Analogue controllers?
Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:36:37 +0100
It's been a while, but I've been slowly building the layout nonetheless.
I'm now fixing and powering the track, and have the up/down lines
finished, and now working on the sidings/goods yard.
I made a control board up myself, using bits of wood and hardboard from
the shed, and mounted two of the late Hornby co ...
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Layout in a box
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:57:04 -0700 (PDT)
Don't know if any of you have seen the 'complete' layout kits on offer
by Jadlam Racing Models ?
They have a basic version 10ft 6in by 6ft 6in (3200 x 1981mm) @ ¡ê680
1 R070 TURNTABLE
16 R628 CURVE 33deg
9 R083 BUFFER STOP
2 R636 Double Track Level Crossing
2 R207 TRACK PINS
7 R638 Roll of Underlay
21 R600 ...
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Hornby or Triang very large scale (Late 1960s?)
Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:32:53 -0700
I have a recollection that in the mid to late 1960s either Hornby or Triang
advertised a large gauge, larger than '0' scale, designed for the garden. I
can find nothing on line. Does anyone else recall this or am I mistaking it
for a venture by one of them into '0' scale?
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Cheers.
Roger T.
See the ...
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Heljan Claytons - replacement chassis
Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:43:59 +0100
Have just heard from Heljan that the promised replacement chassis for the
class 17 Clayton diesels should be available no later than 1st Novermber -
rather later than the 6-8 weeks promised back in May.
Hopefully they'll be worth the wait though.
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Many thanks & best wishes,
John Turner,
53A Models, Hul ...
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FA Miniature Railways of Britain vintage 1961
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:36:42 -0700 (PDT)
Miniature Railways by B G Wilson,VGC, undated,but one advert has 1961
on it,44 pages.
Great little book,from the heyday of miniature railways! Gives detail
of locos,coaches,as well as a write up on the systems themselves.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=390081612197&ssPageName=STRK:ME ...
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A newbie and a new N scale layout
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:15:56 +0100
I've had never entertained the thought that one day I might build my own
layout but the day that I will actually start such a project is almost upon
me. I say me, I should say "us" because I have a wife who seems just as
excited about it as me.
We have a spare box room set aside (not needed for anything and ...
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The old chestnut -- DCC
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:35:05 -0700 (PDT)
Well being in mid scrap of my DC system and having sold off most of
the locos it occurs to me that I can still have a smaller outfit and
try this DCC lark. Question! Which is the state of the art and
recommended kit?
regards ...
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Romfords B2B
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:50:35 +0100
Coal tank (0-6-2) chassis was derailing on not too tight curves, found
wheels were very tight fit. Tried usual things - ensured axles properly in
wheels, plenty of side play, then checked B2B and found it was at least
.75mm wider than other kit romfords.
Compared axles with others and nothing strange there, the ...
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John Spencer Gilks
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:19:31 +0100
Hi
I am wanting to contact John Gilks the railway author & broadcaster on a
personal level Re; Viewing of Oliver Cromwell steaming through Kirton
Lindsey on Saturday 22nd August. Can anybody help with his e-mail address
please? you can contact me on trainscape@hotmail.co.uk Many thanks Roger.
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Decauville KE toast rack?
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:23:07 +0100
I'm seeking photos, drawings, web URLs, etc on these carriages
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