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Look like the lineside staff have had a delivery of ballast and other materials. Dave

Hi Paul. Retired??? Can't believe it. I'm now in my 3rd year and it's fantastic. TWY still looking good. Wish I could get to DEMU to see it again. Remember it from years back but never thought it could be 25 years ago. I remember Maidstone well. The first time I saw it, I couldn't believe someone else modelled EMUs and had a layout for them to run on. Good to see you still modelling strongly. Dave Smith

I've got some diagrams somewhere. I.'ll have a search. Dave

In case you were looking for the post on 'uncoupling' I have moved this subject to 'Modifying & Detailing RTR Stock' in the Skills & Knowledge Section, where I think it is best suited. Sorry. Dave

On Falcon Road, we use the 'Brian Kirby' type magnetic uncoupling system together with Bachmann style small couplings. They work just fine now that we have found the right type of magnets. See a post or two above. These also allow us to fix them on the underside of our 6mm (also 9mm) baseboards. Meaning that they can be fitted as an after thought. However, there are always times when you are not over a magnet or a member brings stock that hasn't been fitted with the required steel staple. What was needed was a manual uncoupler that would work with any of the 'new' small UK couplings. Be it Hornby, Bachmann, Heljan etc., etc. I've come up with this. Is it new?. I think so I have moved this subject to 'Modifying & Detailing RTR Stock' in the Skills & Knowledge Section, where I think it is best suited. Dave

Sorry Guys. I thought I had included the website link. Here it is: http://pandhmodels.com/product.php?id_product=954 Look down the list on the lefthand side. Dave

Hi Guys. Recently found these 'loads' courtesy of another thread. They are on offer for £5/£5.95. Have a look, as they look as though they are not going to be stocked much longer. Already lots of item out of stock. They're H0 by the way. Cheers Dave

DTT The magnets used are from Spider Magnets Ltd. in Barnsley. They were the cheapest by far and post free as I got them through their ebay shop. This link should find the ones you want. http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Very-Strong-Neodymium-Block-Magnets-25x10x3-mm-N52-Grade-craft-diy-scalextric-/ They are 25 x 10 x 3mm N52 @ £4.37 per 5. You need two per uncoupling point, laid end to end. As per photo above. Bear in mind that I have 6mm baseboard then 3mm underlay then track. If they are too strong, space them away from the underside with whatever you like. I mounted them first with doublesided tape then Araldite. Took all my magnets from directly under the track as they were attracting the axles as well as the coupling. The new ones work just fine. Best of luck. Dave

Hi DTT. Just noticed your request. Will look up who supplied them a get back here. Watch this space. Dave

Dear Lcut. Would it be possible to produce windows to match the Scalescenes buildings range. I'm about to build their new low relief warehouse and laser cut windows would add an additional feature. I know that Brassmasters produce a range but I fell laser cut wood would look better. Cheers Dave

The two new FGT SPA wagons ventured out during the recent Erith Show. Now that the couplings have been adjusted and the pivoting axles 'locked up' they run very well. They can be seen here arriving in Oil Drum Lane yard whilst two CAR brake vans are about to be moved by a Class 60 in Loadhaul. Dave

And it wouldn't be the first manufacturer to display a kit to represent an item they were considering bringing to market. Dave

No point in bringing that sort of tone into this thread. It's only a straight question, based on the fact that the model was only recently announced and that it seems to have a kit type panto. Dave

No one seems to have mentioned on here, the fact that Hornby had a Class 71 in their showcase at Modelrail Scotland. Is it a kit they have had made up or a pre-production test? See the picture in post 63 in the Modelrail Scotland thread in 'exhibitions'. I've order mine so won't be changing. Dave

I think it may have been an Inspection Saloon. Dave

David. I honestly don't know. I think I have read somewhere that they got swapped around but what loco had what wheels in the end, I wouldn't know. Sorry but someone else on here will no doubt know. Dave

Here's my twopennethworth. Not all good shots but may help with the bogies and the roof panelling. Full res scans are available, of course and I also own the copyrights. Dave

Just found this. Probably too late to be of any use. Dave

I'll have a 74. Dave

Name wise, how about 'Pitlake, Croydon'. Dave

This is great news and thanks to Railtec for giving us what we needed. As the original poster on this subject, it is truly pleasing that these transfers will help a lot of modellers out. I'll make a small change to the title heading to reflect the new product. When both are available, I'll put my order in. Cheers to all at Railtec. Dave Smith

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Just got these two semi-ready for the Erith Show this weekend 24th & 25th Jan. Dave

Mudmagnet. I'm not going to be much help here, I'm afraid. I spotted similar stuff used in the same way on the 'Troutons' thread. So I searched on eBay for 'twisted wire' and came up with someone selling some cut into 130mm lengths. Lord knows what it was originally for. I bought 100 lengths and wish now I had more. Haven't seen it since. Dave