AndyR Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Well Traingeekboy, there is more of a story behind that! I was on the other side of the railway when I heard something off the rails, as I sprinted to the controller I slipped on the wet path and ended in a heap! By the time I picked myself up the whole train was on its side As for the cause, I am still pointing my finger at the track. That corner has quite a bump on it that I thought I had resolved by placing addition felt underneath. My class 40 tends to drop a wheel off there some times but I have not had time to investigate fully yet. I am wanting to avoid relaying that section, but may be forced to. It is over the join between two sections of base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingeekboy Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 If it's flex it's possible to also create a really sharp radius section within a curve. If you have a kink and a sharp radius it'll be murder on your trains. I would pull the track up and relay it. Just start over on that curve. One thing I had trouble with was flex track joints in curves. I have two that I had to fiddle with a lot. I retrospect I think I should have, and probably will solder those, joints. I know I was in a race to get my oval ready for trains. I love seeing all your old trains. Can't wait to see more now that you have both lines down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 ...As for the cause, I am still pointing my finger at the track. That corner has quite a bump on it that I thought I had resolved by placing addition felt underneath. My class 40 tends to drop a wheel off there some times but I have not had time to investigate fully yet. I am wanting to avoid relaying that section, but may be forced to. It is over the join between two sections of base. I had to do that in several places Andy. I couldn't understand why I was having frequent derailments at a certain point on the layout but when I placed a spirit level (or any other type of straight edge would suffice) along the rail top it was clear that there were places where the track dipped down sharply into a depression. Packing beneath the sleepers cured it in most cases but if yours is across a join in the baseboards then further action may be needed to smooth it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingeekboy Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I have similar places on my layout. So far no problems. but as the wood stays in the elements I expect I'll need to adjust things. What did you use to shim the lines even Mick? Now that you've mentioned it, I think I may try to use wood shims that can be bought at the hardware store for construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingeekboy Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Well Traingeekboy, there is more of a story behind that! I was on the other side of the railway when I heard something off the rails, as I sprinted to the controller I slipped on the wet path and ended in a heap! By the time I picked myself up the whole train was on its side Ha ha classic! On my old N scale layout I had a friend over to see it run once the track got wired. I was running my favorite loco round and round and then we got to discussing how I was using these manual point throws made from pierced ear mounts. We flipped the switch back and forth a few times then kept talking. As we chatted my loco rolled under my nose and onto a spur line that was intended as a fake interchange with another line. Round the curve it went and then I realized what was going on. The line it was on went off the edge of the board with no barrier. We both watched open mouthed as the engine ran off the end of the track and then stopped. Half of it was hanging in mid air. Talk about heart attacks. Lol By the next week a border had been built around my layout. I was lucky that time. You were lucky with your roll over, but if it rolls out next time it could be really ugly. Any plans for a barrier of some kind so the trains don't crash off the edge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyR Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 A weekend of decent weather gave me my first opportunity to have both lines running. All rather enjoyable and no derailments! I I exchanged the 'controller' I had for two basic Hornby ones and couldn't resist taking home a couple of Bachman departmental wagons, OSAs possibly, I'll check what they are again on the next run. Here are a few photos. 47301 on the engineers train. I was always a fan of the Red Stripe livery. http://www.oogardenrailway.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=25&image_id=625&sk=t&sd=d&st=0' alt='URL>'> 31970 in what I think was a one off departmental livery. http://www.oogardenrailway.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=25&image_id=626&sk=t&sd=d&st=0' alt='URL>'> 55022 Royal Scots Grey http://www.oogardenrailway.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=25&image_id=627&sk=t&sd=d&st=0' alt='URL>'> 31970 passes 47581 http://www.oogardenrailway.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=25&image_id=628&sk=t&sd=d&st=0' alt='URL>'> And a few new video clips M0aI7YPq6rw ean9nV93p68 And Traingeekboy, no plans for safety barriers. I will keep blind faith there are no disasters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Love the photos and video clips. Looks really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingeekboy Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Well aren't those some nice looking trains. I agree those red stripe units really are pretty. Love seeing two trains running opposite. The coaches are very sharp looking as well. I won't say anything about the lack of barriers, you'll notice I have none on my layout yet and the drop on my layout is three feet. I better shut up about other peoples layouts and get some for my own. ;P thanks for the images both moving and still. Wonderful stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Nice videos and photos Andy. Some really nice looking locos there. Good to see the railway in full swing - seems little more than a few weeks since you were in the middle of construction. The central area with the vegetation forms an excellent scenic break which makes it all look much bigger on video - very enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyR Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 I managed some time outside last weekend and decided to go for a steam theme. As you can see, there is definitely too many trees and shrubs at the end of the garden, a serious case of leaves on the line! After arounf 30 minutes of sweeping and cleaning the track with my trusty Peco track rubber I was ready to go. http://www.oogardenrailway.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=25&image_id=643' alt='URL>'> First out was my Dapol Terrier. Due to it's size it does struggle with more than a few carriages but is a smooth runner. I just need to get some Southern carriages to make it look a bit more authentic. Here are a few photos of its time on track. http://www.oogardenrailway.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=25&image_id=652' alt='URL>'> http://www.oogardenrailway.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=25&image_id=651' alt='URL>'> My Prairie Tank is a personal favorite. This was the first loco I ever had, bought for my by my Grandmother. I am sure if she was still alive she'd love to see it is still in great shape. It did take a while to get smooth running, this was down to me not noticing a piece of fluff stuck between the pick up and a wheel. Easily resolved though. http://www.oogardenrailway.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=25&image_id=650' alt='URL>'> Then it was time for my Panier Tank to get some time on track. http://www.oogardenrailway.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=25&image_id=649' alt='URL>'> Resting up before their next turn http://www.oogardenrailway.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=25&image_id=647' alt='URL>'> And one for the younger viewers. Thomas had unfortunately disgraced himself without tuning a wheel. Totally dead, need to take a look if I can figure out how to get his top off. Only around 8 months old so I will not be impressed if it is anything serious. I have a rather upset 4 year old at the moment. Any pointers as to how the top comes off will be welcome I must say however that Percy runs like a rocket, not exactly scale speed! http://www.oogardenrailway.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=25&image_id=648' alt='URL>'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingeekboy Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 OMG steam engines. I love steam engines. The little terrier looks very sharp, but i also like the longer lines of the prairie. Thomas sounds tricky. You might check to see if there is a screw down the smoke stack if there is nothing underneath. I have some trains like that where I have to keep turning them over and over in my hands to finally figure out how it goes together. Maybe the coal load snaps off and the screw is under there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Nice work Andy and another great selection of loco's. Good to see that you managed to clear the line of all those leaves. I don't have many small tank engines, at least not of GWR/SR origins. Might have to remedy that once I'm up and running again. Can't help with Thomas I'm afraid but shouldn't think it would be too complicated to get the top off. The small tank engines usually have a screw located just behind the bufferbeam, often hidden underneath the front coupling. Not sure if that applies with Thomas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Quote And one for the younger viewers. Thomas had unfortunately disgraced himself without tuning a wheel. Totally dead, need to take a look if I can figure out how to get his top off. Only around 8 months old so I will not be impressed if it is anything serious. I have a rather upset 4 year old at the moment. Any pointers as to how the top comes off will be welcome Hi Andy, Insert screwdriver as shown and twist to release clip at rear of loco. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyR Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 Hi Ian, You are a star! Thanks for that, I'll let you know how I get on. I can't believe it's anything serious, not bee dropped or got wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingeekboy Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 So what's the word on Thomas? (Ps there is only one Thomas) Is he gonna make it? Perhaps you need to sneak off to the store and buy a new one, and hide the broken one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyR Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Well, after getting some time this weekend I finally had a go at investigating what was wrong with Thomas. Still none the wiser. There is nothing obvious, contacts all touching the wheels, no wires off and no debris. Any other thoughts guys? If not I may be buying another one I have a 37 that is also dead, had the top off of it and can't see anything obvious.I had however painted the outer edges of the wheels white many, many years ago when applying a detailing t=kit to give an ex-works look. On another note, I showed a degree of restraint during a visit to the Snetterton model shop. Just mt son's wooden Thomas stuff. I was interested to see the price of some of what I believe were gauge 1 LGB locos. I was rather taken with a DB one similar to those on Patrick's Belgium railway, but for a staggering £647 I will stick with 00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingeekboy Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Have you taken wires that are connected to a power pack and touched them to the motor leads? If the motor won't run it's either a really bound up gear or the motor could be burned out. Of course the next step is to remove the motor and test it by itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyR Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Not much action on the Hazelnut Railway recently, but finally have a verdict on Thomas. Took him back to the shop I bought him from and was told they are aware of problems where the motor just fails. Very kindly swapped him for another. Hope he lasts longer this time. My son thinks he's just had his motor swapped Mallard however looks to be beyond economical repair. Looks like the at some point there had been a botched repair that bent the plastic mount that contains the motor so the wheels don't sit flat. I'll look out for some bits at model sows and fairs but may just save for a new one. I have a week off work so if the weather stays dry may venture out. -6 last night so a tad chilly out. I have a ski jacket though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyR Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 Finally got a few pics of last weeks snow loaded. As much I as i was tempted to clear off the snow and try to run some trains I think I saw sense and decided against it! Had just over a foot but the cold has been an issue. -15 last night! http://www.oogardenrailway.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=25&image_id=753' alt='URL>'> http://www.oogardenrailway.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=25&image_id=752' alt='URL>'> On a different topic, I found this loco in a box that I forgot I had. Pretty sure it never wore BR Blue! I am guessing it is of US heritage, any ideas? Not sure if it runs but will give it a try soon. http://www.oogardenrailway.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=25&image_id=751' alt='URL>'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essex2visuvesi Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 That looks like it would be at home here "> " onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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