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N Gauge Discussion / Re: what are people doing on t...
Last post by Newportnobby - Yesterday at 10:19:14 PM
Quote from: Kris on Yesterday at 10:09:16 PMThey are medium and short radius code 55 points. I think the photo has made them look longer than they really are.
As far as longer loops, they don't need to be any longer. The shortest of the main loops will be 2m the longest over 3. The shorter loops at each end will take a 3 or 4 coach DMU.

Thanks for the clarification
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General Discussion / Re: This looks fun :)
Last post by Bealman - Yesterday at 10:11:39 PM
I was just thinking there doesn't seem to be any cops or authority around - presumably they'd be hauled over if there was?
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N Gauge Discussion / Re: what are people doing on t...
Last post by Kris - Yesterday at 10:09:16 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on Yesterday at 09:08:01 PMThey look like long points to me, which is surprising as I would say most fiddle yards use small to medium points (ignoring the set track version). For example, a small code 55 point has a curve radius of 12" so no running problems should be encountered, and it gives you longer loops for storage :hmmm:

They are medium and short radius code 55 points. I think the photo has made them look longer than they really are.

As far as longer loops, they don't need to be any longer. The shortest of the main loops will be 2m the longest over 3. The shorter loops at each end will take a 3 or 4 coach DMU.
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N Gauge Discussion / Re: what are people doing on t...
Last post by Newportnobby - Yesterday at 09:08:01 PM
They look like long points to me, which is surprising as I would say most fiddle yards use small to medium points (ignoring the set track version). For example, a small code 55 point has a curve radius of 12" so no running problems should be encountered, and it gives you longer loops for storage :hmmm:
#5
N Gauge Discussion / Re: what are people doing on t...
Last post by Kris - Yesterday at 06:22:10 PM
Today I have been mostly laying track. This is the first quarter of the paintwork for the fiddle yard.



#6
General Discussion / Re: This looks fun :)
Last post by PLD - Yesterday at 06:04:49 PM
Quote from: zwilnik on Yesterday at 10:55:30 AMIt looks like it's relying on the embedded tram rails groove rather than purely running on the rails
Which is exactly how a tram follows the rails...

BUT SERIOUSLY - DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.

Quote from: Newportnobby on Yesterday at 11:05:50 AMImagine going round a bend and meeting a tram coming the other way.
There was a spate of similar stunt videos around that time (over a decade ago) and at least one did result in serious injury when one did indeed meet a tram coming the other way. Having seen the aftermath of Tram vs Pedestrian collision, afraid for me, it's no laughing matter and my sympathies are entirely with the tram driver...
#7
General Discussion / Re: This looks fun :)
Last post by Newportnobby - Yesterday at 03:31:47 PM
Lasso the tram and dodge the fare by hanging off the back :D
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General Discussion / Re: This looks fun :)
Last post by Bob G - Yesterday at 12:14:29 PM
You could go out for a night on the town and not have to worry about getting the last tram home  :D

...I wonder if there is a charge of being "Drunk in charge of a pallet"  ???

Bob G
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N Gauge Discussion / Re: Show your Latest GB Loco a...
Last post by weave - Yesterday at 11:24:59 AM
Might not be the case here but I take all my pics on a phone. Take them in 'landscape' no problem, take them in 'portrait' either upside down or on side. Therefore take them in 'landscape', simples!
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General Discussion / Re: This looks fun :)
Last post by Newportnobby - Yesterday at 11:05:50 AM
No brakes!
Imagine going round a bend and meeting a tram coming the other way.
My armour would be well and truly soiled :worried:
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