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Hi all, im wanting to restart my paused 0-16.5 layout and I need to get some rolling stock for it. I keep looking at the Peco side tipper OR-28 and the flat wagon OR-21. Are this kits plastic or metal and if metal are they any good or do they need lots of work to be useable? Also does anyone know if Slimrails is still running as ive tried emailing and phoning but haven't got any reply which is a shame? Many thanks, Lloyd

Thanks chaps for your advice, they are specifically for painting miniature figures and detailing work with citadel/games workshop paints. I have bought a mixture of all three now to test out and i'll report back with my findings. Lloyd

Hi all, I'm looking at getting some new brushes and am torn between synthetic ones or natural hair? Can anyone tell me the differences and pros/cons of each? Currently I'm looking at some red sable ones, golden synthetic and synthetic/sable blend and am wondering if pure sable brushes would stand up to use with acrylic paints or if I should just stick with synthetics? I'm looking at a change purely because I'm tired of all my nylon brushes curling over time. Many thanks for everyone's help in advance, Lloyd

Love the idea Dan and it really looks good so far! Reminds me I must use my On30 stuff I bought a while ago....I have a book which references sugar cane transport on narrow gauge albeit in AUstralia but I'm sure much of the rolling stock would be similar, PM if you'd like me to scan a few pages etc for you. Lloyd

Thanks guys for the help with reference material, I will get on to English Heritage today. Lloyd

Hi all, I'm currently looking at making a small n gauge layout based on Southampton Docks loosely. I live in Southampton and the scale of the old docks railways has always amazed me and I was wondering if anyone has any pictures of them in operation especially of Bulls Run and DIbles Wharf to see how they looked around the lates 50s/mid 60s? After looking through Ian Drummonds book the pictures aren't quite enough to show the layout of what the Wharf looked like and how the coal was stored there or loaded onto the ships. As I said, any pictures, memories or even well placed guessses would be very beneficial. Many thanks, Lloyd

The layout is really impressive! Puts us all to shame of how quickly its come along. Keep up the good work, Ill be following this one Lloyd

Looks brilliant Milo, Im really hoping to go to Warley this year purely to see your layout!

I don't think they're prototypical...they're not dented enough and are too straight They look right at home on that building Milo so go ahead and stick them down! Lloyd

I rather wish I had gone now Rob as the GETS was cr@p in all honesty! I've just seen your new website and it shows you'll be at the Solent show which is a stones throw from my house so I'll see you there I hope lloyd

Looks really great Rob. Even better in ATSF than espee if I do say so myself! I'm glad to hear the show went well and I'm rather annoyed I couldn't go in the end!! Keep us updated, Lloyd

I do wonder about the humour of you lot sometimes.......Meanwhile ATSF bluebonnets have to be my favourite.

I shall come and say hullo to you then Rob as I'm pretty sure I'm going to that show.

Rob, I'm sorry to hear of your loss and I know the loss of a love one can hurt. Take your time but stay busy with something so you have a focuspoint. Lloyd