Model railroading in the UK

Point control

I'm building a small town branch line layout in N for my son and we've opted for the "wire in tube" method of changing...

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posted by malcolm.crabbe

6 comments posted 20yrs posted by malcolm.crabbe

STOLEN!! Simon Scott's CDS Models

Hi all this was on Pat Hammond's site today the more that know the better the chances of getting the stock back hope th...

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posted by lswr.railway

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Minimum radius for long trains?

I'm trying to fit the maximum length of double track main line into a tailchaser layout set diagonally across a 12ft sq...

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posted by r.l.bilsborrow

21 comments posted 20yrs posted by r.l.bilsborrow

DCC for points

How do I go about using DCC for points? I assume that if I have a DCC layout I don't need to have a control panel with...

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posted by kajr

15 comments posted 20yrs posted by kajr

MIGO+1 Exhibition (plug)

The weekend of Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th will see the 3rd annual exhibition by MIGO+1 (Modern Image Gauge O & Gauge 1...

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posted by mike

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For Auction: train stuff

Hi all just wanted to let you know I have a few things on eBay....... don't imagine the gramophone or radio will be of...

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posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM

107 comments posted 20yrs posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM

Correct scale for N gauge

Hi, Following on from my post regarding the MKI coaches, what is the correct scale for N gauge 1:148 or 1:160 ??? Cheers...

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posted by malcolm.crabbe

29 comments posted 20yrs posted by malcolm.crabbe

Scratchbuilding track bits

As I may have mentioned before (ha ha) I have been scratch-building some diamond crossings. The biggest surprise to me...

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posted by uce

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by uce

Point Motor Wiring Question

I am currently motorising my points. I have the switching controlled by Maplin push-to-make switches. I would also like...

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posted by none

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Re: AMRA Hurstville Exhibition

>I have just returned fom the exhibition. The new venue, looks about >the same size as the old one, parking not quite a...

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posted by craigd

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Choice of DCC decoders and System Layouts

I am looking to convert my N gauge stock to DCC and wondered if anyone could summarise the pros and cons of each decode...

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posted by luke.briner

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D C Kits New Class 74

Hi Everyone, The new DC Kits class 74 can be ordered from Model Depot http://www.modeldepot.co.uk/dckitsloco.htmlKindes...

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posted by enquiry

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Which is correct - GF or Minitrix

Hi, I have noticed that there is a slight difference in the appearance between farish N gauge MKI and Minitrix MKI coac...

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posted by malcolm.crabbe

23 comments posted 20yrs posted by malcolm.crabbe

Points -- Advice, please.

I use Peco code 100 track and my layout is controlled by Lenz dcc. I have a number of Peco medium radius live frog poin...

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posted by robert.flint

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Hornby Steam/Diesel sound unit

I have aquired an old Hornby steam/diesel sound unit Has anyone had any experience with one of these, is it very reallis...

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posted by BobHeath

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by BobHeath