Scalefour Forum

According to their website, etc. this is a 00 Scale model, so will it be suitable for EM or 18.83 gauge?

I do find the inability of suppliers/traders/media to understand the difference between scale and gauge rather disappointing

Having had a look at the replies above I did a little more "reflecting". I have the NLA Bachrus unit and a Rolling Rails one. The downside of the otherwise excellent Bachrus rolling road is that bit doesn't sit on Code 75 chaired rail too well, possibly being designed for coarser track sys...

Kevin at Coastal DCC used to stock Bachrus but now lists the DCC Concepts model so I would think that is a good replacement.

To add to the fun, Phoenix Precision Paints are now swelling 4mm and 7mm BH rail;

https://www.phoenix-paints.co.uk/produc ... il/9-90002

Chairs will, I believe, be following in due course.

If you read the RMweb thread it is clear that EMGS have additional plans presumably depending on how well their first items are received. All it will take is for Mr Bachmann/Dapol/Rapido et al to offer exchange bogies for their diesels/electrics with EM wheel sets and the ball will be rolling. Most...

Anything here suitable?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micro-Miniat ... 54666?var=

One of the reasons often quoted for moving to EM or P4 is to be able to create more accurate or realistic models. Unless the EMGS/Peco produce further products such as crossings, slips, etc. then it will be difficult to produce more varied or complex track layouts. Therefore you would have to build ...

Those cable references may be for PVC, however 2.5mm2 silicone sheathed is also available from RS. Search under Hook up and Equipment wire with silicone insulation.

Free only if you download the stripped down version.

Hello Jol Unfortunately I do not have access to a suitable drawing package to produce the necessary artwork, otherwise I might have a go. Regards Sapper I use CorelDraw, which is a "proper" 2D CAD programme. A friend uses Illustrator for hsi design work. There is no need to use a 3D progr...

You design it and I am sure John will out it into production!

Sapper, is the "thin pipe" the one shown in the photo as going into the fitting on the smokebox (at about 1:00 seen from the front)?

If so it is probably the operating rod for the blower valve (the small fitting). This is the same as used on LNWR locos.

The NEEAG October meeting will be held on Thursday, 18 October in our usual venue (see previous meeting topics) at 7:00 p.m.

This is one week earlier than our usual "last Thursday in the month".

A reminder that the next NEEAG meeting will be on Thursday 29 September at 7:00 in the usual venue; The Colchester Society of Model and Experimental Engineers Clubhouse 13a President Road Colchester CO3 9ED We'll be having the usual broad reaching conversations fuelled by tea, coffee and biscuits, t...

But would a working range of ten miles, which might equate to less than one hours operation, be of any use? I can't see that it would, so think that 20+ miles would be necessary for useful operation. Having to stop for water every hour or so would be an inefficient way of doing things. The passenger...

Tim, what water consumption are you reckoning for the 1F? Tornado's water consumption would be much greater than that of a small tank loco The LNWR spaced their water toughs at around 25 - 30 miles and were using 1800 gallon tenders on their more heavily loaded expresses in the 1890's. They probably...

Chris Parrish, the owner of the Perseverance (and formerly Puffers at Kenton and then Grosmont) passed away late last year. I believe he had not long "reintroduced" the Perseverance range. An acquaintance with a background in the trade and who knew Chris well has been in touch with the fam...

John,

I've airbrushed cellulose over U-Pol, PPP and Comet (sadly no longer available) etch primers without a problem.

Jol

NEEAG's next meeting will be held on Thursday 30th August at 7:00 in the usual venue: The Colchester Society of Model and Experimental Engineers Clubhouse 13a President Road Colchester CO3 9ED Activities will include further work on the group's Lavenham project and a "show and tell" sessio...

NEEAG's July meeting will be held on Thursday, 26th July, at 7:00 in the usual venue: The Colchester Society of Model and Experimental Engineers Clubhouse 13a President Road Colchester CO3 9ED Activities will include further work on the group's Lavenham project and a "show and tell" sessio...

I spoke with John yesterday. His operation went well and he sounded cheerful. He has been told to stay "off work" for a week and also not to drive, so it will be a bit longer before normal service is restored.

Jol

John's operation was planned for today, 16 July, in Watford General Hospital.. Based on my own experience he could be discharged tomorrow or Wednesday if all goes well. More news when I have it.

When we last spoke he said he hopes to be fully fit in time for the Autumn shows.

Jol

For those wanting a good piercing saw;

https://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-T ... h=y&show=N

Likewise good quality blades are a must. I find that the cheaper ones make it difficult to get a straight cut.

Eight members attended NEEAG's June meeting. In addition to making a little more progress onthe track for Lavenham. we iscussed several of our own modelling projects, including a LNWR Renown 4-4-0 from a LRM kit, which is being fitted with a set of prototype wheels with 3D printed centres. Our next ...

Well, it was either a test to see if anyone reads what I post, or a mistake from copy/pasting the last meeting information.

You get the proof readers prize, Keith.