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Latest picture of The Flying Scotsman rebuild at York NRM (Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:31:00 +0000)

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Can you help Ann? (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:47:00 +0000)

Ann says that it is her son that is into model trains and that he has an old Hornby set that was past onto him from his Grandfather.

Ann's father has just given him some track that he has had for a long time, and we wondered if it is worth restoring it and if we can collect anymore tracks and parts for it - I dont know if you can identify it for me, i will attached the pictures of it just in case.

Here are the pictures






One piece has a stamped mark on it "trade mark GERMANY" and all the other pieces have a stamp that just says "GB PATENT.

Any ideas?

thanks ANN

Please leave any comments on this post below.

thanks

Adventures in Making Trees: Part 1 (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:49:00 +0000)

Part 1: In this video I start experimenting with different methods of making trees to decide which ones I want to use on my Model Railroad.

Excellent primer for beginners: http://tinyurl.com/modelrailroad
My Web Site: http://modelrr.oakviewresources.com/

Link for Stranded Wire Trees: http://www.scale-modelers-handbook.com/n-scale-ebook.html

Painting the backdrop behind the river scene: Part 12 (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:04:00 +0000)

This is dipping into another series of videos by The Bige61 on Youtube.

"Part 12. This is series where I paint the backdrop behind the river scene. In this part I continue painting the mountains on the backdrop.

Music Notes: The music on this video was recorded using Sonar Home Studio Ver 6.0. The drums and keyboards were played on an M-Audio Keystation 61 ES and/or sequenced in the MIDI Editor. The bass used is an YaMaha 270F Fretless with Dimarzio Pickups. "

Happisburgh at spalding train show (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:32:00 +0000)

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03 Select Acceleration Programming (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:56:00 +0000)

Program your locomotives with realistic acceleration using the Hornby Select.

Make sure you check out the full "Hornby Select" Playlist, and don't forget to WATCH IN HD!

02 Select Second Loco Programming (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:49:00 +0000)

Programming a locomotive with the Hornby Select.

Make sure you check out the full "Hornby Select" Playlist, and don't forget to WATCH IN HD!

01 Select Quick Start (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:48:00 +0000)

Getting started with the Hornby Select.

Make sure you check out the full "Hornby Select" Playlist, and don't forget to WATCH IN HD!

Crest form royal train replica at windsor station (Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:47:00 +0000)

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T gauge railway layout (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:07:00 +0000)

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Hornby Collectors Club Special LSWR 4-4-0 Clas T9 'Drummond' Decoration Sample (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:41:00 +0000)

A decoration sample of the Collectors Club special T9 Drummond Locomotive. For more information about purchasing this limited edition locomotive, or becoming a member please visit:

www.hornby.com/collectors-club/

Building the River Scene: Part 2 (Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:36:00 +0000)

Part 2 from thebige61

"Part 2: This is a multi-part blog where I make the scenery on the river scene on my model railroad. In this video I start putting in the river banks with Florist foam."

Building the River Scene: Part 1 (Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:30:00 +0000)

From The bigE -

"Part 1: This is a multi-part blog where I make the scenery on the river scene on my model railroad. In this video I start putting in the river banks with Florist foam."

R2821/X Hitachi Class 395 Decorated Running Sample (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:33:00 +0000)

Presenting the Hornby Hitachi Class 395 Decorated Running Sample. Available in both DCC Ready and DCC Fitted versions.

R2846/X BR 4-6-2 'Clan Buchanan' Clan Class Locomotive (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:10:00 +0000)

Decorated Sample of the 2009 Clan Class locomotive.

Length: 287mm
Detail: Extensive. Sprung Buffers
Special Features: DCC Ready/DCC
Fitted Motor: 5 Pole Skew Wound Loco Drive



click here to save £30 on the new New Br Early Clan Class Clan Buchanan

BR Clan Class 4-6-2 No.72000 Clan Buchanan in lined BR green with early emblem.

Designed by Mr. R. A. Riddles, the Clans were a slightly scaled down version of the BR Britannia Class and featured a smaller boiler and cylinders. Ten of the class were built at Crewe between 1951 and 1952 with a further 15 planned which were intended for the Scottish and Southern regions, however, the final 15 were cancelled due to British Railways modernisation plans. The 10 completed Clans were "shedded" at Polmadie, Glasgow and Carlisle and were consequently seen working mixed traffic trains on routes between Manchester, Liverpool, Carlisle, Perth and Glasgow. The last Clan was removed from service in 1966.

click here to save £30 on the new New Br Early Clan Class Clan Buchanan

Deltic D9009 - Alycidon at Nene Valley Railway 4 July 2009 (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:05:00 +0000)

Another video from the Nene Valley Railway Rail Mail Real Ale event from 4/5 July 2009. This video concentrates on the Deltic D9009 which is on loan from Barrow Hill for the rest of the 2009 season (4/5 October) having arrived late June.

Travelling post office demo (Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:00:00 +0000)

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Nene valley railway rail mail event (Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:17:00 +0000)

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Copenhagen Fields - Model Railway (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:45:00 +0000)

Simon Farmer presenter of the 2004 TV series Model Town and Tim Watson the President of The Model Railway Club,
take us on a guided tour of the amazing Copenhagen Fields layout.

Greasing and Oiling Your Locomotives (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:35:00 +0000)

Learn about lubricating and servicing your trains. We demonstrate these techniques on a contemporary steam locomotive, but the same concept can be used on vintage equipment or diesel locomotives.

Javelin train on 140mph test-run and Pre Production Video of Soon To Be Released Model (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:28:00 +0000)

Guests on a test-run of the "Javelin" - Britain's fastest commuter train with a 140mph (225km/h) top speed - have been whisked from London to Kent and back.

The Hitachi train took 30 minutes to travel from St Pancras station to Ashford at an average speed of 114mph. The return journey took 29 minutes.

Southeastern will begin a limited high-speed service on the line on 29 June with a full service from 13 December.

The Japanese-built trains will reduce journey times by up to 43 minutes.



Hornby will be producing a version of the Javelin and here is a video of what their pre production sample looks like.

Class 04 Diesel Shunter (Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:42:00 +0000)

I am modelling the BR era of steam around 1956-58 and I have decided that for my birthday I am going to invest in a diesel shunter that would have been in use at the time. Fortunately I have found one that is almost spot on and it is pictured below:



Like other shunters of this size, the Class 03 was built for light duties where a larger locomotive was not needed, especially for shunting at locomotive and carriage depots and as station pilots. The reduction over time in the demand for shunting locomotives meant that they were progressively withdrawn from 1968 onwards, many being sold to private industry. However, some remained in service much longer, with two examples on the Isle of Wight lasting until 1993.

What's more this 'OO' model from Bachmann comes in at under £40.00 so I think that it is a real bargain. Click here to find out more about this Diesel Shunter.

NVMRA Peterborough Model Railway Exhibition 07/06/2009 (Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:28:00 +0000)

EWS60008 says

"This video is from the NVMRA (Nene Valley Model Railway Association) Peterborough Model Railway Exhibition held on the 7th of June 2009 in Sacrewell (near Wansford).

The first Layout is Stockwell Road that is 1996-Present Modern Image in OO gauge and features my sound fitted 60008 (sound was drowned out by the background noise!) while other stock was provided by Chris himself. The second layout is Wallingford which is a OO gauge GWR region 1920's based era and the amount of detail on this layout is very impressive!

The third and final layout in this video is an N gauge USA-type Layout set in the 1950's which has mostly GM EMD F7's, Alco's and some steam that were remaining in that period. There were a fair amount of visitors we had but its not quite as busy as you would expect at Warley which is in November this year! "

To be honest we made the event and it was quite good for a family day as Sacrewell Farm also had an open day so there was plenty to do after the trains.

Fred Dibnah Railway/Steam Collection (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:41:00 +0000)

Just released last week was the Fred Dibnah Railway/Steam Collection [DVD].

English steeplejack and cult British television figure, Fred Dibnah was renowned for his love of Railways history and steam engines. Join him in this celebration of British Railways and steam heritage, with almost 15 hours of archive footage. Features previously unseen footage.

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Nene valley railway modellers exhibition at sacrewell farm peterborough (Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:13:00 +0000)

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