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I'm still baffled as to how I haven't come across it! Fair point that's probably the best option, I'll keep my eyes peeled on Ebay for one! Thank You All For Your Help

My layout is viewed from quite a distance so loosing some detail wouldn't be to bad.. Also I have a London Midland 153 so logically I might as well convert that!

That's perfect!!! Thanks

That's perfect!!! Thanks

Dapol did a EMT 153? personally I've not come across one but that's probably just me.

Hey All... Straight to the point how would I go about creating a EMT 153 in N gauge I've scoured the web for ages and have not been able to come across any sutible decales or any EMT paints. So if anyone can point me in the right direction it'd be appreciated.

RCA's are definitely a option but is there much difference between them and Jack Plugs? Also sorry for my total lack of electrical knowledge I'm just genuinely useless at it! Cheers!

Any power would be turned off when dismantling and erecting the boards...so shorting out wouldn't be a issue..I have a friend who uses jack plugs and has never had any issues with them. Onto D plugs they seem highly complicated and when you have the soldering skills of a 2 year old it definitely won't end well. Will do some research into them but more than likely won't use them due to my soldering skills. Thanks! Matthew

Okay, thank you all for the reply ... definitely a 1000 different options. The no soldering option sounds good as I'm well...not the best at soldering to put it nicely! Definitely checking out Chadwick TMDs video, I've fallen behind on his channel. Thanks once again! P.s if anyone has a link for male and female connecting blocks that would be really helpfull any website will do...

Cheers bud, that pretty much solves it, there's only 3 tracks going across the joint...the current shouldn't be a issue as it's only a 6ft long layout... connecting and disconnecting will be rather regular 2-3 times a week. I still stick with the jack plugs. My main concern was if the jack plugs can take the volts I was pretty sure they could but always better safe than sorry. Thanks again! Matthew

Hi all, I'm starting a new N gauge model railway and unlike previous layouts I'll need this one to be able to split in half and be stored in separate locations. Now the trouble I'm facing is how do I transfer the track power across from board-board, my idea is use 'jack plugs' by using the male and female connections I can easily solder the ends of the wires to each line of track then just plug it in "Simples" so he says. My doubt is how many volts can these things take? Or are there any better alternatives out there? I don't have a power bus on the layout so anything that will transfer the volts has to be connected to the track...for anyone wondering it's a DC layout!

OK guys, I'm gonna go with them, hopefully it'll turn out ok. I will defiantly store them upside down and clean the nozzles. So thanks again all This ends this topic!

@crompton33 ah right, I don't want or need to do resprays that often so purchasing a airbrush isn't really worth it for me. I have a Humbrol Airbrush but can't get it to spray decently not sure if its just cause its super cheap or it's just me

@pm47079...What does that do then?

@crompton33 Interesting I guess cleaning them after use will solve any issues, are Phoenix spray cans any better?

@Trains4U ah right Thanks a lot! Matthew...

@trains4U ah right thanks a lot! Matthew...

OK Thanks a lot, you say the nozzles get blocked? Would wiping it with some sort off cleaning fluid sort it? And giving it a good shake will build some muscle not a problem. One last thing as the loco is currently in BR green am I best priming over the green or doing a complete strip down? Thanks again Matthew

Hi all! I'm about to repaint a class 402 EMU into BR Dutch livery (yes I know they never carried the livery) after looking through many paint suppliers Railmatch look the best. Has anyone got experience with Railmatch spray cans? And will they produce a decent finsish? Thanks in advance....Matthew

My project for this year is build Bishopton Station (Scotland) it will be set in the current era, with a wee bit off modelers licence, platforms will have to be sightly shorter than the real things. Gonna try and put more effort into this one rather than my last totally fictional layout. Gonna start a thread on it in a few weeks.

Hi all does any one know off any oo gauge ready made buildings or kits that match the main station building of Bishopton in its current state. I'm prepared to do quit a bit off surgery if necessary. Thanks a lot Matthew.

Yeah I will start a thread in the layout section but it won't be for a few weeks or months yet, pictures arn't a problem as it'll be set in 2018 I've got a friend who lives up there, don't think I'll make it up there at anytime living in Derbyshire. One last thing I need to work out is the station building I'm gonna try finding a kit I can do some surgery to last resort is scratch build it. Thanks a lot Matthew.

What about Crewe Gresty Bridge? I caught 88007 being dragged by 37602 in Uttoxeter they were on there way from York Parcel sidings to Gresty Bridge although this was probably a one off service. All though that would be quit a drive probably one off the best chances of catching them.

Thanks a lot it's been driving me crazy trying to work it out, I've got no excuse now to delay the build.

Thanks for the reply and sorry about the last post my finger slipped and I'm not sure if I can delete it. Onto the subject sorry I'm looking for Bishopton in Scotland