Hi everyone,
I’ve been lurking on this forum for a couple of months and thought I should say hello properly before joining in the chat. I have recently joined the 2mm Scale Association and am almost done with my taster wagon (I’ve just got the support gussets to do). Thank you to Nick Mitchell for the video guides, they have been very helpful.
Not only am I new to 2mm, but this is my first proper foray into railway modelling as an adult – lots to learn. Some years ago I was planning an N gauge layout using finescale track. I got as far as hand laying a functional turnout. I met a 2mm modeller who suggested trying 2mm. Skip some years filled with family, DIY, gardening and more DIY and I find myself with (hopefully) enough time to apply myself to some modelling again. It will be a long-term thing as I don’t have that much time. But then I don’t actually have anywhere to put a proper layout yet either!
I intend to model the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway pre-grouping, probably early 19th 20th Century. This will bring its own challenges as most of the prototypical locomotives aren’t available as RTR or kits/etches.
So I’ve loads to learn, almost starting from scratch and looking forward to learning loads of new skills and techniques. Thanks to everyone for all the posts on this forum, they are really informative and inspirational.
Mark