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A newbie asks......

Greetings all. I've been lurking here for a few months while contemplating building a small layout after 20 plus years...
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posted by usenetspamdump
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Very non-politically-correct Chrstmas story

Just to take people's minds off trying to decide which N gauge class 66 to convert to DCC, or whether you want to conve...
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posted by jane
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Failed Thunderbird

My Freightliner and thunderbird 57,s were on running in duty tonight. While the freightliner performed superbly and man...
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posted by simon.evans2
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DRS class 20

I want a class 20 in DRS livery, circa 2002+. I presume the later Bachmann models will make a good base. Pots of DRS bl...
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posted by simon.evans2
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Bachmann Mk1 Pullmans

The first of the totally new Bachmann Mk 1 Pullman coaches arrived today in classic umber & cream livery and pretty imp...
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posted by nospam
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LMR Signals

If anyone is interested in London Midland 1980s style colour light signals - we have completed the signal installation...
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posted by david.skipsey(one)
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Bachmann & Farish new arrivals

Apologies if this duplicates information you've had from elsewhere, but this is perhaps slightly more comprehensive and...
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posted by nospam
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bachmann 57

Bachmann 57 are out, shall be returning with a freightliner and possibly the Virgin one in just over an hour all being...
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posted by simon.evans2
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heljan 47 + lights+sound chip+ ?

Anyone fitted an express lighting DCC light kit to a sound chipped class 47? What wires from the lighting kit attach to...
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posted by simon.evans2
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Bachman N Class Decoder

Dumb question, but how do you get the body off to fit a decoder I've found the correct rear one, is the front one the sa...
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posted by Robert-kemp
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Adjusting white metal castings

Hi All, I yesterday purchased some air pipes for a diesel loco and I'm modifying them for high level. However, the curv...
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posted by andy
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Bachmann Ivatt 4MT - fitting DCC decoder.

I've now fitted a DCC decoder, and in the end managed quite easily to fit a standard Lenz HO Gold inside the loco body....
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posted by nospam
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Hornby Live Steam running

Well I did it. Got me the mallard set. Anyone have any experience? I followed all the instructions but it just sits the...
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posted by Robert-kemp
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Class 71 pantograph - Which type fitted?

Anyone know if the Class 71s had either the double-diamond or arm and elbow type pantograph (or did they start with the...
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posted by Mike
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bachmann class 57

Hattons are showing the class 57 as available for delivery to customers on Wednesday, which suggests they are expecting...
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posted by simon.evans2
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