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by mec_alf
Sun Feb 25, 2018 10:37 am
Forum: Painting, Decalling and Weathering
Topic: Tru Color Paints
Replies: 1
Views: 15464

Re: Tru Color Paints

Good to read that someone is prepared to take a flier. Any idea on price/availability?
by mec_alf
Sun Feb 25, 2018 10:35 am
Forum: Painting, Decalling and Weathering
Topic: PanPastel
Replies: 16
Views: 41143

Re: PanPastel

At last year's Convention there was a clinic on weathering with these. I went to my local art suplies shop a couple of days later and came back with some Rowney pastel sticks at £2 each, the shop owner opining that Pan Pastels were difficult to locate and the Rowney ones were probably more cost-effe...
by mec_alf
Mon Apr 10, 2017 2:37 pm
Forum: Narrow Gauge SIG
Topic: Dual-Gauge operations
Replies: 4
Views: 17569

Re: Dual-Gauge operations

Thank you gents. I think I'll abandon plans for a dual-gauge turntable and run the narrower-gauge units backwards instead...
by mec_alf
Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:45 am
Forum: Narrow Gauge SIG
Topic: Dual-Gauge operations
Replies: 4
Views: 17569

Dual-Gauge operations

I'm not sure if this question properly belongs here or not; if it's in the wrong location then one of the moderators will move it to a more appropriate location. Where a dual-gauge turntable is fitted on a conventional 3-rail system, how do traincrews turn the narrower-gauge loco? Would I be correct...
by mec_alf
Wed Oct 26, 2016 6:15 pm
Forum: Loco & Rolling Stock
Topic: DJH USRA Light Mikado - which Romford wheels fit?
Replies: 2
Views: 15212

DJH USRA Light Mikado - which Romford wheels fit?

Just like the title says, I'm looking for advice on the correct Romford/Markits wheels for the above kit. It presently has Alan Gibson(?) wheels and axles but one wheel has thrown a tyre and the fit on the axle makes getting the correct lead difficult. i've measured the diameter at 18.375mm, and it ...
by mec_alf
Wed Jun 01, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: Painting, Decalling and Weathering
Topic: Making decals
Replies: 15
Views: 54205

Re: Making decals

I've just cobbled up some decals for the Maine Coastal Railroad (please don't ask) using the GIMP software package and a downloaded Railroad Roman font. If I can find a Windows 7 driver for my MD4000 I'm going to dig it out and use it. If successful I'm going to print out some white letters. If all ...
by mec_alf
Fri Jan 01, 2016 6:28 pm
Forum: Analogue wiring
Topic: Heljan 89011 Turntable problem
Replies: 3
Views: 17088

Re: Heljan 89011 Turntable problem

Very droll.
by mec_alf
Tue Dec 08, 2015 7:54 pm
Forum: Analogue wiring
Topic: Heljan 89011 Turntable problem
Replies: 3
Views: 17088

Re: Heljan 89011 Turntable problem

After much soul-searching, testing, conversation with Heljan, and no small amount of wallet-searching I've now replaced the turntable with the 89121. Heljan have no spares for the 89011.
by mec_alf
Fri Oct 23, 2015 3:18 pm
Forum: Analogue wiring
Topic: Heljan 89011 Turntable problem
Replies: 3
Views: 17088

Heljan 89011 Turntable problem

Could this be the first actual query in the Analogue wiring section? My 89011 turntable has no rotational power; locos run across the track happily but the unit will not rotate. It's been out of service for several years but will not rotate at all. The motor runs when straight DC power is applied to...
by mec_alf
Sat Oct 10, 2015 9:31 am
Forum: General modelling topics
Topic: 3d printing
Replies: 3
Views: 14876

Re: 3d printing

SDL-39s may soon be available as 3D printed objects:
http://www.shapeways.com/product/ZK979W ... d=57613436
by mec_alf
Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:14 pm
Forum: Other Prototype Discussion
Topic: Power swap
Replies: 2
Views: 14761

Re: Power swap

Possibly because Conrail was nationalised and Guilford's private-enterprise?
by mec_alf
Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:09 pm
Forum: Other Prototype Discussion
Topic: Double-headed freight Cab-Forwards
Replies: 1
Views: 13212

Double-headed freight Cab-Forwards

I remember seeing a photo in one of last year's Roundhouses of a brace of Cab-Forwards hauling a passenger train, with the caption stating that the S.P. never double-headed freight trains with Cab-Forwards. Until very recently I would not have sought to contradict the author. On page 86 of "The...
by mec_alf
Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:41 pm
Forum: Modular Topics
Topic: Quisling: constructing 16 feet of modular railroad
Replies: 37
Views: 72646

Re: Quisling: constructing 16 feet of modular railroad

Gloriousnse wrote:Don't like the smooth roof if you're looking at modern ones, but that would not be an issue on the bottom.

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You could always put styrene strip across the flat roof, or use them underneath 45' or 53' ribbed-roof ones.
by mec_alf
Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:37 pm
Forum: Loco & Rolling Stock
Topic: Walthers powered crane
Replies: 2
Views: 13609

Re: Walthers powered crane

Very impressive. I saw one of the cranes being moved past Donner Ski Ranch, presumably heading from Sparks towards Sacramento, behind a GP40; unfortunately I was in ski school about 300 yards from the main line so couldn't do anything about photographing it.
by mec_alf
Sat Nov 22, 2014 6:08 pm
Forum: Modular Topics
Topic: Quisling: constructing 16 feet of modular railroad
Replies: 37
Views: 72646

Re: Quisling: constructing 16 feet of modular railroad

They also do kits of H0 40' ISO containers for about £2.50 each. You get two roof/floor pieces, 4 doors, 2 end-pieces and two ribbed sidewalls for your money. For anyone looking at intermodal operations this has to be the cheapest way of filling those well-cars.