Model railroading in the UK

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Heljan Western Delivery Soon?

Anybody got any ideas/news as to the delivery dates for the Heljan Western yet? I heard mid September, but have seen an...
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posted by leftfield42
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by leftfield42

River Bridge

Morning all I'm trying to find a road bridge that goes over a small river,stone built and country in flavor,about 6-8"...
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posted by Robert-kemp
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by Robert-kemp

Grandad needs help again

I am in the process of building my shunters yard. There will be 11 of sets of points. I am thinking of buying new as mo...
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posted by science.fiction
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by science.fiction

Running In

Hi, new to the group and have what I think is probably a basic question but I don't know the answer. Is it necessary an...
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posted by nick
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by nick

Converting Hornby Ringfield Motors

Hello Does anyone know if it is possible to fit the 5 pole armature from their ringfield motor straight into the older 3...
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posted by firestormvtr(sp10)
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by firestormvtr(sp10)

AIRFIX Cl 31

Hi from OZ, Just got my August copy of BRM down here...saw the article re the value of Triang/Hornby gear. The catalogu...
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posted by rayrae
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by rayrae

Signalling for Newbies

Is there a good straightforward reference on signalling for newbies? My (LNER) layout is nearing competion of the track...
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posted by outlook.bugs
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by outlook.bugs

Bachmann Class 40 - latest news.

The fist of the new Bachmann class 40 (D325, green with split headcode boxes) arrived in stock today.
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posted by nospam
143 comments posted 22yrs posted by nospam

Comparison of Scales as Tunnel Mouths

I wonder if someone could remind me where I have seen a comparison of scales shown as different sized tunnel mouths or l...
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posted by mmlxp
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by mmlxp

Hornby "Weymouth"

If anyone should see a Hornby R2282 "Weymouth" West country model on their travels around the various model shops, I wo...
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posted by simon.evans2
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by simon.evans2

FOR SALE Hornby & Lima items

FOR SALE Items include P&P within in the UK. HORNBY APT 5 car set: Quite rare but in poor condition. This set has a wor...
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posted by touch.stone
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by touch.stone

Hornby Praire Tank

I have just bought the praire tank and noticed when running it for the first time that the Chinese have got carried awa...
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posted by kajr
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by kajr

Lima Western Stock??

Hello all Now my Lima Western in BR Green is DCC ready and running fine, was wondering what would be the most suitable...
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posted by Robert-kemp
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by Robert-kemp

Kit manufacturer?

Hi all, What is the name of the firm that took over K's and GEM? I seem to remember it as Autocom but a search turns up...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by procter
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by procter

re GWR De Glehn whitemetal Kit

HI I have a near completed GWR De Glen white metal kit but dont have a chassis I think it is a wills kit can anyone help...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by masterstroke
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by masterstroke