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by Big Al
Mon May 09, 2016 12:18 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: No name - Garden Railway
Replies: 22
Views: 13853

As I live in Collier Row a part of Romford in Essex I use the name C.R.L.R. Collier Row Light Railway,  As your location is Cambridge & Peterborough you could use C.P.L.R.
by Big Al
Tue Apr 12, 2016 1:20 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: New Accucraft Ragleth - few questions
Replies: 12
Views: 6188

I use the charger recommended by TOM_TOM_GO above works well.
by Big Al
Mon Apr 04, 2016 1:46 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Cannot renew my 16mmngm membership
Replies: 96
Views: 38157

Got conformation of renewal and took payment 1st. April but had 6 or 7 weeks not knowing what was happening glad it's sorted.
by Big Al
Wed Mar 09, 2016 9:25 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Cannot renew my 16mmngm membership
Replies: 96
Views: 38157

I must agree The old method using PayPal was best, I have tried to renew on line but failed so I sent the Direct debit form in still do not no if I am An ex-member or if I renewed How can I tell It's not come out of my bank account yet.
by Big Al
Wed Feb 03, 2016 2:02 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Windows 10 - Any experiences or thought??
Replies: 22
Views: 11653

I think you should upgrade to windows 10, you will soon get to know it sticking with out of date systems is asking for trouble unless you keep off the net. My lap top was updated from W8 to W10 and is better to use, my old desk top computer Used XP which I liked a lot but I do not go on the net with...
by Big Al
Sat Dec 26, 2015 11:36 pm
Forum: New Models & Reviews
Topic: Jigstone
Replies: 0
Views: 4643

Jigstone

Not new but available again from Germany.

http://www.modell-werkstatt.de/jigstones/index.htm
by Big Al
Sun Dec 06, 2015 1:40 am
Forum: Videos
Topic: Hope you all have a Great Christmas and a Very Happy 2016!
Replies: 7
Views: 4723

Another fine video from you , it looked like Santa and the Elf's was firing at Thomas as he arrives at the North Pole lovely film .
by Big Al
Fri Nov 13, 2015 1:04 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: IP Jessica Instructions
Replies: 2
Views: 2798

In the post you mite get them by tomorrow.
by Big Al
Sun Oct 25, 2015 1:58 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Any idea when the 16mm ffestiniog edition is coming out?
Replies: 34
Views: 21971

I must agree with above comments this looks like a great item that could be very useful.
by Big Al
Sun Oct 25, 2015 1:47 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080242

Peter your railway gets better and better as you add to it, I must thank you for your excellent post on laying ballast I laid the track on my line and then it all came to a halt not really knowing what to do ballast wise, I will have a go with the SBR method you use and see if I can get as nice a re...
by Big Al
Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:54 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: A big thanks to Mike
Replies: 3
Views: 3649

Must agree with above great service and quick response to any questions..
by Big Al
Fri Sep 18, 2015 2:14 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Castell Harlech scratch build
Replies: 18
Views: 10546

I like the car body repair mesh that you cover holes with before filling.

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by Big Al
Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:56 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080242

I like the look off that, a nice engine shed. Amazed you didn't scratch build it in your usual style.
by Big Al
Mon May 11, 2015 12:06 am
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: cutting track
Replies: 6
Views: 4115

Dremel is ideal for cutting track and has a load of other hobby uses.
by Big Al
Fri May 08, 2015 2:25 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080242

I like the look of that, another fine model showing the great versatility of plasticard. I have yet to start making scenery items for my line, I was pleased to see my line made it through the winter OK and has not got too overgrown.
by Big Al
Thu Apr 30, 2015 6:29 pm
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: Zach Bond "Momentum Van" project
Replies: 199
Views: 117972

Mine are 59 t0 60mm. Tom.
by Big Al
Thu Apr 30, 2015 12:10 am
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: Zach Bond "Momentum Van" project
Replies: 199
Views: 117972

Mine arrived today looks well made to me same as Peters, I also used the site you posted.
by Big Al
Tue Apr 28, 2015 2:11 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Pillar drill advice
Replies: 24
Views: 14322

As I said in my earlier post this is a useful vice for making a mill out of your drill but only make small cut's at a time I found it very useful. but their is a large range to choose from in their catalogue. https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-4-inch-cross-vice-ccv4c
by Big Al
Sat Apr 18, 2015 1:21 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Need a 1:18 country bus!
Replies: 3
Views: 3121

This will need a clear coat to water proof it,  card kit by rail-roadmodels.co.uk      on rolling stock page.      

http://www.rail-roadmodels.co.uk/#!prod ... -coach-kit