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N Gauge Discussion / Re: what are people doing on t...Last post by Middleditch1985 - October 12, 2025, 08:50:48 PMLayout build so far this year https://youtu.be/sUPt4KTIHuU?si=RU9G1f-AKK8xLch3
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N Gauge Discussion / Re: Free wheeling issuesLast post by Southerngooner - October 12, 2025, 05:55:58 PMAbout five years ago when we were in rented accommodation I tested all of my wagons for free rolling. A considerable number did not roll well, mainly Farish, but in batches of wagons of the same kind some would roll well and others poorly. A lot was down to minute bits of flash in the wrong places, and I managed to get them all to an acceptable standard. In general, any new Farish or Dapol wagon seems to run OK. My Rapido SECR wagons don't run quite as freely, but are OK, while the 27 Conflats Ps that Steve Wright bought for James Street still don't run brilliantly despite going back for remedial work at Rapido. A lot of them are OK but a few are pigs!
I've no idea what is causing the problem, maybe ever finer models with thinner side frames and hence more flexibility to allow axles to not run as sweetly as they should? It is a shame though.... Dave #53
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Free wheeling issuesLast post by jpendle - October 12, 2025, 05:18:39 PMThe issue with the MK5's is that they use inside bearings, so the underside detail isn't the issue.
The Rev's IZA's had brake shoes in line with the wheels, but they tended to rub on the wheels, so that is one example of where better detail led to problems. Easily fixed though. Regards, John P #54
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Free wheeling issuesLast post by Steven B - October 12, 2025, 03:32:32 PMThe Revolution IWA had burrs on the axle ends - nothing to do with any extra detail.
The NGS ferry vans and Rapido Conflat Ps were fine on the pre production models, but both had issues with the full production run - again not due to the email. My VEA are fine, any issues might be with the van wide chassis. #55
N Gauge Discussion / Free wheeling issuesLast post by Newportnobby - October 12, 2025, 01:15:16 PMI'm sure it's not just me but, over the last 5 years, as underframe detailing has been increased, issues with free running have increased? I'll cite some examples I have experienced/ read about but feel free to add any as I model (99%) transition era so may have not heard of any others
In no particular order:= NGS - Ferryvans Rapido - Conflat-Ps Sonic - VEA/Vanwides Revolution - IWA and Mk5s It's quite disheartening to received your rolling stock and find it can't freewheel along the track, especially as when it's on the track you can't even see much of that detailing. I have to say I have never experienced such problems with my purchases of Dapol and Farish (+EFE) What do others think? #56
N Gauge Discussion / Re: A Coarse Guide to the Stea...Last post by martyn - October 12, 2025, 08:22:53 AMThanks again, John.
I'll add a few comments after your next post, as I think they will be more appropriate then. Martyn #57
N Gauge Discussion / Re: A Coarse Guide to the Stea...Last post by chrism - October 12, 2025, 06:08:26 AMQuote from: Bealman on October 11, 2025, 11:58:34 PMTo answer your question about the Peco Jubilee, it is my belief, yes. It's amazing how good it still looks, despite the complete absence of the parts of the motion that control the valve travel lead - i.e the drop link, union link and combination lever. #58
N Gauge Discussion / Re: A Coarse Guide to the Stea...Last post by Bealman - October 11, 2025, 11:58:34 PMTo answer your question about the Peco Jubilee, it is my belief, yes.
Fantastic series, John. ![]() ![]() #59
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Show your Latest GB Loco a...Last post by Newportnobby - October 11, 2025, 10:09:08 PMQuote from: Trainfish on October 11, 2025, 09:26:42 PMI don't have a glass which says cider house. Maybe Rosie has one ![]() #60
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Show your Latest GB Loco a...Last post by Trainfish - October 11, 2025, 09:26:42 PMI don't have a glass which says cider house.
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