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Yes, that's interesting and it has maybe informed my decision not to buy one now. I model Manchester region, late 70s/early 80s and ScR region, same period and I'm guessing these cranes wouldn't have been seen in those parts.

Thanks chaps. That what I thought. For the record, I like them.

Just a quick one. Am I correct in thinking that there are only 3 coaches in this range, a Brake Composite, a Second Corridor and a Buffet?

The profile of the lower edge of the blade is seriously wrong on the model. It's straight on the prototype and massively curved on the models

So we're presumably all still looking for a dimensionally correct snowplough then? I'm surprised someone with a 3D printer hasn't made replacement plough blades for these models

Hi all, These models use the same CAD i believe, and the plough shape is very wrong. Has ayone come up with a workable solution as to a fix? Perhaps there are some 3D printed replacement plough blades for these vehicles that i've not come across? Any help gratefully accepted.

Did you consider having a second line between the retaining wall and the straight line?

Did you have any joy Jason?

Thank you for all your replies. A short (little wonder), but informative thread.

I've seen plenty of photos of class 27s at Inverness so I'm presuming (maybe incorrectly) that IS drivers were passed out on these machines. I don't think I've ever seen a pic of a 27 on these either the Kyle or Far North lines. Can anyone shed any light on any uses over the years, of these engines working these lines?

The story of my life! I've never understood how these architectural masterpieces are produced by some folk. Mine consist of layers of filler on filler and plastic shims and anything else I can cram into the gaps.

Actually a heavy covering of snow on the plough is a good way to cover up the shape error of the blade. I've a couple in 'n' gauge and I've been hoping against hope that someone would make a 3D replacement blade.

Have you any photos of your conversion? I'd like to see it.

Thank you all. This info is invaluable. My requirements are for for fine lines on window glazing so I'm hoping an exact match isn't that necessary.

Would anyone be able to help me please?

I realise there may not be one that comes close. Nevertheless I'm still looking for the nearest.

Hi all, What is the nearest Sharpie Pen colour to BR Blue please? (I'm colourblind)

It certainly looks from the EP pic that the 'crease' is absent. It's a definite line on the prototype.

If Dapol know about this valence issue, then I would have thought that they would have issued a caveat regarding it. The fact they haven't, makes me fear the worst .

i think higher buxton may have received coal http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/56316-higher-buxton-goods-depot-buxton-south/

Yes Joseph. I think this (Z gauge track) is the way to go for 2mm scale. What a shame though that both here and there we have this ridiculous situation.

Hi all, I'm interested in modelling somewhere on the Japanese 3'6'' network. I believe this is the most common gauge in the country; 22, 000+ Km compared to 4000+ for standard gauge. Kato and Tomix would seem to be the most popular model manufacturers for Japanese models. There track is the same gauge as our standard Peco 'N' gauge track. Are Kato/Tomix Japanese narrow gauge models therefore larger in scale than UK models? I couldn't find a photo online showing say, for instance, an 'N' gauge Japanese suburban unit alongside a UK, 'N' gauge DMU or are the same size and run on the wrong gauge track?

Those sidings are used to stable the loco off the sleeper service as well as oil unloading. Then there is the passing sleeper service, the local class 156 dmus to Glasgow and Mallaig and the steam hauled Jacobite, and the occasional departmental//engineering/works trains. Prior to the dmus, services were in the hands of 37/4s. Before that it was 37/0s and before that it was class 27s. With a little modellers license you could include the inwards and outwards freight that runs to the Alcan factory at Fort William too and the paper factory at Corpach. I only really know about the diesel era services but depending on the era you plan to run, Fort William, over the years, has seen classes 08/20/21/24/25/26/27/29/37/66/67/73 on a regular basis and has had visits occasionally from more exotic traction like classes 33/50/55. Observation cars were feature at one time. There was fish traffic from Mallaig in refrigerator vans. Mixed trains, that include both passenger and freight stock were still running in the early 80s. It's always been a popular destination for excursion traffic with all the varieties of rolling stock that that brings. I would go as far to say it's one of the more interesting and varied locations on the network in terms of locomotive and stock variety.

If you're not bothered about featuring a station the oil sidings at Fort William could be a good idea. It's bookended by two over bridges, has a through line, two sidings in a gated enclosure and semaphore signals. https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4335/36934375152_0efb41c5f7_b.jpg