Model railroading in the UK

Hornby News

Hornby have now sold out of their weathered blue class 31 and are to produce a further batch with the TOPS number 31174...

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posted by nospam

48 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam

Which Flex track to buy

i am building my first attic layout and want to build using flexable track .... but who's is the best to use .... peco ,...

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posted by root

7 comments posted 21yrs posted by root

Traction Magazine?

I've not been able to get the above mag from WH Smiths for a couple of months now, does anyone know if it's still in pri...

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posted by clive

8 comments posted 21yrs posted by clive

Lima O gauge

I have heard that Lima OO is not quite compatible with Hornby / Bachmann etc - but does the same thing apply to Lima O g...

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posted by zipadee_doodar

8 comments posted 21yrs posted by zipadee_doodar

Todays ZTC Special Offer

Just in case someone out there was thinking of ordering a ZTC 511 today, they can save £100 by telephoning and quoting...

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posted by d.westerman

8 comments posted 21yrs posted by d.westerman

Maygib crankpins

Looking for some help here, does anyone know where I can get the above. Alternatively do another manufacturers crankpins...

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posted by kacey

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Flexible Track

Hi, I am just about to start on my first permanent layout (all my previous layouts have had to be portble), and am inte...

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posted by marks87

10 comments posted 21yrs posted by marks87

B12 Trouble on points

My son has a Hornby B12 that has started to misbehave on points. It stops momentarily then starts again. Someone has to...

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posted by nospamchris.stanley

1 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospamchris.stanley

The joys of garden railways

Yesterday, I saw two robins sitting next to each other on the layout. One was jumping down to the garden, selecting som...

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posted by jane

8 comments posted 21yrs posted by jane

Model Coach Wanted

Has anyone got the following coach for sale please: Mainline/Replica Mark 1 Brake Composite Corridor (BCK) in blue/grey...

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posted by rd.thomas

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Question about scales

Hi all I am a Scalextric fan - but want to set up a model railway around the slot car circuit. I believe Scalextric is...

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posted by groups

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by groups

Cheapest place to buy Lit Pullmans?

Hi again I have been able to get the Hornby Lit Pullmans for 14 pounds EX-VAT each and can't help wondering if there is...

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posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM

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Hattons pricing

I know this may have been discussed before, but it is now getting very extreme. The Standard 5MT is available at =A359....

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posted by crazy_horse_12002

78 comments posted 21yrs posted by crazy_horse_12002

triang B12 tender sought

Hi again all I just bought myself a neat little Triang B12 in LNER Apple Green and need a tender. If anyone has one look...

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posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM

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Triang Snow Plough Carriage

Hi again all Could folks please let me know if this carriage ever saw service and if so, from when to when? Many thanks...

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posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM

5 comments posted 21yrs posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM