I see someone else reads the N gauge forum then ;) :lol: I think in principle it's a good idea, however I think continuous wiring in a multiple unit in T would be easier to accomplish. This, however, wouldn't work for a single loco/DMU but then would there be enough space without using surface mount...

Hi Doug. I've got a class 158 drawn up and I had a test print from shapeways which was quite successful. I'm more than happy to send you the file for you to do as you please with! On a separate note, Electra railway graphics do a vinyl for a 158 for the 23m chassis which may be an easier option.

Seriously cannot wait to see this in the flesh!

I use sketchup (sketchup make to be exact...the latest free version) and I like it. It's very easy to use, lots of internet support but it does have it's limitations. One of which is the it's tendency to flatten off corners at small scale, but there is a work around to this which had been discussed ...

HI Hank,
Finally got a chance to have a look and it all looks great! Thanks so much for doing this! Really appreciate it.
Matt

Cleanliness is the key! Get the track nice and clean and run the kiha in. I find regular printer paper folded over several times does a great job at track cleaning. You may need several laps at high speed so it doesn't stall, but the more it runs the better it will do long term. I'm not sure you'll ...

These are all good ideas! I've always liked the idea of a junction layout, the one I always had in mind was worting junction on the south west line, simply because the flyover means trains always pass at speed. The incline is a nice idea, but as you say the limitations of T and it's couplings may ma...

Hi Hank, that would be absolutely fantastic! If you could send it through to matt_d10 (at) hotmail.co.uk that would be much appreciated!
Wishing I'd done the same and downloaded the site. Was a fantastic resource!
Matt

Thanks slarge! That was exactly the data I was looking for! Knew I'd seen it somewhere...should be able to get what I need from that!

Hello all, Does anyone happen to have some of the old data that was present on the old t-gauge.net site? (all those moons ago!) I'm specifically looking for detailed track geometry (accurate gauge, rail and sleeper heights etc). I would measure myself but my calliper has a margin of error larger tha...

Hello all,

Just seen on the Tgauge.com facebook that large driving wheels for steam are for sale! They can be found here:

http://www.tgauge.com/section/7/va/spares

Can't wait to see what people get up to with these!

Doug that's fantastic news!!! Many congratulations!!!

With sketchup you can get issues drawing circles and arcs at T scale. So far I've not found a way around that. I tend to draw at 10 or 100 times the size (keeps maths simple for scaling) and then scale down. Then, as long as you then don't interfere with curves they tend to stay put. It's not perfec...

Hi Doug. Unfortunately I work a random shift pattern which I won't know until the month before, but if I'm free I will definitely come and give you a hand with it if you need.

Looks interesting! This would be useful for cutting coach sides, buildings etc
I wonder how accurate it can cut, so if you put in a pre-printed coach sides, how well would it cut around the edge?
Could be fun to play with!

Happy Christmas all!

Hello all! I'm sure most of you know it was Warley Exhibition this weekend! I wasn't able to go because of work commitments but wondered if anyone on here went along? There's an article/gallery which the Telegraph have done and despite there only being 13 pictures, T gauge gets in one! (however it's...

Cannot wait to see a couple of HST's passing on this bridge! As well as most of the scotrail multiple units being available too! Throw in a freight or two and maybe a sleeper and this will be a truly fantastic layout!

Hi Mitchell!
Out of interest, what was the success rate with those shells? I'm tempted to try one with 1mm walls as a minimum and hope for the best. Would putting some kind of strengthening that could be removed after help?
Matt

Okay, I'm getting myself confused. His shapeways shop is called spoorobjecten and his shapeways user name is Jettuh. I think he may be on the talking t gauge Facebook group, but not on here. http://www.shapeways.com/product/7Q3GHSATJ/ct-virm-quot-9400-quot?li=shop-results&optionId=42563242 Here's an...