Model trains!

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May 20, 2013 17:39:36 GMT Rich said:

Thats smart! Now you need some OO track for it

No problem there, i already have a half decent layout, however it's all boxed up due to not having room, but we're moving into a house now so fingers crossed i'll find room to lay it out

[dodgerover]

Cleverly combining 2 threads, I got my old lego out for the kids resulting in this:



Just need to try to get some more track thats not at ebay mega money now, anybody got any going spare? I always wanted the 12v system when I was playing with this but looking at the prices of stuff I think so did everybody else!!

[jonw]

New Loco!!!!



Consolidatiion. Is massive compared to the Shay.

Here's it running



Had to do some substancial alterations to the track. The curves had to be eased out and new points put is as the engine was literally pulling the track apart.

[benjy_b]

Some wonderful models here. I remember my Dads friend having a large track layout in his loft, as a child I could spend ages watching them loop around.

As of the 24th June, I will start training to drive full size trains down the East Coast Mainline.

[Rich]

Bought a few new trains and sold a few, fancied some diesel action!



Brand new class 03 shunter.

[jonw]

Cool little diesel.

How's the rest of the layout progressing?

[Rich]

Jul 11, 2013 11:33:11 GMT jonw said:

Cool little diesel.

How's the rest of the layout progressing?

I'm fairly sure that the track is all laid (you know how that is ) and started chasing in power now

[marinanut]

Jul 10, 2013 20:03:32 GMT Rich said:

Bought a few new trains and sold a few, fancied some diesel action!



Brand new class 03 shunter.

Cracking little model, I've got the banger blue one with a modified Farish container flat as a runner. Amazing detail for something so damn small!

[gazjon]

Any updates, I enjoy reading this thread

[Rich]

Jul 18, 2013 19:49:33 GMT gazjon said:

Any updates, I enjoy reading this thread

Only a tiny one then
Wired up the track isolator box for one end so far



And won this on eBay. Needs so attention as it doesn't run too well but it seems its only dirty pickup wheels.

[charles97]

I have a lot OO stuff but not a layout as such, about once every year my dad gets his down from the loft and I get some of mine out and we build a track on the kitchen floor! I try to get the old tri-ang stuff when I can because 1. its got a nice look to it and 2. most of the time its cheap as chips! My nicest stuff is all tri-ang(with the exception of a Bachman Santa Fe loco) and mostly the transcontinental series. I have two silver and red T.C. coaches(one is an observation coach) both in their original boxes. Also have a plain silver coach with observation deck. Blue T.C. series: loco and a baggage car, diner and observation coach.

Will get pictures of them up when I can.

[princesstigermouse]

I love looking at peoples' railways I particularly enjoyed Grenadaman and PHUQ's scenery and detail.

My bestest and I are currently hatching a plan to build a tabletop for a permanent railway layout (at the moment we both have a modest collection of various track and trains which we get out and play with every so often, but have no room for a permanent layout)which we will be able to hoist up and down from the ceiling in the back room.

The original plan had been to have the track running around the whole edge of the room using shelves, but the annoying existence of doors meant we'd have too have it too high to be able to see and enjoy.

(Essentially, our commitment to toys is stronger than the physical constraints of our house, and will not be defeated!)

[Rich]

So Bit of an update on my layout,

First, stock.

Got the Class 55 up to standard with new traction tyres (on a Lima model?! ), and serviced all of Corwin's loan fleet.





Also decided that with bigger and older rolling stock I wanted an initially simpler layout that would also allow for more scenery. So, pretty much ripped it all up to start again.





With the passing sidings that I plan on making into a 2 platform station, I can (with a little careful timing) run 2 trains on the one line. Which makes me quite happy..
Here's D9003 'Meld' and 6960 'Raveningham Hall' on the passing loop.





And to finish for now, a video of the Deltic running with 14 wagons (clicky)

[Rich]

Smallish update..

Loop and sidings are done and started making it look like a model railway




Started making some temporary scenery too

[gazjon]

Looking good :-)

[Rich]

So many things have happened.

Speedy88 (mark) had a train crash or two (actual crashes!)


Engine shed installed..ish..


Installing the inspection pit in progress..


Got speedy88 some tankers..


Inspection pit installed..


Did a repaint in an NCB saddle tank to WPR livery, just needs lettering. My local heritage railway has WPR No15 'earl David' in preservation so fancied doing this.




And finally, bought a Class 33 because I was getting annoyed at the size of the Class 55.



More soon!

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loving the updates on this!

Wish i'd stuck to N stuff in a way

[🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧]

Anyone got a cheap start up set they can sell me? Trying to get my daughters into this...they love scalextrics and rc`s and I`m sure they would take to this.

[Rich]

Dec 16, 2013 15:08:37 GMT 🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧 said:

Anyone got a cheap start up set they can sell me? Trying to get my daughters into this...they love scalextrics and rc`s and I`m sure they would take to this.

The class 55 is for sale soon, its been serviced and has new traction bands and comes with a set of spare ones, couple with a Kato or Peco track starter set, a controler and some rolling stock (Also may sell some of that soon too!) and your away..

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Dec 16, 2013 15:08:37 GMT 🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧 said:

Anyone got a cheap start up set they can sell me? Trying to get my daughters into this...they love scalextrics and rc`s and I`m sure they would take to this.

What Scale you want to try?

Look on ebay at sets, set to distance nearest and see who's selling cheap for "collection only".

Or, worth a try, Hornby website are doing an advent calendar competition every day, never know ya luck!