No rest for the wickedI may have to take this bridge out to carry out repairs, although the real problem is the rotten support (4x2 rotted from the top). Meanwhile, I'm having a short rest
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Ox Mountain Railway
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I took the bridge out and, after starting to repair it, I gave up. I looked at building a new one before deciding just to make some more bents to fill the gap. They are now roughly set in position (just need the tops levelling up) and I have just one piece of treated timber left. I ran out of stainless nails of a certain length - so used the plain steel ones and clench nailed the timbers.....
As can be seen, more rot was discovered.
And, as I said, adjustments (by hammer) are needed.
And, just to round off the day, the manual pressure control (for the feed to the airline) decided to come apart. I've tried screwing it back together but the spring is very strong and I haven't the strength to compress it to screw the components back together
I'll have to take a look at it tomorrow.
It (the compressor) has served me well for over twenty years or more so I may buy a new one!
As can be seen, more rot was discovered.
And, as I said, adjustments (by hammer) are needed.
And, just to round off the day, the manual pressure control (for the feed to the airline) decided to come apart. I've tried screwing it back together but the spring is very strong and I haven't the strength to compress it to screw the components back together
I'll have to take a look at it tomorrow.It (the compressor) has served me well for over twenty years or more so I may buy a new one!
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Managed to repair the pressure regulator on the compressor and trimmed some tanalised timber down to size for the trestles ......
The 'new' timber needs a coat of brown fence treatment of course. I have about 10 lengths still to fix into position but, although the ambient temperature reached about 8 degrees, the winds were very chilly! Still, I'm getting there!
The 'new' timber needs a coat of brown fence treatment of course. I have about 10 lengths still to fix into position but, although the ambient temperature reached about 8 degrees, the winds were very chilly! Still, I'm getting there!
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So, it's over six weeks since I did anything with the trestles. A bit longer than that since I acquired this B'mann J&S coach .....
As can be seen, it's minus railings at either end - so it's sitting in the workshop awaiting my attention. It also carried the same stock number as two other coaches I have in that livery! So, one has stayed with number 1051, whilst the two others have had the last digit changed. Here's a pic of one that's in the trailer ....
The lettering and lining is in a 'silver' finish but I had to mutilate some white Letraset numerals to replace the figure 1. I did try rubbing a pencil over the white on one coach (in the shed) but wasn't too pleased.
Here's the trio in the trailer before being packed away for safe transportation ......
I might get number 1502's hand rails installed so it'll make a nice train for the trailer layout. Might is the operative word!
As can be seen, it's minus railings at either end - so it's sitting in the workshop awaiting my attention. It also carried the same stock number as two other coaches I have in that livery! So, one has stayed with number 1051, whilst the two others have had the last digit changed. Here's a pic of one that's in the trailer ....
The lettering and lining is in a 'silver' finish but I had to mutilate some white Letraset numerals to replace the figure 1. I did try rubbing a pencil over the white on one coach (in the shed) but wasn't too pleased.
Here's the trio in the trailer before being packed away for safe transportation ......
I might get number 1502's hand rails installed so it'll make a nice train for the trailer layout. Might is the operative word!
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Mick, pewter replacements are available, have a look at GR5, used this myself and was very pleased
www.sanddmodels.co.uk
Hers is my thread where I used these parts:
www.gscalecentral.net
S&D Models - 1/24 Scale Products - www.sanddmodels.co.uk
S&D Models Scale Kit & Model Manufacturers
Hers is my thread where I used these parts:
Re-paint Bachmann J&S Carriage
Just finished the re-paint and upgrade to my second Bachmann J&S carriage, on top of the paint a few other changes were: Metal railings E5 screw in LEDs Removal of metal strip connections for lights and replaced with wires Passengers Metal wheels First images are of the upgraded carriage, and...
www.gscalecentral.net
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Mick, for those of poor memory such as me and those new to the forum, would you remind us of the design of your trailer layout, please?
Hi Jimmy - thanks for the links. I have it mind to use a welding rod (gas welding filler) to fabricate the hand rails. I'll see how I get on - but thankyou.Mick, pewter replacements are available, have a look at GR5, used this myself and was very pleased
S&D Models - 1/24 Scale Products - www.sanddmodels.co.uk
S&D Models Scale Kit & Model Manufacturers
Hers is my thread where I used these parts:
Re-paint Bachmann J&S Carriage
Just finished the re-paint and upgrade to my second Bachmann J&S carriage, on top of the paint a few other changes were: Metal railings E5 screw in LEDs Removal of metal strip connections for lights and replaced with wires Passengers Metal wheels First images are of the upgraded carriage, and...
I will when I find the pics!
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I finally got round to adding a coat of brown fence treatment to the three pieces that currently form the replacement for the bridge .....
....... and the old bridge became useful when I treated a further three lengths to finish that part of the trestle ......
it proved useful to support the three pieces in the sun!
....... and the old bridge became useful when I treated a further three lengths to finish that part of the trestle ......
it proved useful to support the three pieces in the sun!
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Just a pic of my progress with the new hand/balcony railings so far .....
It looks like it's a little wonky on the right - shall have to get a decent perspective. Can't find the handwheels for the brakes that I thought I had So I'll have to take another look through the many boxes of stuff that has accumulated over the years - or buy some more - or even make some! Then I need to make another hand rail (for the other end) as one of the step grabrails is broken too. Then, when satisfied, I'll paint all.
It looks like it's a little wonky on the right - shall have to get a decent perspective. Can't find the handwheels for the brakes that I thought I had
So I'll have to take another look through the many boxes of stuff that has accumulated over the years - or buy some more - or even make some! Then I need to make another hand rail (for the other end) as one of the step grabrails is broken too. Then, when satisfied, I'll paint all.-
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Mike, I might just have some (gratis) plastic hand-wheels of the correct size, if you are interested, I will check this evening.
That would be great! Sorry for taking so long to reply but I've only just seen your posting this minute!
So you are looking for something like these? Three complete ones (though two have over-paint) and one with one fixing broken (and over-painted). All are plastic . . .
. . . and (if Jimmy can't find his) while I'm going through the "bits box" how about these off some dismembered Bachmann coaches? (both plastic) . . .
All available gratis. Not sure how easy postage to Ireland is these days, but I'm sure we can sort something out. Start a conversation if you are interested.
Best wishes
DavId
Mick, found my handwheels, however they are attached to the stems, and unless you were to use them as a whole unit you would need to chop the wheels off and drill a hole in the centre. Dave's items maybe a better choice.
Thanks Jim for your kind offer and effort. Yes you are right, Dave's would be the right match - I will start a conversation with him. There so many nice and helpful people participating in G Scale Central.
As an aside, I wonder how the plastic hand/grab rails on this particular coach became so brittle? I have many B'mann coaches - some quite a few years old - and have never experienced this before. I wonder if it is UV light but the coach itself doesn't show any signs (like fading colours) at all.