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by Ben Lyons
Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:20 pm
Forum: Buildings & Signalling
Topic: Interested in a signal building group?
Replies: 297
Views: 253636

Re: Interested in a signal building group?

Sorry for the late reply as normal really nice work, can we make this into a joint project, will catch up on this at cinderbarrow
by Ben Lyons
Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Film show
Replies: 2
Views: 4313

Re: Film show

Same will be up at cinderbarrow on. The 19th.
Want about getting something Like this for evening at one of our events, maybe (AGM)
by Ben Lyons
Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Film show
Replies: 2
Views: 4313

Re: Film show

Same will be up at cinderbarrow on. The 19th.
Want about getting something Like this for evening at one of our events, maybe (AGM)
by Ben Lyons
Sun Mar 04, 2018 8:18 pm
Forum: Freight Rolling Stock
Topic: Mica B
Replies: 25
Views: 23049

Mica B

Does anyone have detail drawing of this van l am looking for the one with the full width vent across the end and with the enclosed buffers.ie the old hornby one.
I have applied to HMRS for drawings yet to come but believe this may not be the same vehicle as no vent seems not to be shown.
Thanks. Ben
by Ben Lyons
Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:42 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Greetings from far North
Replies: 1
Views: 3547

Re: Greetings from far North

Good morning Martin, Great to have you with use. I thought it might be good if you can get up to our Shunting week end at Shildon Stan and a couple of others will be over from Cinderbarrow , we will also have some members who live in and around your home location so in all a good time to meet up. So...
by Ben Lyons
Fri Nov 17, 2017 1:41 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Another new one
Replies: 2
Views: 4559

Re: Another new one

Hello Dave, sorry but only just seen your note on the forum, anyway as chairman l like to welcome you to GL5 I only came to GL5 some 4-5 years ago and it a great group lots for friendly help along with great and helpful advise. I note you are building some wagons Please dont be put off by Doug's boo...
by Ben Lyons
Thu Sep 21, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: Buildings & Signalling
Topic: Lever frames
Replies: 0
Views: 4192

Lever frames

Does anyone know or have spare something like say a 20 lever frame we need one for our Shildon set up or in for use by GL5 at events
by Ben Lyons
Thu May 11, 2017 8:04 pm
Forum: Passenger Rolling Stock
Topic: LMS 42ft parcel van
Replies: 2
Views: 5352

Re: LMS 42ft parcel van

Thanks Dave ,
Just back from Gilling checked my copy of LMS coachs by essery good picture but not much else my historic coach book gives details of 50ft but not 42ft. I might drop LMS society a line if all else fails l draw something up.
by Ben Lyons
Mon May 08, 2017 6:35 pm
Forum: Passenger Rolling Stock
Topic: LMS 42ft parcel van
Replies: 2
Views: 5352

LMS 42ft parcel van

Can anyone point me to a good copy of a drawing for this van l have the LMS coach book however the drawing is not to detailed, l also have a 4mm Lima van which looks good but has raised full length panels up to waist and again above the doors which look wrong. All and any help welcome. Thanks.
by Ben Lyons
Mon May 01, 2017 8:05 pm
Forum: Passenger Rolling Stock
Topic: Coach bogies
Replies: 1
Views: 5867

Coach bogies

Does anyone have any spare or know of a supplier of br mark one or LMS bogie castings, outer detail only required as thinking of mounting on laser cut running gear.
by Ben Lyons
Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:51 am
Forum: Passenger Rolling Stock
Topic: Southern Queen Mary Brake Van
Replies: 3
Views: 6654

Re: Southern Queen Mary Brake Van

Jerry As to 3d printing. I used this to make the masters for the vestibule ends on my Pullman cars these were done in resin lightly rubbed down then primed before being used to make silicone moulds I have used 3d printed parts of roof vents and lots of other parts so yes it can be done. If you are u...
by Ben Lyons
Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Committe meeting
Replies: 0
Views: 4540

Committe meeting

Your committee will be holding their next meeting on the 22nd of October. If you would like to have anything discussed or indeed any suggestion for items and or events for next year then, Please advise a committee member their details can to be found inside the front cover of turnout DO NOT PLACE IT...
by Ben Lyons
Fri May 20, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: Passenger Rolling Stock
Topic: Pullman cars
Replies: 0
Views: 5097

Pullman cars

After helping set up the GL5 stand at Doncaster yesterday I was asked by several people what's happened to the Pullman car project, With the 4 finished and running we started in earnest on the final batch of 14 and I have added a few pictures taken as progress happened. The 14 chassis are complete a...
by Ben Lyons
Wed May 18, 2016 6:11 pm
Forum: Buildings & Signalling
Topic: Interested in a signal building group?
Replies: 297
Views: 253636

Re: Interested in a signal building group?

Little up date. ladders added to 2 signals along with handrails on all 3. lamps still to fit.
So getting there!
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by Ben Lyons
Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:20 pm
Forum: Buildings & Signalling
Topic: Interested in a signal building group?
Replies: 297
Views: 253636

Re: Interested in a signal building group?

Hi Dave
how about doing some 1 or 2 foot bases with your slot would make it obvious where to look for crossing point.
Whilst on should we consider some sort of easy out base so we can split track at some mid points.
Ben
by Ben Lyons
Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:22 am
Forum: Buildings & Signalling
Topic: Interested in a signal building group?
Replies: 297
Views: 253636

Re: Interested in a signal building group?

Hi Dave,

I it worth doing as you say a few boards with built in cable ie socket each side maybe 4 would do, I guess it does not matter where we cross.

Ben
by Ben Lyons
Fri Apr 01, 2016 7:10 pm
Forum: Buildings & Signalling
Topic: Interested in a signal building group?
Replies: 297
Views: 253636

Re: Interested in a signal building group?

Hi Rochard

See you are still progressing with signal electrics once you feel happy and Jonny is on board is it worth as many as we can getting together at wotton and having a big cable up, no one watching. As to cables l have palugs so if we get cable we could wire and try.

Ben
by Ben Lyons
Sat Mar 26, 2016 5:26 pm
Forum: Buildings & Signalling
Topic: Interested in a signal building group?
Replies: 297
Views: 253636

Re: Interested in a signal building group?

Hi there was talk of wether the spectical operation lever should allow the cable to run in front or behind the arm, having spent some time on the net there seem to be as many in front as behind, however looking at brackets it looks as if in front is a good option as the cable needs to pass the platf...
by Ben Lyons
Thu Mar 24, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: Buildings & Signalling
Topic: Interested in a signal building group?
Replies: 297
Views: 253636

Re: Interested in a signal building group?

Hi Alan

I have I have one bit Not stepped in but I guess you can do, it 6 rungs long, May well have off cut as I trim the long lengths for my upper posts.

Ben
by Ben Lyons
Thu Mar 24, 2016 8:21 am
Forum: Buildings & Signalling
Topic: Interested in a signal building group?
Replies: 297
Views: 253636

Re: Interested in a signal building group?

Hi Eddie

Sounds like a good plan we will need Jonny and Richard as well to make up the team plus all the other signals. Regarding ladders can you do two more long lengths I can then cut them up as required to fit the upper posts.

Ben