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Loose driving wheels on Bachmann Hall

I have a Bachmann Hall (late version as 6990 "Witherslack Hall" whioch has developed loose driving wheels on the front...
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posted by john.east2
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2mm Bi-colour LED's - Red/Yellow

All, For those that have been searching, I have good news... Kingbright are finalising some 2mm Red/Yellow bicolour LED...
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posted by icornish
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New Model Rail - article about kadee's

All, In the new Model Rail, there is an article about converting stock to Kadee's. Not read the details yet, but looks...
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posted by icornish
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DCC Question

I understand the concept that the 'instructions' to the locomotives etc. are carried along the AC powered trackwork, my...
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posted by patrickinpowys
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Chemical blackening question

Anyone know what will blacken down the motion on older Tri-ang and Hornby locos? (apart from paint, of course) thanks St...
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posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM
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EM1 nameplate colour

Does anybody know if the background of the nameplates of the named group of EM1 Woodhead electrics was black or red? Th...
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posted by john
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Rock modelling

Tom Salvé, Finally I've got started on a small model railway in N-scale its going to be more of a diorama with a train...
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posted by peter.forden
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Tibet railway

Might be of interest to some: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/5140514.stm When does Mk4 stock start coming...
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posted by fred
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Northern railway

Probably more model engineering than model railway but the Sanday Light Railway is the most northern passenger-carrying...
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posted by ricardianno
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Paints & Spraypainting

Hi Guys, Plese can someone enlighten me as to what type of paint the Halfords touch up sticks are please? Be it Acyllic...
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posted by graham.kendall30
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Newbie research question

Hi All Typical story i guess, kids almost grown up, more disposable income, frivolous gifts from wife cos there's not a...
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posted by Mark
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stolen 2mm scale locos alert

I've been notified of two stolen 2mm scale locos, if anyone gets offered them, or spots them on the s/hand market, plea...
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posted by me
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Heljan 0-gauge range?

Just out of curiosity, how well is the Hymek doing? Don't intend on buying one but *might* buy a two-tone green 47 for a...
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posted by ntscuser
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brown and grey?

Why are goods wagons either brown or grey? Are they used for different purposes?
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posted by jimnortholland
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interesting period pic

Tomsalvè This months Aeroplane holds an interesting pic of an H.P. Hampden taking off with a Beyer Garrat puffing away i...
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posted by peter.forden
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by peter.forden