Mike Bellamy

Hi Jon

Looking good so far - I guess this is the new photo diorama that you will bring to the Derby Open Day - no pressure to finish it but it's only about 3 months to go

I'll be in touch again nearer the time to sort out final details.

Mike

Hi Matt

I don't actually model anything!! I have been a member of the Mickleover Group in Derby for about 25 years which is where I first met Paul Martin and Phil Traxson (Port Wynnstay Models) who took me to Festiniog and created my interest in narrow gauge. I joined the 7mm Narrow Gauge Association and have served on the committee but apart from a couple of balsa wood coaling stages I haven't built anything. Paul's business started in a small way importing a few things from USA but has developed a lot since I started helping him at shows a few years ago which is how I have picked up some knowledge about On30. However he still has to have a day job to pay the mortgage

Have you seen the On30 Annuals that Paul has - lots of ideas there. Also the 7mm NGA have an On30 handbook designed for those starting out. I'll be manning the Assn stand at NEC with this handbook (and many other's) for sale.

Mike

Hi Matt

Sorry it's me again :icon_wave:

I know what you mean about the Peco track - it's too late now but when you start the next layout :icon_e_biggrin: then have a look at the MicroEngineering track that's avaiable from Paul Martin at EDM Models in code 73, 80 and 100. Points (I know I should call then turnouts) are in code 73 and 80 but for some reason not 100 :icon_what:

http://www.ngtrains.com/Pages/Track/track.htm#ME0n30

Have to declare an interest here as I help Paul with his trade stand at shows. However he's rather poorly at the moment and missed Swanley - next outing will be to Mickleover, Derby in January and then Shepton in February

Mike

Looking forward to seeing how this develops. I see that you have some of the Bachmann Wooden Side Dump wagons - have a look at Backwoods as they have replacement link and pin couplings that remove the big gap that result from the use of the Bachmann version

http://www.backwoodsminiatures.com/xcc1.jpg

Mike