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Burra Web Page
G'day all, I just added a page about my production of Burra, it has some poor photos of the test chassis and a bit of history. http://www.geocities.com/mark_the_train_brain/burra.htm Lots of work to
By trainbrain@... · #125 ·
Re: [O-14] Track Gauges
Ian, Track Gauges for 14mm are available from Roy Link, an etched brass version which is also a back to back gauge etc. http://www.paragonnarrowgauge.co.uk/ now seem to handle these for Roy.
By Frank Sharp <Frank.J.Sharp@...> · #124 ·
Track Gauges
All, As a new chum to this group, currently not modelling in O-14mm, but having a look at this area out of interest due to the release of the BM Garratt kits. I've read all the posts on the group,
By ianj0trains <ian.johnston@...> · #123 ·
Re: Question re 0-16.5
able to I dont mean to be facetious but this should be the right group for modelling the L&B. O-16.5 is too wide a guage for modelling such a beautiful railway. Regards John
By John C · #122 ·
Re: [O-14] Question re 0-16.5
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/016-5_Online/?yguid=91018691 should get you there or at least use O16-5_Online in the Yahoo groups search box. Bill Uffelman Can anybody tell me if there is a
By William Uffelman · #121 ·
Re: [O-14] Question re 0-16.5
Yes, two, 7mmnga and On30 both appropriate
By Vincent Bradley <vince@...> · #120 ·
Re: [O-14] Question re 0-16.5
Tony, I always think of the 7mmnga group as catering mainly for 0-16.5, but I seem to remember you being a member of that. If you go to the line at the bottom of this page http;photos etc, control
By Frank Sharp <Frank.J.Sharp@...> · #119 ·
Question re 0-16.5
Can anybody tell me if there is a 0-16.5 group as I haven't been able to find one? Or in particular Lynton & Barnstaple. Cheers Tony Spencer
By Tony Spencer <janantone@...> · #118 ·
Commercial Announcement
G'day all, Would anyone like to see a model of 'Burra' www.geocities.com/mark_the_train_brain/layout/burra.jpg produced for O-14 in an etched brass kit or RTR? I have been drawing etch patterns for
By trainbrain@... · #117 ·
Re: [O-14] Gear trains in loco's
Frank, Thanks for relating your experience and the photos. I think I will go for a gunmetal or steel worm with a delrin or celcon gear with a widened bearing area to prevent the wobble. Regards,
By trainbrain@... · #116 ·
Re: [O-14] Gear trains in loco's
Mark, I assume when you say gear chain you mean a worm and gear and then a set or series of gears to either increase the reduction ratio or move the drive somewhere else. I've always understood that
By Frank Sharp <Frank.J.Sharp@...> · #115 ·
Gear trains in loco's
G'day everyone, May I access the groups collective wisdom and experience? I am designing a gearbox for a scratchbuilt loco, and wonder-what is the best material combination for the gears? The
By trainbrain@... · #114 ·
test, please ignore
Just testing at 1.25pm, please ignore Dave.
By DLTaylor <DLTaylor@...> · #113 ·
NGG16 (fwd)
Happy New Year to all, Has anyone bought a Backwoods NGG16 Garratt kit yet? I'm interested to know more about it, particularly the chassis design, is it the same as the K1
By DLTaylor <DLTaylor@...> · #112 ·
Re: [O-14] Re: Chipped Lister
Roy, You won't believe it but I missed that bit about shaping the brush housing. It's taken a few moments to spot it on the chassis block diagram this morning, but that might have something to do
By Frank Sharp <Frank.J.Sharp@...> · #111 ·
Re: [O-14] Re: Chipped Lister
The motor housing of my LISTER kit should fit snugly over the motor, just as per the real thing. It does NOT 'stand up on short legs' - these only serve to locate the housing on the bed casting.
By Roy Link <royclink@...> · #110 ·
Happy New Year
Just wish everyone a Happy and Peaceful New Year Frank
By Frank Sharp <Frank.J.Sharp@...> · #109 ·
Re: [O-14] Re: Chipped Lister
I had intended that yesterday's postings would be the end of this saga, You're all probably sick of seeing Chipped Lister popping up. However, when I tried to get some insulation which I would
By Frank Sharp <Frank.J.Sharp@...> · #108 ·
Re: [O-14] Re: Chipped Lister
Very nice work -- thanks for sharing. As we are babysitting our 3 grandkids (2.5 year old twin boy and girl and 6 month old boy) in kind of cold but very wet Chicago, your work has brightened my day!
By William Uffelman · #107 ·
Re: [O-14] Re: Chipped Lister
About half an hour ago it made its first faltering steps under DCC control. Faltering because there's a bit of paint on the wheels and the steel track is prototypically rusty. I've posted the last
By Frank Sharp <Frank.J.Sharp@...> · #106 ·