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Brine tank looks good! I made a 3D printed brine tank a while back, need to dig it out and finish it!
The prototype is currently under restoration on the Ffestiniog.

Hope your health improves Jon, looking forward to seeing more from Bowaters!

Hi Tom, Hope your back is getting better. I sympathise as my mother suffered back problems on and off for many years. At times it was very debilitating. I'm glad you have ordered the Peter Angus book. It's full of information both full size and 16mm model form and the section on Avonside Heislers i...

I would say that forums are gradually improving as more younger people are leaving social media. I currently have no social media (along with my mates) but I do regularly use forums as a reliable source of information. Despite the negative association of forum sites such as 4chan and Reddit, a lot o...

As requested. The two slate waggons are a Lineside Hut followed by a Binnie. These are representing the NWNGR first generation slate waggons (apparently "almost identical to the FR type"). The bolster set are modified from a Lineside Hut kit to represent the NWNGR bolster waggons. All the ...

Tank looks good!
If the weather is good I'll hopefully take some pictures of work in progress of our NWNGR/WHR stock.
Andrew; will you do any rainbow carriages? Tempted to do a pink summer carriage...

I do like the red you use Andrew. I saw Bachmann painted one of their 009 WD wagons in "WHR red". Is there any references on the WHR liveries? I would like to use red for the Swift Sixteen D wagon but ideally would like a reference to this livery actually existing.

I have noticed an issue with Glaslyn Jon. The door windows are wrong: Not sure if you noticed?

Hi all,

A new website has been discovered for the FR Mountaineer project.

http://1863mountaineerloco.co.uk/

Note: probably not the Mountaineer you were thinking of!

Currently in Florida at the moment. We managed to visit Disney and, despite the disturbing sites of the parks and the rather upsetting animal safari we managed to ride the Wildlife Express Train. For those that don't know, this is an African themed train with unusual carriages. We managed to get som...

Vale of Rheidol carriage interiors. For those that aren't aware, the Vale of Rheidol is all change at the moment. One first class carriage is being completely rebuilt and will feature (what looks like) a central corridor with tables as well as proper wheelchair access. The first class carriage inter...

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Hi all, After a quick discussion on the suggestion board, I'm going to be starting a new thread for use by forum members to post their pictures and sources of information regarding full size railways. This will enable other members to use them for "inspiration" with their own modelling. Pl...

Look awesome as always.
Does 124 have louvres? Been a while since I've seen it in the flesh.

It appears to be a replacement gearbox but I haven't yet looked at it properly. Picture here: [ IMG_20190717_200202_resize_52~2.jpg Name will likely follow our current diesel convention; Forest of Dean enclosure names. We have two diesels, the Playmobil is named Beechenhurst whilst a small diesel is...

Hi all,
Can anyone advise a paint code for LNWR plumb please? Want to get some spray made up.

So I've recently acquired an IP Jessie diesel from the interweb, seems complete although it's apparently got glued wheels (45mm) which will need modifying and the general finish is a bit rough but will do for now. Haven't had a chance to test it yet but the wiring seems to be all connected up, will ...

Busted Bricks wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2019 1:47 pm

JMORG wrote: ↑Tue Jul 09, 2019 8:43 pm Millie is the best option.

Except direction can't be controlled via R/C which is what OP is looking for. Excellent loco though

Billie, Katie or Lady Anne are definitely the best if you have the money to spare!

Millie is the best option. We've had several and a few members have started with Millie's and they are still their favourites. You get a basic engine which can be very customisable with various bits from Roundhouse (cab, some/GWR bonnet). Edrigs are also a good option although they are much bigger t...

Fantastic thank you Andrew!