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Redhill Platform 0 – found!!
Finally, I’ve worked out where Platform 0 at Redhill is going to go. Of course, the answer was buried on RMWeb, and a thread on Rebuilding London Bridge (station.) So, the answer is that platform 0 is going to be … Continue reading
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Compulsive, not impulsive, communicators
Wise words from Simon Dunkley on the Erratic and Wandering Journey: In a recent email to a friend, I wondered why some people were so rude and uncivil on electronic media, and opined that hobbies are supposed to be an … Continue reading
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Letter to the editor – Two steps to save our hobby
This post is hi-jacked, with apologies, from the Model Railroad Hobbyist forum. It’s worth a read and seems to make a lot of sense to me. It’s another, if lengthy, plea for small model railways….. Letter to the Editor Reversing the Decline … Continue reading
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Reigate 2020
I have failed t0 date to track down a plan showing where platform 0 at Redhill is going to be. However, I did find this plan from 2014 by Mark Townend, showing Reigate modified to take 12-car trains and also … Continue reading
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Odd modelling ideas #37 – Cranes
Redhill has seen a little excitement over the past week, with the arrival of a tower crane to help build their new Sainsbury store. It involved a road closure, a certain amount of confusion, and a chance to examine some … Continue reading
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Baseboard joints
I recently came across this interesting product. I’ve been using copper-clad strip at my baseboard edges to keep alignment, but the strips I’ve used are a bit wide and I can’t hide them all under level crossings or board crossings. … Continue reading
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Some interesting quotes….
From ‘Achievable Layouts’: If you want to do this (build and achievable layout) as well, I think the first step is self-awareness. Be honest with yourself about how prolific you are in the hobby. At the same time, be honest … Continue reading
Jon’s modules – fiddling with the fiddle
Well, last week was easy to write, with all my pictures from the exhibition. I’ll have to go back to write something a little more original now….. You may have noticed the lack of progress with my N-club modules. When … Continue reading
Better looking N-gauge track
One of my continuing issues with N gauge is the poor appearance of the trackwork. This, together with the heavy looking wheels – OK on diesels, but obvious on steam locos, has often temped me over to the 2mm dark … Continue reading
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Odd modelling ideas #666 – A challenging prototype?
The Daily Telegraph came up with a fascinating set of photos of life in North Korea, that included a few of the railways. It’s an interesting modelling challenge, with little prototype information to go on – I suspect Chinese prototypes … Continue reading
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