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The next project(s) #2
Somehow, the mojo has been sorely missing over the past month. I’ve had a rethink about my N-club modules – nothing major – and have been thinking this through. And life has been a bit busy – too many days … Continue reading
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How do you choose?
Mojo not in good shape this week, so another interesting quote from Mike Cougill’s OST Blog…. How do you choose between two or more equally compelling options? That’s the situation a number of us will face at some point in … Continue reading
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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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New facets to the hobby?
All self-respecting forums have a thread called ‘Ebay madness’. Well, here’s my contribution. Perhaps it’s a new, slightly cheaper, approach to model railways? Collect the empty boxes, and put them on the shelf end on as if you owned the … Continue reading
The next project(s) #1
One benefit of blogging is being able to write about one’s thinking and planning of the next project. It helps me at least to have to set down some ideas in a logical manner. Of course, these ideas may change, … Continue reading
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Peckham Rye
There is something interesting (to me at least) about the traditional carriage sidings. They used to hold an interesting array of coaches, of differing types, and perhaps even some non-passenger parcels stock. The only trouble in modelling such a prototype … 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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On my workbench #7
Delivery of a 450mm wide ‘half’ hollow door has provided a home for my new N-club modules – and indeed any other small layout in the future. After investing in a stud-wall detector, three large brackets support the door as … Continue reading
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Minories #5 – More urban layouts
Urban layouts seem to be everywhere at the moment! Here are a few more, including a couple of ‘almost Minories’. First, Graham Bridge’s ‘Southwark Bridge’, currently under construction…. An almost exact Minories, but with an extra couple of platforms or … Continue reading
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On my workbench #6
Some more progress with buildings for the first module. These two half-relief row houses are Walther’s kits. The left hand one was salvaged from Earl’s Wood. The right hand one is new, but the kit has been ‘in stock’ since … Continue reading
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