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  1. Earl Bathurst

    0 gauge is such a treat to build. Alot less fiddly compared to the smaller scales

    1. Kev_Lewis

      Kev_Lewis

      Until you get to all the tiny bits you wouldn't bother with in smaller scales. But it's worth it in the end.

  2. Earl Bathurst

    0 gauge or no gauge ?

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    2. 3 link

      3 link

      O's the only way to go....

    3. 3 link

      3 link

      O's the only way to go......

    4. LH&JC

      LH&JC

      O gauge track but 16mm scale, that's the way to go!

  3. Earl Bathurst

    Achievement today wiring on layout complete and working with no problems (so far)

    1. class"66"

      class"66"

      Half the battle when you get all the wiring working mate...

  4. Earl Bathurst

    Annoying when someone says they will keep something for you then sell it instead.

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    2. rob D2

      rob D2

      Earl Bathurst - pot, kettle,black, if my experience with you is anything to go by

    3. Earl Bathurst

      Earl Bathurst

      Rob d2 never had any dealings with you. If I say that I will keep something for someone then I do unless its already sold or they change their mind and sold without any issues!!!!

    4. rob D2

      rob D2

      Er, short memory......you decided to buy something from me. Stalled forever on payment......didn't reply. Ring any bells ?

       

  5. Earl Bathurst

    Any suggestions to get my modelling mojo back?

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    2. NGT6 1315

      NGT6 1315

      Worked for me as well when I was having a dithering phase...

    3. Metr0Land

      Metr0Land

      Change your name to Drysllywn Castle?

    4. Benn

      Benn

      Look at some photos/books...

  6. Earl Bathurst

    Anyone fancy joining me on the train going to Pendon next Wednesday from South Wales

  7. Earl Bathurst

    Back to work :( A week off goes too quick!

  8. Earl Bathurst

    Being tempted by LNER locos whats happening to me?

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    2. WD0-6-0

      WD0-6-0

      A GWR LNER joint line, the two best on one layout

    3. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      I don't think the LNER got quite as far as Haverfordwest.

    4. Tim Dubya

      Tim Dubya

      the R might have though?

  9. Earl Bathurst

    Brewery ground work nearly finished my little slice of Britain is really coming together nicely now :)

    1. Mikkel

      Mikkel

      It's very satisfying when you get to that stage. Will there be photos?

    2. Earl Bathurst

      Earl Bathurst

      I shall try and get some pictures sorted and update my topic :)

    3. Jon Fitness

      Jon Fitness

      Bagsy the first pint.....

  10. Earl Bathurst

    Brilliant news today been accepted into uni :)

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    2. NGT6 1315

      NGT6 1315

      Congrats! :-)

    3. Earl Bathurst

      Earl Bathurst

      Thank you. Was very shocked when I got the email :)

       

  11. Earl Bathurst

    Can't decide if I sell my 7 car hst set or not. being that I never run it???

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    2. Catkins

      Catkins

      You could still sell it on eBay as rare, never-run, collectable, MNIB!

      :-)

    3. 69843

      69843

      l@@k at ths grate model!

    4. muddys-blues

      muddys-blues

      You have a PM in your inbox, Craig

  12. Earl Bathurst

    Cant decide what era to model in, do i go for sectorisation or current scene?

    1. Huw Griffiths

      Huw Griffiths

      Just say it's "modern image" - and you can leave that decision for another day.

  13. Earl Bathurst

    Cant decide, do I sell my Hornby 7 car swallow hst or not as it never sees the light of day? Decisions

    1. WD0-6-0

      WD0-6-0

      I might now someone who'd be interested if you did. Is it the new one?

  14. Earl Bathurst

    Cant make mind up if i should take out Cobalt point motors and put Peco there instead, maybe that will correct my point problem?

  15. Earl Bathurst

    Cant make my mind up. My layout is going to be spilt level the bottom is set in cornwall, but should i have a somerset and dorset theme on thr top level? What to do? :)

  16. Earl Bathurst

    Completed my very first show with my layout and must say was really enjoyable. Be nice to do it again :)

  17. Earl Bathurst

    Converted my first loco (class 47) to EM gauge. Very pleased with result :)

    1. Mallard60022

      Mallard60022

      Baccy, Lima, Vi Trains, Heljan or Hornby?

    2. Earl Bathurst

      Earl Bathurst

      Bachmann :)

    3. Mallard60022

      Mallard60022

      Good.

  18. Earl Bathurst

    Decision made and going to move to 0 gauge. Now to sell the large collection of 00 I have.

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    2. Simon Moore

      Simon Moore

      & I thought modelling swiss metre gauge was expensive.

    3. naturol

      naturol

      But then again I bet a huge club room allocated o gauge space helped to move things along? How is swansea this rather wet November?

    4. Earl Bathurst

      Earl Bathurst

      Very good paul. Club is moving ahead well, we have taken over the basement which is going to house an o gauge layout.

  19. Earl Bathurst

    Do I bite the bullet and apply to go to university to become a teacher or not? If I do that mean being poor for 3 years :(

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    2. Kris

      Kris

      If you're not sure then consider other options like doing a normal degree. If you still want to teach after this then do a PGCE.

    3. PNEYorkshire

      PNEYorkshire

      If you really want to do it then being poor is a worthy sacrifice. Spent the last 4 years being poor but at least it teaches you the real value of money!

    4. Revolution Mike

      Revolution Mike

      Personally I would do a normal degree and a PGCE. I would also look at what subjects are shortage subjects (better grants/golden hellos etc). Ultimately you have to want to be a teacher - it is hard work, but rewarding if you can cope with it. (Don't believe myths that it is particularly poorly paid).

  20. Earl Bathurst

    Do I buy a sound decoder for my 0 gauge Heljan or not? can't decide

    1. muddys-blues

      muddys-blues

      Ooh what loco ?

    2. Stevelewis

      Stevelewis

      I can tell you sound in the Heljan 0 Diesels does add an extra dimension, brings the loco to life, can get a bit intrusive at times BUT you have the option to reduce the Volume !!

    3. Earl Bathurst

      Earl Bathurst

      I have a western, 37 and 33 but what loco to do?

  21. Earl Bathurst

    Do i buy some Arriva trains Wales DMU's even though its not the era I model?? :)

  22. Earl Bathurst

    Do i sell my Bachmann Blue pullman or not, cant decide ?

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    2. trainmaster247

      trainmaster247

      Something tells me Bill wants it

       

    3. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      You don't know what you've got 'til you've lost it.

    4. marc smith

      marc smith

      Ah mr Bathurst - selling everything again? lol

      Keep it. I've still got my triang Blue Pullman! lol

  23. Earl Bathurst

    Dont see many ho german layouts on here, or am I completely overlooking them

    1. bgman

      bgman

      I'm making one right now !

  24. Earl Bathurst

    Feel like ripping up layout and starting again. can't get it to look and run how I want. Frustrating

    1. Castle

      Castle

      There is only one way to fix the problems - one at a time. Concentrate on it in that manner and you will be fine!

    2. naturol

      naturol

      If that's how you feel now, the seeds of doubt are sown, start again dude, keep it simple. And achieve able in a said time. Flog it on flea bay and move on.

  25. Earl Bathurst

    Feeling lost, cant find my way forward, so annoying

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