Model railroading in the UK

Cararama

Anyone got a good suggestion where I can look at and buy on line these model cars? Any other 4mm models I can know about...

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posted by Robert-kemp

11 comments posted 20yrs posted by Robert-kemp

Arcane - Curtains

Does anyone happen to know what colour curtains were on GWR diesel railcars and/or on the Brighton Belle pullman units....

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posted by Mike

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by Mike

Bachmann Standard 5MT

Hi All, I was fortunate to receive a Bachmann weathered Standard 5MT for Christmas but it seems to have little pulling...

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posted by eddiebray???

13 comments posted 20yrs posted by eddiebray???

Moving to DCC

All, I'm thinking of jumping into DCC. My currently layout has two ovals, with many insulfrog turnouts, and a number of...

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posted by icornish

20 comments posted 20yrs posted by icornish

Peco platform (ST290)

Is this the one where the edges are detachable and the platform can be cut to 2 or 3 different widths via scored lines...

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posted by robert.flint

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by robert.flint

Sources of 4mm 1940's or '50's model caravans?

Subject line more or less says it all, anyone know of a source of motor vehicle towed caravans, nothing fancy - the stan...

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posted by me

8 comments posted 20yrs posted by me

german shows

Is anyone aware of any model railway exhibitions in Germany this year. I have a couple of business trips planned and hop...

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posted by technical123

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by technical123

Sharman Wheels withdrawn

I've today received a note from Sharman Wheels to the effect that they are withdrawing from the marketplace for between...

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posted by caronprom

19 comments posted 20yrs posted by caronprom

Wheels for Lima Parcels van?

I picked up a couple of Lima Mk1 parcels vans recently, which need re-wheeling (they have nasty plastic wheels at the mo...

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posted by adrian_bradshawWITHOUT_THIS_BIT

13 comments posted 20yrs posted by adrian_bradshawWITHOUT_THIS_BIT

Win Rail

Thanks for the link to win rail demo Nick. It seems an excellent programe. The only problem I am having is I cant rotat...

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posted by sgsw09831

0 comments posted 20yrs posted by sgsw09831

Soldering white metal

harder than it looks, ain't it? I have 70deg solder, a decent 45W TC soldering iron set to the bottom of its scale, Car...

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posted by uce

12 comments posted 20yrs posted by uce

Bognor Exhibition 14 & 15 Jan 06

Hi all A note to remind you that if you come to the Bognor Show at Felpham Community College, Felpham, Bognor this weeke...

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posted by elliott.cowton

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Looking for layout ideas

Hi Folks, I am new to this news group and to model railways. I have a space of 5.11ft by 3.4 ft that I would like to bu...

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posted by sgsw09831

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by sgsw09831

pre-grouping models

I've just noticed that the "empty" address on Hornby's new R6302 D R Llewellyn PO wagon is "Windber Colliery, via Gadly...

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posted by jane

7 comments posted 20yrs posted by jane

Backwoods Miniatures

Has this company closed. Tried phone, no answer No good. Tried email, returned to sender.

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posted by paul.chall

1 comments posted 20yrs posted by paul.chall