For Peter Hill, Twist lock positions on UK-2 container wagons: The following measurements are 9mm/ft, with a 52' 4" wagon being 471.0mm. Headstock 0mm 1st...
This Wednesday night is the annual twilight meet at the Taita Gorge Garden Railway. Joint meeting of the Wellington Area Group (alias the Guild) and the Macks...
The Castrol colours where white top (lid), green top and bottom portions, and a white waist with a red Castrol logo on the white. Funny thing about the 44...
Thanks to those who replied to this query its been most appreciated. Thanks David Maciulaitis Midland Railway & Mining Company General Manager [Non-text...
Hi All, Have just uploaded 2 pics into my photo folder of my completed Heisler. This started out as a Riverossi HO model and converted to a 3/16th scale, much...
I've taken the plunge and decided to step up to DCC with sound for my new layout. As I'm about to begin laying track, which is the best code of rail for DCC....
Was there some information that led you to a concern over rail code and DCC operation? At best the contact between rail and wheels is at a point. Rail code and...
-I would have to agree with Peter an Max . The only problem i have found with the code 75 / 85 is i can't see them to put the joiners on . They say it's old...
Hi guys, Does anybody know where I can buy 1/64 scale TMS Numbers,& Da/Db Stripes,in white. I`ve tried Terry Bradely,for tha Da/Db Stripes,but he`s out of...
... aware ... Hi guys,I`m actually building 3 EF loco`s ,at the moment in 1/64 th scale,for 2 customers! Am using plans that were printed in Rails,some...
Does anyone have any details (plans etc) on the MDD? flats currently being used to transport the ex BR coach bodies around? I have seen a photo of one that...
You could always move to 9mm to overcome your old age. ... From: nz_railchat@yahoogroups.com [mailto:nz_railchat@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Zanders ...
I undestand they are an old DD car carrier with the top deck cut off. Maybe some has plans for a DD wagon? (the DD car carriers had an enclosed bottom deck and...
Many thanks Trevor and Glen for your replies. I do have the said Journal however were the DD's modified to become MDD;s? Regards Ian ... is still ... deck). ...
Hi all, Sorry about the long time off, but all sorted now. Modelling in 1/64th going a bit slow at the moment due to accident at work. but I want to chase an...
The Dd is essentially a flat top with modules. All they have done is remove the modules which no doubt are sitting in a rail yard somewhere. ... From: "Ian...
Hi Rodney, I cannot help with a J/Ja drawing, however I do have a set of general arrangements drawings (2) for a Ka (NZR drawing no X1195S) 1" to 1ft if of any...
I am weighing up the pros and cons of some different switch motors (any opinions would be good) and was wondering how different people have wired up their PECO...
The Peco motors are built quite strong and can take two or three minutes of power before they burn - been there done that. I just use spring loaded rocker...