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Vehicle dynamics and trackholding
Discussion of model and prototype wheel/rail interaction.
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Substitute for RG4?

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CSBs for outside framed locos

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Bogie Basics

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CSB Sprung Fell Locomotive

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Using the Hobby Holidays Masterchassis Jig - any tips or mods.?

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by Brian T » Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:47 pm

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Is there any need for side control springs on loco bogies and pony trucks?

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Exactoscale wagon sprung

Last post by Terry Bendall « Thu Dec 23, 2021 8:59 am
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Attachment(s) by bordercollie » Mon Dec 20, 2021 6:49 am

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Converting Bachmann Precedent

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by jon price » Sat Dec 18, 2021 11:57 am

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Gibson LMS Compound

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Attachment(s) by Julian Roberts » Sun Jan 12, 2014 2:22 pm
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"Terrier" Branchline chassis - Motor & Gearbox

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by RAO » Sun Nov 07, 2021 9:50 am

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Best suspension for Brassmasters GWR 1854 0-6-0

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Waddling 0-4-0

Last post by Terry Bendall « Wed Oct 20, 2021 7:56 pm
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Attachment(s) by hollybeau » Sun Oct 17, 2021 6:34 pm

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ball bearing races - conductivity

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by andrewnummelin » Tue Aug 24, 2021 4:20 pm

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0-6-0 Chassis coupling rods

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by Winander » Tue Sep 14, 2021 7:50 pm

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Oxford Rail J27

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Attachment(s) by Paul Cram » Mon Aug 23, 2021 1:38 pm

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Contrate and pinion gears

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Attachment(s) by hollybeau » Fri Jun 11, 2021 6:30 pm

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247 Developements bogies

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by bordercollie » Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:24 am

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loctite 601

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by Ian Austin » Sat Mar 09, 2013 11:31 am

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Scalefour CCUs

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by Alyn » Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:57 am

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Liquid Lead and flat lead

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by John Bateson » Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:23 am

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4-4-0T - A question of balance

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Attachment(s) by hughesp87 » Fri May 07, 2021 11:55 pm

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Hornblock cut out question

Last post by Julian Roberts « Mon Apr 12, 2021 11:53 am
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by Simon Moore » Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:18 pm
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Shorting Out Wheel tread to axle

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Attachment(s) by Proton » Mon Mar 22, 2021 11:10 am

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Alan Gibson Loco axles

Last post by Terry Bendall « Sat Mar 06, 2021 8:52 am
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by Paul Cram » Sun Feb 21, 2021 5:14 pm
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CSBs and the Single Bogie

Last post by Chas Levin « Mon Feb 01, 2021 8:50 pm
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Attachment(s) by Will L » Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:21 pm
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Tender CSBs and motor torque

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Attachment(s) by bobwallison » Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:05 pm
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CSB for a Single Driver

Last post by davebradwell « Sat Jan 16, 2021 12:44 pm
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Attachment(s) by Will L » Sat Aug 15, 2020 7:06 pm
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3/32nd axles

Last post by Winander « Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:17 pm
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by Winander » Thu Jan 14, 2021 4:27 pm

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J94 CSB chassis questions.

Last post by Will L « Sun Jan 10, 2021 11:57 am
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Attachment(s) by Simon Moore » Wed Jan 06, 2021 9:56 pm

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What's the best gauge wire & tube for compensation beams?

Last post by Will L « Thu Oct 29, 2020 12:59 pm
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by Simon Moore » Wed Oct 28, 2020 9:44 pm

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Bearings in MJT Torsion Bar CCUs

Last post by Will L « Sat Oct 24, 2020 12:25 pm
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by jon price » Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:46 pm

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0-4-2 compensation

Last post by Stuart Firth « Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:57 am
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Attachment(s) by steve howe » Sun Jul 05, 2020 12:39 pm

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Sand pipes for removeable wheelsets

Last post by BryanJohnson « Thu Oct 15, 2020 6:29 pm
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Attachment(s) by BryanJohnson » Wed Oct 14, 2020 7:32 pm

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Singles and suspension

Last post by Will L « Thu Oct 15, 2020 4:39 pm
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Attachment(s) by Michael Waldron » Fri May 10, 2019 7:54 am

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Kitchen table P4 conversion of RTR loco wheels

Last post by Simon_S « Tue Oct 13, 2020 9:07 am
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Attachment(s) by Simon_S » Sun Feb 09, 2020 5:37 pm

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Last orders for an etched chassis kit for the Hornby 0-4-0 Peckett.

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Attachment(s) by steamraiser » Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:55 am
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Loco bogies

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Attachment(s) by zebedeesknees » Mon Aug 03, 2020 3:38 pm

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brake pull rods on North British 0-4-0 shunter

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Attachment(s) by nigelcliffe » Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:02 am

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Easing wheels tight to gauge

Last post by Will L « Fri Jul 24, 2020 10:16 pm
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Suspension for bogie coaches

Last post by David Thorpe « Wed Jul 08, 2020 3:56 pm
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by bordercollie » Wed Jun 24, 2020 2:17 pm
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GWR 1361 CSB

Last post by Will L « Tue Jul 07, 2020 10:44 pm
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Attachment(s) by Andrew Ullyott » Sat Jul 04, 2020 7:48 am

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Perseverance Chassis queries re 'ride height'

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by peterbkloss » Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:04 pm

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Frame Spacers for P4 and EM

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by jjnewitt » Tue Feb 05, 2019 12:17 pm

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Rigid Chassis Locos?

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Best wire for collectors

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by steve howe » Mon Feb 24, 2020 1:27 pm

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Clearance for CSB wires

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Methods for Removable Loco Wheelsets.

Last post by Petri Sallinen « Fri Aug 16, 2019 4:53 pm
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Chassis kits for CSB

Last post by Julian Roberts « Fri Aug 16, 2019 2:26 pm
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by NickM » Sun Aug 04, 2019 7:13 am
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Anyone know of a current source of 1/8" OD/ 2mm ID bushes

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by barhamd » Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:00 pm

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Chassis Speed Building - Records and Methods

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by Knuckles » Sat May 11, 2019 10:34 am

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