Hi Tom, I don't see why not ? . Peco is very good quality track. When I was in G scale thru hard experience I opted for Peco. LGB and Aristoetc., are crude by comparison.
DAVY
Davy,
The area of my concern is the geometry.
If the two turnouts are set in a corssover position on a 4" to 4 1/2" centerline of a full curve right a way will the diverging tracks be able to align?
BTW, what are the two stated radii of the curved turnout? tt
Hi Tom,
Go here .... 1 : 1 full size print offs available of the peco track.
This one on deltics is for you Rick if you are out there....
Lad,
I just got me computer back today; after having a technical problem sussed out.
The Deltic's video is... well, it's quite good... isn't it? In O scale, that locomotive would be le cool.
Recently, been going to this Irish pub, Johnnie Fox's Irish Snug, in Vancouver. Why do Irish pubs carry the snug moniker? It's small and cozy... is that the reason? Good Guinness and grub, too! Nothing fancy here lad; just a cool place to duck into.
Rick
I remember you, Davy, from some other forum many moons ago, but I can't remember which forum! I remember you were in Scotland and had a B&O outdoor layout, and posted many fine photos of it! Maybe it was railfan.net?
Dave
Hi Dave, Aye ,I remember you too. Nice to talk to you again.It was the railfan website. I've abandoned the G scale for O ,But I'm still into the B&O.Do keep in touch.
Rick I think "snug" is a reference to cosy etc. As for the deltics, I think they were about 3,300 HP. Powerfull for their day . Maritime engines o board too. I've never actually seen one working apart from on film. I prefer smokin kettles ! haha DAVY
I looked online after I asked you... some said a snug was a place to be not seen, for whatever reason; where you could enjoy yourself, without being noticed...
I read that the Deltic's were the kings, power-wise, for a period of time. Visually odd looking, but appealing.
Rick
Originally Posted by Rick B.:
The Deltic's video is... well, it's quite good... isn't it? In O scale, that locomotive would be le cool.
http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/1317_1_106878422.html
yours for 510 UKP. Also the Guinness is really cheap in the UK 
Michiel,
510 pounds would be around $812.00 Canadian dollars. Must be British Vision Line...
Nice looking model.
Really cheap Guinness ya say; here, on the best coast, a proper pint is a bit dear.
Good incentive to move... though, if G. is "really cheap"; probably a few snugs, too.
Are ya a lad; never seen your name, the way it's spelled, before?
Cheers,
Rick
510 UKP in Euros is also not pocket change, but indeed it's a nice loco. Mostly I collect German/Swiss stuff so I can pass that one without any guilt.
My sister lives in the UK; I think the UK is more expensive to live in than the US so I would think you would have a lot less money left at the end of the month to spend on beer. I only visit once in a while and put a couple of trays in the trunk of my car when I go back again.
That's the Dutch spelling of "Michael", of course over here it's a bit more common. Pronunciation is a it difficult for most people from English-speaking countries.
Neat looking engine! great thread hearing about what modelers do on the other side of the pond, kudos to Davy for starting this thread.
Michiel,
So I'm assuming your Dutch... from the Netherlands, live in Holland; and don't just have a Dutch name?
I'm from Canada; and we're called Canadians(people from Canada). You lads/lasses, living in the engineering marvel... of once submerged and now reclaimed land, somehow scored 3 identifying monikers - Netherlands, Holland and Dutch.
Some countries work with 2 - i.e. British/English or USA/American, but 3 for your country and it's citizens.
BTW, Nice to meet you!
Rick
Hi Guys, Rick....wo-there British /English, ???? em.... British/Scottish, British/Welsh,British/N.Irish,...... Davy
Lad,
Aye, my first thought was to use British/Scottish as an example, but I didn't want to rile/stress you... We've had Scotland shinning on it's own in this thread; without dwelling to much on it's British connection.
Rick
Davy, are you using the Peco SL-E787B curved turnouts with bullhead rail or is there a part number for flat bottom rail?
Do you folks have a Peco or other mfg conversion rail joiner for bullhead/flatbottom junctions? It looks like there is an incorrect photo used for the bullhead rail joiner. Can the bull head rail simply have the bottom ground flat?
http://www.osbornsmodels.com/peco-trackwork-299-c.asp
I see the curved turnouts are listed as 68"/122" radii.
Have you tried the Peco SL-E790BH double slip last listed at 81 pounds?
Thankx, tt
Davy,
Have ya seen Kenny and the lads, lately; have you been helping out servicing the equipment, in the shop?
Have you been making any new plans for your garden layout, that you will attempt, once winter is done?
Cheers,
Rick
Hi Tom, sorry musta missed your post. ??? No I don't have any experience of the double slip but I'll be investigating it because I might be able to use that and even though its expensive it would save a lot of space . as for the bullhead to flat bottom I don't know is the short answer.best to enquire at the Peco website.They are pretty good with info, RICK.., aye I've been up at the workshop,the trains are away for the winter. I will need to try and take some pictures of the workshops for you.I'm going up there on Monday or Tuesday ,maybe both days and I'll try to remember to take some pics. I haven't worked on any of the locos yet but I have started to learn how to use a lathe. I have plenty ideas for the garden layout come the spring> I was actually out one day and did a wee bit more of the basic track bed laying but other than that nothing to report , weathers either frosty or wet and miserable. I've been passing most of my time scouring ebay. Bought a French O gauge 3 rail Meccano-Hornby loco shell without a drive unit , it seems to be to scale but shortened a bit so I'll either cut it up and make it the right length or use it for a template and guide to scratch build a new to scale plastic body shell. I'll be fitting 2 rail drive units of course. I might even build two, and do one up as the red SNCF version that hauled "Le Capitole" train back in the 70s. Pictures one and two show the real thing BB9200 class of the SNCF, the last picture is the shell I bought. They are quite rare models and much sought after by French 3 rail tinplate fans. As you can see the cabs look to scale and in proportion but the body is somewhat short methinks,probably to suit the tight curves of three rail. Anyway,I have drawings of the real thing so I have the dimensions to work to.... watch this space. Lima made the correct red coaches for this train and those I already have and one way or another I intend to have the matching loco to go with them. DAVY
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Hi Lad,
The 3rd picture, the shell you recently bought, does look shorter, lengthwise; has a wee bit of an older style RV(motor-home) look to it, too. I like the picture of the red one; including, the silver/chrome details on the front... it stands out, quite nicely.
Aye, so yer learning how to mill are ya; getting some time on the lathe. Nice skill to have.
That would be nice if you could take a few pictures of the shop; tell Kenny I said, hi.
Would you believe I cut my lawn, today; it was a nice sunny day. We've been having quite a bit of rain, lately. Hope that's the last time, until next spring. Been sprucing up my bathroom: wall, ceiling and trim work... Pretty happy with the results, so far.
I recently went to my local library and ordered all the already released, 2012 issues of trains magazine; nice being able to do that.
Myself, I'm pretty satisfied with my train collection, as it stands. Plenty of nice equipment, to enjoy.
Hope you're still enjoying being a musician, and things are going well for you...
PS, now's the time to ponder the viaduct I proposed, awhile back.
Cheers,
Rick
