Model railroading in the UK

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Block Instruments

February 15, 2013, 6:51 pm

I wonder if anybody has produced the semblance of block instruments (Clear / Blocked / Train On) by using cheap radio control servos to swing the pointer? Also, would these servos move fast enough... Read more »

BBC 4 (tv) Programme on model Raiways Tonight Weds 23/1

January 23, 2013, 12:33 pm

I would have missed this if it hadn't been mentioned on the Radio, maybe some others will have. BBC 4 . The Joy of (train) Sets. The Model Railway Story. 21.00 to 22.0 23/1 /2013. Proba... Read more »

RM digital subscription

January 15, 2013, 3:23 pm

Anyone got one? Do you access it on line only or can you download and keep it locally? What's the useability and quality like? MBQ Read more »

Hornby 2013 range.

December 19, 2012, 5:41 am

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 ... Read more »

Bachmann Crab 'n'

December 13, 2012, 4:17 pm

Anyone tell me how to remove the body from the loco. Its the new or latest n guage from Farish/Bachmann. Have looked at instructions but they only show for tender. Cheers, Simon Read more »

No BRM Annual this year :-)

December 9, 2012, 11:52 am

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 Read more »

Magazines - free to good home

November 18, 2012, 2:05 pm

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 (5 heavy boxes... Read more »

Coach lighting

November 2, 2012, 3:33 pm

For years, modellers have wrestled with the problem of providing steady lighting in passenger coaches, especially with DC. Most systems, home-made or commercial, have relied on batteries, either re... Read more »

Resurrecting something different.

November 1, 2012, 3:17 pm

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.... Read more »

How do you clean steel?

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October 28, 2012, 3:20 pm

I've got some steel (unfortunately not stainless) 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... Read more »

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