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<title>Block Instruments </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I wonder if anybody has produced the semblance of block  instruments &#40;Clear &#47; Blocked &#47; Train On&#41; by using cheap radio  control servos to swing the pointer&#63;  Also, would these servos move fast enough...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/block-instruments-64122-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:51:02 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>BBC 4 &#40;tv&#41;    Programme on model Raiways Tonight Weds 23&#47;1 </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I would have missed this if it hadn&apos;t been mentioned on the Radio,  maybe some others will have.  BBC 4 . The Joy of &#40;train&#41; Sets.     The Model Railway Story.  21.00 to 22.0       23&#47;1 &#47;2013.  Proba...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/bbc-4-tv-programme-on-model-raiways-tonight-weds-23-1-64112-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:33:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>RM digital subscription </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Anyone got one&#63;  Do you access it on line only or can you download and keep it locally&#63;  What&apos;s the useability and quality like&#63;  MBQ ... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/rm-digital-subscription-64106-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:23:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hornby 2013 range. </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ An E Mail from my nephew has alerted to me to the release of what  Hornby intend to release in their 2013 range,I think he is already  making up a wish list for Christmas 2013.  Any comments on what ...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/hornby-2013-range-64096-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 05:41:02 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bachmann Crab &apos;n&apos; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Anyone tell me how to remove the body from the loco. Its the new or latest n   guage from Farish&#47;Bachmann.  Have looked at instructions but they only show for tender.  Cheers,  Simon  The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/bachmann-crab-n-64095-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:17:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>No BRM Annual this year &#58;&#45;&#41; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Only just found out, not published until March 2013.  I though the RM annual was disappointing last year and will probably  not buy this year.  MBQ ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/no-brm-annual-this-year-64093-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 09 Dec 2012 11:52:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Magazines &#45; free to good home </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hiya  I have the following model mags to clear out of my roof space, and am offer  ing them free to anyone who would genuinely find them of use.  You would need to collect them from me &#40;5 heavy boxes...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/magazines-free-to-good-home-64092-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:05:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Coach lighting </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ For years, modellers have wrestled with the problem of providing steady  lighting in passenger coaches, especially with DC. Most systems,  home&#45;made or commercial, have relied on batteries, either re...... The post has 19 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/coach-lighting-64065-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:33:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Resurrecting something different. </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bored today, laid up with shingles so not doing much.  Decided to finally have a look at the Every Ready tube train I  acquired about 5 years ago just out of curiosity and see if would  actually run....... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/resurrecting-something-different-64059-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:17:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How do you clean steel&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I&apos;ve got some steel &#40;unfortunately not stainless&#41; rulers, and they are   getting a bit unreadable now because of al the dirt and some rust that   has grown on them. Obviously I need to clean them, an...... The post has 27 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/how-do-you-clean-steel-64032-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:20:38 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Does anybody know the true origin of the Hornby Class 37 No. D6843</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ &#45;&#45;  I have owned this fairly plain all BR., green, grey roof &#40;not blue Grey but, say; shark grey&#41; complete with BRc &#40;Ferret and Dart Board&#41; Logo bearing a small &#40;as in real life it did have&#41; yellow ...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/does-anybody-know-the-true-origin-of-the-hornby-class-37-no-64009-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:39:32 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>L&amp;Y Railway control numbers &#40;on brake vans&#41; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Folks,  Back in the dim and distant when men were men and all the good railways  started in Lancashire the L&amp;Y introduced a scheme of control numbers that  they&apos;d paint on the side of their goods bra...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/l-y-railway-control-numbers-on-brake-vans-64003-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:07:03 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Re&#58; Block Occupation &#45; Vehicle in Section or Train in Track  </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ &#45;&#45;   Not sure I need the luck just the right idea will do&apos;  You said&#58;  The sensing side of the opto is an LED. From your description you seem   to have connected the feed to the track through the LED...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/re-block-occupation-vehicle-in-section-or-train-in-track-64001-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:18:01 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester Model Railway Society Exhibition</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hi you guys out there.  This weekend you can visit the best model rail exhibition seen in Manchester 2012  The Exhibition is on Saturday 6th&#47; Sunday 7th October 2012 at the Armitage Centre, Mosel...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/manchester-model-railway-society-exhibition-63985-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:56:19 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Block Occupation &#45; Vehicle in Section or Train in Track</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I like many others have been attempting to install a Block Occupation system within my model railway. But as yet I have not been able to form a satisfactory method that does not have one short coming...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/block-occupation-vehicle-in-section-or-train-in-track-63986-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:45:25 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Lidl airbrush set </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Any good&#63; http&#58;&#47;&#47;www.lidl.co.uk&#47;cps&#47;rde&#47;xchg&#47;lidl&#95;uk&#47;hs.xsl&#47;index&#95;34555.htm Worth it for the compressor alone&#63; MBQ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/lidl-airbrush-set-63983-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:34:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Railway Talks &amp; Meetings in Yorkshire, the Humber and the North East of England </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Most of the new seasons meetings are now listed on the Railway Meetings website &#45; http&#58;&#47;&#47;meetings.eu.pn The areas covered are Darlington, Humberside, Northallerton, Scarborough Pickering, South Yorks...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/railway-talks-meetings-in-yorkshire-the-humber-and-the-no-63982-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:24:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Barrow on Soar Toyfair </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Anyone know the date of the next Ivanhoe MRS toyfair at Barrow on Soar&#63; ThanksThe post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/barrow-on-soar-toyfair-63981-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:42:35 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Modern Hornby 00 set track </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I&apos;m a little out of touch with modern Hornby set track, for traditional  12v DC use.  I&apos;m familiar with the old stuff, through Series 3, Super 4  and System 6, but not beyond that.  System 6 was stee...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/modern-hornby-00-set-track-63975-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:22:42 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Points&#47;Turnout issue </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Got a bit of a dillemma to fix on my turnouts&#47;points. Track all laid in HO, points motor installed &#40;Surface&#41; on one side the  other side tie&#45;bar is of course free with the small raised pin in case  t...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/points-turnout-issue-63970-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:19:40 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Some trucks </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A train of hoppers &#40;with a couple of extras on the end&#41;. About 15 still to build, and these in various stages of paint and assembly &#40;most don&apos;t have the bodies cemented on yet, hence slight unevennes...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/some-trucks-63968-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2012 20:23:27 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>A new attraction &#58; &quot;Velo&#45;rail&quot; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hello, I&apos;m glad to show this new attraction we called it velo&#45;rail . We try to operate touristically this beautiful line of railway &#58; http&#58;&#47;&#47;www.lamastre.net&#47;2011&#47;09&#47;24&#47;teste&#45;pour&#45;vous&#45;le&#45;velorail&#45;de...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/a-new-attraction-velo-rail-63963-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 09:06:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Parkside PC80 </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have an in&#45;progress page on building this model&#58; There are some tips which make it a lot easier.   Guy &#45;&#45;  Guy Chapman, http&#58;&#47;&#47;www.chapmancentral.co.uk The usenet price promise&#58; all opinions are gu...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/parkside-pc80-63955-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:03:18 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>It made me larf... </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ http&#58;&#47;&#47;www.4largescale.com&#47;chris&#47;c10.htm &apos;Seafood &amp; Saltwater Salvage RR&apos;... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/it-made-me-larf-63952-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 21:46:52 -0400</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Testors liquid polystyrene cement seems to be pretty much useless. It&apos;s massively weaker than EMA Plastic Weld. Serves me right for not noticing I&apos;d opened my last bottle...   Guy &#45;&#45;  Guy Chapman, ht...... The post has 13 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/testors-liquid-polystyrene-cement-63938-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 14:30:49 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Modelling Supplies </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hi everyone. Want to bring to your attention the huge range of  items now available at www.phillipsmodels.co.nz. A New Zealand company which has purchased several New Zealand manufacturers and now pr...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/modelling-supplies-63933-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 03:03:25 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Heads Up&#33; &#163;1 off BRM at Morrisons </title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 13:11:38 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Strange chimney on GWR </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The manufacturer of this ebay item usually supplies models of North American Prototypes. http&#58;&#47;&#47;www.ebay.co.uk&#47;itm&#47;ws&#47;eBayISAPI.dll&#63;ViewItem&amp;item&#61;200753315856&amp;ssPageName&#61;ADME&#58;B&#58;SS&#58;GB&#58;1123 Is that the...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/strange-chimney-on-gwr-63927-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 13:49:55 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>British railway modelling DVDs wanted especially airbrushing techniques please </title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:01:42 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Push&#45;pull </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have some old Grafar Gresley suburban coaches which I have been fettling up and painting. I thought it might be amusing to convert one to a push&#45;pull to run with my N2. It&apos;s a quick and dirty conve...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/push-pull-63923-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:38:55 -0400</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ RMweb is intermittent, this is down to problems with the hosting provider. It looks like Dreamhost, which is also my hosting provider, and all my stuff is intermittent too. They are a shower of dunce...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/rmweb-63922-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:43:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Been shopping </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ 25 x PC77 and 25 x PC80. That should keep me off the streets for a while. My test builds of both models have been very satisfying, the tricky bits to my mind are&#58; * Getting the angled sides properly ...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/been-shopping-63921-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:34:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>N gauge 3rd rail chairs </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hi, Does anyone do 3rd rail conductor chairs in N gauge&#63;  I know Peco do  them for 00 but not N. Rob.... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/n-gauge-3rd-rail-chairs-63912-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:21:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Night scenes </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Some experiments with model lighting &#40;only, no ambient&#41;. This is not bad considering it&apos;s a cheap digital camera, not a digital SLR or anything.  The first couple show the level crossing lit by the t...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/night-scenes-63904-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2012 19:26:46 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Hoppers </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I&apos;ve just built my first Parkside Dundas BR 21T hopper. It rides so easily I think I&apos;ll call it Dennis. I&apos;ll get my coat.   Guy &#45;&#45;  Guy Chapman, http&#58;&#47;&#47;www.chapmancentral.co.uk The usenet price promi...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/hoppers-63903-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:43:48 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Dapol working signals </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dapol have released working N gauge semaphore signals, which is quite cool. Are there any RTR OO gauge semaphores&#63;   Guy &#45;&#45;  Guy Chapman, http&#58;&#47;&#47;www.chapmancentral.co.uk The usenet price promise&#58; all...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/dapol-working-signals-63901-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2012 08:14:46 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>n Gauge &amp; DCC </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thank you, Wolf K, for taking the trouble to respond, and Nigel for your more positive advice. Will go with the latter and let you know how we get on. Best wishes.The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/n-gauge-dcc-63900-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:12:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Tight Curves and Industrial traffic </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I&apos;m off to Sz&#61;E1zhalombatta on monday, and having a bit of a poke about on Google earth&#47;Maps is quite interesting. There is quite a smart looking station building at Sz&#61;E1zhalombatta Vas&#61;FAt&#61;E1llom&#61;E...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/tight-curves-and-industrial-traffic-63885-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:16:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>MRM articles </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ There are some MRM articles that would be useful to me, but they have vanished in the move to the BRM website. Does anyone know if the old PDFs are still available somewhere please&#63; I am specifically...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/mrm-articles-63882-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:23:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>An unusual prototype </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ http&#58;&#47;&#47;www.smallbrookstudio.com&#47;page5.php Tempting...   Guy &#45;&#45;  Guy Chapman, http&#58;&#47;&#47;www.chapmancentral.co.uk The usenet price promise&#58; all opinions are guaranteed to be worth at least what you paid f...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/an-unusual-prototype-63880-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:19:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Marooned&#33; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have made a momentous decision&#58; in order to be able to use steam and diesel without worrying too much about hopeless anachronisms, I think I can go with a period of late 50s to mid 60s, which would...... The post has 18 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/marooned-63864-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:03:23 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Parkside NE 20T hopper </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I seem to recall reading an account of building this kit somewhere. I&apos;ve built some basic Parkside kits and large numbers of immensely complex military models over the years, I want to settle on a pa...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/parkside-ne-20t-hopper-63858-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:12:30 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Retaining walls </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hornby did some acceptable brick retaining walls in the Skaledale range but typical of my luck they are withdrawn and unobtainable.  I need to build a 4mm&#47;OO retaining wall about 1.5m long and rising...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/retaining-walls-63848-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:54:28 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>DCC switch for Programming Track </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Got a quick DCC question. Most controllers &#40;some&#41; have a seperate output for DCC programming  track, so allow you to actually program the DCC decoder in the  locomotive, normally &#40;hopefully&#41; this is ...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/dcc-switch-for-programming-track-63846-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:13:59 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Jim Guthrie&apos;s web sites </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hi Jim You had som very good articles on your web site on constructing  lightweight baseboards from plywood. I have the links on my link page on  http&#58;&#47;&#47;www.modelbaneteknik.dk&#47; When I earlier this ev...... The post has 13 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/jim-guthrie-s-web-sites-63840-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:05:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>MAAS test </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ OK, I tried the MAAS metal polish last night.  Since my layout is still  under construction it doesn&apos;t see much running and the rails were quite  dirty. I took a piece of a super paper towel, wrapped...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/maas-test-63833-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:24:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DC output from decoder, can you a get any which output smooth DC&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Like many I just connect things up as per instructions and usually they work and I don&apos;t worry too much about the technical innards However am I right in thinking that a decoder controls a motor by p...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/dc-output-from-decoder-can-you-a-get-any-which-output-smoot-63809-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:27:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Just gone mad with Lima DMUs </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ 3 x 3 coach Lima 117 DMUs 1 x 2 coach DMU 2 extra centres Out bid on the spare end car &#45; for DMSO purposes I need 4 DMSO conversions and I have enough bits for 1 Tempted to scrap the 2 car and produc...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/just-gone-mad-with-lima-dmus-63807-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:55:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DCC Bus Rail and wiring. </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Got a bit of a wiring problem to solve, and not quite sure how to  address this, so if anyone can help would be greatly appreciated. Using DCC Block Detection on my layout along with a DCC signal dec...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/dcc-bus-rail-and-wiring-63799-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:05:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Best place for model railway chat </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Used to be on here a lot a few years ago. However is it worth joining a forum&#63; Any recommendations please&#63;... The post has 16 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/uk-trains/best-place-for-model-railway-chat-63788-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:41:22 -0500</pubDate>
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