The son of Triangman Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 It certanly will be easier Atom3624, only six rooms of spare parts to sort. It's getting there slowly, the database is coming along, I can call up service sheets and notes at the click of a button. /media/tinymce_upload/b4d230a2905add4fb021754124fdae4a.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Nice!!Normally see that kind of thing at work when I'm stock-checking - or had in the past. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I've a bit of a dilemma now!!I've recently had a few 'impulse' purchases of SUPERB 'as new, used' A4's. SNG (Sir Nigel) has just arrived - 70th Anniversary version - and it's 100% perfect, as is the box. I've always said throughout life, even if I had a Ferrari worth £25m, I'd still 'take it out of it's case' and use it on the road. Being of 'a vintage', I'll have to open up and lightly grease and oil here and there, before breaking in, then using, but, (don't believe I'm writing this!!) it seems wrong!! It's beyond 'mint' - really is as it left the factory. I know it'll be on the track tonight whilst it's still out, but ... thoughts?? Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Cheers Colin. I'll have to mull on this during the day - can't resist 'having a go' but I know how they go now - quite well, VERY smooth, and look great. Of that other option, I always like the 'smoothed' for the curiosity but for looks, the rebuilt is fantastic, with that enormous Belpaire chimney / funnel. There's one little mark on the box, so it looks used ... I'll use it!!Joking aside, the Jury is out on this one but what a fantastic model!! Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 That's it then - you agree with 80% off my thoughts!! It's running tonight - can't wait - only another 2 days before the lads return and track is removed again - there'll doubtless be visits and 'normal family chaos' again!! Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Hi Caiptean No point grovelling now - you already decryed the A4 against the Bulleids. That's you off the xmas card list 😛 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troublesome Truck Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Just managed to get a hold of some more track. Hope to eventually assemble all the track I have. Next thing I aim to get is a board! Still having to place the track on the kitchen table and put it away each time. Unfortunately, my house isn't big and space is sparse. But that's the dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 That's it then - you agree with 80% off my thoughts!! It's running tonight - can't wait - only another 2 days before the lads return and track is removed again - there'll doubtless be visits and 'normal family chaos' again!! Al.IT'S ALIVE !!!! To be honest, it had probably hardly ever been run in it's life!!I removed the body - disconnecting the lubricator linkage first of course, removed the worm cover, greased inside - totally dry - oiled each end of the motor (brush end a little), little dab of oil everywhere on the linkages, axles, etc. ... and ... NOTHING !! Back to the workshop, removed the worm cover, rotated the motor a little ... and it goes ... then stops ... then goes.The motor's quite securely mounted without the worm cover 'lock' so I keep it off and run it around the track about 20 loops ... then I replace the cover to avoid the risk of skipping cogs ... and it stops again ... then goes and finally starts to keep going - no arcing or 'rough running motor sound', just reluctant. Now after a total of perhaps 15-20 minutes' running light then with 10 'teaks' it's now running nicely. I also reamered out the cylinder draincock mount holes slightly and glued in the draincocks, and fitted the tender vacuum pipe - so much for going light and being extra careful. Starting to perform very well - same as the others anyway. Al. PS Bulleid Pacifics are ace as well - my 2p !! I prefer the look of the rebuilt Bulleids personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 SNG is now a very smooth and capable performer - glad I was coerced into using it for what it was mainly intended for - running on a track!! Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo1707820979 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Been a busy week laying rails on my revised and enlarged layout. Now has both DC and DCC loops. I have used the longest loop to test my two latest acquisitions which are pictured below. Both ran very powerfully and body-wise are like new. So very pleased with purchases./media/tinymce_upload/2830e3a09f1bdaa99a8b0150fb077cea.JPG/media/tinymce_upload/66551b85e4f4d40dae0e90af37e90a59.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mennell Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I have wanted this since I was about nine years old! And now I have it! Ebay!/media/tinymce_upload/99d05f8f1c153f0f946678c3df493029.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Nice new locomotives, Jimbopuff and Jeff Mennell. 😀 GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Hornby R4349B Maunsell Brake new from ebay. Awaiting delivery of R4349A and R4345A. This should give me Set 201 - Waterloo to Weymouth. First Blood and Custard coaches on the layout - I thought a bit of colour was needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I'd better say I'm modelling 1955 then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 60031 Golden Palaver, sorry Plover !! It had a broken upper lamp bracket but the piece was still there. As a colleague had some superglue on the desk I thought I'd have a go - 3rd attempt - acceptable, and exaggerated with the magnification of the camera. /media/tinymce_upload/0daec448cc57641edef431ca47964aad.jpg Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edvard4 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Its Feast or Famine...... All my pre-orders are coming in at once, September will cost me a small fortune, 4 Diesel Electrics and a rake or two of carriages, let alone the odd pair of de-coders. I can only assume Hornby wanted to fill a container and held back the deliveries, thank you Hornby !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troublesome Truck Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Just acquired some troublesome trucks and Duck loco from the Hornby Thomas range. Just waiting for their arrival! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Great puchases, Troublesome Truck. I hope you enjoy them. 😉 😀 GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 60031 Golden Palaver, sorry Plover !! /media/tinymce_upload/0daec448cc57641edef431ca47964aad.jpg Al.I'm really liking this Plover, Palaver, whatever!!If it were a car, it's the one with the most 'options' - double Kylchap, lubricator, speedo, corridor tender ...That repaired lamp mount? Lost it somewhere when lubricating up the locomotive!! Serves me right!!Ended up cutting what remained down, drilling a micro hole and mounted an aftermarket lamp mount, then painted black - seems OK. Latest thing I'm doing after gluing in the PD Marsh driver and fireman is leave a couple of spots of glue on the footplate, tender coal chute and around the chute, and literally throwing some 1 mm 'coal' in the vicinity until covered, letting dry then shaking off the (70%) excess - looks good I reckon. I'm sure most would start impeccably, but doubt many footplates would remain that way ... just a little 'spillage'. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 x1 Hornby Thomas & Friends - Custom Troublesome Truck GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 A couple of Maunsell Coaches R4345A and R4348B - I need to replace R4348B for R4349A. The new R4871 Brighton Belle coach Pack is in the post - that was an impulse buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo1707820979 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 12x Peco/Hornby prewired railjoiners for 00 for £3.99 +99p. Very reasonable considering the fiddling/soldering they save, not to mention the cost of 12 regular fishplates. Now trying to locate the weaker spots on my layout as regards current supply. Maybe running a finnicky loco around the tracks. 😛 Any better suggestions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I was in Wilco buying some small drills (bodywork led size) when I spotted this 4-wire RJ11 cable. Worth a punt at £3 to see if it would work as an Elite to Select Walkabout cable. /media/tinymce_upload/3784a5be563ed673b2bc8d2f7653ae96.JPG Yes it does work. I have made my own 4 & 6 wire cables previously but just had to check if this was the correct wire configuration and it is.Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedric HK Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 The Mallard Pullman Set, plus a few more tracks and 4 BR coaches to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I've broken my golden rule, and after hunting for 'best available deals' I pre-ordered a retool Duchess of Hamilton - love the streamlined Duchesses - and A4's apparently!! (that's stopped now!) It'll be a while - some sites still stating October, others as distant as February next year!! Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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