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by brianc
Sat Jan 25, 2020 1:48 pm
Forum: Loco & Rolling Stock
Topic: Rapido Steam Generator
Replies: 0
Views: 14122

Rapido Steam Generator

About 10 years ago I purchased a Rapido Steam Generator Car but it has never worked properly in that no steam was being generated. Having tried once to solve the problem, I couldn't even get the body off, I gave up. Recently however in a frenzy to complete various outstanding projects, I decided to ...
by brianc
Fri Dec 06, 2019 4:00 pm
Forum: My Layout
Topic: GN Spokane Division
Replies: 20
Views: 51222

Re: GN Spokane Division

Some steam action on the Great Northern Spokane Division



Enjoy and thanks for watching

Brian Clark
by brianc
Mon May 06, 2019 8:33 am
Forum: Other Prototype Discussion
Topic: UP to resurrect a Big Boy?
Replies: 22
Views: 44455

Re: UP to resurrect a Big Boy?

Check out youtube for videos of the newly restored Big Boy UP4014 en route from Cheyenne to Ogden double heading with Living Legend UP844.

Fantastic shots

Brian Clark
by brianc
Mon May 06, 2019 8:30 am
Forum: Other Prototype Discussion
Topic: Golden Spike
Replies: 0
Views: 18959

Golden Spike

May 10th 2019 is the 150th Anniversary of the completion of the first US Transcontinental Railroad, at Promontory Utah.

Check out youtube for videos of newly restored Big Boy UP 4014 double heading with UP844 from Cheyenne to Ogden.

There are some really good videos out there.

Brian Clark :)
by brianc
Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:45 am
Forum: Loco & Rolling Stock
Topic: Atlas RS3 Conversion
Replies: 3
Views: 17136

Re: Atlas RS3 Conversion

And a final photo, again courtesy Neil Rogers:- https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4611/25078241107_80c76f358a_c.jpg RS3 Cab with new weight and sound decoder installed by GN Spokane Division , on Flickr It should be emphasised that there are detail differences between various Atlas models so some sligh...
by brianc
Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:43 am
Forum: Loco & Rolling Stock
Topic: Atlas RS3 Conversion
Replies: 3
Views: 17136

Re: Atlas RS3 Conversion

Here are some photos, courtesy Neil Rogers:- https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4748/28169813709_487dd4e86b_c.jpg RS3 Chassis with new weights to be installed by GN Spokane Division , on Flickr https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4670/39239503054_3590c8757e_c.jpg RS3 front new weight by GN Spokane Division ,...
by brianc
Fri Jan 05, 2018 7:18 pm
Forum: Loco & Rolling Stock
Topic: Atlas RS3 Conversion
Replies: 3
Views: 17136

Atlas RS3 Conversion

A5 Railroaders, in conjunction with Northampton Model Railway Supplies,have produced sets of weights designed to facilitate conversion of DC Atlas RS3's to DCC Sound. These are available at £7.50 per set, plus postage if applicable. If anyone is interested in these please let me know, contact detail...
by brianc
Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:50 am
Forum: Events - Past
Topic: A5 Railroaders August 2017 Ops Session
Replies: 0
Views: 20551

A5 Railroaders August 2017 Ops Session

Once again, due to rebuilding work on our Club Layout, the August Operating Session on the 13th August will again be held on one of our members layouts.

Anyone interested in attending please contact Brian Clark (contact details in Directory) for information/directions.

Brian Clark
by brianc
Sat Jul 22, 2017 7:32 pm
Forum: My Layout
Topic: GN Spokane Division
Replies: 20
Views: 51222

Re: GN Spokane Division

More action on the Great Northern Spokane Division

[youtube]https://youtu.be/RGTA3gbIBPA[/youtube]

Hope you enjoy and thanks for watching

Brian Clark
by brianc
Mon Feb 13, 2017 6:25 pm
Forum: Operations
Topic: Assistance with an Open University Project
Replies: 6
Views: 18033

Re: Assistance with an Open University Project

Hello David

We at A5 Railroaders are just starting to set up our Operations system and would be interested in using your system in "real life".

We are based in Northampton so not too far away maybe.

You can contact me direct on freyweslian@sky.com if necessary.

Brian Clark
Bedford
UK
by brianc
Sat Aug 27, 2016 7:06 pm
Forum: My Layout
Topic: GN Spokane Division
Replies: 20
Views: 51222

Re: GN Spokane Division

Due to work on their club layout, the A5 Railroaders Group were unable to hold their regular August Operating Session thereon. :( Instead a 2 day Operating Session was held by Club Members on the GN Spokane Division. Guided by JMRI Operations, 7 of 11 timetabled trains, and necessary switching, were...
by brianc
Sat Aug 06, 2016 5:33 pm
Forum: Events - Past
Topic: A5 Railroaders Ops Session August 2016
Replies: 0
Views: 13564

A5 Railroaders Ops Session August 2016

Would anyone thinking of attending the ops session to be held on Sunday 14th August please note that due to development work on our layout this session will not be held at our club room in Northampton. Instead we will be operating on one of our members home layouts, anyone wishing to attend this ple...
by brianc
Mon Jun 06, 2016 10:07 am
Forum: Fallen Flags
Topic: Great Northern Icon
Replies: 1
Views: 26206

Great Northern Icon

29th May 2016 marked the centenary of the death of James J Hill, founder of the Great Northern. His choice of name for his new railroad was influenced by another Great Northern Railway. Sadly both are gone, but not forgotten. 7 years after the death of Hill this lady was born and later in her life d...
by brianc
Thu Apr 07, 2016 5:51 pm
Forum: Events - Past
Topic: A5 Railroaders Ops Session April 2016
Replies: 0
Views: 13183

A5 Railroaders Ops Session April 2016

A reminder that A5 Railroaders are holding their regular bi-monthly Operating Session this Sunday 10th April from 10.30 onwards. Venue is 42 Dunster Street Northampton NN1 3JY (above Northants Model Railway Supplies). Free parking available in local multi storey car park, about 10 mins walk away. Or...
by brianc
Sat Aug 01, 2015 12:06 pm
Forum: My Layout
Topic: GN Spokane Division
Replies: 20
Views: 51222

Re: GN Spokane Division

Here's my next attempt at video, slightly longer this time. Please enjoy and thank-you for watching.



Brian Clark