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Fix the axle box to the w-iron first, then use a 1.5 or 1.8 mm ball fraizer in a Dremel type mini drill. Place the cutter in the slot while it is stationary, then pulse the drill at a slowish speed until you have removed enough of the axlebox without cutting into the w-iron. A foot control for the ...

Interested to know how much of a problem the slight slop is .... is it visible when the wagons are running on the track? I suppose a tad of slop it could be argued might be a good thing? I have used Gibson waisted bearings on my wagons and have not noticed a discernable problem .... I will look more...

What is the quickest you have built a working chassis minus coupling rods? Given that the coupling rods are central to setting up the chassis the way I have so far built them, and also central to smooth running (ie no tight spots) not sure its possible to estimate a time minus coupling rods? sorry ;)

A great set of progress photos David .... don't frequent RMweb much so thanks for uploading. Looking forward to watching this progress

marvellous ..... love them

just catching up here .... marvellous set of evocative photos .... thanks for sharing

Fantastic Ralph ... this continues to be an inspiration

From the photos, the back scene looks remarkably good .... how was it achieved?

I had no idea ... very very sad I shall miss his postings and his thoughtful supportive comments.

lovely pictures of the turning ... thanks

agreed

CDGFife wrote:They may all involve anoraks?

There's actually a Marillion album called Anorak-no-phobia.

CDG

One might say that's just .....'Clutching at Straws'

But what would Fish say? Cycling, Prog Rock and Railways ..... interesting mix - that makes some ven diagram

Dave, Have you tried any sound deadening beneath the baseboard? I did a rough experiment using the equivalent of car sound deadening stuck to the underside and it appeared to have a marked effect. It seemed to stop the underside of the baseboard acting as a sounding box and thus amplifying the track...

another image of end loading for what it may be worth ....

Probably not helpful or relevant ... but as I had it ....

Impressed !

The one advantage of an etch marker pen is that it will readily blacken solder and is a precise way of blackening. The downside is the cost, around the £30 mark or even more, depending upon where you buy it (I use eBay and usually buy in threes or fours as I get through about two or more a year). S...

gloves. The really safe option is a permanent marker pen. Philip Thanks for the advice Philip I tried the permanent marker first but I have found it is rubbing off revealing the silver beneath. I thought blackening might be more robust. The cotton bud sounds like a workable option though. :thumb

I have not used blackening fluid on metals before. I understand that typically you would apply the fluid to the metal and then when satisfied neutralise the action by rinsing in water? Is it possible to use the fluid insitu on the layout ... without needing to rinse? I would like to try blackening m...

To the naked eye, the new lighting looks brighter but the same colour (warm white). It was only when these new photos were on the screen that a slightly yellower cast seemed to me possibly to be present. Any comments? Martin, Are the images in general more yellow than to the naked eye .... or do yo...

probably a naive question ... but aren't there any facsimiles of the original shop drawings available?

Any time you want to tell more about Delph the layout I for one would be all ears and eyes. Very best wishes for a most speedy recovery but in the meantime your posts have brought, along with Mike's NE locos thread, a great deal of new inspiration. :thumb :thumb :thumb :thumb :thumb :thumb :thumb

Again ... lovely work Dave

Can I as what the suspension arrangement is on the bogie? I can see that the unit itself is compensated along with the leading driver ... but what is the arrangement for the individual axles/wheels?

Wow .... just Wow.

I think that's wonderful modelling. Can't comment on any of the specifics .... but I think it looks marvellous.

Any chance of a video of it running?