Narrow gauge 16.5mm

Discussion in 'Planks, Switching and Shelf Layouts' started by Ron, Oct 4, 2017.

  1. Ron

    Ron Full Member

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    Hi , I'm in uncharted territory here, I have modelled N gauge many years ago and have both an OO (Sheringbourne) and an HO gauge (Rush City yard) now.
    I spotted this gauge at the Telford show this year and found it very appealing. I bought a loco kit, my
    first which turned out really well. (see below)

    I also bought a couple of ready made wagon kits and have spent today building my first wagon kit in this
    gauge, see pictures below..
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    I have decided to fit Kadee couplers and use small magnets as I have used them on Rush City yard successfully.[​IMG]


    A layout has not been planned as yet but I'm sure that will soon be sorted!!
    Cheers
    Ron
     
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    mmmmmmm .......... better not let Toto see this or Luib bridge will be getting a narrow gauge line as well

    Nice one Ron

    Just for info - the Gauge O Guild recommend a minimum weight for wagons of 1g per millimeter for the length of wagon. e.g. a 125mm long wagon should weigh at least 125g - any lighter and they have found they are prone to comming off the track when being propelled.

    Looking forward to seeing the new layout :avatar:

    Paul
     
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    Thats interesting Paul, I'll get measuring the wagons!! Whats the best 'weight' material??
    Thanks
    Ron
     
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    I have found the self adhesive wheel balance weights work well.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ADHESIVE-WHEEL-WEIGHTS-100X60-5G-10G-WHEEL-BALANCER-TYRE-CHANGER-MACHINE-/200957684263?hash=item2eca02ea27:g:mZgAAOSwd0BV7HTo

    Paul
     
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    I have some lead flashing here Ron, if you are going to Peterborough exhibition next Sunday, I will bring you some, I,ve got loads :thumbs:.

    Cheer's, Pete.
     
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    Yes please Pete, I'll be there Sunday from about 11am..:tophat:
     
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    Remind me nearer the time Ron, I have a memory like a sieve mate :avatar:.

    Pete.
     
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    Ron wrote:
    That's about the time I expect to be there too guys, keep an eye out for me!
    Keith.
     
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    See you both there then, I'll remind you Pete :thumbup:
     
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    I made my wife (Lynne) smile when she saw this:
     
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    Another wagon added to the list:


    And part painted..

     
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    been adding some Kadee's today, a wagon and my coach.


    Ron
     
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    Loco conversion nearly done, steps and a paint touchup in the cab to do.

     
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    Today I have 'dug' the NG layout out of one of my sheds and am now cleaning it up then testing it. Still a lot to do but I will update when I can. Good to be back!
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    He's Alive :thumbs:

    Great to see you back Ron and looking forward to the updates

    Paul
     
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    Welcome back Ron :thumbs:
     
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    Decided to mount the NG board above the Rush City yard (HO) layout.
     
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    Electrics done, now for the rest of it! I have not got a name for it yet, any suggestions??

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    Also upgraded my astronomy kit and observatory!

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    Narrow mine dead. (Narrow minded)

    The Rownar outlay railway (Narrow Layout)

    Shelffile railway. (Shelf life)
     
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    Decided the head shunt was not long enough so I've added some more!
    More track arriving today (I hope).
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