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BR Std 4 2-6-0

I've been away from the hobby for a while. Does anyone make a RTR 00 BR Std 4 2-6-0 yet, or is anyone rumoured to be int...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nospam
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam

Bachmann 37/0

Not seen one in the flesh yet, but looking at pictures in the model press show er, erm, the nose front just looks wrong...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Trespasser
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by Trespasser

A matt or gloss finish on plastic models?

I have a question relating to the paint finish on plastic models. Is it preferable to have either a matt or gloss finis...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by brstandardtank
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by brstandardtank

Hornby Live Steam

Has anyone built a layout for Hornby live steam locos. Hornby say to use insulfrog points only and not electrofrog type...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by BobHeath
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by BobHeath

Blue and White livery question...

I've just obtained a book by John Boynton about the stretch of railway between Coventry and Birmingham. There is a colo...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by ntscuser
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by ntscuser

New Hornby diesel speculation...

What Pat Hammond actually wrote was:- "In April/May we are going to receive a newly tooled diesel locomotive that no on...
62 comments posted 21yrs
posted by ntscuser
62 comments posted 21yrs posted by ntscuser

Buying odd kits - need the paints

Ok I have a cheap LNWR coach kit to paint - for my preserved section What can I paint it in without buying ready mixed p...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by spam
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by spam

Farrish & DCC

Hi, Can anyone advise if the Farrish N Guage locos are DCC convertible? Mickey
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by njhjfivcjkfc
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by njhjfivcjkfc

OO or N

Hi, I've been using Fleischmann N Gauge stock and track, as excellent as it is I have a desire to model UK Outline. Loo...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by njhjfivcjkfc
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by njhjfivcjkfc

more DCC questions/ramblings....

Hi, A couple more questions from a beginner in DCC..... Just converted one of my EM J39s. Cut away chassis at front and...
19 comments posted 21yrs
posted by john
19 comments posted 21yrs posted by john

4mm Class 60

So who is going to release one? We need a modern model of the best freight diesel
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by spam
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by spam

Bach 66 will have lights and all-wheel drive...

This on MREmag this morning : "In response to a query in MREmag, Bachmann have contacted us to say that their new Class...
42 comments posted 21yrs
posted by adrian_dont_send_me_spam_bradshaw
42 comments posted 21yrs posted by adrian_dont_send_me_spam_bradshaw

Bachmans new (blue) 37's

Just looking at piccies of these machines on Hattons website.=20 As I'm a DCC'er, I number my locos viz: class/last 2 d...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by potter55
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by potter55

Bachmann 37/0 lighting

Ho folks, Is it possible to add your own lighting to the Bachmann 37/0, as in is there access for light to get through...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by rob.wilson
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by rob.wilson