Forum: Railway Modelling
23rd August 2007, 12:03
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There's a saying that goes 'If you want a job...
There's a saying that goes 'If you want a job doing, then do it yourself ':D
Courtesy of 142 043 at Chester yesterday, a full set of underframe & interior end shots, all in their own gallery. All...
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Forum: Railway Modelling
17th August 2007, 02:19
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,957
I don't disagree. Mechanically, it will easily...
I don't disagree. Mechanically, it will easily score over hornby & lima, all 3 score over the laughable heljan model.
But it still isn't the DEFINITIVE model. Just look at it, & then at a picture...
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Forum: Railway Modelling
12th August 2007, 19:47
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,957
The grafar 47 was a good model for it's time....
The grafar 47 was a good model for it's time. Unfortunately, that was a quarter of a century ago.... I understand the motor has been upgraded but the body just got a new coat of paint. (I'd model in...
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Forum: Railway Modelling
11th August 2007, 16:24
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,957
Class 47s (Brush type 4) in model form
Am i alone in thinking it is beyond the capabilities of the various manufacturers to make a DEFINITIVE class 47????
I write this after taking a look at bachmanns much-awaited version. I've been...
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Forum: Railway News from around the World
13th July 2007, 01:28
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,526
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Forum: Railway News from around the World
12th July 2007, 02:47
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,418
Not so. A four car toyager seats 26f/200s, five...
Not so. A four car toyager seats 26f/200s, five car toyager seats 26f/220s. The existing loco-hauled 7 car sets had room for 25f/332s, HST's 48f/372s (-& while the existing stock was slower, it was...
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Forum: Railway News from around the World
11th July 2007, 00:15
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,418
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Forum: Railway News from around the World
10th July 2007, 13:14
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,418
Well, the party is in full swing at my home! I...
Well, the party is in full swing at my home! I note from one article that a certain VXC 'head' is whinging to the DfT as to why they lost the franchise, when the 'reason' is most likely something...
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Forum: Railway News from around the World
8th July 2007, 12:08
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,869
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Forum: Railway News from around the World
7th July 2007, 01:25
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,869
I have to claim a vested interest here, since I...
I have to claim a vested interest here, since I am a cancer-stick addict.
I think everyone is aware of the new legislation introduced on the 1st of July, yet most people aren't aware of the actual...
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Forum: Railway Modelling
4th July 2007, 23:26
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,345
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Forum: Railway Modelling
4th July 2007, 14:25
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,345
Class 142 pacer pics sought
I have just received a Branchlines 'motor & chassis' replacement kit to fit to a Hornby pacer.
As I don't have any suitable pics in my collection, & am unable to get to the manchester area in the...
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Forum: Say Hello
22nd June 2007, 13:12
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,269
Outward journey is the 538 0800...
Outward journey is the 538 0800 Birmingham-Edinburgh. Coach provided by Goode's of West Bromwich. Note that as this is a 'dated' service, don't miss it by looking for something in NX livery. You'll...
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Forum: Railway News from around the World
22nd June 2007, 10:45
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,540
Announced yesterday, GoVia will take over the...
Announced yesterday, GoVia will take over the remains of the Central & Silverlink franchises in November. They will call themselves 'London Midland'. Hmmm, where have i heard that before????:)
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Forum: Say Hello
22nd June 2007, 10:42
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,269
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Forum: Say Hello
22nd June 2007, 10:39
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,269
That's right, close to the railway station (to...
That's right, close to the railway station (to your right if you're arriving by train). There's a manned desk & the nearest 2-3 bays are where NX Coaches depart from. Going anywhere nice?
Let me...
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Forum: Railway Modelling
22nd June 2007, 01:46
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,385
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Forum: Say Hello
22nd June 2007, 01:40
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,269
Hi All
About time i said hello!
Dave Francis, 41, Birmingham uk. Been into railways for 30 years & Buses since i was big enough to climb onto one!
In the past I've worked for BR, been a contractor to...
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Forum: Railway News from around the World
22nd June 2007, 01:21
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,480
Excuse the irony but it's not like they're a...
Excuse the irony but it's not like they're a bunch of amateurs. This will be a setback but they'll be back up & running before you know it
The only thing i would say to them is that until...
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Forum: Railway Modelling
14th June 2007, 17:27
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,385
Don't buy any replacements from the Bachmann...
Don't buy any replacements from the Bachmann chassis as it differs size-wise & mechanically from the Mainline original. As i see it, you have two options:
1) Unscrew the chassis from the body,...
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