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    Mostly North American, in particular first and second generation diesels, and currently the railroads of the Tampa region of Florida. Interested in operations and how it can be modelled, particularly the Lance Mindheim style of layout design and operation.
    LNER, GCR, NER, GNR steam and electric locomotives. Barnsley area railways.

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  1. Traintresta started following Joy of Freelance - Suitable Locomotives & Rolling Stock , Atlas O D&H C628 , American railroad colour paints and 2 others
  2. Traintresta
    The D&H got rid of its C628’s in 78’. They got rid of all 6 axle power at that time with the exception of some U33C’s, they added more ex-CR U33C’s later on. Are you sure it was 81’? Or could they have been U33’s?
  3. Traintresta
    I have mixed my own, baring in mind it sometimes varies on the real thing I try not to get to worried about exact matches.
  4. Traintresta
    A wonderful sound! This layout is inspiring.
  5. Traintresta
    That’s a real shame. I was saving up to order from them! Plano Models are winding down their range, we are losing a lot of useful suppliers.
  6. Traintresta started following Aldersgate , Imaginary Locomotives and Signal Box Photos
  7. Traintresta started following Corbs
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    Less is more or keep it simple and all that jazz. Either way it’s best to make those changes before you get too far, interesting to see the progress.
  9. Traintresta
    Seconded, it would be nice to see a track plan.
  10. Traintresta
    Looks interesting. Unfortunately I don’t live anywhere near Farnham anymore but I’d like to see more of this layout.
  11. Traintresta
    Don’t think I’ve seen an apparently freshly painted Guildford unit without an orange stripe before, as #213 appears up there.
  12. Traintresta
    All of these were the reasons dad brought some athearn and roundhouse equipment back from when on a business trip. As for alco’s, I’m currently putting together a decent fleet of the things.
  13. Traintresta
    I think that’s it in a nutshell, it’s still has plausibility. and as such there is ample research material and real life example to feed off of to find the everyday routines the real thing has to go through just to get a car where it needs to go.
  14. Traintresta
    It’s true that kicking a few cars around with a loco is one of the major draws of US modelling. Both my dad and I have ping ponged between US and British interests for years but the operation of a US layout is what draws us in each time so we’re both sticking with it.
  15. Traintresta
    Nice to hear you’re trying HO NA modelling, eyesight can be a trouble for us all but in my opinion this is the best of scales and topics. Looking forward to seeing some track plan ideas.
  16. Traintresta
    It’s a different layout. The Lance mindhiem style layout didn’t really get off the ground for various reasons. I agree on 4’ curves but likewise don’t have that sort of space.
  17. Traintresta
    I am currently tracklaying on my HO layout (North American) and have included a 30" radius curve with transitions to negotiate corner at the exit to the staging. It looks much smoother than hitting the full radius curve from the straight but I always find that I'm never satisfied with my curves, I always want a larger radius!
  18. Traintresta
    I’ve always enjoyed my locos unpainted, especially with the addition of cannon parts, but there is something about seeing it come together in a coat of paint. what’s the freelance railroad for this one?
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