourced on their own.

Also looking for some Refuelling or Water Pump Points similar to the photo below if any one can help where l could find any?

(OO Gauge)

Thanks!

Rob, there are triang pumps for sale on ebay, see attached picture. TDR

3 hours ago, popeye said:

Very nice, love the back scene.

The spider got a bit of a surprise. 

Thanks Popeye I did not notice it, hover will sort it tomorrow. TDR

very tasty looking model Boys

1 hour ago, DiveController said:

What chassis is the Hunslet on, class 20?

Yes, bachmann class 20 is in both my hunslets

Hunslet primed and head lights temp fitted, temp wired selecting the correct resistor, positioned and tested for light bleed, working perfect happy days

Further progress on the hunslett today, new brass hand and step rails fitted to door sides and cab fronts. I removed the remaining side grills and fitted brass etches, they provide a better finish. Marker lights also bored out, some test running beside my other hunslett, a few pictures and a short video

A few pictures showing the progress thus far on the hunslet, moulded side and roof grills bored out, removed and new brass one in their place. I have also removed the hand rails hopefully fitting replacement brass ones tomorrow, on both cab fronts and doors. Head lights have been bored out and tapered from inside to outside to accept LED lights. I’m still wondering about fitting marker lights, I’ll sleep on it tonight. TDR

2 hours ago, Galteemore said:

Love your paint shelves!

Thanks, it keeps them in a tidy order for access to when required, TDR

Just started this morning the second NIR Hunslet (DL) number 102 FALCON, to be in NIR light blue with Bachmann class 20 DCC sound chassis (same as maroon version posted two weeks ago). The main difference is this body will have, molded hand rails removed along with roof and side grills, and replaced with brass ones. also considering head and marker lights TDR

5 hours ago, Noel said:

Mr too? - Perhaps just a little unfair.  I have both MrSoundguy and WheelTappersDCCsound 141/181 sound projects, and like both, they have their own strengths and weaknesses. Keith predominantly uses Zimo chips for his projects whereas Neil uses LokSound.  Personally I prefer the 'prime mover' track (ie engine sound) on Neil's baby GM projects (ie 14/181). I understand Keith recorded his primer mover track from an actual Irish loco, which is laudable, however unfortunately the loco used sound rather ill, with a really annoying clinking noise at idle. Not an issue for the 071 or 201 projects. Neil has kindly customised some 141/181 projects for me and added extra tracks for various rail clank noises, flange squeal, etc. I like both offerings but feel Neil's projects are hardly "me too" as he has innovated with extra sounds (eg cascading coupling snatch as train starts off for loose coupled 1960s wagons, etc), and LokSound PowerDrive mode (ie full throttle) which is similar to Zimo/Keith's real drive. IMHO one 141/181 project sounds a little better, but the other is a little nicer to drive, but that's personal taste. A good pal of mine who had driven my locos with both 141/181 sound projects felt the other way.  To summarise I rate both highly, different to drive, and sound a little different but nobody will be disappointed with either. 

I don't know whose sound project is on these.

Noel totally agree with you, however the chip shown by Heirflick is not a sound chip it is a plain dcc chip supplied by hattons, if memory serves me, they are £16.50 each.

TDR

Seamus

Ive use these in two 071s and  a 201 and 4, 141/181s without any issues, on a recent visit to Hattons I was informed that these chips are supplied to them by DCC supplies. Most of my BR stock has these also. Again never had any issues

Regards TDR

Loco almost finished, just buffers to paint and a piece of red tape to tuck in, gave it a run this morning and quite pleased with the results. some pictures and a short video from this mornings outing, Hunslett loco 103 (MERLIN) pulling a rake of 5 coaches painted into NIR maroon and blue, The DVT is still under construction. This is my favourite NIR livery, it brings back fond memories from child hood.

1 hour ago, NIR said:

Looks good, is this a kit and where do you get the grilles?

The body is from Silver fox kits, chassis is bachmann class 20 with sound fitted, grills are from A1 Models.

TDR

Just started a NIR hunslett, body side and roof grills bored out and new brass ones fitted, body primed and sprayed in NIR maroon, run to test the look, more painting still to do and transfers/windows etc etc to fit. Sound seems ok too

Thanks to all whom offered advice on the 071 sound chip. Loco runs fine on DC and on an ordinary DCC  chip in both directions and the lights also work. I tried another 071 loco with the sound chip and absolutely nothing. As a result I have contacted the supplier, whom suggested return the sound chip for further investigation. Thanks again TDR

Hi all,

I have one 071 in particular, that wont move, the sound works perfectly and the sound goes through the motions yet the loco stands still. Any help would by much appreciated, or a  copy of the wiring details. When the chip is replaced with the blanking plate loco stands still also

Having spent the last two days under the base boards, stripping out all the old wiring, and rewiring for full DCC control I thought time to test the new additions to the layout. couple ot pictures and two short videos, enjoy TDR

Hi Fran

Looking forward to seeing and puchasing  some ploughs

TDR

kits are available from ian mc nally of MIR on ebay under, Anhydrous Ammonia Tanker Wagon Kit.

TDR

3 minutes ago, Noel said:

Impressive looking custom track formation. Was it Marcway?

Noel, this is made from Peco points and is one piece, the joints and I can only see two, are difficult to spot. The builder makes different varations as well as taking commissions for other configurations, TDR

LISNEAL ROAD
Hi everybody
Just a quick update as track laying should start very shortly on the layout, I have had this point work expertly constructed for me and its been tested on DC and DCC and works perfectly. Very pleased with the workmanship, this will also save about 5 inches on the length should I had used separate points. Its total length is 465mm and also been constructed to Peco centres at 51mm. The difference can be seen in the pictures of the compactness of this piece of work