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Something I once considered when designing a split-level layout in a small space, but never got around to building, was to use a hidden lifting section instead of an incline. I had the idea to use Meccano wheels and pulleys to manually do the lifting, but it could probably be motorised somehow. The ...

Must have been a very late decision as I received an email from Hornby at around 1845 yesterday promoting the upcoming series!

Totally agree with the OP. Just what use are sprung buffers in 4mm scale? Do they function as in the real thing, or only when pushed in with a finger? I'm certainly not prepared to pay the extra such detail apparently demands and would much rather be able to buy something which gives a passable and ...

It'll be quite a while till I can even think about making a start, but will post and let you know if/when I have something to show

Yes. A nice city line that is busy and yet is a single line. A great plan. You may need to get a lot of little people on your layout to create the "Scene". But yes. A rather nice idea. It reminds me of Cardiff where after leaving Cardiff Central if heading east, the main line dips down a ...

It looks good to me. :) Thanks. I had another little fiddle, increasing the elevation to 80mm resulting in a 1in32 climb and inserting a couple of 38mm straights (Hornby R610 / Peco ST203) into the lower loop to shift it 'south' a little: 6x4b.jpg I'm imagining this would quite suit an urban/inner ...

Found this thread while looking around the www for 6x4 plans … more just to while-away the time than any real interest in actually building one. But I've now found myself getting quite intrigued by the possibilities of such a layout. I like that it allows for a semblance of realistic operations, man...

If you've not already seen it, http://www.igg.org.uk/rail/12-linind/012-index.htm has a lot of info along the lines you're looking for. Thanks for the link ttreba! Its a very interesting resource, I have managed to read some but still have much to go. And thank you NickH, mahoganydog and End2end. S...

If you've not already seen it, http://www.igg.org.uk/rail/12-linind/012-index.htm has a lot of info along the lines you're looking for.

Blueberry wrote:I drew the curve on the baseboard with a compass. Then I used a lot of nails. It's as simple as that !

Thanks, that looks to be very firmly fixed in place. Must go find my hammer

That's got me eyeing-up the old 71x49cm kitchen cabinet door I was about to take to the dump. Can I ask how you've affixed the track to the board? I'd imagine at that radius it has a fair bit of tension in it.

Yes, an interesting read and pictures. Great layout too!

Looks like a very desirable neighbourhood

I love so much about this layout and it's easy to see how much pleasure it brings you. I'm very impressed at the way you've built an entire network in which you operate your trains to a purpose. Having read through this thread, I'm wondering if a Class 4F loco features in your fleet? It could symbol...

Mike Parkes wrote:

ttreba wrote:It seems the product codes for the GWR and SR 3 Wheel

oops! corrected now, thanks.