ScOONs Meeting 6th November 11 members attended, chaired by John.
The evening started with a debate on the workings of the levers in the Bo'Ness signal box after Sara sent through a photograph of the inside while she was on an evening stint on the railway. Following a request from Tom, Sara then sent through a further photograph of the signal diagram which clarified a few things.
Graeme showed images of a re-released Nevel Kent Bagnall wing tank. Graeme is also working on the first draft of a ScOONs review of the year for Branchlines and hopes to make the January issue. He also showed photographs of the recent Elgin show which we attended.
Hugh has attended two exhibitions in the last two weeks and showed photographs of the shows at Amberley and Gaydon and is also heading for Barnsley.
Alan has purchased a Bachmann tin car coach, a Thomas coach and Rusty.
Malcolm confirmed that Dundreich will be on show in December next year in Manchester.
Paul is looking at 3D printed couplings and is painting his second loco and attached is a photo of his first loco.P1.jpg
Ian showed photographs from the Aberdeen exhibition in October.
Discussion followed on the modules and the operation of them.
Rik has been servicing and HOe loco and will update the motor on a second one. He is also looking to create a workplace in the loft and start on his modules.
David is working on a shuttle on an ESP32. He is also looking at Nigel Lawson Simplex kits, but is pursuing the idea of having someone build them.
Vern has purchased a couple of Bachmann tin car coaches.
Shonagh has now laid the track on her module and is carrying out the wiring.
Our next and last exhibition of the year will be on the 16th /17th November at Grangemouth Sports Stadium.
The next Zoom meeting is on Monday 18th November and will be chaired by Tom.
Apologies for the bottom photograph, I uploaded the wrong one and could not delete it.
Quote from: John Galbraith on November 07, 2024, 20:16Apologies for the bottom photograph, I uploaded the wrong one and could not delete it.
Thanks John. The reports are looking very good.
A minor typo - it is "not just any Simplex" :-) it is a Nigel
Lawton one!
I hate learning things early on a Friday morning. Lol I had to look up what a Nigel Lawton simplex locomotive was. Ignorance can be fixed.
Vern
Quote from: 9477VEHL on November 08, 2024, 15:16I hate learning things early on a Friday morning. Lol I had to look up what a Nigel Lawton simplex locomotive was. Ignorance can be fixed.
Vern
I am proud owner of his invoice number 0001! (And the kit still unbuilt.)
It is a pity that his models are no longer available. I understand it is the usual component supply issues that scupper many such enterprises.
David - I know his web site says he no longer offers the "get you going" building service but I wonder if it is worth asking him? He may know of other modellers who might do it even if he no longer does.