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  1. Is that because a beyer garrat has alot of pulling power yet is really high maintenance and enecenomical ? ill get my coat
  2. This is probably the slowest reply to a thread ever.... however thanks for all the replies. Thanks for all the photos as well, they are really usefull. Dazzler, at the moment modelling the area around 1956 to 1962ish.
  3. Frankly, it depends what time period you want to model. If its an era with bullhead track, then both the C and L and the new peco look great. DCC concepts also has a stainless steel version as well. Modern era stuff means that flat bottom is completely viable, but frankly I think the sleepers on the peco are too close together. Overall I would go with the bullhead.
  4. Please publish an article on stour valley when you finish it... cause its going to be a damn good looking layout if fen end pit is anything to go by.
  5. I'm pretty certain I still have a copy of that issue. I bought it because I had seen the layout on here and wanted to add it to my reference list of good layouts . Was /Is a good read.
  6. looking good. definitely build another , this one is awesome.
  7. better at it? I looked at the boiler and thought you were using transfers. I think you have done a pretty damn spiffy job
  8. I just built a couple of these. I would have a look at how Bachmann's current offering has an area around the axle box cut out of the running boards, If you haven't contemplated modifying the kit. Also, its really easy to add hand rails to the kit, If you have time I would consider doing it, as it really adds another dimension to the kit. I can take some photos of mine for you if you are interested.
  9. PVA thinned with water and a paint brush (a cheap one with a reasonably fine head)worked really well when I did mine. Next one I do however will be a case of having all the track ready first in one hit, and then doing the glue, track and ballast in one hit. It takes preparation but is faster in the long run I think.
  10. this layout looks verry good. You.have.done a very good job on it and I have enjoyed reading your blogs. with the frogs and the wheels dropping down on your next layout I would re examine your back to backs and turnout geometry. a proper turnout should support the wheel all the way through the frog and never ride on the rim. given your evident skill in your work so far you should consider making your own turnouts. owen excuse the spelling as this is being sent from my mobile
  11. I don't model S7 and never have the space, but $20 pound membership with a magazine each quarter sounds like good value... even better if you can buy things for cheaper. Regarding the hole in the break leaver, is it possible to plug it up with some round stick styrene. Good job fixing what I agree is a very poor model for something that is twice the size of OO. I say to my partner that theres no harm in modelling more than one gauge either ... still waiting for the green light to go OO9.
  12. I know this is going back a bit, but I came back to have a look at your painting of this van today, as I just finished knocking one together. I think its a pretty decent kit.
  13. Just out of curiosity are there any schematics for the wagon tippler? I would love to have a working one on a layout.
  14. Thanks for the tree info kal . On the subject of spiders I found a ripper redback the other day. Took a few photos before dutifully maceing it with fly spray. Sure would not have wanted to get bitten by it. Sounds like you have Victorian seasons .
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