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Hello all, I’m getting back to some modelling at long last. delving into 2mm finescale track For a new project, love the size of the point! cheers graham

Looking very nice Ian, Im tempted for an ARC rake but holding off for a bit. need some noise inside that 56 too, would sound fantastic. Graham.

What point motors are you going to use Dave?

Electrostars, hopefully, but my moneys on a 90 or a 325. Graham.

Looking very nice David, I’ve finally bitten the bullet and ordered some track and points thanks to your progress, wish me luck. Graham.

Hi Tim As ever the stock is looking excellent! Very envious of the 47, just how I remember them. graham

Thanks Paul, didn’t even think of checking N society. Graham.

Hello all, long time no see... I’m working away for a while so thought I’d take a few modelling bits and actually do something! Also decided to add my 2mm stuff as well. Working on some warwells at the moment and have a couple of questions. where can I source the correct shade of MOD green for the wagons, and also a transfer sheet for all the decals? I’ve had a look at the usual suppliers but can’t seem to find what I’m after. cheers Graham.

hi Dave, for once I’m going simple, After seeing your track i think I’m going to give code 40 a go, looked on the fine scale site and absolutely love the large radius points, Two track main line with a goods loop I think. Graham.

Great video of a fantastic layout! very impressed with the night shot at the station, couldn’t tell between real or model! Graham

The 08 looks really good Scott, as do the autoballasters. what’s happening with the layout? Have you changed it much? Graham.

Hi David, I’m really looking forward to this, it’s giving me ideas! Graham.

50's looking nice stu! Might have to borrow her sometime. Graham.

Hello Michael, I discovered you layout on youtube a few weeks ago, very impressive indeed! glad to see the progress on here too. Graham.

hi simon, there magnetic couplings, I’d seen a few videos on YouTube and decided to give them a go, for permanent rakes there ideal.

The standard NEM version.

Really pleased with the wagons, had a few teething troubles, have fitted them with Hunt couplings, very impressed! Graham.

Hello all, Bit of testing, i've been having trouble with the rapido couplings on my Revolution HOAs, there quite a heavy wagon and they were not 100% reliable on the gradients of the layout/test track, i bought some of the Hunt couplings to try out and i'm extremly impressed, coupling up is now so much easier and they run like a dream. Also needed to test the new 60, impressed with that too! excuse the plaster mess, was just enjoying playing trains to worry about cleaning it. Graham.

Hello all, managed an hour or two on the layout tonight, I’ve built up a skeleton framework using balsa wood, covered it with chicken wire and just applied some mod roc to give me a base to work on. Also taken delivery of a load of trees. Added bonus was winning this 60 on eBay, she’s sound fitted but I haven’t tested it yet, first loco I’ve bought in ages! finally I’m experimenting with hunt couplings on my HOAs, will upload a video soon. cheers graham

Looking really good Mark, you definitely putting me to shame, I’ve managed absolutely nothing on mine. graham.

Like it Mark! I've come to a standstill on mine as I'm enjoying running some stock. Graham.

Liking the look of the RFD 47 Tim! One of my favourite livery’s. Graham

I would change the wheels as soon as you can, plastic won't be good to the track, will increase the dirt, plus metal wheels will run better. have you got a picture of the train your replicating with the western?

Look good stu, are the wheels plastic or metal? Graham