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Odd modelling ideas #70 – An interesting project?
From Facebook, Micro/Small Railroad group. It’s not Photoshopped, but from Englewood Logging Ry, Vancouver Island, BC. Anyone game to model this in ‘N’? It makes the ‘Pacer’ units positively modern, and I suggest that a Dapol Pacer could be a … Continue reading
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Meanwhile….
I’ll report on the show next week, when I’ve recovered, but in the meantime, this video is pure genius – and a modelling challenge. Whoever designed this monorail track in Japan is a genius. pic.twitter.com/UhC6RmtoxG
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Modelling idea – sinkholes
A modelling idea that is very close to home…. Sinkholes are all the rage these days, even with their own TV series. We had our own personal sinkhole last weekend just down the road in Hooley Lane. A burst water … Continue reading
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Making trees
Thanks, Brian, for this short ‘how to’ film about making model trees using Buddleia from the garden. Of course, what we need now is a video on how to make ‘N’ gauge Buddleia, as it is an essential for modern … Continue reading
Odd modelling ideas #0625
From the Guardian, an interesting project – the Tashkent metro …. After the ban on photographing the Tashkent metro in Uzbekistan was lifted this summer, Amos Chapple, RFE/RL’s photographer went underground to reveal the art, architecture and nuclear-blast protection in … Continue reading
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Two quotes from MRJ
Well, it’s thanks to Allan and Ron for entertaining us for the past month with pictures of Switzerland, and giving me a break from blogging. I’ll try and get back into the swing of things now, starting with two quotes … Continue reading
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Couple of links
Couple of quick links on a busy Monday afternoon…. Some good thoughts on better track standards for ‘N’ gauge (without going 2mm FineScale) come from N Gauge Forum. NMRA standards are not far off from the wheels on recent UK … Continue reading
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Little and often
Wise words from Jason Shron of Rapido Trains: Last year, I hardly made it down to my model railroad room. It became more and more difficult to face what is supposed to be my favourite place in the world. Thinking … Continue reading
Odd modelling ideas #0418
A few links and a new project for the future…. How about a linear traction depot? Union Pacific have ‘stored’ miles of locomotives, not needed during recession, and many quite modern, out in the desert. Presumably they need a little … Continue reading
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Different strokes for different folks
I was amused by a couple of snippets from this month’s model railway magazines. Firstly, Hornby magazine, and the most excellent Mansion House. Stephen Grant says: One of the advantages of a city location is that it is much easier … Continue reading
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