Bachmann / Liliput Trams

[p.williams]

I've got one of them...rough,noisy wobbly axles
not as good as nquida, are they alyn ?

 

[themole]

I've got one of them...rough,noisy wobbly axles
not as good as nquida, are they alyn ?

If you read one of my earlier posts in this thread, I said all my Bachmann trams have been reworked and fitted with buhler motors as per LGB. Alyn

 

[3Valve]

The Bachmann tram is 100% correct, model is Jackson Sharp demonstrator #100 Alyn I will post a picture.

Interesting Alyn. I always thought the Bachmann tram was a generic model too. Had no idea it was modelled on an acutal prototype.

The watercar is excellent BTW.

 

[DafyddElvy]

What happens to the photos from old threads?

 

[PhilP]

We have changed platforms, and software (at least once) not everything was salvaged, so some older material has been lost..
At least one picture hosting service, has also died as well..

PhilP

 

[DafyddElvy]

We have changed platforms, and software (at least once) not everything was salvaged, so some older material has been lost..
At least one picture hosting service, has also died as well..

PhilP

Arww and I was hoping to learn from threads that came before me in pictures

 

[dunnyrail]

Arww and I was hoping to learn from threads that came before me in pictures

Same has occured to my early railway build, as and when I am going back to reinsert the pictures. But is a traumatic process working out which of many pictures should be put in which post. I think ge_rik has the right idea by also having a blog of his work. But creating one now for all of my posts an even more daunting task, to say also I would not have a clue how to build a blog like Rik’s superb one.

 

[DafyddElvy]

Same has occured to my early railway build, as and when I am going back to reinsert the pictures. But is a traumatic process working out which of many pictures should be put in which post. I think ge_rik has the right idea by also having a blog of his work. But creating one now for all of my posts an even more daunting task, to say also I would not have a clue how to build a blog like Rik’s superb one.

Jon, I have given quite a bit of thought to a blog type something, like ya'sel I wouldn't know where to start, I did purchase a software package a year or so ago but folk don't seem to host web pages not generated from web hosting companies own system (apologies to any IT folk if I've used the wrong terms). The software is quite good because I could do any updates and fiddling about on the computer and only upload it when I was happy, and not run the risk of an on-line fubar to a live site. This could be complete gollywoggle these days, but as I spend my working day on a computer, interest to learn more computer stuff which takes time away from modelling doesn't get much enthusiasm, so I put up with what I have and use.

 

[JimmyB]

Jon, I have given quite a bit of thought to a blog type something, like ya'sel I wouldn't know where to start, I did purchase a software package a year or so ago but folk don't seem to host web pages not generated from web hosting companies own system (apologies to any IT folk if I've used the wrong terms). The software is quite good because I could do any updates and fiddling about on the computer and only upload it when I was happy, and not run the risk of an on-line fubar to a live site. This could be complete gollywoggle these days, but as I spend my working day on a computer, interest to learn more computer stuff which takes time away from modelling doesn't get much enthusiasm, so I put up with what I have and use.

I use Google Blogger, as do ge_rik and GAP , though not as feature full as other paid for blogs, if you can write HTML then it is not bad. Use "Create Blog" top R/H corner:

Tumble Down Falls Railway

The diary of how I built my garden railway. Details of all aspects of the work carried out, from track laying and landscaping through to modifying and building rolling stock. It is set as a fictitious heritage railway somewhere, and is built in G45.

tumble-down-falls.blogspot.com

 

[GAP]

I use Google Blogger, as do ge_rik and GAP , though not as feature full as other paid for blogs, if you can write HTML then it is not bad. Use "Create Blog" top R/H corner:

Tumble Down Falls Railway

The diary of how I built my garden railway. Details of all aspects of the work carried out, from track laying and landscaping through to modifying and building rolling stock. It is set as a fictitious heritage railway somewhere, and is built in G45.

tumble-down-falls.blogspot.com

I cannot use HTML, I just use compose on Blogger

 

[dunnyrail]

I use Google Blogger, as do ge_rik and GAP , though not as feature full as other paid for blogs, if you can write HTML then it is not bad. Use "Create Blog" top R/H corner:

Tumble Down Falls Railway

The diary of how I built my garden railway. Details of all aspects of the work carried out, from track laying and landscaping through to modifying and building rolling stock. It is set as a fictitious heritage railway somewhere, and is built in G45.

tumble-down-falls.blogspot.com

HTML, you might just as well expect me to write in Swahili.

 

[JimmyB]

I cannot use HTML, I just use compose on Blogger

HTML, you might just as well expect me to write in Swahili.

Sorry, the point was you can create a good site with the features provided, but it you want more the use of HTML is available.

 

[ge_rik]

I used Blogger's basic editor as presented for about five or more years and only dipped into HTML code when I wanted to add a contents list at the top of a long page. The. Only other time I've used HTML is for putting a box round a paragraph and insert a table.

In all cases, I simply do a Google search for the right bit of code and paste it in. My knowledge of HTML is very basic. The editor does most of the stuff I need and is as easy to use as this forum's editor. The great bonus of Blogger is it's free.

Rik

 

[JimmyB]

I used Blogger's basic editor as presented for about five or more years and only dipped into HTML code when I wanted to add a contents list at the top of a long page. The. Only other time I've used HTML is for putting a box round a paragraph and insert a table.

In all cases, I simply do a Google search for the right bit of code and paste it in. My knowledge of HTML is very basic. The editor does most of the stuff I need and is as easy to use as this forum's editor. The great bonus of Blogger is it's free.

Rik

As I only use HTML rarely these days, Google do provide some good reminders.

 

[PhilP]

Does Blogger have a way of taking a backup of your blog, and storing it 'elsewhere'?

My worry with all the 'free' services, is them disappearing..

PhilP

 

[JimmyB]

Does Blogger have a way of taking a backup of your blog, and storing it 'elsewhere'?

My worry with all the 'free' services, is them disappearing..

PhilP

You can use one of the many free FPT tools to save to your hard drive.

 

[ge_rik]

Does Blogger have a way of taking a backup of your blog, and storing it 'elsewhere'?

My worry with all the 'free' services, is them disappearing..

PhilP

Or you can use Bloggers own tools:

Back up your blog content
To get an .xml file of your blog’s posts, pages, and comments:

Sign in to Blogger.
At the top left, click the blog you want to back up.
In the left menu, click Settings.
Under "Manage blog," click Back up content and then Download.

Save a copy of your blog's theme
Sign in to Blogger.
At the top left, click the blog you want to save.
In the left menu, click Theme.
At the top right, click More More and then Backup and then Download.

However, this only saves the text. The photos would have to be re-inserted if you wanted to recreate it.

I've been using Blogger since 2006 and so far not experienced any issues with loss of content, except when I accidentally saved a blank post when trying to edit one word in a lengthy post using my phone. Not advisable!

Rik