Model railroading in the UK

Trees

The previous thread on airbrushing reminded me of when I made trees for a previous layout using the old fibre rawl plug...

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posted by john.firth

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by john.firth

Which airbrush kit ?

I am going to have a go at making some model trees ( and possibly some other scenery ) for my sons layout and upon read...

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posted by chris_brett

11 comments posted 19yrs posted by chris_brett

trackside fencing

I'm modelling the late fifties/early sixties. Was there a standard practice as to whether fencing rails were on the tra...

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posted by callaghan

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by callaghan

Lenz DCC decoders - new releases.

We've just been notified by the importers of some interesting changes to the Lenz range of DCC decoders. 21-PIN SILVER...

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posted by nospam

20 comments posted 19yrs posted by nospam

Magazine Ads

Just been looking through the May 2007 issue of Model Rail (yes I know, a bit behind the times down under, but it doesn...

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posted by kevinrailway

1 comments posted 19yrs posted by kevinrailway

Bachmann 2MT 2-6-0 and (not) DCC

I have just received my Bachmann Mickey Mouse, and very nice it is too! As noted in the model press, the loco / tender...

33 comments posted 19yrs

posted by cctrans

33 comments posted 19yrs posted by cctrans

Bristol Area Inspection Saloon

I am looking for work for my imminent Bachmann Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 in lined green, which will become 46525 of Bristol. Anyo...

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posted by cctrans

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by cctrans

Smoking ban

I assume with the smoking ban all those exhibition layouts / loco's with smoke units can not be used ?

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posted by chris_brett

42 comments posted 19yrs posted by chris_brett

MRJ No. 176

For any others who have been scouring WHS etc. for the above, due out on 05/07/07, Wild Swan tell at the earliest! Regar...

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posted by cctrans

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by cctrans

Masokits sprung bogies

I'm thinking of making a couple of carriages with sprung suspension. Does anyone on this ng have any knowledge or exper...

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posted by rj.richardson

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by rj.richardson

Bachmann BR Standard 4MT 4-6-0 75xxx

BACHMANN PRESS RELEASE AS FOLLOWS: < quote > BR Standard Class 4MT 4-6-0 to undergo major upgrade Bachmann Europe Plc t...

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posted by nospam

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by nospam

Wheel depth - Nostalgia and another question.

Saw the thread about wheel depths and I had the same problem. Just come back to railway modelling after nearly forty ye...

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posted by nchris1

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by nchris1

Ivatt 'Mickey Mouse' 2-6-0s in Lined Green

Does anyone know which of the above were painted lined green by Swindon? Regards, John Isherwood.

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posted by cctrans

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by cctrans

Wheel depth on older models.

Firstly, thanks to all for their input on my first posting here, it was a great deal of help. As I'm starting out with...

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posted by wildrover.andy

33 comments posted 19yrs posted by wildrover.andy

Pendon Museum

Hi Does anyone have any news from Pendon re recent flooding - I notice a severe flood warning from north of Abingdon to...

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posted by gmortimer

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by gmortimer