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Bachmann class 57 PORTERBROOK

Bachmann class 57 PORTERBROOK any one got one for sale.
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posted by paul.chall
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Warwell Bogies

Do any of the 00 models on the market use the same bogie as fitted to the Warwell Wagon?
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posted by ian
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OO / HO 16.5mm gauge Rolling Road

Hi all Do any readers have recommendations of a 16.5mm gauge rolling road for testing / running in locos please ? Many t...
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posted by wyrleybart
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Diesel Spotters Guide:

Back in the mid-eighties, I had a book that I considered as the "Diesel Spotters Guide" for British Rail locomotives. I...
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posted by Lawrence720
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Track gauges

I've been using the Double O Gauge Association (DOGA) finescale rollagauges. However, I'd like to try using a track gau...
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posted by ricardianno
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Glad to be back

Hi Folks, Following a major computer failure about 6 weeks ago coupled with a loss of back-ups + paper records (Don't a...
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posted by 4rubbish
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bachmann mk 2`s

I have got the Bachmann mk 2 in front of me, the detail on the underframe is great, weathering the model would enhance...
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posted by enquiry
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Hornby Coach Bogies

Please does anyone know where I can buy Hornby Mark 1 coach bogie frames, part number S9502 ? (Modelspares and East Kent...
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posted by rd.thomas
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SR CCT/utitlity van interiors

Can anyone shed any light on the interiors of SR CCTs and utility vans? Did they have any partition walls and what colo...
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posted by no-one
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Hornby 2006 - product range alterations

Hornby have announced some price changes & increases (up from those shown in their 2006 catalogue) on some of their pla...
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posted by nospam
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Bachman Container Loads

Mornin all. Just back from a wonderful holiday in the UK and amongst a great running Class 20 (Thanks John!) I somehow...
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posted by Robert-kemp
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Toplink?

Could someone please explain this term which I have now heard mentioned several times on the British Steam History DVDs....
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posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM
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which would look smaller - oo or ho?

Given two models of the same prototype engine, which would actually look smaller? Sorry if this sounds pretty basic, bu...
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posted by john_dolan3319
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Planning etc.

Whilst tidying my bookcase ( a major project) , my initial layout plans fell to the floor. It did not take much effort...
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posted by apeterabraham
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Royal Train - question

hello again all I am wondering if Hornby's offering entitled The Royal Train was a real train and if so, when did it run...
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posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM
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