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by johnto
Sat Dec 21, 2019 8:51 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Painting dads army figures
Replies: 1
Views: 2454

Painting dads army figures

Has any one painted the dad's army figures which colour paint did you use
by johnto
Fri Sep 27, 2019 3:29 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: North staffs south cheshire
Replies: 7
Views: 5854

Re: North staffs south cheshire

Sorry rik just notice your reply i am on holiday in till the end of Sept . I would like to meet another odd ball thanks johnto
by johnto
Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:18 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: North staffs south cheshire
Replies: 7
Views: 5854

North staffs south cheshire

I am a mad garden rail fanatic living in this area g gauge 45mm track no electric all steam and battery unable to contact anyone in this area to discuss and talk about railways . No one of the club's seem to organize any meets beating to think Billy no mates. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE IN THIS ...
by johnto
Fri Feb 01, 2019 6:53 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Whiskey barrels
Replies: 1
Views: 2723

Whiskey barrels

Notice last night on 7/8th scale sight whiskey barrels with the whiskey inside on sale at Sainsbury. Paid a visit to sainsbury just check they are in a gift pack 3 barrels contain malt , barrels measure 50mm dia 70mm long old st Andrews whiskey gift set. Will be trying one tonight watching the 🏉
by johnto
Wed Dec 12, 2018 7:40 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: B& q no more 10%
Replies: 0
Views: 3304

B& q no more 10%

Called at b& q today old Dodgers day 10 % off day very quiet . Went with my purchases handed my diamond card the young lady said sorry only discount on garden section. Told her it was for my garden railway it didn't work. This was introduced in September
by johnto
Mon Oct 29, 2018 7:59 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Using GRP
Replies: 13
Views: 5958

Re: Using GRP

Why not try welcome fibre door mats it has been out on a cottage ,3 years now (not the one with welcome on it)
by johnto
Sun Oct 21, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Carriage painting
Replies: 1
Views: 2042

Carriage painting

Has any one used a sanding sealant on wood carriages before painting ,what bland any suggestions on painting
by johnto
Mon Oct 08, 2018 3:51 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Yrs Garrett kit
Replies: 0
Views: 3422

Yrs Garrett kit

Grs had a Garrett kit 45mm gauge has anyone built
the kit and what radius bends will it go round
by johnto
Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:49 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Binders
Replies: 0
Views: 3077

Binders

Has anyone got any garden rail binders the do not use so I can purchase now not made
by johnto
Wed Dec 20, 2017 10:37 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Display cabinet
Replies: 4
Views: 4065

Display cabinet

Lidl are selling display cabinets 68cm wide x110cm high x20 cm depth, the true inside self measurement 15 cm wide . I can fit a lady ann engine in.the price penny short of sixty notes stock number 288681 livarnoliving collectors display cabinets
by johnto
Wed Nov 22, 2017 5:29 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: garden rail insurance
Replies: 3
Views: 3668

garden rail insurance

I. The have been phoneing around for house insurance cover . Talked to a few firms yes we can cover building and contents Ask the question can you cover my garden railway equipment (Yes up to fix amount From £1000.00 to £2500.00 per item based on their value. Are the trains covered while in my work ...
by johnto
Fri Nov 03, 2017 7:10 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Sweet Sixteen locomotive
Replies: 12
Views: 8732

Re: Sweet Sixteen locomotive

Mike bought the model from from Sweetsixteen.At the time he was trading as imp models from Nottingham. He then moved to stoke on Trent were he still produced the engine 19 95 all were 32mm gauge. Last time I spoke to Mick and Jan they had moved to Fairbourn in north Wales , hope this helps I have on...
by johnto
Fri Jun 30, 2017 3:14 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: blue rail control units
Replies: 3
Views: 3819

blue rail control units

has anyone fitted or used a blue rail control unit for their trains from a smart phone for battery locos
by johnto
Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:29 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: No more binders
Replies: 4
Views: 4086

Re: No more binders

its just the green binder I want with the strings not the punch ones
by johnto
Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:41 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: No more binders
Replies: 4
Views: 4086

No more binders

I have just spoke to warmers reguarding binders for garden rail mags they will not have any more at all.The editing will be done in house no more David's,tags or anyone else. Is it the time's or just me who likes reading a book or mag then saving in binders. .When does a hobby change to a business,M...