Model railroading in the UK

  1. Home
  2. Model railroading in the UK
6299 Threads Posts
to

RECOMMENDATION Model Spares 4U

I have just received my second order from this company and just like the first :- Day 1 Order Day 2 Posted 1st class Da...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by chris_brett
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by chris_brett

USA vs UK ?

It is a well known fact ( amongst computer fans ) that prices of equipment are far cheaper in the USA than the UK. Some...
25 comments posted 19yrs
posted by chris_brett
25 comments posted 19yrs posted by chris_brett

philosophical topic: one loco, two motors

I'm pondering upgrades to yer proprietary Brit diesel (any diesel) and keep wondering whether a motor per power bogie i...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ajc67
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by ajc67

Hornby Turntable width

Anyone know the max diameter of a Hornby turntable? Thanks
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nchris1
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by nchris1

To scare the big scale chaps...

Video of the prototype of a 9F kit for 2mm scale: http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-5709455644094197558 - Nigel
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by me
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by me

Piano Wire?

The very hard non-bending wire, is that what's sold as "Piano Wire"? If not does anyone have a trade name? Cheers.
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by 4rubbish
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by 4rubbish

If ...

... and only if I was to change to DCC what should I buy? I note the folks hereabouts appear to rate Lentz quite highly...
123 comments posted 19yrs
posted by 4rubbish
123 comments posted 19yrs posted by 4rubbish

Hornby Elite Upgrade Available

For those who have Elite DCC system an update is available at http://www.hornby.com/customer-support/downloads/test,109...
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nomail
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by nomail

Camera Recommendations compact or dSLR?

I'm planning to take the plunge and buy a good digital camera for general use (including railway photography). I had ju...
56 comments posted 19yrs
posted by adrian_scrubmebradshaw
56 comments posted 19yrs posted by adrian_scrubmebradshaw

Measuring amongst other things!

Someone please explain why? a) you measure the available space for a model railway, then construct the baseboard only t...
44 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nospam
44 comments posted 19yrs posted by nospam

DCC/shuttle

Hi everyone, Is there a shuttle/station stop unit I can buy to work on my DCC layout? Other options? I want to run a sh...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by scootcrk
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by scootcrk

Dapol Couplers in Aussie

G'day, I have a Dapol gunpowder van that has busted its coupler. Seems to be significantly weaker than my ancient Tri-a...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by atari030
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by atari030

Anyone got any of the following for sale?

I'm looking to purchase/swap/obtain the following, if anyone's interested please reply of list to c wilson @ britwar .c...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by 4rubbish
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by 4rubbish

DCC wiring harness & shrink wrap tubing ?

I have put my toe into the DCC water ...... NO I will rephrase that ...... I have jumped into the deep end and got my s...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by chris_brett
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by chris_brett