Scalefour Forum

Perhaps the dcc approach is too controllable and predictable? How about a heavy wagon with a geared flywheel on board. This might be easier/cheaper to engineer and would introduce a prototypical uncertainty about where it would end up. If the shunter had to run after it he sometimes lost it! If that...

I'm using S&W couplings Looks good on paper. Did you consider the Nigel Cliffe DCC A-J uncoupler as some have successfully mounted on locos? It is so small that it would work in a near empty wagon only needing to hide the drive mech. Nice as the HL mech doubtless is, Ted Scannel's work on tiny ...

Quotes from Martin's history link.... I recall writing circa 1982 to the Scalefour Society, explaining at length that I had this facility available and enclosing several sample graph-paper templates, but received only a brief acknowledgement in reply - so I assumed that I was alone in this particula...

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In fact it was the need to create proper templates for curved crossovers which set me going on Templot, 32 years ago.

regards,

Martin.[/quote]

Cor, I wish I had had it 30 years ago, my large complex P4 trackwork would be a lot better.
When did you sell the first release?

Any idea what diameter the axles are, please? I can't measure them until chassis removed. There are two possible placcy clips towards the rear but I haven't succeeded in releasing them yet. The pony axle looks like plain 2mm. Drivers appear to have a c. 2mm stub into wheels, a shoulder behind wheel...

The first batch of Beattie Well Tanks has been delivered to Kernow customers but I have seen no references or comments as yet on the prospect of converting them to P4. There are a number of OO ones shown running in forum video clips elsewhere. Does anyone have any P4 experience as yet or know if th...

With the dates confirmed I assume the location remains at the excellently refurbished Leatherhead Leisure Centre? Some people may think that the much brighter atmosphere of the refurbished venue is a contribution to their enjoyment of the show, and I would not disagree. Terry Bendall Plenty of ligh...

The report from the last show that Tim has seen lists 16 ‘defects’. Couplings account for seven of these, six of which refer to an occasional minor difficulty or where the coupling did not work faultlessly first time; these were not total failures. That leaves just one incidence of a coupling that ...

Waterloo wrote:As promised here is a copy of the ‘Defect & Occurrence Report’ we use.

Sometimes we are unable to find a defect or reproduce the reported fault (the railway fitters well know ‘NDF’). This is logged and we will continue to monitor.

Steve

Reads like "random derailment to me ! "

derekrussan wrote:Both now in stock.

Only one order received so far

Just you wait until Leatherhead when we can all save on postage.
Bet you run out there!

Incidentally, I am given to understand that many real locos where designed to allow 2 inches dynamic deflection, so our 0.5mm is not just practical but also in line with prototype practice. P4 lives! Thats an interesting figure that I have not seen before. 2" movement of a single protype wheel...

Thanks everyone. In the knowledge that I have probably shortened the nuts too much, and in the absence of any shellac or nail varnish, I've ordered some Loctite 243. Any idea what its useful shelf life is likely to be once it's opened? DT Donkeys years, not like cyano $£%&* stuff which invariab...

grovenor-2685 wrote:Try http://www.hswalsh.com/Micro-Mesh-Polishing-Paper-.aspx?i=TE50&t=152
a bit further down the abrasives pages.
Regards
Keith

TVM
PS Their search tool ain't very good!

During each show we maintain a written record of faults and these are then addressed back in the clubroom. It’s important to close things off and test if we are to make sure that the presentation and performance of St Merryn at an exhibition is the best we can deliver. No scope for slackness here! ...

Posted on behalf of Adrian Prescot NOTES FROM A CHESHIRE WORKBENCH Some of you may be aware that I have been trying for a long time to track down a supplier of Crocus cloth that used to be available from Oakey & Sons. This cloth is remarkable for polishing any metal objects be it a dome, chimne...

I have found that having done something before is no guarantee of its being easy to repeat. There have been a number of occasions when I have been faced with some constructional problem, and recalled that I had been there before but, even when carefully examining the earlier model, ended up thinkin...

Got rid of all mine years ago. They made a bob or two on the bring and buy, and good riddance I have several of these in running locos, many years on Dc, recently converted to dcc. And a stock like Martin etc. In June an old stock 1219 was installed in a new loco and ran trouble free, no seizure bu...

oh no!
This must presage the end of the world as I know it.

Drat, the anti Martin Goodall filter didn't work.

Well it did this weekend at GWSG Show, as I noticed Martin on Saturday and Tim on Sunday.
Sadly their non-coincidence denied me the delight of watching the duel of the form tools.

Am i on the right path here with this kind of thinking?? No! The spacing required is unlikely to be symmetrical as you suggest. You really must read all the stuff about csbs on the CLAG website as recommended by Dave on Thursday. You will also find some info re 4-4-0s there. There is a spreadsheet ...

But how do you have a ZTC style lever regulator with a phone?
Button pressing is all very well for selecting addresses but unattractiveto me for driving the selected loco.