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Western Region UK - I'm building a 2mm finescale model of St Erth Station as it was circa summer 1957.
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Its an astonishing display of railway infrastructure - just amazing how much is happening in this photo. What we wouldn't give to go back and look over the wall or gaze down from the bridge. Its a great credit to the CF team that a person can identify the real items in photos from their exposure to the model. Steve
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Hi Tim, This photo came up on a Facebook feed, I'm sure you have it or have seen it. Based on my exposure to Copenhagen fields I thought I recognised the Potato Market area on the extreme left. Is that correct? SteveM NZ
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Thanks Nigel - Its looks great and worth the effort- although like you, I can understand why some people don't add the wire. People might argue about the scale diameter etc but in the end the eye makes up its own mind and I think yours doesn't appear excessively large in diameter on the model, so job done. Thanks for your response mate Steve
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Looking really nice Nigel - can I ask what you use for your fencing wire ? It looks pretty effective SteveM
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Ballasting Advice Wanted
2mmKiwi replied to Knapdale's topic in Permanent Way, Signalling & Infrastructure
Has anyone considered /used this as an alternative to Copydex? https://www.noch.com/crafting-tips/the-practical-use-of-latex-adhesive They claim it has sound deadening qualities which is what I want. I don't want to use PVA which sets like concrete. For ballast alternative try Attwood Aggregates - they have a great range, but are slow to respond to requests, that's all. Steve -
Which Models would you wish from RevolutioN Trains?
2mmKiwi replied to Stefen1988's topic in Revolution Trains
I'd like to see an N Scale GWR County Class 4-6-0, this locomotive is desperately needed to boost the N scale GWR representation. A modified Hall with a Hawksworth tender would also be a great addition. Thank you Steve -
The Cordon has been through the paint shop and now reflects a lifetime on the rails. This one will live at the tail end of my up milk train - hence the lamp.
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Totally agree - he's standing there saying he feels like he's got a Monet, but he has one clumsy hand on the scenery and its sitting there gathering dust and cobwebs and trains not even on the tracks. It was such a shame that another UK club or the Association didn't grab this when it was for sale. I know someone will say at least he saved it, but it breaks my heart to see the layout this way.
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In between laying track, wiring and setting up my DCC system I have been building this ex GWR Cordon, since taking these shots I've added the remaining running boards and its almost ready for the paint shop.
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A lovely sequence of photos Ian, the flowers look great and the variety of colours and texture in the scene adds life. I particularly like the side-on shot of the steam rail motor with the passengers silhouetted in the windows. The addition of passengers really brings the model and scene to life and you get a sense of people heading off somewhere (maybe to town to do the shopping) and the importance of the railway for connecting rural people. I would be happy to see a wisp of steam photoshopped into the photo to complete the scene - very nice!! - Steve
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Hey Tim - it was great to have a personal introduction to you and see the new additions to the layout. Thanks for brining CF to the event. SteveM New Zealand
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Hey Jerry - will the doors be in SDJR blue? :-) Steve
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Having recently stopped at York station on my way to the National Railway museum I now have a first hand appreciation of this wonderful project. Well done on your progress to date and best wishes for its completion. SteveM
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Its looking the business Ian ! :-)