Bachmann Shed

"James Christie" wrote

Yes, the dummy swing buckeye coupler fouls the Bachmann tension-lock coupling. Remove the former and your problem will disappear.

John.

In message , John Turner writes

Well, it's certainly not that, as the tension lock coupler isn't fitted. Any other ideas?

Have you tried reversing the curve to see if it say does the same on a left hand bend as well as the right hand bend?

May be a pickup wire is too tight?

Andy

"James Christie" wrote

Apart from the fact that 2nd radius curves are probably far too tight for such a large and long wheelbase loco, the only other thing that might be worth checking is that both bogies are free to rotate about their axis.

John.

In message , John Turner writes

Thanks guys. It is peculiar though, that when the loco is turned round the other bog has no problem facing the same curve. Will do some 'exploration' in the morning. Still, just goes to prove a point that a Tractor or BRCW Type 2 is superior, they have no problems on my layout!....

:-)

Forgive me for asking, because everyone else seems to know, but what is a "shed" in this context??

Paul Boyd

Class 66 diesel

PhilD

so called because of the way the roof comes to a point rather than being curved on other locos.

Is there a list of all the nicknames and their translations (and derivation) for those of us not "in the know"?

Andrew Crosland

A google using "shed", "bone", "ped" and "whistler" (some of the ones I have heard of) brought up the following page:

I'm not sure why we need nicknames - especially multiple ones for the same class. Sometimes, the GEN groups are about as easy to understand as 1980s CB radio "lingo".

Adrian

"Adrian" wrote

Misses the nickname used locally by Botanic Gardens drivers for the 03 shunter. Always known as *Sugar Puffs*.

John.

I give in. Why?

Adrian

"Adrian" wrote

No idea.

John.

That's a big 10-4, good buddy.

I call them "Howlers" or "UFO's". Anyone who lives near a freight relief line can tell you why.

(kim)

For some reason, the couple of 66's that I've seen from the first batch appeared to have one bogie that wouldn't sit flat on the rails. The leading axle seemed to be a little in the air, when compared to the middle and trailing axles, and the other bogie. Later 66's seem better - 2nd batch of EWS, Freddie and GBRf versions. Try slackening the bogie pivot screw by half-a-turn to let the bogie find it's own level.

Whilst on the subject of batch variations, I've come across 3 versions of chassis/body fixing screws. (i) All four same length - long. (ii) Two, cut down by 1mm or so and two long. (iii) All four cut down!

Cheers, Mick

Or Ying-yings or spin-dryers, according to the noise. I believe the "shed" name is also related to the corrugated sides of the bodywork.

And 60's are "tugs" because they'll pull anything.

Cheers, Mick

I get the spin-dryer allegory but why "Ying-Ying"?

(kim)

Listen to one when idling. You'll hear what I mean. In much the same way that 24's and 25's were "buckets"...............!!

Cheers, Mick