I'm after book suggestions on 5/7.25" loco design and construction. I see lots on general workshop practice etc but what I'm after is practical stuff about the design of locomotives, generally accepted standards, that sort of thing. Is there such a book?  ..read more

hello all  i dont know if i have come to the right place but please let me know if im wrong where i should go   what i have is a 00 gauge dewitt clinton that is a non runner i can feel the motor wants to work but it doesnt im looking for someone thats is intrested in me sending item to them and seeing if someone can get it back to running order im willing to pay for this to be done  many thanks karl ..read more

Hi There, i would like to know more abute the neilson box tank. I can`t find alot abute them on the internet so i want to ask you ..read more

I’ve just come across this engine which was made by a family friend. He has asked me to try and find the identification of this model as he can’t remember and has lost the documents. I believe it was from a engineering in miniature magazine issue. Any help would be appreciated ..read more

    Having just started building a GWR Grange in 5" scale I thought it would be useful to document the process. As a bit of a newbie but with some engineering experience I am starting with an GWR Grange utilising a lot of the castings/parts from Polly Model  Engineering  to help me get accustomed again before, motivation allowing, moving onto bigger things.   The purpose of documenting the process is:    1. To keep a pictorial record of progress 2. To provide a source of motivation to keep going, knowing that after a while I may experience ..read more

This is my latest build, Getting on a bit now so building a small loco but making it as accurately as I can to the full size loco ..read more

There was an article in Railway Modeller magazine September 2015, vol 66, No779, featuring an article called "An unusual waiting room" (724) which depicted some fantastic black and white photographs of Reedesmouth Station I had not seen before. It does not mention the author of the item but the artist of the line drawings was Ian Futers. Does anybody know where I could obtain some high resolution files of these photos ..read more

Hi All    I own a GCR J9 (J11) Pom Pom. My very good friend Tom has done a splendid job of repairing the driving wheel and a full repaint into GCR lined Black livery. Just wondered if there is anyone else on the forum that have a GCR Locos  ..read more

When I was very young (Circa 1970?) I had some Hornby Dublo 3 rail.   My father used to get it mended at a shop in North View Westbury Park  Bristol.   The owner also built Miniature Loco's for public ride on railways.  I am told that unlike other builders he fitted a 'freewheel' so the engines didnt thrash themselves to death when 'over running'   Anyone got any information on this builder, long shot I know ..read more

Sorted now - have ordered some Slideway oil and was advised iso32 would be fine rather than the stickier iso68   Thanks   Adrian ..read more