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Steve

Bushey Troughs wrote:Anyone want to try counting the tankers on the UP tanker express?....

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Steve

But as it's a twin pack of both "missing" WSMR coaches, that's not a bad price?

Steve

Thanks, guys, I'll try your suggestions, I have some spare bits to experiment with. It's just a few finger marks, but spoils the appearance - it's a 'glass' roof. I guess I could call it weathering.

Steve

Is there any way to remove polystyrene cement marks (I'm clumsy, even using a 'needle' type applicator) from the clear parts of plastic models? I guess not, since I believe it's actually a solvent rather than an adhesive. Perhaps I could polish the marks out...

Steve

I'm using them - the 3% ones - and I think they're brilliant. I could have done it much cheaper myself, yes, but to me it was well worth the cost.

Steve

Looking forward to issue 4. Best wishes for the op, Grahame.

Steve

I think you're trying to do too much (by having a second level) in a small space. Your current plan just about has long enough gradients to get a second level, but you're right on the limits, and your gradients have tight curves and points on them, which is just making things worse. In my opinion. S...

But you only have about 100mm of gradient before the tracks have to cross. The best change in height that you could hope for over that distance would be 3 or 4 mm on each track, so only 6 or 7 mm in total.

Steve

I'm really happy with mine so far, I have no regrets at all with buying it. But note:

1. I have no experience at all of any other DCC system
2. My layout is still under construction, so I haven't really got into any serious use yet.

Steve

hiffano wrote:I can't do my W+S properly, and now with their closure, will dapol EVER release my missing coach?!

This crossed my mind too; I would hope and assume that they would.

Steve

Can I ask what power unit you will be using?

Steve

PD. wrote:I ask because I find it hard to visualise what a track plan actually will look like in reality

I have the same problem, particularly as my plan is on three levels. I used a track planner with a 3D view option, and found it a great help.

Steve

The Grafar DP1 is available in two liveries, "original" (in the boxed set) and "preserved".

Steve

You can get a DZ125IN, which is a pretty good decoder, from Bromsgrove Models for £18.40.

Steve