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Old 24th December 2014, 05:41
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Hornby Dublo layout

Hello folks, I'm the newsest "Newby".....and not too good at this Forum chat biz so pls forgive me if I muck things up! Have loved steam trains since a child when, at August School hols time, my mother and I used to catch an electric train from near our home (Sydney) and ride for 5 hours to the end of the line in the NSW countryside. We then had to change to a 'steamie' for the last 20miles to the relatives' home - and that 'steamie' ride for me was the BEST part of my entire holiday. And now in my (early!) retirement, I am the proud owner of three x Hornby Dublo trains. I am finally able to convert an old garage in the back garden into an English pub - and am including my model trains as an addition. I have (on paper) designed a cantilevered external addition to one wall of the garage, about 48in deep and up to 14feet long. Am planning on a perspex viewing window (probably made up of multiple sliding doors of perspex) which will be visible from inside the "pub". I have designed what my long-suffering husband says is a rather unusal method for getting access to the track and scenery for cleaning and maintenance. I was wondering if I might run my idea past you folk and ask your opinion if you think it is a good way to do things or not. (Or should I just find another husband who is more amenable to my model trains???)
Thanks for your interest! Cheers all!


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Old 24th December 2014, 09:06
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Welcome to the forum Wendy, and its refreshing to see a female member on here interested in model railways.
I have a few excellent examples of steam locomotives all in a glass cabinet, and lit up as a static show. I dont actually run my models; however there are many on here who do and I feel sure they will be in reply soon.
In the meantime hope you enjoy our company and have a great Christmas and New Year.
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Old 24th December 2014, 09:54
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Hello Wendy and welcome to the forum, hope you sort out your new layout and all the best.
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Old 24th December 2014, 14:32
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Welcome Wendy to the best railway forum around. We are a friendly bunch who between us can answer almost any railway related queries you may have. Enjoy building your pub/railway and most of all; HAVE FUN.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Regards, Tony.
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Old 26th December 2014, 06:01
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Thanx all for the warm welcome! Looking forward to some discussions re layout etc after the Silly Season is over and done with.
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Old 31st December 2014, 19:36
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A very warm welcome to the forum, dear Wendy.
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