Someone on here plays trains? , how long is yours in comparison, scaled up
Magnarc said
07:49 AM Nov 1, 2022
Aha Craig!! You wouldn't be referring to moi would you? I am self confessed train buff and I do have a a layout in the bungalow. It's a great place to go when it's weather like we have been having of late.
I was lucky enough to work for BR as a fireman, hence the 65yr love affair with the steam locomotive. Without these magnificent machines would there have been an industrial revolution? doubt it.
How's your cribbage going?
Regards Phil.
Ivan 01 said
09:40 AM Nov 1, 2022
Hi Phil,
I would enjoy seeing some pics of your trains if that is possible.
Thanks
Magnarc said
11:17 AM Nov 1, 2022
Hi Ivan, I am at present adding to the main lines, and this will also involve messing around with all the sidings, stations, and more importantly the signalling. I am also looking at digitising at some juncture (money, money money!!)
Lots of wiring too. As you are probably aware most guys who play with model railways are never quite satisfied and often spend a lot of time reorganising the layout. In my case it is sometimes better to leave well alone methinks. It is a bit of a dogs breakfast in there at the moment but I will be happy to send you a pic or two when things are sorted.
Thanks for your interest.
Phil.
Dougwe said
11:29 AM Nov 1, 2022
Here you are Phil, you might like to add this to your collection. My contribution mate.
Mike Harding said
11:30 AM Nov 1, 2022
Magnarc wrote:
It is a bit of a dogs breakfast in there at the moment
So it's an exact replica of British Rail then? :)
Magnarc said
11:44 AM Nov 1, 2022
Mike you could well be right.The ASLEF union were quite militant in my days but this lot seem determined to wreck the system. Needless to say the union has no influence over my train driver who does what he wants when he wants when he wants to do it! (that does not include passing a red signal, very dangerous)
Magnarc said
11:46 AM Nov 1, 2022
Doug, why didn't I think of that, he would look good chuffing round a branchline with a couple of coaches.
Possum3 said
12:07 PM Nov 1, 2022
Magnarc wrote:
Mike you could well be right.The ASLEF union were quite militant in my days but this lot seem determined to wreck the system. Needless to say the union has no influence over my train driver who does what he wants when he wants when he wants to do it! (that does not include passing a red signal, very dangerous)
What about the "Controller's" rules; ieSWMBO.
Ivan 01 said
12:37 PM Nov 1, 2022
Magnarc wrote:
Hi Ivan, I am at present adding to the main lines, and this will also involve messing around with all the sidings, stations, and more importantly the signalling. I am also looking at digitising at some juncture (money, money money!!)
Lots of wiring too. As you are probably aware most guys who play with model railways are never quite satisfied and often spend a lot of time reorganising the layout. In my case it is sometimes better to leave well alone methinks. It is a bit of a dogs breakfast in there at the moment but I will be happy to send you a pic or two when things are sorted.
Thanks for your interest.
Phil.
Hi Phil,
It is a hobby mate so dont panic.
You will want to do any work at your leisure.
My interest is that I had a model railway up until the time I was married.
Unfortunately my responsibilities changed with children coming along as did moving house and room becoming a premium.
If it suits I would like to see some detail.
Take it easy.
Magnarc said
12:40 PM Nov 1, 2022
Possum, are you referring to the SWMBO of the forum or my SWMBO? If it is the latter she has long since ceased to grace the man cave with her presence. Can't bear to look at what was once a very tidy bungalow.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-31/worlds-longest-passenger-train-world-record-broken/101598500?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
Longest passenger train record.
Someone on here plays trains? , how long is yours in comparison, scaled up
Aha Craig!! You wouldn't be referring to moi would you? I am self confessed train buff and I do have a a layout in the bungalow. It's a great place to go when it's weather like we have been having of late.
I was lucky enough to work for BR as a fireman, hence the 65yr love affair with the steam locomotive. Without these magnificent machines would there have been an industrial revolution? doubt it.
How's your cribbage going?
Regards Phil.
I would enjoy seeing some pics of your trains if that is possible.
Thanks
Hi Ivan, I am at present adding to the main lines, and this will also involve messing around with all the sidings, stations, and more importantly the signalling. I am also looking at digitising at some juncture (money, money money!!)
Lots of wiring too. As you are probably aware most guys who play with model railways are never quite satisfied and often spend a lot of time reorganising the layout. In my case it is sometimes better to leave well alone methinks. It is a bit of a dogs breakfast in there at the moment but I will be happy to send you a pic or two when things are sorted.
Thanks for your interest.
Phil.
Here you are Phil, you might like to add this to your collection. My contribution mate.
So it's an exact replica of British Rail then? :)
Mike you could well be right.The ASLEF union were quite militant in my days but this lot seem determined to wreck the system. Needless to say the union has no influence over my train driver who does what he wants when he wants when he wants to do it! (that does not include passing a red signal, very dangerous)
Doug, why didn't I think of that, he would look good chuffing round a branchline with a couple of coaches.
What about the "Controller's" rules; ieSWMBO.
Hi Phil,
It is a hobby mate so dont panic.
You will want to do any work at your leisure.
My interest is that I had a model railway up until the time I was married.
Unfortunately my responsibilities changed with children coming along as did moving house and room becoming a premium.
If it suits I would like to see some detail.
Take it easy.
Possum, are you referring to the SWMBO of the forum or my SWMBO? If it is the latter she has long since ceased to grace the man cave with her presence. Can't bear to look at what was once a very tidy bungalow.