Real Trains

[JHC]

I'll leave you to chug along, while I blow off steam in a new Watt way.

Watts Amps Volts so confusing

 

[Dorsetmike]

Not at all Colin place the symbols in a triangle, W (watts) on top, V (volts) and I (amps) on the bottom read as follows W=VxI, V=W/I, I=W/V same sort of things for Ohms Law, Volts, Anps and Ohms V on top, I & R (ohms) on the bottom V= IxR, I=V/R, R=V/I; do you want the resistance colour code too?

Say you have an electric device, Kettle, Fire or ---? you want to know what size fuse to use, Kettle 3KW (3,000 Johns) supply voltage 250 volts 3000/250 = 12 so a 13 amp fuse is closest usually available in UK, small electric fire say 1Kw 1000/250 =4 so a 5 amp should do the job.

 

[JHC]

Jeeeeezzzz it was only a joke :grin::smirk::crazy:

Amp = as watt I have in my HiFi
Watt = my normal teenage smart arse remark
Volt = wait a minute Volt? hmmmmmmmmmmm oh I remember where I keep all my Gold bars.

 

[teddy]

And Ohmn as in omygoodness?

teddy

 

[Dorsetmike]

Nah Ohm as in "Ain't you got no Ohm to go to"

 

[JHC]

Ohmy giddy aunt ........

 

[Dorsetmike]

Digressing slightly, for UK members mainly, what is the line from Bedford to St Pancras sometimes known as?

 

[JHC]

Digressing slightly, for UK members mainly, what is the line from Bedford to St Pancras sometimes known as?

Don't know but would suggest "BedPan"

 

[Dorsetmike]

Got it in one Colin.

 

[JHC]

Got it in one Colin.

OMG I had a win! I don't believe it............yours Victor

 

[teddy]

You have to be a little potty to travel on that line.

teddy

 

[Dorsetmike]

How to make one, study this Teddy, then get started

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHIEudnoRYU

Can you imagine how "elfin stupidity" would react to some of these practices?

 

[teddy]

Nice piece of film Mike. I must get digging again.

teddy

 

[EddieRUKiddingVare]

Some nice train pics from Oz - Puffing Billy out of Melbourne an old favorite......... note the surprise guests in the last pic

 

[musicteach]

Teddy,

Took this a while back, enjoy:

 

[JHC]

The track looks in fine condition.......

 

[Dorsetmike]

Bluebell railway extension to East Grinstead first steam train on crew training; after the line originally closed, the cutting was used as a rubbish tip and completely filled, hence the earth moving plant, remaining clutter and the sheeting over the banks. Should be all cleared by the time of the official opening.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluebellrailway/sets/72157633007015943/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluebellrailway/sets/72157633007015943/

 

[teddy]

Nice pictures Mike. I was reading about another line which is extending, but can't for the life of me remember which one it was

teddy

 

[Dorsetmike]

Swanage are reconnecting to the main line, hope to be running regular service by 2015, one of the lines in Kent can't remember which tho. North Norflok maybe as well, numerous others with plans but not enough cash.

 

[teddy]

Its a shame that the Talyllyn line can not go any further but there are two very steep inclines between the current end of line and the old quarry and they required winding engines.
The quarry is a haunting and in the Summer, beautiful place.

teddy