The Sheep Chronicles. A Sheep dips his hooves in various bucolic backwaters.

[Allen M]

When working in Stratford on Avon some years ago I heard a comment something like 'Stow on the Wold where the wind is always cold'
Don't know if it true.
Regards
Allen

 

[NHY 581]

When working in Stratford on Avon some years ago I heard a comment something like 'Stow on the Wold where the wind is always cold'
Don't know if it true.
Regards
Allen

Well, hopefully no so in May but I'll remember to tuck my vest into my pants just to be on the safe side.

Rob

 

[Osgood]

Well, hopefully no so in May but I'll remember to tuck my vest into my pants just to be on the safe side.

Rob

Alternatively, go fit and forget:

 

[NHY 581]

Alternatively, go fit and forget:

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Crikey !

 

[Captain Kernow]

Some things you can't unsee...

 

[Osgood]

Well you could say that about tensionlocks - but as previously noted the Sheep layouts appear to be an exception, so I doubt anyone would notice or even suspect (unless the wind is such that everyone else's shirt is out).

 

[simond]

Alternatively, go fit and forget:

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How do you put it on?

There doesn't seem to be a way in, and worse, when he’s as old as most of us on here, he’s going to need to get out in a hurry too, particularly on these cold nights…

 

[paulc]

How do you put it on?

There doesn't seem to be a way in, and worse, when he’s as old as most of us on here, he’s going to need to get out in a hurry too, particularly on these cold nights…

In answer to your question Simon , i would suggest very carefully.

 

[Osgood]

I can think of a way, but on the subject of 4mm scale couplings I have less knowledge.
Mention was made of Kadee couplings before the wind (and me - apologies) blew us off course.
Does the 00 gauge type when installed using NEM pockets provide a nice close coupling?
I guess the 2mm scale version uses a smaller pocket, but might it have an application in 4mm to give closer more discrete fitment?
Maybe a 3-D printed adapter would allow 2mm unit use in a 4mm socket and tailoring of coupling length?

 

[John57sharp]

So with the exhibiting year done, I can now perhaps get going on my new projects.

Following Jonte's recommendations, yesterday I bought the required PECO Twistlock point motors to try out on Blackwater Pier, which I'm hoping to progress in the coming weeks.

After Christmas ( read immediately after ) I'll be ordering the boards from Grainge and Hodder for Flaxfield, hopefully for delivery around February.

Next year remains near enough devoid of show commitments and I intend to keep it that way with only a May trip to Stow on the Wold confirmed. Hopefully that leaves me with time to progress Flaxfield as I anticipate ( ) Blackwater Pier progresses ahead of it, allowing me to try out various new cool stuff in prep for the Flaxfield build.

Seemingly then, the game is ahoof...........

Rob

Well I for one, can’t wait to see what delights start to appear!

John

 

[NHY 581]

I can think of a way, but on the subject of 4mm scale couplings I have less knowledge.
Mention was made of Kadee couplings before the wind (and me - apologies) blew us off course.
Does the 00 gauge type when installed using NEM pockets provide a nice close coupling?
I guess the 2mm scale version uses a smaller pocket, but might it have an application in 4mm to give closer more discrete fitment?
Maybe a 3-D printed adapter would allow 2mm unit use in a 4mm socket and tailoring of coupling length?

That's a good shout. I have a good selection of Kadee couplings and magnets. I did think of trialling these on Blackwater, following my experiences with Shwt. I did install them on Ewe but wasn't happy with the operation, mainly due to the fact that there is very little straight track on Ewe, certainly where the magnets needed placing.

There's certainly more work to be done with this.

Rob

 

[NHY 581]

Well I for one, can’t wait to see what delights start to appear!

John

I am grateful for your confidence !

 

[alastairq]

On the other topic, there are always the options of cupboard doors, drop bottom doors, hopper bottoms, side tippers, end tippers, etc....Choosing whichever best suits one in one's dotage?