Model railroading in the UK

MRE Poll results

Surprised there hasnt been more discussion here about this. The Results are now in, and the Rebiult WC/BoB has won, the...

16 comments posted 21yrs

posted by john

16 comments posted 21yrs posted by john

Glue for Coal

I have a number of locos (kit built) that require coaling to complete. What do you advise as suitable glue or fixative t...

5 comments posted 21yrs

posted by nikiya2578

5 comments posted 21yrs posted by nikiya2578

motorising the City of Truro?

Apparently the July 1965 (VOL6-No.11) Airfix magazine contains an article on motorising the City of Truro and I was won...

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posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM

7 comments posted 21yrs posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM

"City of Leicester"

Hello I have a Hornby (not in original box, but pristine condition and good runner), Princess Coronation class "City of...

0 comments posted 21yrs

posted by paullane

0 comments posted 21yrs posted by paullane

Model Rail February,2005

Some of us down here in the colonies are wondering what has happened to the February issue of Model Rail. Is there a re...

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posted by bullinga

1 comments posted 21yrs posted by bullinga

BuilderPlus models question

Hi all I have the chance to buy some BuilderPlus models and am wondering what their quality is like compared to Superqui...

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posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM

CDU voltage

Anyone know the voltage a capacitor discharge unit gives out when throwing a point motor. I have some crossed wiring and...

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posted by BobHeath

13 comments posted 21yrs posted by BobHeath

PVA glues

I've been skimming through some old copies of "16mil today", an association mag. which have been given to me. In an 'ei...

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posted by cbuffer

0 comments posted 21yrs posted by cbuffer

Ultrascale Class 31 conversion pack...

http://www.ultrascale.co.uk/main.php?page=main/new.php Bit curious about this. If - as the notes say - this pack conver...

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posted by ntscuser

36 comments posted 21yrs posted by ntscuser

Ruston 48DS models

I see that Karlgarin/Impetus aren't currently trading. Are there any other manufacturers of the Ruston 48DS in 4mm? Stu

1 comments posted 21yrs

posted by jumbledup

1 comments posted 21yrs posted by jumbledup

Lorries for layouts

Hi all, I'm looking for some lorries for my new layout, Oakamoor, which is OO scale. I have seen some in the past which...

3 comments posted 21yrs

posted by andy

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by andy

On disassembling the Bachmann Class 66...

Anybody know how to get the bogie frame off without breaking the fragile plastic around the securing clips on the main...

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posted by n.palette

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by n.palette

Airfix Fire Engine and London Bus

I dunno if this will be of any use to anyone here, but Airfix have recently reissued their 1/32 scale Dennis Fire Engin...

6 comments posted 21yrs

posted by enzo55

6 comments posted 21yrs posted by enzo55

Another Model Shop lost

I heard yesterday that Shrewsbury Model Shop is to close it's town centre shop, and move to the outskirts where it is t...

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posted by patrickinpowys

73 comments posted 21yrs posted by patrickinpowys

Southern Pride Class 205

Hi all, I'm gradually completing a Southern Pride kit of a class 205 unit. I'm struggling a bit with all the underframe...

11 comments posted 21yrs

posted by paul

11 comments posted 21yrs posted by paul