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I'm not usually one to join in the wishlisting.... But I am quite looking forward to Bachmanns announcements, as they usually have some nice surprises in store ! I expect to see some new liveries on the Class 150 DMU, and I hope that they do it in original 'Sprinter' livery with gangways at the cabe...

Evening chaps. Today I finally got my hands on a Heljan Class 58 ! Really pleased with it, it looks the part and runs faultlessly. Heljan definately continue to be my favourite manufacturer ! I think the ViTrains 37 will be moving on this week... It just doesnt stand up to the Heljan efforts, its a ...

Sounds like you had a good weekend there Gav !

I seem to recall that you were to be operating a DCC controlled layout at the show, how did you get on with that ?

The ViTrains 37 arrived this morning... Very nice looking, my only gripe with it is that the yellow on the nose-ends is too lemony... But luckily the noses are seperate mouldings, and will be very easy to repaint. It will certainly need a good weathering ! http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff219/Dr...

Cheers for the comments lads. Is there areason the station ballasting hasn't been done yet mate, like deciding what sort to get or somat? Basically the first bit of ballasting I did was that bit between the tracks at the station.... I had bought a load of ballast when it was on sale in hobbycraft......

Wow, a new page and no pictures yet! whats going on? Just been up the loft for a few hours, still tinkering with point motors mostly.... Falcon has been cruising around on a passenger express train of MK2D's, while the Warship has been crawling around the layout with the cement train. Built another ...

Hi NSE DAZ

Have only just realised that it was you who bought my Class 121 off Ebay ! Glad to see that its gone to a good home (and a great layout!)

Nice to see the pictures ! Great stuff.

Top job on the weathering mate. I hadnt really thought about using a combination of airbrushing and powders.... judging by the results, its a winning combination !

Hi there, cant believe I missed this thread ! Superb modelling there mate, and quality choice of stock. Really enjoyed all the pictures. That Heljan 58 looks great, I'm looking to get one myself. Also like the look of 'Titan' too. I notice that like me, your using Kadee's on your stock... I find the...

Wow! Now that brings back some memory's. I had the Hornby version of that when i was a boy. It was my first train set! I think i still have it in a box some were. Sadly a none runner now. :cry: Played with it to much as a kid! Hi there Dearkax! Same here mate, it was my first train set too ! 'The C...

Cheers for the feedback lads. Yeah I guess that security-type fencing would be the most realistic option... just not the cheapest :lol: I've used knightwings security fencing on the back of the depot.... guess I'll just carry on using it for the front half... Ian, yes I regret getting the class 20 a...

Thought I'd post a little picture update! Have been wiring up point motors to the point decoder, The whole depot now operates by DCC.... big accomplishment,, I've never bothered with point motors in the past.... fun ! http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff219/DrStroganoff/pointdecoder.jpg Took the Mr...

Incase anyone missed it, Howes have put a photo of a painted sample on their website

http://www.howesmodels.co.uk/Railways/v ... rodID=5259

First shots of a painted pre-production sample....

http://www.ehattons.com/StockDetail.aspx?SID=33380

Looking very nice indeed. It says theres some changes still to be made....

Very tempted to pre-order !

Did a little bit today, mainly laying tarmac scatter around the pub. Also used some metcalfe paving slabs to make a pavement leading to the level crossing. I'm thinking maybe a park/play area in this bit? (opposite the pub, where I've currently got a few fir trees) http://i238.photobucket.com/albums...