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Bill and Ben have a different chassis to the other 0-4-0 locomotives, although they share several parts, including the motor. As I understand it, they have gearing to reduce the speed they run. As for fitting the chassis to an 06, it might be possible but I'm not convinced. They are massively over-s...

Hmm... 15 0-4-0's: - 3 Caledonian Pugs - 4 D Class Tanks - 2 'Nellie' class tanks (plus a chassis) - 1 GWR Tank - 1 Dapol Sentinel - 1 Bachmann 'junior' loco - 1 Lima diesel - 1 Playcraft 'USA' tank - 1 playcraft diesel shunter 5 0-6-0's - 1 Bachmann Jinty - 1 E2 - 1 J50 - 1 Bachmann 'junior' side t...

My contribution: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7244/7067116517_3f65931e2b_b.jpg The basic layout consists of the two towns on a small branch or light railway, somewhere in a rural area. Each occupies half of the board, and are separated by a backscene in the centre of the board. The plan is adapted ...

What else is in the loft? If you can find room, it may be better to add the shed somewhere else, away from the station, which would give you the rest of that straight to have a bigger station (unless it's already big enough for 12+ coach trains), as well as separating the sheds from where the public...

It looks like a nice plan, small but potentially very busy. There's a couple of things I've noticed that detract from it though, at least for me: 1) The crossover between the two running lines at the station entrance is in an awkward position. As it, if there isn't another one just out of view, ther...

The Peco platform is completely different to the Hornby version. The Hornby versions are complete sections of platform pretty much entirely in grey, whereas the Peco version is a black top (which can be cut to more than one width) which is attached to cream edging sections (You can also get the edgi...

This looks good. I like the idea of using the table, just a shame I don't have room for one. A thought about the track plan. If you used a curve in the headshunt, so that it followed the curve of the points, could you make it slightly longer? With a layout this size, the most interesting thing to do...

If you want Ready-to-Run, the closest to British style in 009 is probably the Roco 0-6-0 Diesel. It was about £40 or so last time I checked, and will obviously depend on where you get it from. It doesn't look too out of place for a quarry. Actual welsh narrow gauge will need kit building. Most of th...

I like the 4' 1 1/2" narrow gauge idea. The stock looks nice as well, especially that 4 wheel brake coach.

Any chance of a track plan?

It depends on where you're positioning the layout. If you'll be able to get into that corner easily then having it 'active' is a good idea, since it adds interest. If that part's going to be hard to get to it may not be so practical, since uncoupling and derailments may be problematic

Which scale did you want? Also, do you want ready-to-use equipment or are you willing to (at least have a go at) doing some of it yourself? You're probably better off asking in the classified section. Even then there aren't that many narrow gauge modellers that are active on here, or at least there ...

Thanks very much for the links guys, very useful, Ive put a pic up of last nights attempt, feedback much appreciated. Thanks Willy.............. http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp225/SIRDUBALOT/Shuntyard2-1.jpg There's too much track here - in 00 I'd be doubtful as to whether you can fit all tha...

Well, as i have a small shunting yard. I dont know wheather to go for a 14 , 04 or 08 :?: :? but dont we get good and bad running on most models? i mean, my 33 purchased from ebay (used) needed a new axle, yet when i bought my class 31 sister dora, from hattons brand new, she ran like a pig :cry: s...

THE CHIEF wrote:I belive there is one this year in LBSC umber.

That's actually a clockwork Thomas body on the 0-4-0T chassis.

Still, I'd like the Nellie type back as well, or maybe the old dock shunter.

victorian locos like locomotion, planet, puffing billy etcc. even rocket These aren't actually Victorian engines - they're older than that. These came from the 1820's, whilst Victoria didn't ascend to the throne (and thus the Victorian period begin) until 1837 [/history nitpick] They'd still be nic...