Messages received from new member applications.

[Martin Wynne]

New member Daniel Thomson writes:

"I'm interested in British And South African diesel and electric locomotives, I make models out of card."

Welcome to G3 Clubroom Daniel.

[Martin Wynne]

New member Ian Fraser writes:

"Considering a garden railway...I am in a VERY exposed bit of the West Scottish coast. Wind a serious problem along with serious rainfall at times. Need something robust to stand up to conditions if they change too quickly.  Looking at R/C Battery power, possibly steam.

Doing the research before spending money...."

Welcome to G3 Clubroom Ian.

[cabbage]

Well in response to both posters...

I am Rhodesian and grew up in Bulawayo shed.I now live in Central England at about 350m above sea level. Minus 10°C to minus 15°C are common in winter.

You can substitute Plastikard for std cardboard very easily, but you are advised to back it with thin ply.

Note: construction using pure Tin solder is NOT advised. This is due to allotropes of Tin forming and your Time joint disintegrating. (This is what killed Capt Scott...)

The G3 "loading gauge" will take Cape Gauge built rolling stock. All of maay track work is Berne Gauge. The GCR built all of its trackwork to Berne loading.

Regards

Ralph

[Ian Fraser]

Well in response to both posters...

I am Rhodesian and grew up in Bulawayo shed.I now live in Central England at about 350m above sea level. Minus 10°C to minus 15°C are common in winter.

You can substitute Plastikard for std cardboard very easily, but you are advised to back it with thin ply.

Note: construction using pure Tin solder is NOT advised. This is due to allotropes of Tin forming and your Time joint disintegrating. (This is what killed Capt Scott...)

The G3 "loading gauge" will take Cape Gauge built rolling stock. All of maay track work is Berne Gauge. The GCR built all of its trackwork to Berne loading.

Regards

Ralph

Greetings to a fellow Rhodie :-)  Im at sea level and about 100 yards from the briny. It doesnt get cold here so frost is very remote chance as is snow. But we do get strong wind...and the rain can be torrential.
Keeping stock on a track could be a challenge hence interest in something robust scale-wise. Ive looked at Cape gauge on 45mm track and schemed up a 12th class..doing the legwork for wheels etc.
Regards
Ian

[cabbage]

My heart will always belong to a class 15A...

It is is pretty windy here on to of an extinct volcano! My building are made from "soffit board" or resin kits.

I print quite a lot of frippery for the railway. Squirrels seem to like eating them though(?)

Regards

Ralph

 

[Doddy]

Ive looked at Cape gauge on 45mm track and schemed up a 12th class..doing the legwork for wheels etc.

Have you a Facebook account? If so, this group might be up your street.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/southafricancapegauge1association

https://www.facebook.com/groups/456155622136396/

A.T. B.

Doddy

[Ian Fraser]

Thanks...yes Ive already spotted those. Some lovely stuff being made....
Thank you

Ian

[Martin Wynne]

New member Alex writes:

"I currently model 10mm but looking at scaling up to gauge 3 and would like to know more."

Welcome to G3 Clubroom Alex.

[MikeWilliams]

The best thing Alex can do is attend the Gauge 3 show at Flitwick on 16th September.  Lots of varied Gauge 3 is bound to be there, people to chat with, models to see and discuss and traders too, so he can go home with something to try!

Mike

[AshleyW]

i'm happy to chat with him, 07544 686 670, ash

[Martin Wynne]

New member Ian Ritchie writes:

"Currently building Garden Gauge 3. Looking for Engines Rolling Stock and Track."

Welcome to G3 Clubroom Ian.

[Martin Wynne]

New member Ingard Sagstad writes:

"I am interested in live steam, and want to build a locomotive. I hope to find some historic tips and possibly some assistance from the members of the Forum.  Thanks and regards."

Welcome to G3 Clubroom Ingard.

[Martin Wynne]

New member David Headings writes:

"I have a G and 7.1/4 layouts"

Welcome to G3 Clubroom David.

[MikeWilliams]

Welcome David.

I hope we can persuade you to come over to Gauge 3 from G Scale, but I must admit that 7 1/4in is a lot harder to give up!

Mike

[Martin Wynne]

New member Mike Huddart writes:

"I'm interested in historical railways particularly coal wagons and London coal trade."

Welcome to G3 Clubroom Mike.