Model railroading in the UK

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Wiring a DC layout for later upgrade to DCC

I just want to check my facts before I go ahead and do it, but would I be right in thinking that a layout I wire up for...
16 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ronnie
16 comments posted 22yrs posted by ronnie

model shops, North Westish?

Can anyone tell me where I can find a decent model shop in the North West (or even North East) Not one that just sells...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jimedvic
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by jimedvic

SR t1

any one interested in this, please! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=131&item=5923675562 Apparen...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by simon.evans2
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by simon.evans2

Was Re;Converting Hornby Ringfield Motors

> > >>>> >>> You would think someone would have invented a brushless DC motor by >>> now? >>> >>> kim :o) >> >>It's cal...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by cbuffer
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by cbuffer

Warley?

Possibly a bit early, but I believe there is a big model railway show at the NEC in Birmingham in December. Could someo...
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posted by news
25 comments posted 22yrs posted by news

DCC? should I or not?

Having just started a new layout and coincidentally a much better paid job I'm undecided what system to go for. I have...
16 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jimedvic
16 comments posted 22yrs posted by jimedvic

Model people

Hi all, I'm about to embark on a project to super detail several of my coaches. In my opinion, most models are disappoi...
16 comments posted 22yrs
posted by james
16 comments posted 22yrs posted by james

Jenny Lind Steam Loco

I'm building a 3&1/2" live steam model to the design of LBSC of days gone bye. Illustrations show colours as green & re...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by peter.wright69
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by peter.wright69

Anglia/IC colours

Hi all, I've been asked to build a couple of Mk2 DBSO models, one in Intercity and one in Anglia Railways colours. Is t...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by james
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by james

Railpix Update: Sept 2004

Hello all, First I would like to welcome Brett Shillabeer to the photography team. Brett's submissions to the site have...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by baulko
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by baulko

Heljan Western

What has happened to teh Western? I thought they were due in August??
17 comments posted 22yrs
posted by neal
17 comments posted 22yrs posted by neal

A Quick DCC Question

...which is... Why, when I am running in 128 speed step mode, does my controller (a Lenz LH100) only show up to 126 on t...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by potter55
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by potter55

FA: Summer 1949 BR timetables

Hi all, I'm auctioning a couple of early BR TTs on ebay. If you are interested the item numbers are 2273103563 and 22730...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by paul
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by paul

97xx pannier feed - any clues?

While waiting for the Bachmann Jinty, I'm having a go at detailing an old K's (I think) condensing pannier. On some mod...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mark.dickerson
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by mark.dickerson

Kirk 2 BIL Coach Kit - Instructions needed

Hi: I've managed to obtain one of these kits, but the instructions were not included. Whilst the location of most parts...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by someoneelse
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by someoneelse