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Just purchased some rather nice hand painted Ratio Semaphore signals As the base of the signals is flat and aligned with the ladder, can anyone best advise on how these should be installed on the layout, as I have no idea how to install them? Many thanks and best wishes, Chris

And in situ operating Merry Christmas Best, Chris

Completed Arch all courtesy of Martin an incredible feat of Engineering! Well done Martin Happy Christmas to everyone Best Chris

Many thanks Ben Best, Chris

Are there any Pendolino or TEA Wagons available for sale? Many thanks, Chris

Slightly sad news today Oxford Rail are now saying that the coaches have been delayed until the end of March. This has partly arisen because of the Chinese New year which means that the factories are closed for a month. Best, Chris

Latest picture with all 22 x Struts in place Best, Chris

Latest picture with all 22 x Struts in place Best, Chris

Many thanks Ron, Martin used laser cut ply Best, Chris

A very good friend of mine, Martin is kindly helping me to build an extension to my existing layout. On the upper layout we have built a large terminus on one of the curves. Its an oval shaped layout. As the up and down lines enter the station they fan out to give four running lines through the station and two lines which go outside platforms 1 and 4. We are currently building a curved canopy roof similar to York station which spans the two platforms and the four running lines, I have attached photographs of the canopy to show the work in progress. Many thanks and best wishes, Chris

Many thanks, agreed and the quality is better to C

Excellent news thanks for the post. Do we know if the MK3's will have lights fitted? Best, Chris

Many thanks Gents, the train length is 10 x FLA's with 20 x 40' Hi Cube containers. I have run the consist with an additional 2 x FLA 's (4 x 40' Hi Cube containers), but the locos seem to struggle mainly due to the incline up the viaduct. We tried 13 x FLA's i.e. 26 x 40' Hi Cube containers but the consist pulled itself off the curves, due to the physics involved given the small diameter of the wheels. The video was an example, prior to dabbing the glue onto the container and Lubricating the axles, it was impossible to get more than 8 x FLA's (16 x 40' Hi Cube containers) to run without de-railing or the containers falling off. The Maersk wagon is hobbling probably because of my poor adhesive skills! Great wagons though Arran! Apologies for any confusion. Best, Chris

For those of you who are interested in running long container trains, I have just uploaded this video of 10 x FLA Real Track wagons containing 20 x 40' High Cube containers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCzOd7CpQo0 The key to this is to use a dab of glue to the container fixing points and glue the container to the FLA (This helps with stability) Lubricate the axles (not the wheels) Given the small diameter of the wheels on large radius flexi track it is possible to run these trains up to 12 x FLA's in length. Any more the consist seems to pull itself off the curves, due to the physics involved given the small diameter of the wheels. There is no need to add any additional weight to the container. I hope this helps. Best Wishes, Chris

Many thanks I had heard that this looks like a QTR 2 / 2018 release now Best, Chris

Any news on when the MK3's will be with us and also are they fitting lights to the carriages? Many thanks Chris

Many thanks everyone I am thinking of buying 67 024 not sure which Hornby version this is? Best, Chris

Just wondering if someone can tell me what the difference is between the old Lima Class 67 (67 005) and the Hornby Class 67 (67 024) Many thanks, Chris

Thanks Ron

Morning Ron, what an amazing structure. Trying to do the same on a curved platform . I wonder if I could ask for some help as I have just come back into modelling ? A friend of mine is helping to build an extension to my existing layout. On the upper layout we have built a large terminus on one of the curves. Its an oval shaped layout. As the up and down lines enter the station they fan out to give four running lines through the station and two lines which go outside of the platforms between lines 1 and 2 and 5 and 6. We are looking to build a curved canopy roof similar to York station which spans the two platforms and the four running lines. With my very limited modelling skills I am not sure if this is possible. Just wondering if anybody has any advice they can offer us? Many thanks and best wishes, Chris

Thanks everyone got so confused with the thread ! Best, Chris

Happy new year to everyone, just wondering if anyone knows then the Dapol Class 68's will be available ? Also on the DCC fitted will there be cab lights fitted? Many thanks, Best, Chris

Thanks Matt, I am trying some Magnets at the amount fitted inside the containers but they are still de-railing which I cant understand as my other Bachmann and Dapol containers are fine. Best, Chris

Thanks Again Charlie, I have managed to open the container floor which is a great idea. Can you suggest some suitable ballast please? Many thanks, Chris

Thanks Charlie how do we remove the container floors sorry I am new to this hobby. The FLA and containers look great. Best, Chris