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Sarah James joined the group Model Railways

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clive BRretired posted an update in the group Model Railways: No Smart phones in late 1950s? An engine had a number! […]

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:48:55 +0000

No Smart phones in late 1950s? An engine had a number! In 1952 the ’82 Riddles’ design arrives Exmth jct 72A shed! I’m still at school! But of the many 82s I would later fire on branch lines, then 82010, 82011 would get the long service award! The list of my engines would go up to 82025! So quite a lot! A good engine but my alternatives were…

Jack Rumsey joined the group Model Railways

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Alex Mck posted an update in the group Model Railways: Have just left a very nice exhibition in Southport today

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 13:26:55 +0000

Have just left a very nice exhibition in Southport today

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Graham Cross posted an update in the group Model Railways: Difficult question to answer, depends on lot of […]

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:28:25 +0000

Difficult question to answer, depends on lot of thought regarding amount of space you have for layout, how deep your pockets are and what you want on your layout and your ability putting all into action and time.

Put down + and – on paper and visit good local model Railway shop who can give you honest answers regarding options available.

Alex Mck posted an update in the group Model Railways: Any tips for starting a model layout and what set should I buy

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:31:34 +0000

Any tips for starting a model layout and what set should I buy

clive BRretired posted an update in the group Model Railways: A model with little water capacity? A doodle? But! If I […]

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:01:53 +0100

A model with little water capacity? A doodle? But! If I open the bunker, Add side tanks, Add rake to the beam, And remove two inner front bogy’s? Then maybe an 8000 Riddles 4Mt? 80105 or the 80064 I would fire at 72A. 1962/ 63 until branch lines went diesel! 80064 followed me to Bristol Barrow rd shed! Late 1965 I take it (and many more) to…

Emma Holden joined the group Model Railways

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Michael Holden posted an update in the group Model Railways: Yesterday we made a visit to the Wroxham Miniature World

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 08:35:07 +0100

Yesterday we made a visit to the Wroxham Miniature World

Andrew Treves joined the group Model Railways

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 15:50:31 +0100

Philip Tomlinson posted an update in the group Model Railways: I don't have a layout, but enjoy modelling. Here's […]

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:39:12 +0100

I don’t have a layout, but enjoy modelling. Here’s my latest conversion of a run down eBay purchase into RTC test Car 2

I’ve done quite a few conversions into RTC rolling stock, my next project is a small layout depicting Mickleover Station and yard (Derby) when used by the Research dept.

Philip Sweet joined the group Model Railways

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:18:33 +0100

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SM posted an update in the group Model Railways: #featureAn exhibit that someone brought to an event at […]

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 22:28:03 +0100

#feature

An exhibit that someone brought to an event at Abbey Pumping Station, Leicester.

SM posted an update in the group Model Railways: #featureUlverscroft Grange, Leicestershire. […]

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 22:18:08 +0100

#feature

Ulverscroft Grange, Leicestershire. (Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation).

SM joined the group Model Railways

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alexf posted an update in the group Model Railways: I seem to have picked up a new hobby. We had a train […]

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 11:06:16 +0100

I seem to have picked up a new hobby. We had a train set when I was growing up – OO gauge with a Class 47 and 92220 Evening Star. Between that and regular visits to York to visit my great aunt Bessie and, of course, the NRM it’s hardly surprising I ended up with a passion for railways. So I thought it was time I had my own.

Dived in head first…

alexf joined the group Model Railways

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Scott Bell posted an update in the group Model Railways: Hi new to group just seeing if its still active

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 20:55:13 +0100

Hi new to group just seeing if its still active

Scott Bell joined the group Model Railways

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 20:52:26 +0100

clive BRretired posted an update in the group Model Railways: I went back to the charity shop to buy LMS 60000 in […]

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 14:25:03 +0100

I went back to the charity shop to buy LMS 60000 in its glass presentation case on a wood base! And it was gone! Sold! I only delayed because you could see its rather large motor in its tender because the upper tender was missing? The motor sat on its tender frame with its wheels all intact! Its chrome plaque on its base said 60000? Well 60001…

Daniel Dogan joined the group Model Railways

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clive BRretired posted an update in the group Model Railways: My local charity shop has a model engine in a glass case […]

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 11:10:45 +0100

My local charity shop has a model engine in a glass case on a wooden base of a Peppercorn or Gresley sort numbered 60000? Its electric motor can be seen in its tender, As the upper framework of said tender is missing? If still there, then i will take a photo of it! I suppose i could rebuild upper tender in matches and paint Duchess of…

Andrew Pettey joined the group Model Railways

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 18:41:07 +0000

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Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:57:55 +0000

David Spencer replied to the discussion New announcement from Bachmann! in the forum Model Railways

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:34:53 +0000

Reply to New announcement from Bachmann!

It looks promising, though it’s geographically unsuitable for me.

Michael Holden started the discussion New announcement from Bachmann! in the forum Model Railways

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:18:25 +0000

New announcement from Bachmann!

Bachmann has announced a Class 74 locomotive.

What are your thoughts on this?

Bachmann announces Class 74 locomotive range

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Bachmann announces Class 74 locomotive range

Bachmann Europe has announced the addition of an OO scale model of a Class 74 Electro-Diesel Locomotive for its EFE Rail range.

clive BRretired posted an update in the group Model Railways: Try to match the 6ft 2inch wheel of your model? […]

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:06:11 +0000

Try to match the 6ft 2inch wheel of your model? The converted Packets (35s) or Westcountry etc that i would walk under for their underneaths we called it on 72A shed, That Castles got a 6ft 81/2 inch wheel? Stanier stuff 6ft 9inch? But back in 1870 long before the Beatles would sing ‘ I wanna hold your hand’ and the Rollin Stones could never…

clive BRretired joined the group Model Railways

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:09:11 +0000

Michael Holden posted an update in the group Model Railways: Can you help the Wrenbury and District Model […]

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:02:42 +0000

Can you help the Wrenbury and District Model Railway Club?

Their layout and trailer was stolen off the motorway in Cheshire over the weekend.

More details at: https://www.railadvent.tv/2025/01/model-railway-layout-and-trailer-stolen-off-cheshire-motorway.html

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Model Railway layout and trailer stolen off Cheshire motorway

The Wrenbury and District Model Railway Club has put an urgent appeal out to the public after a model railway layout and trailer was stolen off a Cheshire motorway last weekend.

haydn joined the group Model Railways

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:53:38 +0000

Michael Holden replied to the discussion Hornby 2025 in the forum Model Railways

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:40:30 +0000

Reply to Hornby 2025

Thats rather insightful Michael. Your layout sounds incredible – did you get any photos of it?

Mike Ashworth replied to the discussion Hornby 2025 in the forum Model Railways

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:17:28 +0000

Reply to Hornby 2025

The variations are mainly to do with colour and badging, which is relatively cheap to do.

30 years ago I had a model railway that ran around 3 sides of the spare bedroom, it was only 12″ (30cm) wide but had a total running length of 60ft (18.2M), and took up not much space.

My wife bought me a brand new BR 2MT at a cost of £30.00, the same…

Michael Holden replied to the discussion Hornby 2025 in the forum Model Railways

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:43:51 +0000

Reply to Hornby 2025

There are lots of ‘variations’ the models which of course adds to the detail but of course then pushes up the price too.

David Spencer replied to the discussion Hornby 2025 in the forum Model Railways

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:03:16 +0000

Reply to Hornby 2025

I grew up with Tri-Ang models from around 1956 onwards. They were sturdy models, OK, lacking some detail, but reasonably priced in their day and capable of decades of service, witness the number of black Princess Elizabeth locos still around. Today’s models may be much more finely detailed, but one can scarcely dare touch them for fear of…

David Spencer joined the group Model Railways

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:31:04 +0000

Michael Holden replied to the discussion Hornby 2025 in the forum Model Railways

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:30:40 +0000

Reply to Hornby 2025

I have to say, I do like the look of the GNER Class 91s! However, I don’t have space for a layout, so I will have to leave it to the exhibitions! However, it’s nice to see a good variety of products in the launch, meaning there’s something for everyone.

Mike Ashworth replied to the discussion Hornby 2025 in the forum Model Railways

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:53:39 +0000

Reply to Hornby 2025

I have had a look, just out of interest, but Hornby seems to charging a lot of money for what is made relatively cheaply in China.

From being around Tool Making and the Plastics Moulding industries someone somewhere is making a large mark-up on the costs involved.

Yes they are nice, but they seem to be too perfect, without a lot of…