One year since my last post and nothing has changed. Munibung is still in pieces and not a train has run in some time. I can count the time I have entered the train room in the last year on one hand.
The passion is not dead, I have still been collecting inventory, it just sits in the cupboard instead of being ripped out of the packet and put or run on the layout.
I'm glad I started this hobby at a young age and built up a little empire, if I had to start now it would be a circle of track on the carpet with a couple of wagons.
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Stirrings...
The numbers...
2 years 9 months since I bought Deloc off ebay
Over 2 years since a train has run,
Almost 2 years since the new extension was finished,
1 year since any activity in the layout room.
I've spent enough money on trikes, time to move back into the models.
Munibung is in pieces, still waiting to be relocated, 80% of the rest of the layout is going to be ripped up and a new design laid down. Plans involved a meandering mainline instead of the glorified oval. Several more station yard based on the prototype and a couple more branch lines. Focus is on making operations more complex and fun.
2 years 9 months since I bought Deloc off ebay
Over 2 years since a train has run,
Almost 2 years since the new extension was finished,
1 year since any activity in the layout room.
I've spent enough money on trikes, time to move back into the models.
Munibung is in pieces, still waiting to be relocated, 80% of the rest of the layout is going to be ripped up and a new design laid down. Plans involved a meandering mainline instead of the glorified oval. Several more station yard based on the prototype and a couple more branch lines. Focus is on making operations more complex and fun.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Not a great deal going on
As the title says, my model railway has stalled. Not long after my last post I was drawn back into playing with the trikes again. I had the opportunity to get a trike I have been after for several years I couldn't pass up.
I did get the the Liverpool show in October. As usual it was a high standard, lots of layouts I have seen before but still I enjoyed watching them operate. Spent some money on Austrians GSVs and other 4 wheelers. Also picked up SDSs 63' OCY container wagons. I can't tell you what they are like. I haven't opened them yet. They are safer in the box as the layout is in pieces with Munibungs move.
This will probably be Lines near the Lachlan last post for 2012. So I'll wish everyone a Merry Christmas, stay safe and may the spirit of the season bring you happiness.
Cheers
Albert
I did get the the Liverpool show in October. As usual it was a high standard, lots of layouts I have seen before but still I enjoyed watching them operate. Spent some money on Austrians GSVs and other 4 wheelers. Also picked up SDSs 63' OCY container wagons. I can't tell you what they are like. I haven't opened them yet. They are safer in the box as the layout is in pieces with Munibungs move.
This will probably be Lines near the Lachlan last post for 2012. So I'll wish everyone a Merry Christmas, stay safe and may the spirit of the season bring you happiness.
Cheers
Albert
Saturday, September 22, 2012
A Little Neglected
The model railway has been at a stand still for some time now. if you have been following, efforts have been directed towards the trikes. (See Here)
However, now the trike is running again the models might get a look in. Munibung has been dismantled and is sitting on the floor of the new room ready to be re mounted. Only need some 2 x 1 pine and charge the cordless. Looking forward to getting back into the models after a few months. I have 1 week left of my holidays so something might get done.
The collection never stopped growing. I have received SDS's not quite right tankers although only two are affected. What seemed an eternity ago now I did attend the Epping Model Railway clubs show at Thornleigh. I picked up a few specials from Austrians, 4 WHX hoppers for $120 just because the box was damaged. I won't get the Liverpool show this year. A shame because I think I will miss out on some new releases.
However, now the trike is running again the models might get a look in. Munibung has been dismantled and is sitting on the floor of the new room ready to be re mounted. Only need some 2 x 1 pine and charge the cordless. Looking forward to getting back into the models after a few months. I have 1 week left of my holidays so something might get done.
The collection never stopped growing. I have received SDS's not quite right tankers although only two are affected. What seemed an eternity ago now I did attend the Epping Model Railway clubs show at Thornleigh. I picked up a few specials from Austrians, 4 WHX hoppers for $120 just because the box was damaged. I won't get the Liverpool show this year. A shame because I think I will miss out on some new releases.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
New arrangement
I have separated my interests of model railway and trikes
A new blog has been started NSWGR Trikes
This blog will remain for updating what happening with my model railway.
A new blog has been started NSWGR Trikes
This blog will remain for updating what happening with my model railway.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Oh my indeed
I'm sure most have had the great experience of starting a job only to find out it is going to take more time and more money.
One of the axle bearings has spun on the axle itself and cause a bit of damage. The solution is to take the axle to an engineering shop, have the worn areas filled and then put the axle in a lathe. Anyone reading and has a trike and you haven't checked your bearings, do so now!
Wickham 526 is the 'pride of the fleet' so to speak. I'm finding out it's a clapped out piece of *beep*.
There is an up side, once all work is complete the trike will see me out.
One of the axle bearings has spun on the axle itself and cause a bit of damage. The solution is to take the axle to an engineering shop, have the worn areas filled and then put the axle in a lathe. Anyone reading and has a trike and you haven't checked your bearings, do so now!
Wickham 526 is the 'pride of the fleet' so to speak. I'm finding out it's a clapped out piece of *beep*.
There is an up side, once all work is complete the trike will see me out.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Wheels, axles and bearings...oh my!
The trike is home out of storage, lifted up to stand on its rear so the wheels and axles can be removed. All rather simple as it only took a couple of hours to strip the under-carriage. I did try to knock myself out. I didn't leave the axle hub nut on and as I was winding the puller up the hub flew off just missing my head.
I also take back the bit I said about the hubs not being off since 1955. Some ingenious son of a gun cut up an old Fanta can to use as a shim on the tapered axle. I guess sometime in the 70's, early 80's the insulation bush had worn and started to slip on the axle.
It's off to use a 60 tonne press to remove the rear axle hubs. This will be safer and easier. The rear axle on this Wickham is split so they will fit in the press as the front axle is to long for it.
There is a deadline to this repair job. On the 15th and 16th September the Goulburn Crookwell Heritage Railway is having a members running weekend. Anyone reading this is welcome to come and have a look and join if you wish to get involved.
I also take back the bit I said about the hubs not being off since 1955. Some ingenious son of a gun cut up an old Fanta can to use as a shim on the tapered axle. I guess sometime in the 70's, early 80's the insulation bush had worn and started to slip on the axle.
It's off to use a 60 tonne press to remove the rear axle hubs. This will be safer and easier. The rear axle on this Wickham is split so they will fit in the press as the front axle is to long for it.
There is a deadline to this repair job. On the 15th and 16th September the Goulburn Crookwell Heritage Railway is having a members running weekend. Anyone reading this is welcome to come and have a look and join if you wish to get involved.
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| The Wickam on its rear. |
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| The axles. As you can see the split rear axle. |
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