Model railroading in the UK

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Basic 'O' ?

The other day I had the chance to inspect in detail a 'O' DMU. As I turned it over I was surprised to find the chassis...
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posted by chris_brett
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A giant leap for DC ?

I overheard a conversation a little while ago between a stall-holder and a customer asking about DCC. Although he had b...
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posted by chris_brett
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You learn something new every day !

Whilst at Bakewell exhibition we noticed something we had not seen before. It turned out to be a 1960's Diesel Brake Te...
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posted by chris_brett
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DEMU - Burton On Trent

We visited there today. Good time and excellent atmosphere - Stewards and traders very friendly towards his nibs. Excel...
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posted by simon
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Wingfield Railway Group @ Bakewell

Dropped into Wingfield Railway Group 13th annual exhibition @ Bakewell on Saturday. Like last year we had a great time,...
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posted by chris_brett
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Nene Valley Model Railway Assc EXHIBITION

Sun 8th june - Nene Valley Model Railway Assc. - Model Railway Exhibition Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre, Thornhaugh...
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posted by misc
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Hornby GWR 4-6-0 locos.

Having been very happy with my two Ringfield Castles and two 5 pole Granges I decided to expand the range and obtain tw...
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posted by apeterabraham
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Train and tram fans hit buffers over club home

Glasgow Evening Times 3rd June 2008 " The Glasgow Model Railway and Tramway Group, which was formed in 1975, lost its f...
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posted by chris_brett
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weathering

Normally the thickest component is the applicator! I am not sure if it is wise to trust a person who indulges children a...
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posted by apeterabraham
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Weathering Question

Say you had a 'friend' who made a pigs ear of lining using transfers with black/yellow on base colour of crimson lake -...
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posted by simon
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Bachmann & Farish new releases - June 2008

Just advised that the following items should arrive in the UK on 12/6/08. Apologies for all upper case lettering. John....
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posted by nospam
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Scenecraft

Hi all For us overseas, what is the local opinion of the Bachman Scencraft stuff. Is it even out yet? Regards Rob
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posted by Robert-kemp
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triang dmu motor bother

I am ressurecting a couple of old Triang dmus. One of them, after motor stripping and servicing, is working very smooth...
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posted by john_dolan3319
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tree making

I was up at my dad's over the last few days. He's a bit poorly but took the time to show me around his new layout and i...
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posted by 4rubbish
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