Hello all - just to say thanks for adding me to this group.
I live a few miles from Eastleigh, Hampshire - well known for its locomotive, carriage and wagon building and repair facility. The London and South Western Railway (LSWR) opened a carriage and wagon works there in 1891.
I am a complete rookie in terms of operating and building anything model railway (despite owning a model shop in the 1980s) but about to embark on a O-16.5, 7mm narrow gauge layout (2m x 1m size) for granddad (me!) to play with grandson (although only 2 years-old) ...and why not...plus I love all things narrow gauge.
I have already purchased all the Peco "narrow gauge" Code 100 flexi track I need; plus 10 Peco electrofrog narrow gauge points, 7x Hornby 0-4-0 donor locos (all quite new, China production with can motor types) for conversion to O-16.5; and a bunch of other things. I have some questions to post ....hoping someone can help me out with and advise.
Belated Happy New Year!
David F
Greetings from Eastleigh, Hampshire
Greetings from Eastleigh, Hampshire
...love everything Narrow Gauge railways!
Re: Greetings from Eastleigh, Hampshire
Welcome on board, David F. A friendly bunch here and a few 0-16.5 7mm narrow gauge people in the crowd.
Glencairn
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Re: Greetings from Eastleigh, Hampshire
Welcome, I know of the Eastleigh facility, I'm in Wimborne but one of my daughters lives in Swaythling, you've got a decent model shop locally too.
I'll echo Glencairns comments, the narrow gauger's on here will soon find you and offer you loads of advice and help.
Dave
I'll echo Glencairns comments, the narrow gauger's on here will soon find you and offer you loads of advice and help.
Dave