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Hi guys Well its time to close this thread for good. No matter what I do it won't let me attach pictures. And I have had enough of wasting time trying to get the photo's up. Regrettably this is not the first time I have had this problem but its going to be the last time. So its back to layout buildi...

Hi David Bigcheeseplant They look pretty good I like them do you order kits direct from maker or a hobby shop With a user name like yours shouldn't the load be a bright yellow or perhaps orange for cheese ore :D :lol: . half expected a little 0-4-0 tender contractors loco loco in shot with them. reg...

Hi all Well no matter what I do I can't get NRM to let me attach the picture. But I had a friend of mine Stretch come to stay for a week and using the Peco double track hump bridge as a template. We cut out a set of bridge sides in 4mm MDF also a set of road supports for a concrete hump bridge. This...

Hi mattmay05
I would have thought a test piece or two and correction assistance from the printer would be part of the cost.
These things are never right first time.
Like you say sometimes it takes more than one person to get these things right.
if they ever do go to print PM me.
regards John

Hi
No idea if they are the right period.
But Harburn hobbies do some very nice fishing boats,creels and other fishing type stuff to put on the pier.
regards John

Hi mika According to the prototype practice Doesn't matter what type of semaphore upper or lower quadrant could even be a somersault signal if you wish. All that matters is it has an electric reverser so that the electrical interlocking can start the crossing before changing the signal. Because of t...

Hi mika You would have a departure signal at the platform end this would be either electric semaphore or a two aspect colour light signal. Normal working would be the signal man clears the signal the crossing activates first then the signal clears allowing the train to depart The freight line is a b...

Hi I saw a picture of a fence the posts where made of a broad gauge ? rail type. That looks like an inverted V when in use as rail. Does any one know if this rail type is available any where as with fuse wire for the wires it would make an interesting scenic addition that would be reasonably strong,...

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Hi all
Back on line again have new tower with windows 7.
None of the previously used programs work mutter mutter.
Once I have sorted out why that is and what to do to sort it, it will be back to normal posting.
regards John

Hi rogercotroller
Model Railroader publish a few book on the railway modelling.
also Carstens (spelling) as well.
while these are American books the information is good once translated into UK english.
regards John

Hi whynot March 2013 Model Rail has an interesting article call Trains to put on your shortlist. Which gives a lot of steam era short trains including pictures of the real ones and which manufactures of loco and coaches that would make up the trains. Including some combinations we probably would not...

Hi whynot
That station building looks suspiciously familiar Wills I believe
As does the the coal yard Ratio??
Coming along nicely.
regards John

Hi SR/ScR Fan
Given the BNSF is a merger of the BN and the AT&SF and the BNSF loco is fresh out of the paint shop as it should be.
Any BN and AT&SF locos going in to the facility should be of a suitable care worn appearance.
Nice job on the office shame to hide it under a roof.
regards John

Hi eagle50043
That is going to be a real WOW!! factor for your layout.

regards John