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Post by cheesystig on Feb 16, 2011 12:05:13 GMT
I went with my daughter, an have been every year. I for one want it to continue as finding the bits and pieces you need can be a pain. Me usually makes a list of what bits I need in advance, didn`t this year, and still managded to spend too much (just don`t tell other half).
As for the comments of nowt moving for 5 mins/kids board etc, I took my son (2) this year as well, and both of them loved the gresley beat, lots of steam trains moving and most of the time 2/3 at once. Had to drag them away.
Cheesystig
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Post by cheifgaz on Feb 18, 2011 13:50:56 GMT
Can anyone help me please ive just bought a old Hornby set just as a starter to get me going the train runs fine on the straight but then stops on the bends, now ive had a look at the track and the straights are spotless but the bends have some slight surface rust on could this be the problem? if so how do im get the rust off what do i need to use many thanks.
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Post by transit on Feb 18, 2011 14:07:37 GMT
Hi Gaz , the track only has to be clean along the top surface of the rail in contact with the wheels (hence why the sides are often weathered on layouts to represent rust ect) I would think using a bit of fine 1200 wet and dry wrapped round a small block of wood will do the job . If it still stops , i would check the joint connectors , as an incorrect or faulty one would cause intermittent pulses of electric making the train stop/start . This site below may also help ! (check all the hints and tips on the left)  ...... www.newrailwaymodellers.co.uk/Maintenance.htm |
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Post by cheifgaz on Feb 18, 2011 14:31:06 GMT
Hi Gaz , the track only has to be clean along the top surface of the rail in contact with the wheels (hence why the sides are often weathered on layouts to represent rust ect) I would think using a bit of fine 1200 wet and dry wrapped round a small block of wood will do the job . If it still stops , i would check the joint connectors , as an incorrect or faulty one would cause intermittent pulses of electric making the train stop/start . This site below may also help ! (check all the hints and tips on the left) ...... www.newrailwaymodellers.co.uk/Maintenance.htmThanks transit |
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Post by cheifgaz on Feb 19, 2011 20:52:29 GMT
Can anyone tell me when next model railway show is in south or west yorks please
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Post by cheifgaz on Feb 19, 2011 21:22:49 GMT
Thanks might have a pop to that one next weekend |
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Post by cheifgaz on Feb 21, 2011 20:12:11 GMT
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Post by dougie on Feb 21, 2011 20:18:56 GMT
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Post by cheifgaz on Feb 21, 2011 20:28:38 GMT
Cheers Dougie Looking at the plan it looks like they use flexitrack too for some of the curves
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Post by transit on Feb 21, 2011 20:57:27 GMT
Hi Gaz ...seeing as you are getting interested in the model railway build ect, heres a link to a forum i think you will find very beneficial ! There are loads of hints and tips , plus FAQ's ect - oh and check out the vids of some superb layouts for encouragement ! www.modelrailwayforum.co.uk/index.php |
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Post by cheifgaz on Feb 21, 2011 21:11:35 GMT
Hi Gaz ...seeing as you are getting interested in the model railway build ect, heres a link to a forum i think you will find very beneficial ! There are loads of hints and tips , plus FAQ's ect - oh and check out the vids of some superb layouts for encouragement ! www.modelrailwayforum.co.uk/index.phpCheers Transit but they have a stupid confirmation code that requires me to answer a question and it keeps giving me the same question that i havent got a clue  |
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Post by transit on Feb 21, 2011 21:18:08 GMT
hint ...... diesel !
see you in there !!!!!
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Post by cheifgaz on Feb 21, 2011 21:22:03 GMT
hint ...... diesel ! see you in there !!!!! Thanks done it ;D ;D |
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Post by transit on Feb 21, 2011 21:26:19 GMT
...i joined up today , but took a few hours for confirmation before i could post , but you can browse around and explore the site meantime - enjoy !
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