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- Mon Jul 05, 2021 8:17 pm
- Forum: Buildings & Signalling
- Topic: Radio control for signals
- Replies: 0
- Views: 103906
Radio control for signals
Hello all , I've been asked by SH to see if anyone has used RC to operate both signals and turnouts. The idea is that there should be a signal box not fixed but removable for storage. The box would hold the transmission system. Operation would be by toggle switches for each signal or turnout, the to...
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 2:49 pm
- Forum: Freight Rolling Stock
- Topic: Mica B
- Replies: 25
- Views: 27513
Re: Mica B
bigger image
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 12:06 pm
- Forum: Freight Rolling Stock
- Topic: Mica B
- Replies: 25
- Views: 27513
Re: Mica B
I know many of you have asked how's the mica project going. Well as you see Ive all but finish my 4 just the last decals to add. John Catt has finished his 2 chassis and bodies and is now working to finish his roofs. Hugh has a full kit and has made a start, and dave has a finished a chassis and has...
- Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: GL5 ASSOCIATION access.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4996
Re: GL5 ASSOCIATION access.
David if you are still have a problem drop the administrator an E click on the link
or failing this drop me a E and I will forward to Dave.
or failing this drop me a E and I will forward to Dave.
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:39 pm
- Forum: Freight Rolling Stock
- Topic: Mica B
- Replies: 25
- Views: 27513
Re: Mica B
Help does any one have a copy of railways in profile no 17 I'm told there's information on the GWR mica. I can see the book on line but not to purchase ant help on the purchase of the book or perhaps someone might copy the said pages Any help given would much appreciated as I'm trying to ensure the ...
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 12:31 pm
- Forum: Freight Rolling Stock
- Topic: 17D Wagons.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8643
Re: 17D Wagons.
Great nice one just 20 more to fill the vans we have, Oh and they need to be a more natural colour, how well does your resin take paint? yes 3d wagons might be ok let get some on the track to evaluate, they will still need some refining all printers print in layers so there will always be some finis...
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 10:46 am
- Forum: Freight Rolling Stock
- Topic: 17D Wagons.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8643
Re: 17D Wagons.
Elizabeth and Graham picked some up at a local cheap shop I know they are still looking to see if they can get some more.
I purchased a bull in tavistock market he's a bit big, how ever being cast he adds some weight to the wagon.
I purchased a bull in tavistock market he's a bit big, how ever being cast he adds some weight to the wagon.
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 6:53 pm
- Forum: Freight Rolling Stock
- Topic: 17D Wagons.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8643
Re: 17D Wagons.
Hello David at Saracens last time we had 10 cattle wagons mostly NE so could do with some midland /LMS ones
We also had a cattle dock with cow's ready to load.
We also had a cattle dock with cow's ready to load.
- Sat Jun 27, 2020 5:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: News letter from southern fed
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8311
News letter from southern fed
Hopefully you all are well.
I've added the latest Southern Fed news letter, it's a good read, the section on how the clubs are coping makes interesting reading.
https://www.sfmes.co.uk/ydrRoot/newsLet ... 202006.pdf
I've added the latest Southern Fed news letter, it's a good read, the section on how the clubs are coping makes interesting reading.
https://www.sfmes.co.uk/ydrRoot/newsLet ... 202006.pdf
- Sun Apr 26, 2020 12:39 pm
- Forum: For Sale and Wanted
- Topic: Rivet tool
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8959
Re: Rivet tool
A finished unit on loan
- Sun Apr 26, 2020 11:32 am
- Forum: For Sale and Wanted
- Topic: Rivet tool
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8959
Re: Rivet tool
I asked a while ago about rivet tools . I've just had from Dave Noble a kit of parts it requires some machining but looks good Dave says he has 3 more kits in had so if you want one give Dave a call. If attached my kit which I have part machined . Thanks Dave great asset. 9F9110C3-C9F4-4F1C-ACE2-36E...
- Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:13 pm
- Forum: Freight Rolling Stock
- Topic: Mica B
- Replies: 25
- Views: 27513
Re: Mica B
I intend to do a least one as a tea van I will stretch the truth and letter it return to lyons tea given I a lyons that would seem only fair.
- Tue Feb 18, 2020 8:32 am
- Forum: Freight Rolling Stock
- Topic: Mica B
- Replies: 25
- Views: 27513
Re: Mica B
Hello David, yes to tab and slot, yes and No to solder, Dave silver soldered his almost entirely then in filled with soft solder but had some distortion which he manager to get out, I'm sure Dave will add something on this. I then built the one in the picture and I limited the silver soldering by st...
- Mon Feb 17, 2020 5:02 pm
- Forum: Freight Rolling Stock
- Topic: Mica B
- Replies: 25
- Views: 27513
- Mon Feb 17, 2020 11:11 am
- Forum: Freight Rolling Stock
- Topic: Mica B
- Replies: 25
- Views: 27513
Re: Mica B
A few of you must have been wondering what's happened about the Mica. Well Dave and I have been busy with it over the last few months. We are now able to supply a laser cut chassis and a CNC routered body The chassis will come as a complete kit just leaving you to sort buffer heads and some rodding ...
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 5:36 pm
- Forum: For Sale and Wanted
- Topic: Wanted
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5009
Re: Wanted
I have a few lengths will drop them off Sunday
- Sat Jan 19, 2019 2:05 pm
- Forum: For Sale and Wanted
- Topic: Rivet tool
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8959
Re: Rivet tool
Hi Kieth thanks for the offer, I've been able to use Dave, I'm on the look out for get a permanent one Dave is going to get a set of casting for the jaws when he gets time.
I will be needing one then as Dave and I are working on a new van kit .
Watch out at Shildon for first example, maybe two.
I will be needing one then as Dave and I are working on a new van kit .
Watch out at Shildon for first example, maybe two.
- Tue Dec 25, 2018 10:13 am
- Forum: For Sale and Wanted
- Topic: Rivet tool
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8959
Rivet tool
Hi does any one have a Dave noble rivet tool for sale or for loan .
I'm part way into building some Mica vans along with Dave and need to rivet the
Chassis parts . I will of cause cover any expenses.
Thanks Ben lyons Bedfordshire
I'm part way into building some Mica vans along with Dave and need to rivet the
Chassis parts . I will of cause cover any expenses.
Thanks Ben lyons Bedfordshire
- Thu Nov 29, 2018 7:40 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: New member saying Hello.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4661
Re: New member saying Hello.
Hello David good to have you on board, your in a good position to visit some of the so far planned events for next year.
Ben lyons
Ben lyons
- Sat May 19, 2018 3:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Turnout Topics
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5431
Re: Turnout Topics
As chairman and a member of GL5 I for one would be interested, it not strictly British main line but I think articles on building loco sand rolling stock ect from any GL5 member would be welcome. You will have ideas and techniques that us in the UK may not be aware off, as indeed supplies of small i...