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Discussion in 'Planks, Switching and Shelf Layouts' started by ianvolvo46, Jan 12, 2017.

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  1. Feb 18, 2017 #161
    ianvolvo46

    ianvolvo46 Staff Member Moderator

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    And this ...
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  2. Feb 18, 2017 #162
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    Almost there ... and there's more .. but thats for later ..
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  3. Feb 18, 2017 #163
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    Looking good Ian, I too wondered what all the hardware was for!!:)
     
  4. Feb 18, 2017 #164
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    Cheers Ron its just an idea I had for making the station area look better whilst not increasing the size of the plonk ..

    Ian vt
     
  5. Feb 19, 2017 #165
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    Now it makes sense!!!!

    Thanks Ian:thumbs:

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  6. Feb 19, 2017 #166
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    Good lateral thinking there Ian, face it, the station area hinges on it :avatar: ..... :facepalm: sorry couldn't help myself
     
  7. Feb 19, 2017 #167
    Gary

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    Now that is a great idea Ian. :thumbs::thumbs:
    Now, I know what era you're modelling Ian.., the swinging 60's...?? :avatar::avatar:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  8. Feb 19, 2017 #168
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    :avatar::avatar::avatar: :facepalm::facepalm:
     
  9. Feb 19, 2017 #169
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    Now just got to decide on catenary type it can be either of below or a combination ..

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  10. Feb 19, 2017 #170
    Keith M

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    Having noticed the Southern coach amongst your recent pics Ian, when I did a bit of research on 60's-ish Southern overheads in shed area's etc, they were just basic tram type catenaries, voltage was only 650 or 750 DC same as the third rail voltage, hence development of the Class 73's with 3rd rail pickups and pantograph.
    Keith.
     
  11. Feb 19, 2017 #171
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    Cheers Keith ... whist my upper level will be used mainly to run/test all my locos including aTriang E2 and steeple cab, some proximity to prototype would be nice. I only have the one southern coach and an autocoach but will also run my railcar (eventually when I find time to build it) I'll have a look at what you suggest on googly.

    Ian vt
     
  12. Feb 19, 2017 #172
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    Something Keith said inadvertently triggered a bit of a dilema ... as said previously I only have 2 coaches 1 Triang southern that'll need rewheeling .. is it worth the hasstle .. and an Airfix autocoach which is quite long. But I do have lots of wagons .. so .. if I turned the upper level into a goods siding I could use it as a storage area for the lower shunting plonk as well as pl ... running my mixed fleet ... waddya reckon :scratchchin:

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    ianvolvo46

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    New back scene .. upper level scenics to finish then track down for pl ... test running (might use the idea of magnets for buildings allowing me to have goods or passenger

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  14. Feb 20, 2017 #174
    Gary

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    Are you still going to use the catenary Ian ??

    I sold a bunch of the old Triang/Hornby catenary a few years back, complete in original boxes, although slightly worn. I can tell you when those boxes left my hands, my wallet became quite heavy...! ;);)

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  15. Feb 20, 2017 #175
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    Yes Gary if I can find the width I forgot to allow for them when I built the upper level but I reckon I can do it. Triang catenery is expensive now I've had these around 7 years but its a good working system and as you know I can have a pantograph loco and a 2 rail loco running on the same track. The latest plan is to have the 2 upper sidings loaded with goods wagons that I'll be using on the lower shunting layout so as and when I need them I can have them brought out and uncoupled at the goods shed for lifting down. So I get to pla .... use both levels at the same time ...
    Ian vt :scratchchin:
     
  16. Feb 20, 2017 #176
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    Hi Ian.
    If your Triang coaches are the same as a few of my Triang Pullmans, then it's not a difficult job to rewheel them. I used some Gibson "Top Hat" pinpoint bearings and standard Hornby wheelsets. Just push the Triang axles out sideways to get rid of the wheels, superglue in the bearings, and when set, pop in the Hornby replacements, easy-peasy! The detail on Triang coaches is as good as Lima I reckon, and detail of a lot of Lima stuff is really the best thing about them......no wonder Hornby pretty much left the body mouldings alone when they bought out Lima, just remotoring loco's in the main. You can pick out the detail of door handles, hinges etc. with a gold (for brass) felt tip pen (guess your Chinese shop will have them, Home Bargains in the UK).
    Keith.
     
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    ianvolvo46

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    Hi Keith thanks for that I might try rewheeling as Ive got plenty of hornby wheels. The chinese shop is like home and bargains, B&Q, smiths ₩ilkinsons B&M and a Skegness gift shop on speed .

    Ian vt
     
  18. Feb 20, 2017 #178
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    Hi Ian I remember this starting only a few weeks ago and it has progressed rapidly since then, impressive progress.

    Reading back over the last few pages I do like the knitting needle idea, very innovative and just the sort of thing I like to see.

    Keep up the good work.

    Jim
     
  19. Feb 20, 2017 #179
    Toto

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    It's taking shape Ian. You can't half churn these out. First class.

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    ianvolvo46

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    Cheers Jim/Toto I'm lucky with the amount of time I have on my hands .. appreciate your comments

    Ian vt
     
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