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I'm in
Looks like fun. I have subscribed to the NG and Industrial Railway
Review for a long time and have a complete set. I admire the 7mm 2
foot layouts and components that Roy Link offers and still
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William Uffelman
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Photo Album from Bill: Backdrop shot
Here is a photo that might make a nice backdrop for a small hard rock mining scene.
Bill Uffelman
Las Vegas NV
You're invited to view these photos online at Ofoto!
Just click on View Photos to get
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William Uffelman
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Welcome from the Moderator
G'day Everyone,
Welcome!
We currently have 9 members. Thankyou all very much for joining.
I have set the messages so all members can post unmoderated. Attachments are
stripped as not everyone has a
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trainbrain@...
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Introducing Myself
Just spotted this group being started. I'm in England, more to the
point God's own county, which in this case means Yorkshire.
I'm modelling Welsh narrow gauge, basically Festiniog Railway with
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robertfairlie <Frank.J.Sharp@...>
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14mm gauge 'Busy Bee'
G'day all,
Has anyone tried converting, or building a new chassis for, the Branchlines
Manning Wardle 0-4-0ST 'Busy Bee' kit?
Is anyone interested in an etched chassis kit to make the
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trainbrain@...
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New member introduction (Trevor in Toronto)
Hi List;
I just saw the posting about this group being formed on the 7mmNGA list. Since my
interest in 7mm narrow gauge is the two-foot lines in particular, here I am.
I've added to the database on
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Trevor Marshall <tpmarshall@...>
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introduction
hello all
I have joined the list today and will introduce myself.I model 7mm
based on the Lynton & Barnstaple and am very interested in 14mm as
I feel that the difference in gauge is noticeable.At
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nicholas brown
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Re: [O-14] 14mm gauge 'Busy Bee'
I've got one to do, I intend to make it 'proper' outside framed, and use
Alan Gibson's bearings.
I will use a gearbox, probably a highlevel type, and this should allow
me to lift the motor into the
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FRANK SHARP <Frank.J.Sharp@...>
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Re: [O-14] 14mm gauge 'Busy Bee'
G'day Frank,
Are you going to do the frames with the ornate cut outs as on cn 487 (page
17-Locos built by MW 1)? Also, are you going to build a new saddle tank, to
be semicircular in cross section
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trainbrain@...
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Re: [O-14] 14mm gauge 'Busy Bee'
Mark,
Yes is the simple answer, but nominally the one made for the Duke of
Sutherland on page 16. Though the lining looks to be typical M.W. it is
also similar to the early lining used on the
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FRANK SHARP <Frank.J.Sharp@...>
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New Member
Hi,
I joined the list today. I recently purchased the Roy Link Handbook
and some skips to see if I like the water. I have been in On16.5 for
many years in 1/43 scale. My primary interest is in
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hunslett <vince@...>
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New Member and Model Manufacturer
Hi
Joined the group last night, when I tried to introduce myself Yahoo told me the group didn't exist and returned my message! So here goes again.
Having seen the message announcing the formation of
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portwynnstay@...
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Introduction
Hi
I thought I better introduce myself as my joining the other day
prompted mark to publicise the group.
I have modelled in 14mm for over 10 years and am 1/4 way through
making a large loft layout
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John C
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Introduction
Hi,
I have just joined the Group.
For those who don't know me I am heavily involved with the exhibition circuit in Victoria (Australia) as well as many of the Australian Narrow Gauge Conventions.
I
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McAdam, Grant <grant.mcadam@...>
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Re: [O-14] Introduction
G'day Grant,
There'll be an O-14 focus group at the convention? Great, count me in. My
experience so far has been a few Roy Link skips, 3' of track on PCB
sleepers, a Berg's Burrinjuck wagon and a
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trainbrain@...
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O14 Track Standards
I have just uploaded a document and diagram for the O14 track
standards into the files section. Hopefully the diagram should be
displayed within the document.
Regards
John
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John C
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The Truth about Romfords
G'day All,
I have heard it said that Romford 14mm gauge axles are actually 14.2mm
gauge for Sn3. According to John Clutterbug's recently posted standards info
(in the files), there is an extra
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trainbrain@...
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Re: The Truth about Romfords
Hi Mark
Over the last few years I have read many articles about obtaining good
running and all seem to imply that following consistent standards is
vital, especially through pointwork.
I dont know
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John C
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Re: [O-14] The Truth about Romfords
Mark,
I've already seen the post from John C, but my findings in terms of
running were slightly different. On 14mm track, carefully checked by
both gauges and then when I perceived a problem by
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Frank Sharp <Frank.J.Sharp@...>
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Re: [O-14] Re: The Truth about Romfords
Thanks John and Frank,
I guess a few experiments are in order. Time to learn to handlay points!
Then again, if we all send our inferior axles back to Romford for
replacement with correct axles maybe
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trainbrain@...
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