Some short films of stock running on 'Heatherley' tonight

Class 22 then 08 then 41

Class 22 with Inspection Coach on Heatherley by Mick Hollyoake, on Flickr

Class 08 on Heatherley by Mick Hollyoake, on Flickr

Class 41 with Dogfish wagons and Queen Mary brake on Heatherley by Mick Hollyoake, on Flickr

Quote from: Moonglum on June 11, 2025, 07:13:09 PMI had to look up the meaning of "ear worm"

Where have you been, Tim?

I rate Knopfler as a great guitarist but wasn't over keen on that track

Apologies in advance if this is in the wrong pigeon hole - there were too many to sift through and [Classifieds] returned an error '...not allowed to post here'

So, here we are -
Rectifying 'Spares & Repairs' locos and returning them to the community is a satisfying pursuit BUT (yes, it can be a BIG 'but'), some casualties showing up at the clinic require more than a mere soldering iron or replacement tyres/motor.

 

As the topic title suggests, I have an acute shortage of Minitrix parts -
Eccentric crank pins and some readers will know this part intimately - has a square pin by which it fits into the main drive wheel.
The 'cross-piece' rod slider.
Hex-headed 2mm bolt for connecting rods to wheels (Perhaps a dozen of these).  Has anyone used the 'push-fit' equivalent seen on ebay?  What were the results/reliability?

 

Items [1] and [2] along with along with a couple other spares for the Rivarossi Y6B (Which I could also do with) were advertised on Shapeways but (yes, another 'but') my messages and later on direct e-mails to that seller/creator went unanswered.  Over the next few months, I would re-send the enquiries until alas, several months elapse and Shapeways folded (I can't imagine why) and again, sending to the creator's own contact e-mail met the all too familiar silence.  So, I'm by no means lazy, just lacking up-to-date info.

 
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone (else) has created their own stockpile of 3D printed parts or knows where there are/is a reliable source of 'originals'.  I'm in the market for half a dozen of each of the above-mentioned Minitrix parts - having a Britannia and a 9F wanting the cross slider and a blue A4 - 'SNG' awaiting some bits.  Doubtless I'll need more in the future so, may as well 'stock up'.


Thanks in advance for info and apologies for the Daveja vu experienced by readers of RMWeb - a response therein kindly suggested that I post here.

TIA,
Dave

I had to look up the meaning of "ear worm" Martin @port perran ! I rather like it, jolly and catchy - nice one.

Tim

This came up on my playlist this afternoon and for me it's a bit of an ear worm but I do like it.
Sonny Landreth and some bloke from Dire Straits :

    You're very welcome.  Good luck with it!   

Quote from: emjaybee on June 11, 2025, 11:23:28 AMHi all,

Ive had another kind donation this morning from Chris Parker. Chris, if you could let me know who you are on the forum so I can thank you properly I'd be grateful.

Thanks,

M.

Okay, so I'm not thinking properly. Our beloved leader is Chris!

Thanks @Tank

Hi all,

Ive had another kind donation this morning from Chris Parker. Chris, if you could let me know who you are on the forum so I can thank you properly I'd be grateful.

Thanks,

M.

Quote from: Newportnobby on June 11, 2025, 10:35:33 AM

Quote from: emjaybee on June 11, 2025, 12:14:53 AMHi all,

I've had another donation today. Very kindly, Trevor Lamb has donated to the Veterans Charity.
I'd be grateful if you could let me know who you are on the forum so I can thank you properly.

All the best,

M.

My best guess would be TrevL

It is.

 

Quote from: port perran on June 10, 2025, 01:08:22 PM

Quote from: kusojiji on June 10, 2025, 12:32:23 PMThe Cowsills The Rain, The Park and Other Things. Strange title, woulda thought it would be I Love the Flower Girl.

Love this song. Tortured family, though with a few of them dying young.


https://youtu.be/puI-6rTZ_kY

Sorry - too flowery for me I'm afraid.

Even by 60s standards that's definitely a 
Pushy Mom gets her kidss on stage