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by JCROUSE
Sat Feb 28, 2015 5:37 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Devon and Cornwall
Replies: 1
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Devon and Cornwall

Hello. I am new to this, having just been given a moped-engine-driven 6 wheel shunter and 100m of track. I would very much appreciate the chance to visit a fellow-member's railway to see how track is designed and laid and to get any other useful tips before I start to deal with my own sloping site. ...
by JCROUSE
Sat Feb 28, 2015 5:31 pm
Forum: Track and Earth Works
Topic: track gauge for re-sleepering
Replies: 1
Views: 5429

track gauge for re-sleepering

Hi. I have bought a pile of second-hand track and much of it needs new sleepers. Does anyone know where I can buy a steel track gauge (I guess that is what it is called) to hold the rails in gauge while I put the new screws in, pleased? I saw one ages ago on EBay, but no longer there. Thank you.
by JCROUSE
Sat Feb 28, 2015 5:28 pm
Forum: Track and Earth Works
Topic: Maximum gradient and embankments
Replies: 0
Views: 5059

Maximum gradient and embankments

Hi. I am new to this, and have been given by my family a 6 wheel loco, all wheels chain-powered by a Laura moped engine, with a 12v battery for starting the engine in the driving truck. I am about to start planning a track and want to have some idea of the maximum gradient I should allow on the stra...