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posted: 12 Nov 2012 15:47 from: GeoffJones
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You may be interested in a new book: “Track, How it Works and How to Model it”. This is published by the 2MM Scale Association but contains much to interest modellers in other scales. It is an extensively illustrated A4 book in full colour. In 140 pages it covers the whole subject from the prototype through planning, plain track construction, point and crossing work, building techniques, tools and jigs you can make, laying, ballasting and finishing. The chapter on prototype track covers both bullhead and flat bottom rail including the modern NR60 pointwork. Unusually for this type of book, it concentrates on the details of track that modellers need rather than grand photos of complex point and crossing work (apart from the cover). It also includes coverage of electrified track, point rodding and buffer stops, all with plenty of photographs. The chapter on planning and design covers the basic planning techniques that you can use from paper and pencil through to Templot. However, it also has plenty to say about curves and buffer locking and includes illustrations that show the effects of unduly small radius curves. As you might expect the actual construction section is based on current 2mm scale components, but many of the procedures are common to other scales. There is a strong emphasis on the importance of the check gauge in pointwork and the need to ensure accurate alignment of the crossing together with guidance on how to achieve this. The chapters on common techniques and tools start with a section on soldering technique followed by the procedures for building crossing and switches including a number of simple tools that you can make to help. The technique for filing rail for switches and crossing that has been described on Templot Club is included but with a simple and important improvement that avoids the risk of filing away the guide block. The final chapter on laying and finishing includes a section of turnout operation. This starts with a detailed examination of the requirements so that solutions can be properly evaluated. A reprint of a description of track colouring written by Stewart Hine 40 years ago is based on his artist’s observations when both steam and diesel were abundant. It is supported by modern colour photos. Techniques for modelling point rodding and rail built buffer stops are also covered. A recent discussion on the 2MM web discussion group about ballast and its colour reminded me that this book contains about 50 colour photographs of track, mostly close-ups that show ballast in its many colours and, sometimes dirty, forms. This useful book will be available from the Association stand at the Warley show later this month and from the Association web site from mid January. Geoff 106_121039_460000000.jpg |
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posted: 13 Nov 2012 19:54 from: LSWRArt
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Hi Geoff Looks an interesting book - even for an O gauge modeller Any idea of price for people who are not members of the 2mm association? Thanks Arthur |
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posted: 13 Nov 2012 20:23 from: GeoffJones
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LSWRArt wroteHi GeoffHi Arthur The price is £15 plus postage. It is currently available to members at a discounted price online. When this ends on 12 January it will be available to non-members from the 2MM website http://www.2mm.org.uk. Geoff |
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posted: 22 Nov 2012 09:33 from: dave turner
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For those who don't know the cover photo is of the Severn Bridge junction at Shrewsbury. In the background is the largest surviving mechanical signal box in the UK. | ||
posted: 22 Nov 2012 11:13 from: GeoffJones
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According to our local paper it is now the largest in the World. The Shrewsbury area is a mecca for anyone interested in older track: it comes here to see its days out. And all the point rodding in the station, of course. On one side of the main platform is a turnout with mechanical facing point lock and electric detection. On the other side is a similar turnout with mechanical FPL and mechanical detection for the signals. It is track circuited so there aren't any locking bars! Geoff |
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posted: 11 Jan 2013 15:54 from: GeoffJones
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LSWRArt wrote: Hi GeoffThis book is now available to non-members from the 2MM Scale Association web site: http://www.2mm.org.uk The price is £15 plus post and packing. Geoff |
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