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There are quite a few other interesting videos of model layouts of a high standard from the same person, including some "cab view" runs.

When joining two lengths of flexi-track on a curve, I always tweak the rail ends with a pair of pliers to put a permanent bend just in the rail ends to smooth the transition from one piece to the next. You might still be able to do this even with the track fixed down.

I used a very similar technique to the OP for my earlier layout, but haven't actually got as far as road markings on my current one. One minor difference for me was that I painted the paper I used first, with some white semi-gloss enamel, which prevented the paper from absorbing any moisture or disc...

Weight distribution can be a problem with these locomotives, as well as a lack of weight anyway. I have plans to eventually replace the tank weights with real lead - the manufacturers aren't allowed to use this any more, but we can. Also, check that the balance of the model is as correct as you can ...

I think Bigmet has ht the nail on the head. The question is a bit too open-ended to give definitive answers. When I went for the NCE Power Cab I was looking at the ergonomics of the hand-held controllers, plus the future connectivity and expansion prospects (I later upgraded toa Power Pro system, us...

I wish I could come to this one. I have friends in Manchester and a cousin outside Warrington I can stay with, but it's a long, long way to go just for a model railway show!

I tried MEK on these and it still didn't seem to want to stick. I gave up on the plastic 'wire' and decided I preferred the idea of railings, so used 20 thou plastic rod, which did glue nicely with MEK. This may not be the effect that the OP wanted, but it works for me. https://live.staticflickr.com...

A reminder that if you haven't voted already, the Poll closes on Saturday November 2nd. If you are concerned about the motives, rationale and mechanisms behind the Poll, I quote a response Brian Macdermott gave to a contributor on RMweb (with Brian's permission). " The Poll is many days in the ...

Hi Bigmet. We have had a regular swap meet at the Forest Hill scout hall about 1 km from us, currently on the last Thursday of each month. We used to walk to it but after I had an accident and damaged a knee we tend to drive there. It is currently run by the widow (Christine) and daughter of the man...

I agree: the Blue Pullman motor/dummy pairs turn up frequently at swap meets, seemingly almost as common as the DMU, and use an identical motor bogie. So why just the R157 version (which is also anything but rare)?

Wasn't aware of that on the class 68. Distance purchasers would have had the option of return for refund; but I guess with Dapol the only game in town for this class the majority will have decided to 'put up or shut up'. Regarding Dapol's general performance, I am leery of them TBH. I'll wait for r...

I'd love a C2X myself. Put your votes into the poll - if these are already listed then tick them, if not, add them at the end where there is room for requests.

sparkhill wrote:I have my own wishlist which is I wish I had the money to buy what others wish for.

You and me, both, sparkhill!

Firefly16 wrote:What was the result of last year's poll, please?

Results are in this RMweb thread: https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/139197-results-the-wishlist-poll-2018/ - links to PDF files are in the second post.

The 00 Wishlist Poll 2019 The 00 Wishlist Poll runs from 14 October to 2 November at: http://www.rmweb.co.uk The Poll provides railway modellers and collectors with an easy and informed way of indicating to makers and commissioners of 00 ready-to-run models which models they would realistically buy...