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I am modelling a WWII scene and want some model fire appliances in N gauge from 1939 to 1944 that are in the grey livery of the NFS. The models can be either ready made, 3D printed, plastic or white metal kits. Does anyone know of any companies manufacturing these models? Greg

Good idea. Thanks for that. Greg

Hello. Thanks for the tip. A great idea. Greg

Thank you for the advice. I thought that I would get someone query why I am laying the track on top of the cobbles. The layout I am creating is a small shelf layout that I am calling my 'Winter Project'. I know that the cobbles should be just about level with the top of the rails but for this exercises it is, to me, of no matter. This shelf layout is in N gauge will be a dockside scene. It's construction is more of an exercise in modelling a dockside/harbour as I plan in the new year to model a much larger OO gauge dockside in my garage along with with my other two layouts. Anyway, thanks again for the tips. Greg

I have used 10mm foamboard topped off with 3mm cork to form a raised area on my layout. On top of this raised area I have laid some card mounted paper printed cobble stones that I want the track to pass over. Under normal circumstances I fix my track to the baseboard using track screws but knowing that the screws will not grip sufficiently to the foamboard and cork I want to use an adhesive as well as the screws. As I won't be using ballast on the track I won't be able to disguise the small dabs of glue that I will use to help secure the track so can anyone recommend a glue that will strong enough to fix the track but dries clear? Greg

Thank you. Greg

Thank you. A great help. Greg

Thank you for the reply. As a project I am creating a small shelf layout. The layout is 4 feet by one foot. So which points would you recommend I use? Greg

Thank you for your response. That's good to know that you have not had any trouble with the compatibility. But I do know what you mean by the fishplates not gripping. I have the same problem. Thanks again. Greg

Being relatively new to railway modelling I need some advice. I have some sets of Peco's Streamline N gauge Universal Fine turnouts (Electrofrog) and have the opportunity of get some sections of Peco's Setrack. Although I have read that the two are compatible has anyone experienced any problems joining and using Setrack sections with Streamline code 55 turnouts? Greg

Thank you. That is what I will do then. Thanks again. Greg

Thank you for the reply. I had not thought about using foamboard. I have sheets of A4 5mm thick foamboard which I could use. Could I build a frame also using the foamboard to support the quayside surface? Greg

Being relatively new to railway modelling I need some advice. I am about to build a small harbour scene on a baseboard that is 4 feet by 2 feet. What I would like to know is tips and advice on how to build the raised quayside above the water level. I would like the quay wall to be around 45mm high from the water surface to the surface of the quayside. Should I add a timber framework with thinner baseboard material on top to represent the quayside or could the quay be created using polystyrene sheet material? Anyone who has created a harbour scene could they please let me know how they built their quaysides?

John, thank you very much. That is just great! The dog can come out of hiding now. Thanks again. All the best, Greg

I am creating a plan using Scarm. I have created my required size baseboard and I want to use Peco Streamline Code 80 track as I already have some flexible track in various lengths. The plan will be a small shelf layout just four feet long by one foot wide which I'm calling my 'Winter Project' and will be modelled as a shunting yard. There will be no curved track just straight track from end to end with plenty of points. I have a basic knowledge of scarm but what is driving me demented is how I can put a section of flexible track into my plan and shorten it to my required length. Using the program I have tried various ways and also tried to find an explanation/instruction online but without success. Before I do something nasty to the dog (only joking!) could someone please explain how it's done? A Scarm user who is far from Calm! Greg

Thank you. I'll take a look. Greg

Are you able to give me the eBay seller's ID or a link to his eBay listings? Greg

Thank you for the helpful advice. Greg

Thank you very much. Now that is the look I am after. I will have a look at Will's website. Greg

Would you know of any manufacturers or download providers that produce this sort of material? I have seen the likes of ballast mats and grass mats but not cobbles. I would even consider rolls or sheets of old style paving.

Thank you.

Thank you. But as I am fairly new to modelling, at this stage I would prefer to use sheet material that comes a roll or on A4 sheets or a suitable surface that I can download from the internet and print. Greg

I am just starting to build a OO gauge harbour side layout and would like some advice on what sheet material I could use to represent the quayside and quayside track bed surface. I know that the track rails should be at the same level as the quayside surface but for this layout that is not important. What I want to achieve is a surface let's say like cobblestones covering an area as shown in the plan below. Please could anyone suggest a way to cover the surface or a scenics manufacturer specializing in surface covering materials?

Hello Malc, Thanks for the advice. I will give it a try. Greg

Does anyone know to how to draw lines in Scarm? I have created a track plan of a freight and shunting yard on a harbour quayside but I want to draw one straight and two angled lines on the plan to represent the harbour wall. I also want to then colour in the lined-in area to represent the water. If anyone can help me I would be very grateful. Greg