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  1. Ian Holmes

    I've seen some very interesting images of railways serving APCM quarries and works lately. Can anyone suggest some good online reference material to check things out in more detail?

    1. spamcan61

      spamcan61

      Of marginal relevance maybe, but as it happens I was searching for info on the Houghton Regis APCM plant yesterday and came across this site, which gives a good deal of details of many cement works. Although it doesn't focus particularly on the rail side there are links out to other sites:-

       

      https://www.cementkilns.co.uk/cement_kiln_dunstable.html

    2. Ian Holmes

      Ian Holmes

      Fascinating site nonetheless. Thanks for that.

  2. Ian Holmes

    Just found a pair of P4 track company kits and about 5 yards of P4 flex track bases and rai. What layout was I going to build with them?

    1. Compound2632

      Compound2632

      P$ is about right!

    2. mogtrains

      mogtrains

      Saltfleet?

       

  3. Ian Holmes

    Anyone else getting pop-up ads in Chinese here on RMWeb?

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    2. Dungrange

      Dungrange

      但随后该网站无法从广告中获得收益

    3. Hroth

      Hroth

      还没有，虽然我想它必须来......

    4. truffy

      truffy

      They’re recall notices for your toy trains. 

  4. Ian Holmes

    've been rumbled! SWMBO came to me last night and said"Isn't it about time you tidied up your model railway layouts?..

  5. Ian Holmes

    "Cottage modelling for Pendon" techniques are not appropriate for making a gingerbread house

    1. Metr0Land

      Metr0Land

      Yes that plumber's hemp can be quite chewy

    2. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Tastes like card.

  6. Ian Holmes

    15 years ago today I got married to a woman who every time I come up with a crazy model railway scheme says "build it!"

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    2. Satan's Goldfish

      Satan's Goldfish

      Happy Anniversary! Mine just rolls here eyes :-(

    3. AndyB

      AndyB

      Result! And congrats.

    4. Coombe Barton

      Coombe Barton

      Mine says - and are you going to finish this one?

      (and congratulations)

  7. Ian Holmes

    1st place in my age group (50-59) in a local 5K this morning. What's that got to do with model railways? Nothing. I just want to brag. ;)

  8. Ian Holmes

    5 pack of coal hoppers on the way from hattons

    1. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      what type?

    2. Phil Copleston

      Phil Copleston

      Hea hea hea! :D

  9. Ian Holmes

    A balmy -15F here in Minnesota this morning

    1. Simon Moore

      Simon Moore

      Is it snowing too Ian ? We are due more snow here in northern england. I was talking to a scotch driver today it was -18 in scotland yesterday :-(

  10. Ian Holmes

    A day off work. Hmmm... What to do with it?

    1. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      How's it going so far?

    2. Ian Holmes

      Ian Holmes

      not bad I've only put in one model door upside down so far...

  11. Ian Holmes

    A moments silence please for my battery operated Dremel for after as much as 14 years loyal service the rechargeable battery will hold its charge no more

    1. Jawfin

      Jawfin

      Let us pray.

    2. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Requiescat in pace in nomine Patris, et Filiis, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.

  12. Ian Holmes

    adding roofing details to Wingetts recycling

  13. Ian Holmes

    After a whole week of 90 degree temps. I'd love some good old British rain

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    2. Mod4

      Mod4

      You would be welcome to the rain Ian its playing havoc with my diodes!

    3. DonB

      DonB

      Mod4..Did we really need to know about your peronal problems? (hehe)

    4. DavidLong

      DavidLong

      Plenty of the wet stuff in Bridlington at present, Ian.

  14. Ian Holmes

    After intensive research, my current latest project would appear to be inspired by Vicare HAlt and Berwig halt on the Wrexham Minera branch line...

    1. DavidLong

      DavidLong

      Nice choice, Ian.

  15. Ian Holmes

    Assembling some Walthers Cornerstone a/c units except I've misplaced the instructions. How many different ways can 6 pieces of plastic go together?

    1. darren01

      darren01

      6x6=36 ways!

    2. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Work out the probabilities....

    3. Ian Holmes

      Ian Holmes

      It's 21. The first part can go in 6 places then the second part can only go in the 5 that are left. then the third part only has 4 vacant places, and so on 6+5+4+3+2+1 = 21 Sounds like a shunting puzzle to me.

  16. Ian Holmes

    At the risk of sounding like a total nerd. I've spent pretty much the whole day working on a model railway layout. Life doesn't get any better than that

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    2. aussiebrfan

      aussiebrfan

      I'm jealous

    3. Michael Delamar

      Michael Delamar

      cooler than the fonze

    4. cromptonnut

      cromptonnut

      I used to be a modeller like you until I took an arrow to the knee...

  17. Ian Holmes

    Bachmann Class 24 heading to me from Canada

  18. Ian Holmes

    backing up 1,800 photographs onto external hard drive. When will I ever learn to do this more regularly?

    1. beast66606

      beast66606

      Shortly after the disk crashes and you wished you had ...

       

    2. SNCF stephen

      SNCF stephen

      Thanks for posting this, it has just reminded me to back up everything on my computer!

  19. Ian Holmes

    Ballasting the APA Box layout

  20. Ian Holmes

    Bodging up a working wagon loading Hopper system for the APA box layout

    1. DonB

      DonB

      If you need a clue, search Maenol Mine here on Rmweb. It might be in the archived bit.

    2. Ian Holmes

      Ian Holmes

      Of Course! Thanks Don. Why I couldn't remember the name I don't know.

  21. Ian Holmes

    British Railway modelling is changing to BRM. More proof that model railways and motor racing are linked...

    1. Trainshed Terry

      Trainshed Terry

      That has been said already.

  22. Ian Holmes

    by way of a diversion I have bought myself a 1973 MGB

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    2. Pugsley

      Pugsley

      Don't forget the AA membership... ;-)

    3. sixteen 12by 10s

      sixteen 12by 10s

      Swafega, a good socket set and an understanding missus who can push cars comes in useful

    4. Ian Holmes

      Ian Holmes

      Its a beaut take a look... http://ians76mgb.blogspot.com/

  23. Ian Holmes

    Caboose Hobbies is having a 4th July sale. Hmmm...

  24. Ian Holmes

    Calamity! The hinge on my MacBook Air broke this morning

    1. Kris

      Kris

      Thats bad. In warranty still, or could you claim on household insurance?

    2. backofanenvelope

      backofanenvelope

      What kind of MBA is it?

    3. Ian Holmes

      Ian Holmes

      It's an MBA mark 2 I think and as far as I know it still under the extended warranty

  25. Ian Holmes

    Could I possibly build models for Pendon? They were quite persistant asking me last weekend

    1. Phil Copleston

      Phil Copleston

      Personally, I'd be honoured if ever asked - go for it!

    2. skipepsi

      skipepsi

      Do it I am sure you will not regret it.

    3. devondynosoar118

      devondynosoar118

      Wow.

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