Model Forum / General / Railroads / August 2010

Has anyone used these side mounted  units with a Peco point?

It's been a while since this thread was run and since the last time we've
had some very good RTR offerings make their appearance, I am for instance
thinking in particular of the ROD but I'm sure others will have their own
favourites.

news.stv.tv/scotland
20th August 2010
" A rare first edition Oor Wullie annual bought for just 20 pence has
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http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/intersecting-slot-car-plus-train-set-equals-geek-to
y-win-19-08-2010/

I'm amazed that no-one has commented on the forthcoming Bachmann release
of the 6-car Blue Pullman.  Everyone has been asking for it, and now
there will be two RTR offerings!

Okay, so I've got the last of the track laid on the industrial section
of my switching layout, and am ready to start wiring.
What gauge of wire would youse guys recommend for the main busses that
run from the transformer to the individual feeder wires, and would you

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/road-and-rail-transport/7942894/Runaway-N
orthern-Line-train-travels-through-six-stops-without-driver.html
"A runaway Northern Line train went through six stops on a 13-minute
journey on the Tube this morning, with other Underground trains ...

www.tbnweekly.com
Tuesday 17th August 2010
BOB McCLURE
"  A portion of the Seminole Community Library was transformed into a

please, where I find a site with layouts of railway stations also in Italy ,
? as Chiaravalle, Senigallia. etc... .

http://www.wimp.com/traintrack/
Think its in Holland
Regards
Mike

I saw this link posted on another group:
http://www.britishrailways.tv/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&
Itemid=8&video_id=1424
or http://tinyurl.com/23qh79a
It's a wonderfully nostalgic collection of film clips shot in and around

Following the previous discussion I have documented the techniques I
use for mounting below and through the board, with the pros and cons
of both.
Guy

Thought would make some progress on loco kit so have chosen a couple of
Victorian white metal figures - only a few years out cos conservative
fellows. Question is what colours for their clothes. I know NCB overalls
were orange in the 70's, before that presume dark blue was the ...

Was a spectator on the early tussle as to who does a Blue thingy, but now
its serious with LMS twins !
If it was just Hattons then would swallow something and go for it, but now
its Hattons with Dapol or Rails with Bachmann. Now Dapol are due Feb 2011