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Hornby Rebuilt WCs/BBs and that darned fixed pony truck
Evenin' all. Just wanted to know what the general feeling is re Hornby's implementation of the fixed pony truck on the new rebuilt WC/BB. I can't stand it, but I don't know what the general opinion of...
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People for a DMU
I have just purchased the new 108 in Blue/grey and it looks a little sparse without any persons inside.... Any suggestions anyone to populate it, driver, guard ?? Andy P.S. Dave, yes it will have a...
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'Digital' control
Now that I'm playing with DC powered trains to run on my Gauge1 track, I'm running into all sorts of questions which hopefully someone here can at least direct me to possible info on. Maerklin have...
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Miniature Landscape Modelling manual FA
Miniature Landscape Modelling by John AH Ahern VGC 133 pages. Superb book on the building of miniature landscape building , extremely detailed,packed with useful diagrams and for the train...
 
The hard and fast rules of coloured wires
Hi all, Now, it may be some 15 years ago, but I was always taught at school that basic wiring went thus, Positive was red and Negative was black ??? Simple I know till we hit the realms of DCC, but...
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Boats
Anyone know a supplier of boats in 4mm? Period 1920 - 40 Scottish Loch, no docks, maybe a steam boat? Seen Langley's offerings but cant find much else? Any help happily received Rob
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PECO POINT MOTORS
Can anyone advise me whether Peco SL70 point motors will fit modern points please?
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Hornby DCC decoder
Anybody got any experience using these with a Lenz system? The only reason I ask is that it seems to be the cheapest option for the driving trailer in a Bachmann 108 to operate the lights, as it has 4...
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Model Rail - Model of the Year Competition
What credibility can a 'Model of the Year' vote have which doesn't allow an unlimited choice of models released during the year in question? My first choice for new loco of 2006 would be a toss up...
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Track Advice
As you may all have noticed, I am still rather new to this, ans want to make sure I have things straight in my head. I am talking 00 here I have seen slating of settrack here - AIUI that is the Peco...
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eBay optimist of the month...
I wouldn't give ten quid for it. The only use I can think of would be to stick a white face on the front and use it as an upmarket Thomas. There's another example on eBay curently going for well below...
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Hornby Service Sheets?
Has anyone discovered where Hornby have hidden the Service Sheets on their new website? I'd like to look at the Dean Single, to see if they'll make available some of the 'losable' parts which I'd like...
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Sleeper enbankment
R8715: Sleeper Embankment Any idea when they will in the shops? Rob
 
NIR/Translink 8111-class
Does anyone make an model of an NIR/Translink 8111-class locomotive? Example: Charles Picture Gallery - Directory: /pix/ie/diesel/8111
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Peco points and Triang-Hornby locos
I'm about to build a OO layout (in a very confined space) after a gap of nearly 20 years. I kept all my old locos and want to run them on the new layout. The oldest are Triang-Hornby from the mid...
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