Bit of a concern. I have track made with steel rail - over 30 years old, abandoned in a garage - no rust.
Technique or storage?
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- Thu Mar 04, 2021 12:41 pm
- Forum: Track and Turnouts
- Topic: Preventing rust on steel rail
- Replies: 10
- Views: 316
- Fri Feb 26, 2021 3:29 pm
- Forum: Track and Turnouts
- Topic: Code 40 rail measured dimensions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 612
Re: Code 40 rail measured dimensions
2mm Association steel bullhead rail. Measured on a workshop grade mic.
height; 1.04mm
width: 0.545mm
height; 1.04mm
width: 0.545mm
- Fri Feb 26, 2021 3:24 pm
- Forum: Chassis and Suspensions
- Topic: Alan Gibson Loco axles
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2136
Re: Alan Gibson Loco axles
I remember buying lengths of axle from Mike Sharman, it was beautiful stuff to turn. He said it had a high lead content.
- Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:51 pm
- Forum: Chassis and Suspensions
- Topic: Alan Gibson Loco axles
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2136
Re: Alan Gibson Loco axles
The thing to note is that some axles sold by the trade are not 1/8" - 0.125".
Also not all supposed 1/8" reamers are actually 1/8".
Plus there is 1/8" clear.
I have a 1/8" taper and parallel (Dormer) reamer for bearings.
Also not all supposed 1/8" reamers are actually 1/8".
Plus there is 1/8" clear.
I have a 1/8" taper and parallel (Dormer) reamer for bearings.
- Sun Feb 21, 2021 4:42 pm
- Forum: barrowroad
- Topic: DJH Crab 42778 passing Barrow Road
- Replies: 6
- Views: 569
Re: DJH Crab 42778 passing Barrow Road
Verrrrry nice!
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 4:54 pm
- Forum: Track and Turnouts
- Topic: Straight point levers for yard operation
- Replies: 5
- Views: 588
Re: Straight point levers for yard operation
There is some information in that T W Ward book that was posted on here a few weeks back (page 18).
My Grant Lyon book just has a photo.
My Grant Lyon book just has a photo.
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 2:43 pm
- Forum: Signals and Control Systems
- Topic: Signal box diagram for Rospeath Lane
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1891
Re: Signal box diagram for Rospeath Lane
14 could be one of those signals normally left off, otherwise the signalman would forever be pulling it on and off for every move, they are though unusual. Hence I don't think it would have been there.
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 1:50 pm
- Forum: Signals and Control Systems
- Topic: Signal box diagram for Rospeath Lane
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1891
Re: Signal box diagram for Rospeath Lane
I think I would drop disc 14, no need for it. Ringed arm 4 should be a disc.
Agree on the numbering on the bracket. Presume 18 would be a 3' arm?
Here is an older style of digram.
Agree on the numbering on the bracket. Presume 18 would be a 3' arm?
Here is an older style of digram.
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 5:53 pm
- Forum: Signals and Control Systems
- Topic: Signal box diagram for Rospeath Lane
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1891
Re: Signal box diagram for Rospeath Lane
Missed this post, sorry Tim. I think I have read somewhere of empty coal wagons being propelled down the coaling stage slope under gravity with pinned down brakes. Must see if I can find it again as I like your suggestion of the headshunt being on a slope. Me thinks this would make a nice project t...
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 4:37 pm
- Forum: Signals and Control Systems
- Topic: Signal box diagram for Rospeath Lane
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1891
Re: Signal box diagram for Rospeath Lane
That could be done by a few choice gradients, if the reception road (for example) was on a rising gradient, the wagons would just roll past the engine. By the way I'm not saying this is what would have been done. I've seen yards which were entirely worked by gravity, locos just delivered and collect...
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 7:57 pm
- Forum: Signals and Control Systems
- Topic: Signal box diagram for Rospeath Lane
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1891
Re: Signal box diagram for Rospeath Lane
The unusual bit is the double disc. Taking Melksham, 31 for 30 reads to down main or siding. Not a double disc. Limpley Stoke 23 reads to down goods running loop and down siding, again not a double disc. Remember, GWR practice would be for a white light instead of a red light in ground discs. This c...
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 6:52 pm
- Forum: Signals and Control Systems
- Topic: Signal box diagram for Rospeath Lane
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1891
Re: Signal box diagram for Rospeath Lane
Sorry, yes it does if you read it that way. It just isn't GWR practice!
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 5:53 pm
- Forum: Signals and Control Systems
- Topic: Signal box diagram for Rospeath Lane
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1891
Re: Signal box diagram for Rospeath Lane
I wouldn't expect a route the wrong direction on the Up main. Here is Melksham, sorry it's in B&W.
And here is Limpley Stoke.
And here is Limpley Stoke.
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 5:07 pm
- Forum: East Midlands Area Group
- Topic: HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY EMAG
- Replies: 2
- Views: 482
Re: HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY EMAG
I was at that meeting, I was in Nottingham for work and needed a break from the tedium! It was a good evening.
The Bristol group's 30th was last year - no curry for us
The Bristol group's 30th was last year - no curry for us

- Tue Feb 16, 2021 5:03 pm
- Forum: Signals and Control Systems
- Topic: Signal box diagram for Rospeath Lane
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1891
Re: Signal box diagram for Rospeath Lane
Standard GWR practice would see 15/20 as a crossover, with 20/24 as another crossover. But FPL 25? Not needed. And where are the two routes 13/14? I can only see one route there into the yard. If you were pulling 13 off to run along the up main, where is the next signal? Not sure about bracket 4/6, ...
- Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:54 pm
- Forum: Product Information
- Topic: Exactoscale transfer boxes.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 552
Re: Exactoscale transfer boxes.
Any good?
- Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:13 pm
- Forum: On My Workbench
- Topic: Gibson Crankpin slop
- Replies: 4
- Views: 424
Re: Gibson Crankpin slop
A known problem. You will never get reliable running with sloppy bushes(!).
Options:
1. Wrap PTFE tape around the pins.
2. Try another make of crankpins.
3. (my method, but I do have a lathe) make your own!
Options:
1. Wrap PTFE tape around the pins.
2. Try another make of crankpins.
3. (my method, but I do have a lathe) make your own!
- Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:23 pm
- Forum: Where to Find?
- Topic: Wagon turntables
- Replies: 14
- Views: 939
Re: Wagon turntables
Broad gauge one at Didcot.
- Fri Jan 29, 2021 1:07 pm
- Forum: Tim V
- Topic: Re: Tim V's workbench - latest shenanigans
- Replies: 421
- Views: 159467
Re: Tim V's workbench - latest shenanigans
They actually aren't that tight, you need to be able to slide the pegs up and down. It's the flex in the upright pole that gives the friction. Give it a go - the materials are virtually free!
- Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:45 pm
- Forum: Bristol
- Topic: Bristol group contact in lockdown
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1342
Re: Bristol group contact in lockdown
Problems with the bristol@scalefour.org email address have hopefully been sorted (thanks Martin for bringing this to our attention).
If you have sent an enquiry and not had a response, please try again.
If you have sent an enquiry and not had a response, please try again.
- Sat Jan 23, 2021 2:00 pm
- Forum: Bristol
- Topic: Bristol group contact in lockdown
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1342
Re: Bristol group contact in lockdown
Not coming through Martin, but I'll email you directly.
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 8:05 pm
- Forum: Other Workshop Practice
- Topic: Best side-cutting pliers
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1130
Re: Best side-cutting pliers
Have you looked in the Expo tools catalogue? https://www.expotools.com/
My side cutters came from Eileens, but are logoed Expo.
My side cutters came from Eileens, but are logoed Expo.
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 4:50 pm
- Forum: On My Workbench
- Topic: 16T Weathering Experiments
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3089
Re: 16T Weathering Experiments
Here are some wagons (not 16T) awaiting repair at a wagon works.
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:33 pm
- Forum: Bristol
- Topic: Bristol group contact in lockdown
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1342
Re: Bristol group contact in lockdown
Message sent back!
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:36 pm
- Forum: Other Buildings and Scenery
- Topic: Small hut at Swanage MPD
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1735
Re: Small hut at Swanage MPD
The picture in 'Swanage railway in colour' is a bit more straight on. The door is full height - which would imply it's not a toilet. I would expect to see the door have gaps top and bottom for ventilation!