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  1. cromptonnut
    Very nice, I assume that the operating noise is somewhat more muffled when actually attached to a baseboard. Just wondering how many modellers have 14mm drill bits to make the hole though? My electric drill will only go up to a 10mm bit. Still, if the logical follow-through of this development follows Dapol's foray into 7mm then I can see me buying a couple for that project too.
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    I always liked the approach to Stratford before all the redesigning going on now - tight curve and incline to come up alongside the single line link from Fenchurch Street, then running alongside the Liverpool Street lines.
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    Impressive and definitely something to follow, the bodyshells seem something that 3D printing would lend itself too very well. I've always fancied DLR, not just because there's an excuse to have setrack style curves on a visible scenic section....
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    Is it just me or is there something strange about this new colourscheme? My profile dropdown I can only change status, everything else has disappeared.

    1. Mod5

      Mod5

      Check out Andy's new thread in Admin Notices

    2. cromptonnut

      cromptonnut

      I have seen it and commented appropriately.

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    Fit a couple of these in your layout fascia. http://www.airwick.co.uk/automatic-sprays-odour-detect-max.php Alternatively, if your locos are fitted with smoke generators, use aromatherapy oils in with the smoke oil for a nice scent.
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    You could always use the Walthers kit - also available in HO. http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/272-232204
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    Reduction in prices...
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    is about to start an inventory of his N gague stock, having unearthed the box from under a pile of stuff yesterday, in anticipation of the APA Box Project. Once I've catalogued it I can then look at what I can shift to fund what I need.

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    Can't see much sign of a motor or couplings either...
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    At last, an accurate item description. "Seen much better days" indeed... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-O-GAUGE-LNER-SEEN-MUCH-BETTER-DAYS-RESTORATION-/360383194084?_trksid=p3286.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6578681277805370596
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    But how many Delitics were made? It's unique!
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    is delighted to find that Tomix N gauge "tram track" joins easily to Peco code 80 with very little difficulty.. that makes life a tad easier!

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    is delighted to find that Tomix N gauge "tram track" joins easily to Peco code 80 with very little difficulty.. that makes life a tad easier!

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    Given the amount of 4mm model buses out there, and 7mm cars and lorries, you'd have thought that buses would have been made by someone fairly inexpensively even if fairly basic and of a few common types.
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    It's blue, with yellow and black wasp stripes on the cab. Put those colours together and you end up with a dark green. I suppose it is an 'average' model...
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    I don't suppose anyone remembers seeing where I put my hammer? Got a few panel pins to tap in to hold the board together whilst the glue dries.

    1. Tel2010

      Tel2010

      just found mine,lost since christmas,brother in law borrowed it to hit one nail,then lost.Was down side of cushion!

      We had looked there to,must be our friendly ghost doing bit of diy lol

    2. Pennine MC

      Pennine MC

      If I had a hammer, I'd hammer in the morning

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    Presumably with this thing which I guess is the other half of the 'unit'? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-Lima-Jouef-Wrenn-00-Gauge-Custom-Made-Diesel-Locomotive-/180824408664?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D180818738009%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6456754847756907031
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    I was watching when one of the signals had stopped working and someone was trying to fix it from underneath... must have been very strong wind to make it wobble like that
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    now has a complete APA box. Now to figure out what I'm going to do inside it...

    1. cromptonnut

      cromptonnut

      The other option is to put some wheels on it and it becomes a 5" gauge wagon...

    2. Kelly

      Kelly

      hmm a self propelling model railway layout?

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    has come to the conclusion that visiting exhibitions just isn't his thing any more.

    1. Kelly

      Kelly

      Some of them can be annoying for 'big bag' reasons, and 'concrete wall' effects around some popular layouts/stands. But others can be quite good I've found, Nottingham and the Taunton SWAG & Stafford member's day a prime example of this.

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    looks like I might manage a trip to Tonbridge tomorrow after all... and braved Ikea for an APA box this evening too. Hopefully inspiration is not far off.

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    For trestles, Artur (your first link) has adjustable height, Lilleby (second link) are a fixed height. I have two of the early design Artur (without the shelf) that is no longer available for putting my layout on, and two similar metal ones I picked up from Aldi a couple of years ago. I suppose the important thing is what height do you want your layout to be at; with Artur you can have 71-93 cm whereas Lilleby is fixed at 70cm. Both will apparently take 50kg max load. We were planning on picking up a couple of these for the bedroom - which might just end up with a long thin layout project on top of them - and might accidently pick up an Apa at the same time for a little something I have in mind for a modern urban tram layout - ironic considering Ikea Croydon is right next to the Therapia Lane tramlink depot.
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    The important thing I'd suggest is to find out what rooms you have available, and what clear space there is - then draw it out on some graph paper with 1 square to 6 inches or something, and then when you get your layouts confirmed make up little squares to the same scale and then you can see where things fit. Make sure you have decent walkways - I believe 6-8ft is recommended - and don't cram things in too tight. Once you have a date, make sure you advertise it; model magazines, RMWeb, UKModelshops etc, even a small ad in the local paper a week or so before is helpful, and you might get some editorial space particulary as it's sorta charity. Asking the local mayor, MP or other figure to open the show might help along that line too. Programmes are essential, and you might also get some local firms to advertise in it to offset the costs of printing it and perhaps fundraise in it too. Of course you may already have thought of all this but every little helps
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    Panic not - I found myself in your situation about 8 years ago and was show manager for 3 years before handing over to someone else. Do you just need layouts, or help with anything else organisation wise as I'm sure there are plenty of people who are happy to help.
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    Hmmm "The surprise of seeing a naturist whilst you're out walking I don't think would be much different to seeing a steam train on the East Coast Main Line." http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-17040020 Discuss...

    1. A1X

      A1X

      hahaha

       

    2. darren01

      darren01

      love this bit at the end of the rep"The surprise of seeing a naturist whilst you're out walking I don't think would be much different to seeing a steam train on the East Coast Main Line."ort;

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