Quote from: Bob G on February 25, 2026, 01:28:07 PM

QuoteThe 25 are part of the 340 wagons I have

Phew. I thought for a minute you had more than me

Not possible  

QuoteThe 25 are part of the 340 wagons I have

Phew. I thought for a minute you had more than me

Quote from: chrism on February 25, 2026, 11:56:17 AM

Quote from: Newportnobby on February 25, 2026, 11:50:22 AMJust checked and I have 25 brake vans including:-
7 x BR 20T standards
4 x Sharks
2 x Queen Marys
3 x SECR (1 of which is the Dance Hall version)
4 x Toads

Jeepers - do you have space for any non-brake freight stock, or do you just run brake van rides?

The 25 are part of the 340 wagons I have

Quote from: chrism on February 25, 2026, 11:56:17 AM

Quote from: Newportnobby on February 25, 2026, 11:50:22 AMJust checked and I have 25 brake vans including:-
7 x BR 20T standards
4 x Sharks
2 x Queen Marys
3 x SECR (1 of which is the Dance Hall version)
4 x Toads

Jeepers - do you have space for any non-brake freight stock, or do you just run brake van rides?

I had forgotten that I have two EFE Sharks as well as all the others!

Quote from: Newportnobby on February 25, 2026, 11:50:22 AMJust checked and I have 25 brake vans including:-
7 x BR 20T standards
4 x Sharks
2 x Queen Marys
3 x SECR (1 of which is the Dance Hall version)
4 x Toads

Jeepers - do you have space for any non-brake freight stock, or do you just run brake van rides?

Just checked and I have 25 brake vans including:-

7 x BR 20T standards
4 x Sharks
2 x Queen Marys
3 x SECR (1 of which is the Dance Hall version)
4 x Toads

A right mixture of bauxite, grey and black

Hadn't heard that one. I'm familiar with this one, though.


https://youtu.be/xwtdhWltSIg

Another band not getting much of a mention - REM
(not to everyone's taste, I know)

Quote from: ntpntpntp on February 24, 2026, 10:38:17 PM

Quote from: Newportnobby on February 24, 2026, 10:13:54 PM

Quote from: ntpntpntp on February 24, 2026, 10:07:23 PMTo be honest, for cutting rail across board joints I would use a metal-tooth razor saw rather than a cutting disc in a mini-drill.  The saw is easier to get a vertical thin cut.

I would agree with Nick there, but only if the track crosses the baseboard join at a right angle.

The angle makes no difference at all with the razor saw.  Many of my joints are cut at angles across the join.

I know my limitations

Quote from: ntpntpntp on February 24, 2026, 10:48:14 PM

Quote from: NOE 544R on February 24, 2026, 10:41:59 PMInteresting! Can the razor saw be used for track already laid down? This may be a cheaper route given my only use for it is to cut track across boards.

Yes that's what I said: use the razor saw when the track is already laid, the cutting disc when cutting loose pieces to lay

If you DON'T want an isolating gap at the rail joint, insert some thin card (the same thickness as the saw blade) in the joint before laying the rail across and cutting.  Then when you remove the card the gap will close up.

QuoteDo you have any recommendations at all please for a suitable razor saw?

X-Acto or Expo brand.  Any modeller tool shop or show trade stand should have them, you need a set with a handle.  Just make sure you buy a set with a fine tooth blade for metal.

https://www.expotools.com/acatalog/Razor-Saws.html

The Zona saws  shown on that link also seem to be good.  I received some as part of my late friend's estate bequest, I notice my son's been borrowing them over the last few days for track laying etc.   Again, go for the fine tooth version.

Many thanks, just ordered one to try L.

Appreciate the help!