TTRAK_Andrew

Thank you for the input folks!! I had a suspicion that the Graham Farish coaches were not accurate to a GWR prototype. It is good to know that they are passable for a `generic' GWR branch for exhibition display . Here in Auz there is not a high density of GWR prototype intensive modellers attending exhibitions and so they will do, although a Dapol B Set might be considered if more coaching stock is required. The layout project is still a year or two away as I have a current Australian N scale prototype modular layout I am displaying. https://ttrakandrew.wordpress.com/2018/10/27/curdies-gully-single-track-t-trak-modules-progress/ The Fairford branch certainly inspires me as it favours a modular approach with two stations, one at each end with exits through road over bridges to fiddle-yards, and separated by a stretch of "ruralilty" and lots of cameos and Oxford Diecast delights. http://www.fairfordbranch.co.uk/Plans.htm Alvescot and Lechlade would allow that. Thanks again. Andrew G. of Auz.

Hello Folks, I'm reviewing my existing collection of N Gauge rollingstock in thoughts of future modelling projects. I have two older Graham Farish 57ft suburban coaches. A full coach, and a half brake, as in the attached photo taken from Ebay. While these coaches are described as suburban, would they be out of place on a rural branchline? Suggestions of other N Gauge coaches suited to rural branches, eg the Fairford Branch, would be welcome. Thanks in advance.

Hello All, Here is a `one I made earlier' contribution to the Cakebox Challenge, mainly as a possible inspiration to others. It is a 124X125mm SideTrack module and has been posted elsewhere in RMWEB. The fuller story can be found at: http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=26139.0

Apologies for delay in answering. Corrugated iron is Evergreen scribed styrene, 0.030" spacing. Shepparton (Victoria) is a regional centre based on fruit and dairy (irrigation etc), I doubt about gold in its history unless you think of the colour of peaches! This entry gives a bit of history and knowledge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepparton. Good to hear that Australian history 'got a guernsey' in British schools. I also I enjoyed "Rush", it coincided with our household getting colour TV. Attached is an update photo of the building and it's module.

Here are two photos of my N scale scratchbuilt low relief model of a rail served regional steel disitrubtor. The prototype operated in the Australian regional centre of Shepparton (Victoria). Prototype article included. The model is placed on a module from my table top shunting layout "Sadlers Sidings" - see: http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=26139.msg282260#msg282260 Cheers, Andrew G.