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by Crackingjob
Thu May 28, 2009 11:46 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: Locos of Austerity &Thrift
Replies: 15
Views: 6959

Locos of Austerity &Thrift

Some asked when I did my intro to see more of my Locos. In the main they are battery powered...I'm just going into steam. One or two are undergoing Emettfacation with new funnels/chimneys being fitted...so excuse the lack of paint Crackingjob :lol: ./myff/517338/IMAG0213.JPG ./myff/517339/IMAG0207.J...
by Crackingjob
Mon May 25, 2009 8:43 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: The railway with no name
Replies: 4
Views: 2896

railway with no name

can we name it for mr p How about Eastwood Railway (Clint the man the movie etc man with no name.??..or are you too young for that film) or Preston Botanical (looks very leafy/jungle) Nice line and wonderful locos and pictures...how would BR deal with Mr P's leaf problem...how does Mr P? Crackingjob
by Crackingjob
Mon May 25, 2009 8:37 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: Hayle Model Railway Exhibition 2009
Replies: 5
Views: 7098

Hayle

Thanks for the super shots of my locos and full action of my elbows in full flight explaining something or other...oh and 'Myles' in full steam. now then Whimsical whymsical or however its spelt... well done on Roland Emett...heard of peter barnfield.?..if not look for his images on the Titfield Thu...
by Crackingjob
Thu May 21, 2009 1:46 pm
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: Vale Of Rheidol Laser Short
Replies: 17
Views: 8916

coach roof

Use a place mat...the type made up of thin strips of wood then cover in tissue or old cloth ie. school trouser...it fits to shape stright away and is self supporting
Crackingjob
by Crackingjob
Sun May 17, 2009 8:03 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: PTLRfest 2009 Video
Replies: 14
Views: 5186

re Video

Great music...rubbish air band....great trains.....but no night running
thought it was 24hrs?
Crackingjob
by Crackingjob
Wed May 13, 2009 8:38 pm
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: Fixing a 16mm scale train wreck
Replies: 55
Views: 21884

what to do with the coaches

May I suggest unless in to AWNUTS (try 'AWNUTS Again' forum...very good fun) forget Dr Who...though!!!!??????? However Left coach get rid of windows and have open sided one on right ...trim roof ,have enclosed at one end and open at other? then paint garish colours...just like glynn valley did to tr...
by Crackingjob
Tue May 12, 2009 11:53 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: MHLR Extension
Replies: 100
Views: 31280

MHLR....

Digger tracks? I thought the Old man had seen the light , sold the boat and bought a loco!....why worry about fixing the lawn, what about another branch line?
Crackingjob
by Crackingjob
Sun May 10, 2009 8:25 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: Poor OTTO
Replies: 9
Views: 4591

Poor Old OTTO..SAVE IT/RUN IT

Put batteries and/or new chassis in and run as is...real locomotive traction not pristine preseveration....even if its a bit shakey/wobbles etc
Even build a delapidated shed around it as the undergrowth is superb and will blend in .
Crackingjob :D