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- Fri Jul 13, 2018 6:40 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Radio-Controlled Locos
- Replies: 15
- Views: 14206
Re: Radio-Controlled Locos
Hi Dave, I agree. We do not need to be too precise as there are many ways of dealing with the problem. If it works, it can be used. for me the important issues are: RC control of a NO relay: How can be assured that if the RC goes haywire it is still reliable enough to shut off the relay? Not an easy...
- Tue Jul 10, 2018 2:55 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Radio-Controlled Locos
- Replies: 15
- Views: 14206
Re: Radio-Controlled Locos
This is true. We need to assess the rangers and their probability. One can always construct a "what if" that leads to desaster. I would like to get a group together and share experiences, perform a simple FTA, collect available data on mishaps and then try to come up with a sensible and safe procedu...
- Tue Jul 10, 2018 7:36 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Radio-Controlled Locos
- Replies: 15
- Views: 14206
Re: Radio-Controlled Locos
I have never had trouble with relays as reversers. My locos have wired controllers using sub-D plugs (with the screws removed) underneath the buffer beam. If the loco separates from the train, all I have to do is hold the handset. The plug will come off and the loco will stop. On my class 216 I use ...
- Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:10 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Radio-Controlled Locos
- Replies: 15
- Views: 14206
Re: Radio-Controlled Locos
Hi Dave,
i hope to start a discussion here with members sharing their experience.
So we will not have to re-invent the wheel.
Holger
i hope to start a discussion here with members sharing their experience.
So we will not have to re-invent the wheel.
Holger
- Sat Jun 30, 2018 10:25 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Radio-Controlled Locos
- Replies: 15
- Views: 14206
Radio-Controlled Locos
Concerning the article in the last TURNOUT. A relay to cut off power in case of emergency (mosfet failure to short) is an option. But relays can also become troublesome.... I would like to suggest something similar to the well-known "crowbar-circuit". The crowbar is normally used as overvoltage prot...
- Wed Jun 06, 2018 9:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Turnout Topics
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5465
Re: Turnout Topics
Wow, i´m impressed....
111 Views,
only 2 Votes,
only 1 Reply.
As 100 per cent of the votes are "no" there will be no further articles from me.
111 Views,
only 2 Votes,
only 1 Reply.
As 100 per cent of the votes are "no" there will be no further articles from me.
- Mon May 07, 2018 7:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Turnout Topics
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5465
- Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking for an Article
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5173
Re: Looking for an Article
Problem solved.
I now have the original ME.
I now have the original ME.
- Fri Jul 07, 2017 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking for an Article
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5173
Looking for an Article
Could anyone please send me a scan of the Rainhill article published in Model Engineer, September 3, 1942, page 229 and following?
I bought that loco from the builder´s grandson and brought it back to running order.
All I have is a scan of the first page.
Best regards
Holger
I bought that loco from the builder´s grandson and brought it back to running order.
All I have is a scan of the first page.
Best regards
Holger
- Mon Jun 19, 2017 2:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Doug Hewson's wagon book
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8184
Re: Doug Hewson's wagon book
Still waiting for mine.
I guess that shipping to Germany will take about a week longer.
I guess that shipping to Germany will take about a week longer.
- Sun Dec 11, 2016 9:37 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Sentinel steam shunter
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5727
Sentinel steam shunter
Hi, a friend and me are working on the Sentinel shunter to the published "Sirena" articles. The boiler will be another design but for the rest we will stick to the description. We have the articles but no drawings. I read that there has been a battery-electric model of a Sentinel type 8805 built by ...
- Fri Jul 22, 2016 10:54 am
- Forum: Freight Rolling Stock
- Topic: German Wine barrel wagon
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6264
German Wine barrel wagon
As there is not much happening under this topic I would like to show my newest addition: These wagons were privately owned so every supplier/wine merchant had them built to his specifications. There were some with one barrel, some with two or even three. Some were fitted lengthwise, others not. Some...
- Thu Jun 09, 2016 9:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Facebook & Forums
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7464
Re: Facebook & Forums
Hi, this was the main reason I do not have FB. My wife had it for a few weeks and then got fed up with notifications like "someone you might know has marked someone you could know on a picture made by someone whom you do not know....." and lots of other notifications that for some reason are hard or...
- Tue Jun 07, 2016 1:31 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Help needed: Chains
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5513
Re: Help needed: Chains
Found the dimensions:
7/32" 0.2188" 5.5563mm
Can you recommend any supplier? This size is not available in Germany.
7/32" 0.2188" 5.5563mm
Can you recommend any supplier? This size is not available in Germany.
- Sun May 22, 2016 9:45 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Help needed: Chains
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5513
Help needed: Chains
Hi, I am refurbishing my 0-6-0 diesel-outline petrol shunter. One of the chains (roller chains, single) is of the wrong type. It has a pitch of 6mm and just won´t fit. (the first 3 links do, but the pitch doesn´t match the sprocket) The other chain has a pitch of 5.3 to 5.5mm and fits perfectly. Now...
- Sat Feb 27, 2016 9:15 pm
- Forum: Buildings & Signalling
- Topic: Interested in a signal building group?
- Replies: 297
- Views: 269188
Re: Interested in a signal building group?
Keith,
I tried that. My LBSC Miny was due for a repaint of the running boards. Cleaned and put Hammerite (the newish stuff) on. After a few days it came right off in big flakes. Cleaned again, primed, painted (regular paint) and it worked. The old Hammerite was much better....
I tried that. My LBSC Miny was due for a repaint of the running boards. Cleaned and put Hammerite (the newish stuff) on. After a few days it came right off in big flakes. Cleaned again, primed, painted (regular paint) and it worked. The old Hammerite was much better....
- Wed Nov 18, 2015 8:17 am
- Forum: Freight Rolling Stock
- Topic: driving truck suspension
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14872
Re: driving truck suspension
Hi Andy,
on my first driving truck with two unsprung, rigid bogies a simple washer between bogie top and frame did the trick. It allows the bogie to tilt in any direction. The truck has run fine ever since.
on my first driving truck with two unsprung, rigid bogies a simple washer between bogie top and frame did the trick. It allows the bogie to tilt in any direction. The truck has run fine ever since.
- Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:32 am
- Forum: Buildings & Signalling
- Topic: Interested in a signal building group?
- Replies: 297
- Views: 269188
Re: Interested in a signal building group?
Hi Dave,
the stuff I have is a bit less than 1mm.
If you want to give it a try, let me know.
the stuff I have is a bit less than 1mm.
If you want to give it a try, let me know.
- Sun Nov 08, 2015 3:44 pm
- Forum: Buildings & Signalling
- Topic: Interested in a signal building group?
- Replies: 297
- Views: 269188
Re: Interested in a signal building group?
Why not use coloured perspex. The stuff is available here.
I use it when restoring old O-gauge Signals.
If warm white LEDs are used, there is no problem.
Only the cold white LEDs with their slightly bluish light look strange.
If you need any of the coloured perspex, send me a PM
I use it when restoring old O-gauge Signals.
If warm white LEDs are used, there is no problem.
Only the cold white LEDs with their slightly bluish light look strange.
If you need any of the coloured perspex, send me a PM
- Mon Sep 28, 2015 8:14 am
- Forum: Buildings & Signalling
- Topic: Interested in a signal building group?
- Replies: 297
- Views: 269188
Re: Interested in a signal building group?
A list of open issues would also be useful.