7mm Boris' Workbench - Jltrt Westerns (various)

[Phill Dyson]

Hi Phill, They'll be 1 x Ron Chaplin (D1063), 3 x ABC's (D1026, D1065, D1009) , and one (D10xx) probably Slaters (JLTRT) due to indecision with the client . All bogies will be poweredwhich means extra workbut "Hey", I'm happy!

All good choices IMO........What's your own preference.......ABC? (BTW are you using ABC gearboxes or motor bogies?)

 

[28ten]

All good choices IMO........What's your own preference.......ABC? (BTW are you using ABC gearboxes or motor bogies?)

Having used both of them the performance is good with either, it depends if you want to replace the JLTRT resin and are prepared to pay the extra. In round figures with a Maxon it comes to £220 vs £380 I have a motor bogie on the bench for one of mine and im unsure whether to get another, or flog it and get twin gearboxes..... swings roundabouts etc

 

[Phill Dyson]

Having used both of them the performance is good with either, it depends if you want to replace the JLTRT resin and are prepared to pay the extra. In round figures with a Maxon it comes to £220 vs £380 I have a motor bogie on the bench for one of mine and im unsure whether to get another, or flog it and get twin gearboxes..... swings roundabouts etc

Did running on one motor bogie prove unsatisfactory ?...........those Slaters/JLTRT gearboxes look OK too

 

[28ten]

Did running on one motor bogie prove unsatisfactory ?...........those Slaters/JLTRT gearboxes look OK too

No, they are fine up to 8 or 9 coaches which is what you would expect, but having built several Peaks, 50's and other Westerns with two it just gives a bit more leeway.

 

[28ten]

Ian
I can send you a couple of test pieces for a windscreen if you like? you can see what the acrylic is like. This stuff is quite expensive but its as good as anything I have found. I have done several sets to replace the cast glazing in JLTRT mk1's and the owner was delighted

 

[alcazar]

Just seen that pic of all the control desks: It looks like an examination hall for D1xxx drivers at Swindon works.....

The empty desks are for the swotty types who finished early and have already gone, LOL.

 

[D1054]

Ian
I can send you a couple of test pieces for a windscreen if you like? you can see what the acrylic is like. This stuff is quite expensive but its as good as anything I have found. I have done several sets to replace the cast glazing in JLTRT mk1's and the owner was delighted

Hi Guv, that would be great as I'm not smitten with the available alternatives I have to hand. I'll be busy with the working fans on the 52's and 26 for a while so there's no rush, Boss

 

[D1054]

Just seen that pic of all the control desks: It looks like an examination hall for D1xxx drivers at Swindon works.....

The empty desks are for the swotty types who finished early and have already gone, LOL.

Ha Ha! But just taken a delivery from Heroes of the Footplate today and D1xxx driving-school will be fully attended over the next few days

 

[D1054]

All good choices IMO........What's your own preference.......ABC? (BTW are you using ABC gearboxes or motor bogies?)

Hi Phill, Sorry for the delay in replying - been AWOL doing some real work

I really like the ABC gearbox sets, and will be quite happy with the "standard" + delrin which always perform well for me. The motor bogie is very nice too, but just a tad expensive when doing both bogies in a mini fleet! For D1054 (which is currently also in the Workshop for bogie replacement and new wiring, she'll be getting new motor-bogies (If she passes her "F" Exam and isn't towed out to the scrap-line!).

 

[iploffy]

Hi Phill, Sorry for the delay in replying - been AWOL doing some real work

(If she passes her "F" Exam and isn't towed out to the scrap-line!).

 

[Phill Dyson]

Hi Phill, Sorry for the delay in replying - been AWOL doing some real work

I really like the ABC gearbox sets, and will be quite happy with the "standard" + delrin which always perform well for me. The motor bogie is very nice too, but just a tad expensive when doing both bogies in a mini fleet! For D1054 (which is currently also in the Workshop for bogie replacement and new wiring, she'll be getting new motor-bogies (If she passes her "F" Exam and isn't towed out to the scrap-line!).

What's the problem with the current bogies on D1054?

 

[D1054]

What's the problem with the current bogies on D1054?

Nothing really, just a refurb and then moving them into one of my others! Playing trains at Swindon - just like the real thing!

Actually, I'm also working on a mock engine and boiler to view through the sides, and the current internal layout isn't suitable for this on Governor, so there's a bit of redesigning going on...... (It helps to have access to D1013 and D1062 every other weekend or so I'm also building a spare bogie set so that a simple drop-down and replacement is available to keep the fleet running if any were to develop a fault out at a show, etc., but it's a fair bit of extra work to "standardise" them so that the quick change can be made without effecting the DCC/all lights/fans/decoders, etc., which will now all be body mounted, and only the drive motors and wiring will be chassis mounted.

 

[lancer1027]

Hi Boris, im very interested in your plans for fitting lights/dcc/decoder etc into the body. Plus i like the idea of being able to drop down a bogie and replace.
I am also interested in your mock engine and boilers. Mine were ok but look forward to seeing how you get on, there bound to be better than my poor effort. Pics please

Rob

 

[Dan Randall]

Hi Boris, im very interested in your plans for fitting lights/dcc/decoder etc into the body. Plus i like the idea of being able to drop down a bogie and replace.

I am also interested in your mock engine and boilers. Mine were ok but look forward to seeing how you get on, there bound to be better than my poor effort. Pics please

Rob

I'd also be interested in seeing how you go about installing lighting and decoder Ian. The way I did the lighting on "Rifleman", was the first idea that came into my head, but it's always good to see alternative thinking.

Likewise with the suggestion of engine/boilers behind the windows, though I have to say, I still find Rob's "Engine Theatres" very convincing and have been meaning to blag his idea for some time!


Regards

Dan

 

[Dan Randall]

Ian - I got your latest PM regarding window etches (found them, by the way), but for some reason, the reply I sent to you over 24 hours ago, never reached you! Try your inbox again and if it's still empty, please PM me your e-mail address.


Regards

Dan

 

[D1054]

Ian - I got your latest PM regarding window etches (found them, by the way), but for some reason, the reply I sent to you over 24 hours ago, never reached you! Try your inbox again and if it's still empty, please PM me your e-mail address.

Done

 

[D1054]

Hi Boris, im very interested in your plans for fitting lights/dcc/decoder etc into the body. I am also interested in your mock engine and boilers. Pics please Rob

Hi Rob, Sorry things are not progressing apace at the mo, but I'll certainly be posting details when I get to them! I'm working on the fans at present, and my F-in-law has dropped off his proposed solution for the H/C lights, which comprises PCB mounted flat LEDs - they're quite impressive and will certainly save space, so there's 9 more on order to go with the prototype. The mock engines and boiler will not be constructed until after I get back down to Bridgenorth at the beginning of January. Pics of progress to follow.

In the meantime, anyone know or care to guess what this is?

 

[Dog Star]

An Enigma, found on the platform of Station X.

 

[mth]

looks like a point motor...........

 

[Christian]

Looks like some kind of rotary switch or isolation switch. I would imagine a lever would be fitted at one end.
Nice looking ornament though