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Ian Watson
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 Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:33 pm Post subject: Newbie dying to see a loco steam. |
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My apologies to all if as a newcomer this is yawn inducing but I am desperate to see say a Millie or an Edrig or anything similar in the flesh
(should that be in the metal?). Am hoping come late autumn/early winter
to be in funds enough to start a modest garden layout - nothing fancy but
reliable and fairly idiot proof (my fields of ignorance seem to grow daily wider). Prob is I have never seen anything live and I know nobody living within reasonable distance of Hereford who has one. Also I wd. be so
very grateful if someone can suggest a book which in laymans terms explains steam working- this could avoid a large explosion in the garden
this winter. Many ,many thanks. Buggins.
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| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Welcome to Freesteam
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Ian Watson
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| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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Hi kind gent from Grimsby Being new to all this I havnt yet cracked the code whereby Iknow your (or anyone else kind enough to respond) name or ident /handle - give us a clue pse Thanks buggins Ian)
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newts
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| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the forum Ian 
Rail's not my forte, but i'm sure one the forums rail fans will be able to help out when they log in.
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Ian Watson
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Why, thank you Newts kind sir. Please advise if Ive got the name aright cos if i've got it wrong then it didnt take ME long to put up a black on yr forum!! Regards Ian.
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| Ian Watson wrote: | | Why, thank you Newts kind sir. Please advise if Ive got the name aright cos if i've got it wrong then it didnt take ME long to put up a black on yr forum!! Regards Ian. |
Newts is fine, i've been called many things over the years. 
''Just don't call me late for breakfast or dinner''
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| Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:23 am Post subject: |
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Welcome to the forum Ian, I hope you enjoy your stay here. We have quite a few dedicated loco/ garden railway fans here who can give you all the information you require. Please dont be afraid to ask, no question too silly or too obscure!
Mike
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MTA
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Hi Ian,
I suggest you join the 16mm Association: http://www.16mm.org.uk/
as that way you can find people in your area and join a local area group.
Edrig is to be discontinued after the next batch, being replaced by Ragleth which incorporates Edrig and Caradoc parts.
Edrig is better value for money as you get more features as standard than a Millie. Plus with the Basic range from Roundhouse the slip eccentric straps and slip eccentrics can wear quite quickly. Whereas Edrig has reversing Stephensons valve gear which is more reliable and less susceptible to wear.
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