You try and be helpful.......constructive critism is good! Sometimes 'what do you think' actually means 'bolster my ego by showering me with praise'. Ho hum. What Paul said. Also, the people who start their post along the lines of "I know t…
Those mods are well worth doing Frank and make a huge improvement to the old model. I look forward to seeing the finished job on shed. Hi Geoff Thanks for the comment. I'm using the Mainly Trains detailing kit, but not the auto gear compone…
Lovely Loco Frank, any chance of a video of it running please. Yes, Phil, soon as I get the chance to do that I will post a video here or on Facebook. Well thanks for tempting me to open my wallet again Frank, are you on commission from Luc…
I couldn't agree more about the tools. I remember buying a set of fine nosed pliers 35 years ago, a mate took the mickey of me for buying a very expensive set, which I couldn't really afford at the time. I use them almost every day and have…
That's a great way to add a bit of individuality to your rolling stock and a great way to stretch the amount of stock you have on offer!How did you make the chains that secure the container to the conflat? Hi Pete, The chains are actually R…
Looking good Frank, the stone wall is particularily effective. I just received a copy of 'Cambrian Lines' british railway pictorial and there is a great straight-on shot of the Penmaenpool shed - have you seen it? Like the hanging basket li…
Is that an old K's motor?If it's died now, you are lucky. They normally wait until the loco is finsiehd and THEN die! Hi Phil, Thanks for your comment.Yes, it is the K's motor as supplied with the kit (About 30 yrs old now!) But had never b…
Hi Frank..I must admit your blog deserves more comments...with 5000 hits obviously people follow and read it. Your blog has provided some humour and knowledge into model railways...Thanks for Midland Railex and playing trains..Reddich is on…
I agree with the comment about sound at exhibitions, just not subtle enough. On your layout at home it can really add to the fun and the level is controllable. What, control 99 locomotives from a controller where you have to punch seven key…