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jevs

jevs

Well-known member
Mar 24, 2004
4,343
Preston Rock Garden
I've permission to build an 8 x 4 00 gauge model railway in the shed. It'll be cladded out to stop any condensation and have decent security.

Anyone else partake? Any local clubs worth joining or shops worth visiting?

Always wanted to do this but starting completely from scratch as a total novice.

Any tips or pointers appreciated.

I also have a grandson on the way so have an excuse.
 








Herr Tubthumper

Herr Tubthumper

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
59,487
The Fatherland
jevs said:
I've permission to build an 8 x 4 00 gauge model railway in the shed. It'll be cladded out to stop any condensation and have decent security.

Anyone else partake? Any local clubs worth joining or shops worth visiting?

Always wanted to do this but starting completely from scratch as a total novice.

Any tips or pointers appreciated.

I also have a grandson on the way so have an excuse.
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Jack Straw

Jack Straw

I look nothing like him!
Jul 7, 2003
6,877
Brighton. NOT KEMPTOWN!
jevs said:
I've permission to build an 8 x 4 00 gauge model railway in the shed. It'll be cladded out to stop any condensation and have decent security.

Anyone else partake? Any local clubs worth joining or shops worth visiting?

Always wanted to do this but starting completely from scratch as a total novice.

Any tips or pointers appreciated.

I also have a grandson on the way so have an excuse.
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Why bother when you've got a full size one at the top of your garden?!
Your preferred not to be forgiven then?!!
 








ferring seagull

ferring seagull

Well-known member
Dec 30, 2010
4,607
jevs said:
I've permission to build an 8 x 4 00 gauge model railway in the shed. It'll be cladded out to stop any condensation and have decent security.

Anyone else partake? Any local clubs worth joining or shops worth visiting?

Always wanted to do this but starting completely from scratch as a total novice.

Any tips or pointers appreciated.

I also have a grandson on the way so have an excuse.
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I have a large quantity of 'OO' guage, mostly unused, which I wish to dispose of as I never ever found space to create a decent permanent layout.

PM me if you are interested.
 




Stat Brother

Stat Brother

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
73,664
West west west Sussex
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jackalbion

jackalbion

Well-known member
Aug 30, 2011
4,022
jevs said:
I've permission to build an 8 x 4 00 gauge model railway in the shed. It'll be cladded out to stop any condensation and have decent security.

Anyone else partake? Any local clubs worth joining or shops worth visiting?

Always wanted to do this but starting completely from scratch as a total novice.

Any tips or pointers appreciated.

I also have a grandson on the way so have an excuse.
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This is my life passion other than BHAFC, if you're looking to get some decent stuff for the railway I'd try gaugemaster next to Ford station, a warehouse full of model railways, can find any gauge, any country they'll have it, definitely worth the trip out to Ford
 


AmexRuislip

AmexRuislip

Trainee Spy 🕵️‍♂️
Feb 2, 2014
33,801
Ruislip
jevs said:
I've permission to build an 8 x 4 00 gauge model railway in the shed. It'll be cladded out to stop any condensation and have decent security.

Anyone else partake? Any local clubs worth joining or shops worth visiting?

Always wanted to do this but starting completely from scratch as a total novice.

Any tips or pointers appreciated.

I also have a grandson on the way so have an excuse.
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My father in law suggested these guys.

http://www.hastingsmrc.org.uk

http://www.uckfieldmrc.co.uk/exhib17nf.html

http://www.newhavendmrc.com/category/club-news/
 








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junior

Well-known member
Dec 1, 2003
6,501
Didsbury, Manchester
I've no idea why, but i ended up at a model railway exhibition by accident last year. I observed that all the people operating the layouts were clones. 60+, bald on top, tank tops or wooly jumpers, glasses and everyone there stunk of BO. I wouldn't go as far as to publicly say they all looked like paedophiles, but...
 




BN9 BHA

BN9 BHA

DOCKERS
NSC Patron
Jul 14, 2013
21,530
Newhaven
junior said:
I've no idea why, but i ended up at a model railway exhibition by accident last year. I observed that all the people operating the layouts were clones. 60+, bald on top, tank tops or wooly jumpers, glasses and everyone there stunk of BO. I wouldn't go as far as to publicly say they all looked like paedophiles, but...
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By accident? ........ ??? Right oh :lolol:
 


AmexRuislip

AmexRuislip

Trainee Spy 🕵️‍♂️
Feb 2, 2014
33,801
Ruislip
junior said:
I've no idea why, but i ended up at a model railway exhibition by accident last year. I observed that all the people operating the layouts were clones. 60+, bald on top, tank tops or wooly jumpers, glasses and everyone there stunk of BO. I wouldn't go as far as to publicly say they all looked like paedophiles, but...
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Not a fan then :lolol:

Or were you at the BBC?
 


Ned

Ned

Real Northern Monkey
Jul 16, 2003
1,618
At Home
jevs said:
I've permission to build an 8 x 4 00 gauge model railway in the shed. It'll be cladded out to stop any condensation and have decent security.

Anyone else partake? Any local clubs worth joining or shops worth visiting?

Always wanted to do this but starting completely from scratch as a total novice.

Any tips or pointers appreciated.

I also have a grandson on the way so have an excuse.
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I have an 8'x4' OO layout as a work in progress. That is I have built the base board, laid the track & started the wiring.
You are most welcome to come over and take a look/learn from my mistakes if you wish.
 


R

Raleigh Chopper

New member
Sep 1, 2011
12,054
Plymouth
junior said:
I've no idea why, but i ended up at a model railway exhibition by accident last year. I observed that all the people operating the layouts were clones. 60+, bald on top, tank tops or wooly jumpers, glasses and everyone there stunk of BO. I wouldn't go as far as to publicly say they all looked like paedophiles, but...
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Model railways are often a suitable substitute for a wife that has walked out on you.
Especially the wives who are asked to wear a cap, wave a flag and blow a whistle when it's bedtime.
 




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Rowdey

Well-known member
Jul 7, 2003
2,536
Herne Hill
Bought a digital set, with extra Eurostar and Mallard Locos for son aged 10, and put it all on a 8x4, with extra pick up points etc.

I've got to say, they were always a faff, and digital is even more temperamental than analogue imo.

I'm at the point of converting it all back to analogue, or getting an 'expert' in, to sort it out once and for all, as it hasn't been used for nearly a year now.... And dont even get me started on Scalectrix..! :lolol:
 


Easy 10

Easy 10

Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Jul 5, 2003
61,750
Location Location
Model railways are for weirdos, social inadequates and serial killers.

There, I said it.
 


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