johna

Many thanks Paul for the measurements. Will upload a Photo of my cardboard baseboard whenever I get it built.

Just picked up a copy of Model Rail this morning and really enjoyed reading the article about the build of the recycling layout. So much so I want to build one myself. Recently I purchased the £25 Hornby loco from Asda that arrived in a cardboard box that I will use to make the baseboard. One thing the article didn't show was where to put the electrical feeds and the length of the head shunt and sidings. So Paul if you're reading this maybe you could let me know please. Thanks Johna

Tonight I will be removing the greenery and the remaining fences. The buildings can be removed in one piece so I can give the track a good clean and repair a faulty isolating switch. Thanks for looking. Johna

About six years ago i got David from Mulberry Modelling Works to build a small GN15 layout for me. I enjoyed building the locos and wagons but eventually I moved scales, sold everything and put the layout into storage. With the heavy rain and wind recently I found it necessary to repair the roof on one of my outbuildings only to discover to my horror the layout has suffered water damage and the fencing broken. I intend to refurbish the layout over the coming months and build up a small collection of rolling stock again. Most of these will be scratch built. Johna

I would like to add some railway worker's cottages to my layout but can't seem to find any therefore can anyone recommend a supplier etc. Thank you Johna

Fiddle stick is 13" long

Finish off building the fiddlestick this afternoon and all the track has been pinned down.

I recently purchased a Christmas wrapping paper box to build a layout but couldn't make up my mind on a track plan but after contacting HowI03 (Paul) of this parish he has given me permission to use one of his own. I have built mine using recycled wood and nails from previous layouts as the photo below shows. The track still needs secured to the baseboard but it had been tested. I am awaiting the release of the new point motors from Peco but finishing the electrical side of things. Johna

Many thanks Luke for your reply. I will get some grass ordered tomorrow.

Layout is looking great Luke. May I ask what make and colours have you used for the various grasses on the layout? Cheers

Picked up a copy this morning from Tesco and it had 'How to build a model railway Vol 7" Very useful as I don't always buy the mag. Particularly like Chris Nevards "Polbrock" layout.

Santa called the other night and left me all these goodies. A visit to B and Q tomorrow morning to get some plywood is planned so hopefully I make a start to my version of Callum's Winter End.

Folks Thanks for the advice. Probably won't get a chance to look at the board until Friday but will let you know how I get on.

Folks I found this in a drawer today however with no instructions I don't know what it is. Could it be a flickering fire? Can anyone reconise it please

Many thanks for that link. I do have the magazine somewhere so I may look for it later.

Back in 2010 Chris Ellis of MTI fame built a layout no bigger than 3 A4 sheets of paper. I decided to have a go myself but never did build it apart from pinning some track to a board. This morning while bringing down our Christmas Tree from the loft I found the baseboard. The track is all settrack and I do remember my old 0-4-0's didn't like them however today's modern motors bogies don't seem to stall on the dead frogs so I may revive the layout. Could someone advise where I should be putting all the track feeds please. I have included a photo of the track plan but I seem to remember Chris used a 12" fiddle stick extension to allow for two wagons and a loco. This may a good time to use the new Peco point motors and experiment with automatic uncoupling.

Hi folks Has anyone got any tips on the best way to remove old static grass and ballast from a baseboard please. Thanks Johna

Following a clear out in my mother's loft I found my old N gauge baseboard from 40 years ago. The track and building removed a long time ago. It measures 38" X 8" so after a quick rummage around in the track bits box I have come up with this. A simple tuning fork with a kickback. I will need to borrow a controller etc to see if the track plan will work but it could be a nice wee project over Christmas. Not sure if I will have a backscene etc. I as always looking for advice etc. Maybe build it around an iron works. Excuse the poor quality of the photo.

Folks This is my attempt to make a wrapping paper box layout. I am just using a few bits of old track that I have and free card kits that I have gathered up over the years. A trip to Homebase later in the week will get the plastic storage box. Track is Peco code 100 . Progress will be slow but hopefully I will get the track down and wired later this evening.

Looking forward to seeing the photos.

Many thanks JohnDMj for the link.

Folks, Can anyone tell me the dimensions of a Gaugemaster EM1 Electro Magnetic Uncoupler 'N' please? Just need to know before I build the baseboard. Thanks Johna

Thanks for the reply folks. Think I been putting too much pressure on the blade as I have been trying to cut the sheets with just two cuts. Johna

I am finding it difficult cutting 2mm card to give a nice clean site edge using a Stanley knife. So any recommendations the best method to use to get good results p!ease? Thanks Johna

Many hanks for your reply to my question sharris.