RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2016 Thanks to Andy for setting up this new group. My thoughts are that it will be used for generic prototype and modelling aspects and questions of the railways in the country of Spain, members with specific threads on their layouts/modelling activities could post links here? Expats, residents and foreigners are all welcome! Any further suggestions or ideas most welcome. Mike. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGomez Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Thanks for getting the group set up Mike (and Pete) and Mr York too. One question though. How do you go about moving a thread from say overseas prototype to this new Spanish group. Is it something for the moderators or can the person who started the thread do it themselves? I'm thinking specifically about the "Class 58s in Spain" thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Thanks for getting the group set up Mike (and Pete) and Mr York too. One question though. How do you go about moving a thread from say overseas prototype to this new Spanish group. Is it something for the moderators or can the person who started the thread do it themselves? I'm thinking specifically about the "Class 58s in Spain" thread. If you click on the report button beneath a post in the topic and ask me to move it I can sort it for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGomez Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Thanks Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modfather Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Is this group better off in the continental sector aince there's at least half a dozen Spanish threads within the different bits? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Hayter Posted June 14, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 14, 2016 Well I would say it is definitely better off in the Continetal section - having just spent 10 minutes trying to find the section buried deep in UK based groups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Oh! I couldn't find it either. Late to the party as always... Just a quick pointless post so that it pops up on my "New Content". I might actually have something to contribute one day... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Frutigen Posted June 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 17, 2016 Thanks for starting this group Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Depot Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Interesting story in the El Pais this morning Spanish train driver leaves 109 passengers stranded at end of shift Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasluckydelux Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Hi there, I am an Spanish/Catalan expat living in Hampshire. I've recently aquired a really tough guy: a Serie 251 from Renfe. Nowadays I am just "playing" with a couple of Hornby starter sets with my 7 years old son. I'll send you a picture of the Spanish beast once I have a decent layout for her to take a good picture. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot6p Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Hi I have just moved to Spain, (Murcia region) does anybody know of someone else who models railways in this region? Len Cattley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGomez Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Hi I have just moved to Spain, (Murcia region) does anybody know of someone else who models railways in this region? Len Cattley Hi Len. You have a PM. Regards Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weave Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Hi all, This is probably the wrong place to put my first post but as I model Spanish N gauge just thought I'd say hola. Have looked through some of the posts and some lovely pics. Will be reading more. First question as new to this Forum, do you post Spanish layout pics here or somewhere else? Apologies if obvious but am new and normally under the influence of Rioja. Hope to work my round everything and get chatting soon. Salud weave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Hi weave and welcome. I wondered where to put my Spanish layout topic, and ended up settling on the Overseas Modelling section. As that's for everything non-UK, it can get a bit busy in there. If you do start a topic there, be sure to come back here and add a link. I'm not sure if Railways of Spain is purely for prototype discussion? Maybe someone could confirm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephane Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Hello everyone and thank you for accepting me on the forum. I am French, I live in the south of France, 50 km south of Toulouse near the Pyrenees. I work at SNCF and I am passionate about railways, model railways and Spain (My Spanish origins resurface). I propose you to present my layout in a new subject. Thanks to the forum and see you soon. Stephane. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud109 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 (edited) Hello all, I am a Dutch expat living close to Barcelona Spain. I currently have no layout, though I still have my childhood transet and always checking eBay for interesting bargains. I have 0 experience in setting up a lay out and don't really know where to begin. In a few months time, if all goes well, I will have a room of around 4x3m available to setup something simple to enjoy. I am still doubting between a british 00 layout or a german oriented H0 layout / or perhaps N scale? I was wondering if there are any railway modelers in the Barcelona area that would offer me a peak at their layout and could help me going a bit? Also, does anybody know where to get british or german railway modeling magazines in or near Barcelona? Ruud Edited November 8, 2019 by Ruud109 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellocoloco Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 (edited) Hi Ruud, Have a look on www.forotrenes.com and you will get better idea of whats going on in Barcelona in terms of exhibitions/meetings/modellers etc, or ask at one of the shops......... Most of the shops will have German models and maybe magazines, but why not model Spanish Railways? Edited November 8, 2019 by ellocoloco spelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud109 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Thanks! I will take a look there. Actually, and to be more specific, I would like to see a british 00 lay out in the flesh. I just love the english scenery, and the diesels of the era but never seen a 00 lay out for real, so was wondering if there are any in or near Barna. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted November 14, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2019 On 08/11/2019 at 21:18, Ruud109 said: Hello all, I am a Dutch expat living close to Barcelona Spain. I currently have no layout, though I still have my childhood transet and always checking eBay for interesting bargains. I have 0 experience in setting up a lay out and don't really know where to begin. In a few months time, if all goes well, I will have a room of around 4x3m available to setup something simple to enjoy. I am still doubting between a british 00 layout or a german oriented H0 layout / or perhaps N scale? I was wondering if there are any railway modelers in the Barcelona area that would offer me a peak at their layout and could help me going a bit? Also, does anybody know where to get british or german railway modeling magazines in or near Barcelona? Ruud welcome @Ruud109 to RMWeb. My advice would be to stick with what you know, or what you understand. If you have always followed a particular railway, stick with that initially. As for gauge, that might come down to the practicalities of size and your wallet! N gauge would be good, but for me it’s too small. O gauge would be great, but you would need deep pockets and in the space you have, could be limiting. As for specific magazines, I would suggest getting some digital copies to whet your appetite. For British outline, I would suggest BRM or Model Rail. I guess there are model shops around the Barcelona area, try a google search and pop in and talk to them. Good luck with the project, please share your progress on here. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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