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  1. Trying to fit a replacement spring on a Kadee coupling.  The carpet monster was well-fed in the process!

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    2. woodenhead

      woodenhead

      I never thought I'd be able to do it in N, you think the springs are small on a Kadee, take a look at an Easi-shunt!

    3. Pacific231G

      Pacific231G

      I think there is a planet somewhere in the universe to which Kadee knuckle springs migrate through tiny wormholes. It's possibly in the samer nebula as the planet of the biros. 

    4. St Enodoc

      St Enodoc

      Round here they're known as Pingf*ckits, because every time one goes ping your immediate reaction is to say f*ck it.

  2. There are some traders spaces available at Oxrail 2022 in October.  If interested, please contact https://www.oxfordmrc.org.uk/contact-us/

  3. Forget Car SOS, how about Model Railway SOS!

  4. If anyone is modelling or researching the GWR or BR(W) region, don't forget to check the archives at the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre in Chippenham.  A vast collection of GWR railway infrastructure plans that i never knew existed: http://wshc.eu/

    1. Chris Chewter

      Chris Chewter

      If anyone is interested in checking the list of records, it can be found here: http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/h/afe4e0c4-07aa-42d8-b2ba-f7f24a11f40a

  5. Just managed to acquire a copy of Right Track 6 that actually works!

  6. Just seen one of the heritage liveried HSTs in Swindon. For a moment I thought I had gone back in time!

    1. Tim Hall

      Tim Hall

      Swindon does that to people

    2. Bon Accord

      Bon Accord

      If only you could, at least back then there was a decent catering setup onboard!

    3. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      It's the great rock 'n roll Swindon

  7. Some helpful relatives have been in the railway room and unwittingly knocked the Blue Pullman to the floor. Front buffers mashed through impact damage. Far from amused!

    1. Brian Hawkins
    2. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Is it possible to lock said room?

    3. Trainshed Terry

      Trainshed Terry

      I hope that the damage is repairable. :-(

  8. An inspiring trip to Pendon Museum today!

    1. Brian Hawkins

      Brian Hawkins

      Only visited Pendon once love to make another visit soon difficult place to get to though on public transport.

    2. Tim V

      Tim V

      I've walked from Didcot Station, through the fields.

    3. Zero Gravitas

      Zero Gravitas

      Glad you enjoyed it - I was,one of today's volunteers at Pendon.

  9. Sad seeing the model railway section closing at Howes Models. I wish them all the best with their change of business model.

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    2. Mallard60022

      Mallard60022

      Howes sound was good too.

    3. Scott

      Scott

      They are still doing the sound chips according to their announcement.

       

    4. big jim

      big jim

      yep sound chips are still on the go

  10. Gauge 3 St Ives at the Swindon steam exhibition. Very nice!

    1. Kev_Lewis

      Kev_Lewis

      Yeah, makes my O Gauge look small!

    2. brianthesnail96

      brianthesnail96

      It was wasn't it! Quite something.

  11. Was going to produce a diorama of Highley station, then took a visit to Woody Bay. Looks like a change of plan is in order!

  12. Was going to order Right Track 15 but its out of stock and not going to be re-released. Argh!

    1. Blue Max

      Blue Max

      Right Track 15 DVD still available on C&L Finescales web site

    2. Tim Dubya

      Tim Dubya

      Cheers B M, didn't know they stocked them.

    3. Chris Chewter

      Chris Chewter

      Thanks for the lead BM, C&L now have one less in stock!

  13. The whole series of Model Town on Discovery Shed today.

  14. Waiting nervously to see whether Kernows will honour my Bittern order on Friday, or if they sold the lot at Warley!

  15. Got a situation of one of my westerns is missing

    1. WD0-6-0

      WD0-6-0

      Lost a loco? That's impressive

    2. Metr0Land

      Metr0Land

      To lose one Western may be regarded as unfortunate, to lose two is careless - Oscar Wilde

    3. Trainshed Terry

      Trainshed Terry

      I know a signalman that lost a class 31 (full size) once.

  16. Just tried 0% alcohol free beer for the first time, and had to ask myself what in the name of all things holy had violated my taste buds!

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    2. cheesysmith

      cheesysmith

      Of course, it could be worse. You could be drinking some America p**s.

    3. Satan's Goldfish

      Satan's Goldfish

      Remove the alcohol, remove the flavour. I felt violated first time I accidently drank one.

    4. Huw Griffiths

      Huw Griffiths

      Absolutely.

       

      Having tried the stuff once (never again!) about 20 years ago, I'd rather go without.

       

      Better still, just have the proper stuff - in smaller quantities if needed - when you know you've got time to sleep the stuff off - and have proper "dry" drinks the rest of the time!

  17. Getting rather fed up with having to tell Royal Mail what's in my parcel! Its not Anthrax, its Hornby!

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    2. Iain Popplewell

      Iain Popplewell

      I'm not sure that some people don't view Anthrax and Hornby as similar evils.

    3. Metr0Land

      Metr0Land

      Yes, once the blue box of Barwell is beatified, the red box will be excommunicated.

  18. What to do during a power cut? Keep calm and make models!

    1. OnTheBranchline

      OnTheBranchline

      Play with the train se... Oh wait.

    2. Astockfan101

      Astockfan101

      Use clockwork models

  19. Loosing faith that my Paviland Grange pre-order will be honoured. Everyone else has had them in stock and sold out!

    1. Paul.Uni

      Paul.Uni

      Kernow's Newsletter stated they only got a third of their order and the rest is expected around 9th June.

  20. Hornby shop at the Swindon outlet village. How exciting!

  21. Hornby shop at the Swindon outlet village. Suddenly its worth going shoe shopping with the Mrs!

  22. Went to Howes, got a tattoo. Something tells me they've relocated!

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    2. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      More likely a canoe.

    3. skipepsi

      skipepsi

      not a sludgemariner then with twin propellors

    4. Chris Chewter

      Chris Chewter

      You'll be relieved to know I didn't really get a tattoo. For those of you who don't know, the old Howes shop has been turned into a tattoo parlour. Don't walk into their old shop expecting model railways and RC aircraft, you might get a shock!

  23. After years of wish listing, a manufacturer has decided to make a 72xx. Just hope its worth the wait!

    1. gwrrob

      gwrrob

      I hope it goes around curves !

    2. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      Well my 2-8-2 BR Standard goes round 2nd rad (well it did until I fitted the cylinder drains!)

  24. Just spilt water all over my unread copy of Hornby Magazine. Expletives ahoy!

  25. My Lion has finally arrived. Phew!

    1. Tim Hale

      Tim Hale

      Just keep your hands away from its mouth

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