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Ffarquhar Branch (1955-67) Replica

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Project: Gauge 1 Thomas Part 1

In the TV series, the models used were made to the scale of 1:32 or Gauge 1 using a series of Marklin parts and perspex sheets and tubing. Recently I've seen fans of the show tackle at making replicas of these models using the same parts that were used, some going as far as to fitting a working eye mechanism and smoke. It's quite impressive. But I've also seen fans and also a few modellers making their own Thomas by means of a simple conversion of a simple toy. The die cast company ERTL once m

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Bluebells forever

It is not rare that we would like to feature a guest engine on our layouts. In the Rev Awdry's case with his Ffarquhar layout, guest engines would sometimes make an appearance. 'Duck' being one engine, though he is more of a spare engine than a guest engine. The guest engines would make an appearance during the third or ending of the layout's operating sequence and would be in charge of an enthusiast train which would comprise of two modified Airfix Railbus kits. For my layout I will be replicat

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From E2 to Thomas

While studying the Ffarquhar Branch, I found out that the Reverend W Awdry made 3 models of Thomas for his layouts. From the late 1940's to the late 60's Thomas was portrayed by a Stewart Reidpath tank engine. But as the manufacturer was no longer in business, some spare models were needed incase anything should happen if the Reidpath model should fail or would require servicing. Thomas' 2nd spare model was a repainted Tri-ang Jinty and this was put into service when The Reverend built his last

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'Spare Percy' Tri-ang Nellie Conversion Part 1

One model which I've been gathering bits for is 'Spare Percy'. This model was made for emergencies around the 1970's when the original model of Percy showed some signs of bother and would often be 'Awkward'. Now the items that are needed to make this model are as followed   X1 Tri-ang Nellie X1 Airfix Pug kit X1 Ex-Kitmaster J94 Kit X2 Tri-ang Princess valve gear (L&R) X4 Romford 18 spoke driving wheels (2 Plain 2 Insulated)   You will also need some strong glue, plasticard strips, pain

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Ffarquhar Station Building MKII Replica Build 1

During the Ffarquhar Branch's time on the exhibition circuit at the start of the 60's, several changes were made to some of the structures on the layout. This was mainly swapping some of the Bilteezi card buildings to the plastic Airfix kits. One building which had this change was the main station building. originally the Bilteez country station kit, the model was replaced (Perhaps due to water damage during it's time) with a new building made up from a modified Airfix Church. When i first read

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New Rolling Stock for Ffarquhar- Henrietta & Elsie

The next models that would need new models made are Toby the tram engine's rolling stock, Henrietta and Elsie.   As the character bio describes, Henrietta is Toby's coach, a 4 wheel balcony coach used on the Wisbech and Upwell tramway. She has been with Toby since he was given the task of running his own line somewhere in East Anglia after working at Great Yarmouth Docks, Norfolk. Elsie is Toby's Luggage van, based off the no.9 luggage van of the W&U. When Toby's line closed in the 1950's

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New Rolling Stock for Ffarquhar- Annie and Clarabel

Over the last few months I had been collecting various bits of rolling stock to add to my collection for the layout. Some would be of a specific make while others are made from scratch using photographic evidence. Annie and Clarabel are one of these examples. At first their model were made from cut down Tri-ang coaches but these had trouble navigating around the bends so some new models were needed. Looking at various research and photos I found that the original models were made from plywood an

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Tri-ang Hornby Romford Wheels conversion. Assistance please.

A while ago i mentioned that I was converting an old Tri-ang Hornby Loco (a Class E2) to be fitted with Romford wheels to run better on my layout. After looking at a few posts here I got a rough idea as to how the conversion is done. Simply take the wheels off the model and take the axles out with the aid of a wheel/gear puller. Some new wheels and axles were bought and were fitted on. Some fibre washers were added to areas to prevent any shorts from the wheels touching the chassis block. But w

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Workbench Tool box/compartment cabinet.

There are some modellers whom I have met sometimes store their modelling tools in large tool boxes, others would use a handy biscuit tin. Some would spend a bit of money and would often buy those small set of drawer dividers to keep any small items such as crank pins, screws etc. For my tools, I find an Ikea Drawer cabinet to be quite suitable. Easy to put together, this unit can be very useful and a good edition for any modeller's workbench. As you can see, the drawer units have a good deal

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Tri-ang wheel conversion test *1

As mentioned in my last entry I have been thinking of how the conversion of Tri-ang Locomotive wheels to Markits type could go ahead. I have taken a look at some topics on here that share info on the conversion but often left puzzled by not knowing exactly what items were used. So it was really down to instinct, trial and error and this is how, using what information I could find, the process of converting a simple Tri-ang model, say a Jinty for example, could go about.   First, I remove the s

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From E2 to Thomas: Wheel in motion

During my time modelling the Ffarquhar Branch, I have been looking at he ways some of the rolling stock and engines are built and how one could do this if he'd have the chance. One engine which I'd like to have a go at, to use as a spare engine during shows, is the Third model of Thomas made from a Hornby E2. The conversion of this model to make it into Thomas is quite simple but one issue has been troubling me. The wheels. The Rev Awdry replaced a number of the wheels on his models with Romford

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How it all began...

Hello there. Some of you may know me on YouTube as WhitehouseFilms. I thought I'd share with you a new project which I began at the start of 2015 in hopes what would be my final effort to reach the goal on which I set out to reach. Now, for those who've seen some of my videos will know of some the items which I cover. If not then I'll explain.   I began modelling railways at the start of 2002 when I wanted to get into the hobby and also wanted somewhere to keep my model trains that didn't agre

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