I was just thinking there doesn't seem to be any cops or authority around - presumably they'd be hauled over if there was?

Quote from: Newportnobby on April 25, 2026, 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

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.

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

Today I have been mostly laying track. This is the first quarter of the paintwork for the fiddle yard.

Quote from: zwilnik on April 25, 2026, 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 April 25, 2026, 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...

Lasso the tram and dodge the fare by hanging off the back

You could go out for a night on the town and not have to worry about getting the last tram home 

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

Bob G

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!

No brakes!
Imagine going round a bend and meeting a tram coming the other way.
My armour would be well and truly soiled

It looks like it's relying on the embedded tram rails groove rather than purely running on the rails, but I suspect can be adapted for those of you who work on heritage railways to get around the depot quickly

https://youtu.be/_cktlY8JfvQ?si=kyWx7WCVuGVisTRR