After the passenger test train showed clearance issues in the north tunnel last time https://virtualmeetup.16mmgroup.org.uk/2020/08/30/passenger-stock-clearance-testing/ this weekend’s virtual meet up finally prompted me to get going with the lump hammer and today the a test train completed the loop for the first time.
Unmodified Newqida stock coupled with the Mk1 universal coupling:
The civil engineer crew needed to work on both the side of the eastern portal….
….and the roof of the western portal.
Clearances remain tight!
Simon (Moel Rhos)
Certainly looks tight there Simon. I would guess this defines the loading gauge for the future on this part of the line?
Yes – it’s redefined the loading gauge! But these coaches will be the largest items of stock to run on the Moel Rhos and all the newer parts of the line will have slightly more generous clearances for them!
Good to see you have had success with the clearances. Not always easy with hard landscaping. I think overhangs on the leading / trailing parts of stock are made to catch you out ! I generally use an LGB Stainz loco for height & the LGB bogie carriages for width & overhang. Seems to work out ok for 16mmm locos.