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For old maps and especially high detail OS maps I use

https://maps.nls.uk/os/25inch-england-and-wales/

these are zoomable then printable and for a fee you can download a zoomable jpeg version to look at on your laptop/desktop etc.

Bob Hughes

I would strongly recommend https://www.coastaldcc.co.uk
for both.You get good advice, excellent service and I have had sound decoders fitted by them as well.
Bob Hughes

"This is purely a question from a legal point of view but if Rails are taking deposits on the Caley how are they planning to protect these in the event they go out of business?" Always pay by credit card when over £100, credit card company is then jointly liable if firm goes bust and no go...

You bought it off Hattons ? depending when you bought it under the Consumer Act 2015:- Refund: You can get a refund up to 30 days from when you bought the product, if it was from a UK seller. You can also get a repair or replacement if you prefer. Repair or replacement: You can get your product repa...

Thanks for the suggestions, now to get a water scoop column of correct height from Markits.
Cheers
Bob Hughes

So looking at a hornby (ex dapol) castle tender from the engine cab i.e. you have your back to the negine and facing front of tender is the waterscoop on the left and handbrake on the right??
I need to replace one from the Markits range.
Many thanks
Bob Hughes

Thanks for the Markits suggestion have ordered some.
Cheers
Bob Hughes

I have been resurrecting one of these with a green body.
Unfortunately one of the moulded horns at one cab end has been broken off.
Does anybody know if suitable diesel horns are availble as replacements plastic/castings.
TIA
Bob Hughes

Chriscav there is a lot of experience to tap into on this group. However to get specific answers listing the models and makes should get you fuller answers rather than general ones. With Hornby models there is an R number whichis useful as an identifier. This means we should be able to tell you wher...

I bought 3 of these and retrofitted into 2 Hornby castles no problems. I then tried fitting a third into an older Hornby Dapol castle- Winchester castle to be precise. With the 8 pin plug attached I found there was insufficient room in the tender so I cut off the plug and soldered extension leads to...

Although you will have trouble finding any reference to it via Paypal as Paypal is a financial organisation they do fall under the jurisdiction of the Financial ombudsperson/ (hope somebody can confirm this)?? I would be very tempted to pursue this with the above simply because it costs Paypal real ...

I agree with mountain's comments on this. The hornby tender drive went through various re-incarnations from the original margate 3 pole to china3 and 5 pole and additional pick ups to improve running. I have quite a few of these and they run well. All loco+tender wheels and pickups should be clean I...

Bufferstop gave an excellent overview of motors thanks. It is perfectly possible to fit a brass sheath around the 5 pole armature and then replace it in a 3 pole ringfield assembly. 3 pole armature shafts are approx 2.36/2.37mm diameter. 5 pole shaft armature shafts are 1.96 so you need to make up a...

if you are quick phone East Kent models on 07854 094640. I say be quick because they are closing down. Given the age of models these may be your best bet. To help yourself you need to find the service sheet for you model. This has the parts number for the screws and bolts you are after. It is then m...

As far as I know Tettenhall station GWR was one of the last built stations on the Oxley-Kingswinsford branch immediately prior to and finished after the first world war. Its platform is paved imperial size flags 2' 6" x 4' all the way along. Platform width is 24'. Facing is blue engineering bri...