Scalefour Forum

Keith/ Dave, Alan Gibson do not do a 3mm conversion for this model. I purchased Driving wheels 5ft 2.5in diameter 16 spoke Ref 4862 S4 from Colin. These are the standard wheel for the 4F and 3F ex Midland/LMS engines and come with an 1/8in axle. The trailing bogie wheels are :- 3ftdiameter 10 spoke ...

IMG_20210220_110118895.jpg Bachmann 1P drivers. This is a spare set I purchased from Bachmann. Note the square brass bearings. IMG_20210222_171447971.jpg Alan Gibson drivers with rebored bearings and gear wheel. Note the added washers. Also there are only two 1mm washers in this picture. I added a ...

Tim/Philip, My conversion is fairly basic. I have replaced the Bachmann wheels with Alan Gibson drivers and pony wheels - 5'2" drivers with 1/8in axles and 3'0" 2mm axle wheels for the trailing bogie. First problem is the model has 3mm axles on the drivers. Each Bachmann axle is held in a ...

Richard, Yes it is - I believe it is from the Zimo stable.

Robin

I have just converted a Bachmann 1P Johnson 0-4-4T to P4 and here is a video of it plus Morgan's coach passing Barrow Road shed.
If anyone would like details of the conversion please ask.

It has been a while since I posted anything on the forum. I have just received a John Brighton built DJH Crab 42778 from David Clarke which is fitted with sound and the attached video is a trial run on a section of the down main line past Barrow Road shed. Before anyone comments I have noticed that ...

David, Thank you so much that's dug me out of a hole!

Regards,

Robin

I am seeking some advice on the correct wiring of Pentrollers. I have been donated a Panel mounted Pentroller and a Handheld Rover Unit. The Panel Unit is contained in a plastic box. Inside this box there is a small square circuit board fixed to it's base. The box has 2 white cables which enter the ...

Well done Paul, an interesting and informative write up which I'm sure will be a useful guide for those wishing to weather wagons.

Robin

Wow Dave it's just fabulous. Can't wait to see it running

All the best for the New Year

Robin

Spot on Keith. You beat me to it.

Robin

Hi Steve, The short answer is yes. As a retired Trading Standards Officer I have tested a great number of weighbridges during my career including road/rail ones. The long answer depends on which period you are looking at. ICI on Severnside had combined a road/rail weighbridge which had a concrete de...

Wow and wow! The Scot looks superb Dave, well done.

Robin

Coming along nicely Dave - the Scot looks great.

Robin

Lovely job Dave - proves you can have your pipe and smoke it:-)

Robin

David, Thank you for the link to the photographs. I've been looking for decent pictures of paving stones on road corners to see how they were laid - hey presto there are are series of excellent photos contained in this collection - wonderful!!

Robin

Hi Dave,

Coming on well even with the minor issue of annoying hornblock:-)

Robin

Hi Ted, Thank you for the Gasworks information, much appreciated.

Robin

On the morning of the Virtual Show I said goodbye to Sheep Pasture and handed it over to it's new owner, a Society member and member of CHEAG. It is fitting that the Virtual Show was the last in my ownership the first being Scaleforum, at Leatherhead, in 1999. I hope you enjoy the three short videos...

Hi Steve,
I thought it might be. I've been told I need one of myself for Barrow Road but a younger version.
Unfortunately Alan isn't a miracle worker

Ted, Thank you for your kind offer to share copies of your drawings and CAD files, I would like to accept the offer. How would you like to get in touch? The two gas holders at Barrow Road are shown in this rather poor quality photo of mine, dominating the skyline at the rear of the shed. Shed from C...

Great video Geraint. Obbekaer has come a long way since you started on the buildings - when was it that I first saw them? at the Watford show in the mid 90's with Middlepeak?

Best wishes

Robin

Please note I now also post in the 'My Workbench' section of the forum under 'barrowroad'

Cracking video Steve, is that you on the footbridge?

Robin

Thank you so much for such a comprehensive presentation. It took me back to a fabulous day out and visit to help operate your layout with members of the Glevum area group some years ago and being entertained by Henry! I have just looked at your youtube presentation of the gasworks. I must contact yo...