Post any questions about modelling narrow gauge railways in this forum http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/list.php?2 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:40:17 -0700 Phorum 5.2-dev http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1788,1788#msg-1788 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1788,1788#msg-1788
just curious as to the methods available.
I am thinking of the North Wales Slate areas as my source / prototype

things like scale - not to small!]]> StoneRoad Narrow Gauge modelling Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:32:33 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1786,1786#msg-1786 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1786,1786#msg-1786
I am seriously considering a 16mm NG layout, possibly in the garden subject to the wifes planning approval of course. I am looking at purchasing my first loco kit in that scale and it will be the Slater's quarry loco.

I would like to have it battery powered with RC control if it's to be in the garden. Could anyone advise what motor/gearboxes are best suited to battery power and what is the best batteries to use. I would be happy to get around 4 hrs continuous running, if that's possible. (Trains would be no longer than 10 quarry type wagons, also no more than 2 or 3 Festiniog style coaches.

Looking forward to enjoying the forum and leaning about the NG scene]]> jazz Narrow Gauge modelling Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:36:19 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1671,1671#msg-1671 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1671,1671#msg-1671 James Stoker Narrow Gauge modelling Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:23:24 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1666,1666#msg-1666 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1666,1666#msg-1666 woofy Narrow Gauge modelling Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:18:53 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1664,1664#msg-1664 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1664,1664#msg-1664
I'm thinking of starting an SM32 project, and would like to build my own track. The only thing I'm lacking is a track gauge, or preferably several track gauges! Are three-point gauges available for SM32 (or would gauges for O scale work)? Anyone know any sources?

Thanks!

-- cooperised --]]> cooperised Narrow Gauge modelling Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:30:48 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1663,1663#msg-1663 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1663,1663#msg-1663
I am one of the organisers for the Moseley Railway Trusts’ second annual Open Weekend at its Apedale (Nr Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs) HQ. Our trust has recently made the press-release copied below.

Last year’s first event was a great success & exceeded our expectations by a long way. With our next gala, the primary aim is to display our vast railway collection & demonstrate various industrial trains during the weekend – it is unlikely that our passenger railway will be complete at this time. We hope have some vintage/classic vehicles present, to help add to the atmosphere & there should be at least one guest steam loco.

Our partners at the adjacent Apedale Heritage centre will be able to offer underground mines tours during the weekend.

The Apedale site is slowly developing & it is hoped that some of the visiting classic vehicles will be able to be seen in action.

In addition to welcoming entries of classic/vintage vehicles (forms on our website), we are also keen to add some model railways to our display. Perhaps any members of this group may be interested in exhibiting a narrow gauge theme layout?

I look forward to hearing from you soon & please see our website www.mrt.org.uk for further details about us.

Best regards,

Gareth Roberts]]> defiant1uk Narrow Gauge modelling Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:34:18 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1655,1655#msg-1655 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1655,1655#msg-1655
Item 150345351337 Standard Gauge Kof. (Very small SG shunter/switcher)

Item 150345342707 Narrow Gauge Steam Tram (0e [aka 0,16.5 /0n30]
As for the forseeable future I am going to be working outside of the UK.
I am also considering selling my 0e (with 0 feeder) exhibition layout. Size is about 27 foot (8.5m) by 7 foot (2.25m). This is currently in storeage. It has not been exhibited since the Alexandra Palace Exhibition in April 2007. Boxed it will just fit into a Ford Focus sized estate car. If any one is intrested, I can happliy send some pics and more details.

B-t-W The storeage is in North Somerset, UK.]]> Grumpy Narrow Gauge modelling Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:05:40 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1624,1624#msg-1624 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1624,1624#msg-1624 I seem to be unable to move from 'Forums' to inserting photos in the gallery since my 'log-in' details - accepted when logging in to the Forum, is not recognised by the 'log-in' form in the Gallery sections - or do we need different details for each....?

bengunn]]> bengunn Narrow Gauge modelling Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:45:46 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1623,1623#msg-1623 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1623,1623#msg-1623
Regards,
Bengunn]]> bengunn Narrow Gauge modelling Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:36:46 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1607,1607#msg-1607 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1607,1607#msg-1607 robert Narrow Gauge modelling Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:25:27 -0800 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1583,1583#msg-1583 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1583,1583#msg-1583 sheppy Narrow Gauge modelling Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:03:26 -0800 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1569,1569#msg-1569 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1569,1569#msg-1569
My first thoughts were to cut plasticard strips, to place down the centre of the track and then plaster upto the outside edges.
I have been told if I use 00 track as I intended that this will look wrong. (chairs on the inside edge will look inaccurate) If I use narrow gauge line stock - will chairs still be wrong? How were rails fixed for tramways and sunken rails?

Any advice would be kindly accepted.

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Little'un
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Toll free assistance available [www.hoistsindia.com]]]> chunkyman Narrow Gauge modelling Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:33:40 -0800 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1537,1537#msg-1537 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1537,1537#msg-1537 Thanks
Barry]]> lorweb Narrow Gauge modelling Sat, 16 May 2009 08:32:04 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1491,1491#msg-1491 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1491,1491#msg-1491
Does anybody know what is curently happening with this overhaul at the moment?]]> Harry Narrow Gauge modelling Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:08:46 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1437,1437#msg-1437 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1437,1437#msg-1437 I produce a small range of resin models in 16mm/ft scale as Smalltown Models.
Is there a way members can share drawings on this site, as I've noticed that a lot of people write in asking about them. I have a few that I could put on.]]> dave wright Narrow Gauge modelling Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:00:25 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1380,1380#msg-1380 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1380,1380#msg-1380
We have started a new industrial/ mining locomotive museum in the U.S. . We have lots of info & may be able to help some of you guys on projects.

We have a great restoration page that is always updated.

You can check this out but is still under construction & we have a long ways to go.

www.ohiovintagecoal.com

Thanks,
Pete, Ohio Vintage Coal.]]> Industrial Locomotive U.S. Narrow Gauge modelling Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:52:13 -0800 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1367,1367#msg-1367 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1367,1367#msg-1367 KalebAU Narrow Gauge modelling Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:48:36 -0800 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1364,1364#msg-1364 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1364,1364#msg-1364 sheppy Narrow Gauge modelling Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:34:52 -0800 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1362,1362#msg-1362 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1362,1362#msg-1362 I am trying to get a hold of Paul Gardner. HE has some photos posted on the web site.
Any help would be appriciated.
Thanks. Ede
edsshay@telus.net]]> edsshay Narrow Gauge modelling Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:12:39 -0800 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1359,1359#msg-1359 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1359,1359#msg-1359 miniature H0 track that would service a repair yard. I've been looking at a Jack Delano image of Proviso yard (1943) in [www.shorpy.com]

The image was discussed on the Yahoo group Steam Freight Car List (STMFC). There is a narrow gauge track for push carts servicing the repair tracks in the image foreground. I'd presume the track to be 12 inch. My chain of thought starts with an NMRA BR convention competition in October 2008. The rules are fluid, but in my minds eye there's a similar yard scene on a two by four foot H0 module, I'd assemble in the next few months.

I thought an 18 inch gauge line using a Z gauge Maerklin mechanism with an H0 OEM body might work. Not so smart compared with the numerous 2 foot gauge miniatures. A bit of flat forehead for me, as here in UK there are numerous manufacturers of model locomotive bodies of narrow gauge prototypes. I've been away from UK model railways for four decades and forgotten the little I knew.

So I started to learn the numbers, using [en.wikipedia.org] Good grief its 009/H0e/H0n30 in UK/EUR/US.

Looks like the Nigel Lawton stuff is do-able ;

009/HOn30/HOe Flat Wagon kit [www.nigellawton009.com]

WD 20HP Simplex [www.nigellawton009.com]

The Greenwich Coupling [www.nigellawton009.com]

Next, I need to find some sort mixed gauge crossing where 9 mm crosses 16.5mm. Anyone know who makes one?

Phil Clark, ALTON GU34 2RS, UK]]> clark333 Narrow Gauge modelling Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:34:34 -0800 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1358,1358#msg-1358 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1358,1358#msg-1358 gatesy Narrow Gauge modelling Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:43:56 -0800 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1345,1345#msg-1345 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1345,1345#msg-1345 PeterK Narrow Gauge modelling Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:03:18 -0800 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1324,1324#msg-1324 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1324,1324#msg-1324 My email is edsshay@telus.net
Thanks. Ede]]> edsshay Narrow Gauge modelling Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:09:15 -0800 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1279,1279#msg-1279 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1279,1279#msg-1279 I have now built a 7 mm narrow gauge layout and have broken all the rules and have some 10 inch raduis curve,. I am using the 4 mm sprat and winkle couplings, with some problems on the long wheel base stock as the hooks touch each other on the curves and derail the coaches any ideas. I did wonder if i fixed the base plate of the coupling with a screw and let it pivot .
The coupling could be centred with a thin plastic or metal tail that was fixed to the base plate and then between two pins above the axles the wagon or coach floor,. has anyone tried this?]]> trainman Narrow Gauge modelling Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:12:53 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1245,1245#msg-1245 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1245,1245#msg-1245
Is SM32, 16mm scale the same thing?

I like a lot of the locos that saltford models make. Are they still available or does anybody else make a good range of industrial locos?

I would like to construct kits to start with as I haven't done any scratchbuilding before.

Does anybody make a good range of industrial wagons particurly Hudson skips, peat wagons or any mining wagons, manriders, etc?

Does anybody make any industrial buildings or unusual buildings such as gravel pit machines and diggers, etc, brickworks buildings, sewage works, cement works, etc. British outline as opposed to european.

I see a couple of companies sell locos and wagons that are convertible to enable them to run on 32mm track. If you compared these to an item made for 16mm scale would they be a different size.]]> gatesy Narrow Gauge modelling Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:18:57 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1205,1205#msg-1205 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1205,1205#msg-1205
I have just decided to build a narrow gauge model and wondered if anyone could recommend a book that i can buy with tips in?

where is the best place/company (online?) to buy rolling stock and track etc?

Also I am working out track layout possibilities and was wondering what is the smallest radius i can acheive in 009 and what sort of gradients locos could handle?

Many thanks for your help]]> pylonking Narrow Gauge modelling Wed, 03 Oct 2007 06:51:00 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1181,1181#msg-1181 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1181,1181#msg-1181
Is there a set of definitive NG15 drawings, and even a book about these locomotives? The modelling bug is biting again, but I have 4 different sets of NG15 drawings and no idea (when they differ) which is right!

Thanks,
Peter]]> reywob Narrow Gauge modelling Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:29:02 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1173,1173#msg-1173 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1173,1173#msg-1173
regards


Colin]]> lynbarn Narrow Gauge modelling Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:23:08 -0700 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1165,1165#msg-1165 http://www.narrow-gauge.co.uk/forums/read.php?2,1165,1165#msg-1165 No unbuilt kits please!
If anything, please email me; I'm based in the USA.]]> Meirion Gwril Narrow Gauge modelling Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:25:17 -0700