First trains run on TT2!

[Captain Kernow]

Last night, D.R.A.G. christened our new test track, by operating some UK profile 4mm models on the P87 circuit.....

The test track set up in the village hall

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Rod Cameron getting his model of 'The Inter City' (or was it 'The Cornishman?') set up, ready to go on the track. A 'Western' was the motive power...

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First movement was actually London Underground motive power!

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This is the best impression that my mobile phone camera could render of Turner's 'Rain, Diesel and Speed'...

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John Farmer at the controls, his Light Pacific was on the circuit at the time, hauling an unreasonably long train....

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[Captain Kernow]

Rod Cameron didn't let the absence of a third rail stop him having fun running this:

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John Farmer provided the coaching stock for the Cleethorpes - Exmouth, I provided the motive power...

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While all the excitement was going on, on the 'P87' circuit, Andrew Howlett brought out some broad gauge items he had started a few years ago, to P4 standards:

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There's still a huge amount of work to do, not least in the wiring... (which Peter Archard has in hand). Additionally, the two inner P4 circuits have still to be completed, due to a hold-up getting the Tillig superelevation strips which we have used for the first few superelevated sections.

Finally, we will need to adjust all the legs and level the test track out, and draw up a consistent plan for erection on the village hall floor.

[Brinkly]

Couple more,

I now feel I must get my Cornish Rivera Set completed to run on the first P4 loop! Need to build a Comet chassis for my castle too!

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And just to show that not all the T9s had faults,

14 carriage set!

Regards,

Nick

[ClikC]

Incredible stuff!

How much more P4 track needs to be laid before completion?

Regards

Matt

[Captain Kernow]

How much more P4 track needs to be laid before completion?

About 20 metres of curved and superelevated track, I would estimate. John Farmer has now confirmed that the Tillig bases are 'on their way!'...

[Mike Garwood]

Rod

That looks like immense fun! Any chance of some Utube coverage just to get a full flavour?

regards

Mike

[grovenor-2685]

Mike,
Have a look a couple of posts up!
Brinkly posted the U-tube link.
I have now edited it using the BB code so it shows properly.
Regards
Keith

[Brinkly]

Mike,
Have a look a couple of posts up!
Brinkly posted the U-tube link.
I have now edited it using the BB code so it shows properly.
Regards
Keith

Thanks Keith!

I took the video on Monday night and next time I will get my stand out to make the image a little clearer.

Regards,

Nick

[ClikC]

How much more P4 track needs to be laid before completion?

About 20 metres of curved and superelevated track, I would estimate. John Farmer has now confirmed that the Tillig bases are 'on their way!'...

Thanks for the reply Tim. While work is quite I must try to come down and lend a hand where possible.

Regards

[jim s-w]

Well done chaps!

Cheers

Jim

[Brinkly]

Well done chaps!

Cheers

Jim

Thanks Jim,
It was a rather special evening, a real sense of achievement.

Regards,

Nick

[the fatadder]

Good to see that its getting near to completion, Was hoping to make it down for the next one but things keep coming up in the way. Suspect I am not going to be able to make it back down there until there's next a bank holiday....

[Captain Kernow]

While work is quite I must try to come down and lend a hand where possible

You would be very welcome on any club night, Matt, just PM me or Rod for info on where and when to find us.

Good to see that its getting near to completion, Was hoping to make it down for the next one but things keep coming up in the way. Suspect I am not going to be able to make it back down there until there's next a bank holiday....

Nice try, matey, we all know that you're really just waiting for the P4 circuits to be completed!!

[Rod Cameron]

Thanks all for the photos (and Nick especially for the video!). I must admit I was fairly gobsmacked to see the T9 cope easily with so many on the drawbar - I just started with a modest P-set and Van C, then someone hooked a load more on while my back was turned and it lifted them all without any hesitation

[grovenor-2685]

Thanks all for the photos (and Nick especially for the video!). I must admit I was fairly gobsmacked to see the T9 cope easily with so many on the drawbar - I just started with a modest P-set and Van C, then someone hooked a load more on while my back was turned and it lifted them all without any hesitation

Must be downhill all the way round.
Keith

[Rod Cameron]

Must be downhill all the way round.
Keith

Nah, that would be the Escher AG's track

[Brian Harrap]

Just been looking at the picture of Andrew Howlett's dual gauge slip. Best bit of broad gauge I've seen since 1892. By the way, what is all this P87 test track nonsence? - The sleepering is all wrong.
Regards Brian.

[Brinkly]

Thanks all for the photos (and Nick especially for the video!). I must admit I was fairly gobsmacked to see the T9 cope easily with so many on the drawbar - I just started with a modest P-set and Van C, then someone hooked a load more on while my back was turned and it lifted them all without any hesitation

No problem Mr C, we have evidence to prove our claims! One of the chaps suggested that we could do a video presentation of TT2, so perhaps we could look into that and film the various stages of erecting TT2?

Just been looking at the picture of Andrew Howlett's dual gauge slip. Best bit of broad gauge I've seen since 1892. By the way, what is all this P87 test track nonsence? - The sleepering is all wrong.
Regards Brian.

That comment did make me smile Brian, both in relation to dual gauge slip and P87! One day I might have a crack at a modelling a bit of duel gauge, something simple like Mary Tavy Station as the goods yard was only laid in broad gauge so it would only need to be the running line and crossing loop that would need to be laid in dual form.

As ever, Nick.

[Captain Kernow]

No problem Mr C, we have evidence to prove our claims! One of the chaps suggested that we could do a video presentation of TT2, so perhaps we could look into that and film the various stages of erecting TT2?

Running some trains, perhaps.

But an official DRAG Public Information film showing the correct way to erect and dismantle our test track? .....Hmm, not sure Equity would admit us anyway... (and in any case, we're going to have to get just a bit slicker at it, before we let Cecil 'Brinkly' De Mille loose at Holcombe! )

a bit of duel gauge

Would that be some track that takes 14XXs and steam traction engines?

[Paul Willis]

Running some trains, perhaps.

But an official DRAG Public Information film showing the correct way to erect and dismantle our test track? .....

That sounds more like a call for Mr Cholmondley-Warner and Grayson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ivsb79-h90

Flymo

[Brinkly]

No problem Mr C, we have evidence to prove our claims! One of the chaps suggested that we could do a video presentation of TT2, so perhaps we could look into that and film the various stages of erecting TT2?

Running some trains, perhaps.

But an official DRAG Public Information film showing the correct way to erect and dismantle our test track? .....Hmm, not sure Equity would admit us anyway... (and in any case, we're going to have to get just a bit slicker at it, before we let Cecil 'Brinkly' De Mille loose at Holcombe! )

Well when we reach the appropriate juncture, at the correct stage of development, when the time is right, then I shall dust of my 'public' school accent, put on my robes and film the staff in full flow, commentating on their lack of progress!

a bit of duel gauge

Would that be some track that takes 14XXs and steam traction engines?

You make it sound like something out of a Rev. Awdry story Tim dear chap!

[ClikC]

While work is quite I must try to come down and lend a hand where possible

You would be very welcome on any club night, Matt, just PM me or Rod for info on where and when to find us.

Thanks Tim, PM duly sent.

Regards

[Captain Kernow]

You make it sound like something out of a Rev. Awdry story Tim dear chap!

Not Rev Awdry, Nick, but something from around that era. However, I'm sure you are too learned for me to have to explain the actual reference!

[Rod Cameron]

Last Monday night we had one of the P4 tracks operational (albeit with temporary wiring). The honour of the first P4 powered movement went to John Farmer with a Vitrains 37:



This was shortly followed by this three loco lashup



and eventually by CK with a proper train (33 and parcels)



Meanwhile on the previously opened 00 line the Devon Belle was running



and with a last minute loco substitution which conveniently illustrates the test track's size - apologies for the member's behaviour, he's been given a slap

[Brinkly]

That last Video Rod is so not staged! Such a selection of moves!