Hi Andy, go for B Its the only way to clean the old off. The latest paintstripper wont look at it as the green party have managed to ruin that as well. I would suggest Jim is right. Best of luck Regards Ballan.

Hi Dave, don't know the answer to that one but would suggest Doug H. will have some idea. I know he does not use this media generally so a phone might help. Happy New year to you and yours. Regards B.

Hi Jordan, you seem to want to run before you can walk. Can I suggest you join a local club ( model engineers) and talk to people, also do what most of us have done over the years, buy Model Engineer or /and Engineering in Miniature. as well as back numbers and you will find an awful lost of informa...

Hi Andy,
I have found Purimanchos, a fire cement that is like gray putty to use but sets firmly, works well. Buy from plumber/builders merchants Regards Ballan..

Hi Garry,yes I went on Thursday and I came to the same conclusion as you , not very exciting ay all. Think its the times we are living in Regards Ballan Baker

Hi Andy, yes that is what Brent is saying. We at the Lindsey Model society have visited quite a few tracks that were ground level and where any of them were running a Romulus or Charles or other Narrow gauge loco s ( 7 1/4 ) then we could not run as our waggons and Loco s would not cross the crossin...

Thanks Eddie, in 26 years of operating 5" Locos I have
never been let down once , can you say the same about pumps? Keep up the NE flag, regards Ballan.

May I wish all members a very happy Christmas and a peacefull new year.DONT FOREGET THAT HAPPINESS IS TWO WORKING INJECTORS. Ballan Baker.

Hi, re your problem, its possible that you have not used the correct flux for stainless or as Alan says
you have not removed all the old flux, regards Ballan Baker

The future is bright, from what has been said on this subject. Just why some one had to contact the chairman and let him complain beats me. Why not put it on here ,or the agm what is felt by a member. B Brian has a point, yes newcomers have a lot to learn, and the more they mix with experienced memb...

Alan says one or two groups are questioning the future. Would he like to name names or let these people speak up a AGM,s, as I suspect some one is trying to stir the mud. Lets be honest, 90% arecontent to let the few do the work, but this does not mean they think we are going in the wrong direction....

Hi, its Ballan again, it should read bid motor, not battery. Regards.B

Most people that have an 08, have bought the kit and that one has 4 motors driving 3 axles. The traction morors are normally mounted between the frames, parallel to the axles. with the batteries above the chassis inside the engine and cab casing. If you want one big battery , the could be mounted ab...

Hi you should not have any trouble with a loaded 20 wagon train, remember maximum speed for an 08 would be 15 mph. Regards Ballan. :..D

Hi all, where is this parade of mug shots on Model Engineer web site ? Have searched but not found any on M.E. web site. Regards Ballan Baker

Hi Gordon, I have been involved in laying three tracks and the best results were obtained by laying the track on concrete. Most tracks need a much deeper base than you are proposing to use. The reason being that most gardens have some clay under the first few inches of soil. This will make the track...

Hi Richard, sounds good to me. Try to get a loop as well as a departure and arrival road. with the head shunt longer than the longest road if possible. By what you say, two yards ate possible,is that so/.
Regards Ballan

Hi Ivan . I have had a Y4 built and running for about 24 years so has Doug Hewson. We both live across the river from you , we will both be at Harrowgate and also Gilling in May so you will be able to pick up some hints from both of us. Regards Ballan Baker.

Hi keith. Doug Hewson did at one time market wagon sheets so you could try him as they were good with tyedown eyes etc

Inreply to Bob. Yes I think you have hit the nail right on the head., and I agree with all of your comments. Some people you can not help.
Hope this gets on the site. I am only just into broad band so its all new,



Ballan Baker