matt-b

This link came up in Facebook.. I thought it was a auction for models to begin with, however it looks like for the genuine trains! Though delivery might not be cheap? https://online.whauctions.com/auction-011/auctionDetails/3445 what would you expect them to be worth? Do UK trains ever go to auction?

Now the towers are gone I have read that starting 2020 they are going to remove sand and gravel from the site. Anyone heard if this will be removed via train? Will they keep the line into there when the new houses/shops/school etc etc are complete? thanks

Take a look at Wrexham Central Station.

The 3 VGAs heading down to Cornwall to Friztgerald lighting company maybe?

What's actually in a DVT? Seems a lot of wasted space.. has anyone ever converted them to put extra seats in? Or is this not possible

What is the length of a Mk4 compared to a Mk3 or class 175? Although it's not booked to stop (though I have seen it on rare occasions in the past) at Ludlow there is a issue with the station being on a curve making the train to platform gap rather large. Not sure how health and safety can get around this easily either.

When TfW took over the franchise could they do anything this want livery wise or is there certain things that aren't allowed. The new livery on the units does look modern, however I feel they should have added some green on it somewhere. Who gets the final say on it too, does the boss say this is what I want so do it.. do final liveries need to go through network rail for approval? Thanks.

They look a great model but from pictures I've seen, the "As new" livery seems to be more red whereas your models seem more brown?

What would Transport for Wales say about extra services on there patch. It works well at the moment for them to feed the traffic from Gobowen up to crewe for Pendolinos to take you to Euston? Also why is it always seemed everyone wants to travel to London. Ludlow handles more passengers then Gobowen, let's have a direct service to London from there!

Are you going to be modelling the log load? Or just the flats for then people to produce there own? Thanks

How do I gain access to different cams? I can only see the one on YouTube which is Slough? Thanks.

So I stumbled across Rail Cam UK on YouTube. Surely this is the future, live webcams in busy locations and with the aid of Real Time Trains I can watch it at just the correct moment, then go back to mowing the grass, cooking diner etc etc.. Be interested to see more locations added too. Whats people's thoughts? Thanks.

Hello Before I go and buy one from Hattons at there heavily discounted rate, does anyone have any versions of the Heljan O gauge Cargowaggon there willing to sell? Thanks, Matt

Nearly finished..

I'm pretty sure dad has some great pictures of Hereford station and sidings from late 80s early 90s. I will have a look this weekend and get back to you.

Hello Everyday (minus Friday) this week I noticed Locomotive Services running light engine from Crewe to Alexandra Docks then returning back. Anyone know why they are doing this? I saw it today at a distance and looked like a plain blue 47. I know they were moving scrap EMU stock from Scotland the other week using 37s down to the Docks. Could it be route/traction learning? Or is there any new units in the near future due to arrive at the Docks that need moving on to a new location? Thanks, Matt

I see Aldi are now selling 3D printers, I've seen some random things in there before but I think this is the best one yet.

Wrexham station isn't very long. Will a 3 coach train just about squeeze in?

Hello all I am currently building a Skytrex Mk3 coach. Its my first go at kit building so I'm enjoying the simplicity of the kit, although I understand the model itself isn't that accurate, for me personally it looks the part. Anyway, I'm looking for advice on liveries.. I like the idea of Intercity, though because I'm a novice to painting I'm not sure this is the best livery to start with. I'm also tempted by the blue First Great Western with the pink doors. Does anyone know what colour match either of this liveries are in rattle cans? Would you recommend painting or spraying in O Gauge? Thanks, Matt

Watching programs like this always make me wonder what the margins involved are.. How much does it cost Hornby to produce the 66, how much do they sell them to the big box shifters for..and then how much do the big box shifters make per sale. With Hattons selling the 66s at £67.50, I can't imagine there is much money in this for either company unless they manage to shift massive numbers. Thanks.

Yeah I've had a good look at it, that's where I got my inspiration to try one. Matt

Hello all So I have a question regarding driver route and traction knowledge. Living in Ludlow (Shropshire) a rather rare movement happened on Friday, class 37 Europhoenix from Scotland to Newport (South Wales) with a old scrap EMU. Who is driving it? I have never seen that locomotive down this route before so how does it work? Can you have a driver with route knowledge sitting beside a driver with traction knowledge? Thanks and I look forward to your replies. Matt

Hello all I have treated myself to the Skytrex mk3 coach which seems good value. Has anyone built one of these recently? I've found a few links but now that many. If anyone has any hints and tips I'd appreciate that. I know from what I've read the model isn't the best but I'm going for more of the "if it looks ok then it's ok" rather then the finer more accurate detail. Thanks and I look forward to seeing your replies Matt

How do I know if there in stock on the NGS website? Thanks.

Has anyone built any of these wagons lately? Do they require painting or are the moulded parts the correct colour to start with? Thanks, Matt