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  1. Metman1933
    Uxbridge (Windsor Street) is a fictional Station built by the GWR in the early 20th Century, based largely off the real Uxbridge (Vine Street) It consists of a two  platform station, both accommodating 4 coaches + Large Prairie or 6 coach DMU. Measuring 16' x 2' in 7mm. 
  2. Metman1933
    Starting with Radley Models Motorised 'T' Stock kit, which is a composite of several different styles, I decided to convert the kit into a 1927 MW Motor. These units were steel clad but finished in varnished teak. The conversion was a lengthy one requiring several new files to be ordered! Using James Snowdon's book 'Metropolitan Railway Coaching Stock' I removed the unnecessary paneling. After the bodyside had been filed off, the next step was to fill the top panels in to create a flush finish - poly filler and various grades of paper. Assembly was very simple with it just slotting together, although a couple of sides required straightening.
     
    The final hurdle! Buckeys and transfers to go!
  3. Metman1933
    The current 'Main Line (Dreadnought) fleet, built from Radley Models' Kits; all the coaches are from the 1920 or 1923 batches. Currently standing at 8 coaches, all in various stages of finishing, all require lining and numbering but finding it hard to get any transfers. Please feel free to comment for details, all coach profiles are in the gallery.
    Details:
    No.470 - 9-Compartment Third (1920)
    No.468 - 9-Compartment Third (1920)
    No.463 - 9-Compartment Third (1920)
    No.456 - 7-Compartment First (1920)
    No.483 - 7-Compartment Brake Third (1920)
    No.486 - 7-Compartment Brake Third (1920)
    No.491 - 6-Compartment Brake Third (1923)
  4. Metman1933
    Loosely (mainly!) based on Baker Street Station, Siddons Lane (just off Baker St.) is 12' x 2 and will be set in 1933 and based on the workings of the Metropolitan Railway/LTPB. The layout consists of two bay platforms, assessed from the Main Line by a scissor junction & double slip, in the centre of the bays are two through platforms bound for/from the City, the two bay platforms will have an isolated section to allow the changing of locos on the Main Line stock. Cassettes will allow access to/from the layout. Scenery will contain mainly of Georgian houses and some shops.
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