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Some progress photos of the lower (DC) deck of the new permanent N Scale layout.
Well now you can see what some of the trip is like on the Ghan with SBS. Keep January 7 clear.
"The Ghan: Australia’s Greatest Train Journey" is an Australian-first foray into the ‘Slow TV’ movement. Three hours, no breaks; just the viewer, the tracks beneath, and stunning landscapes of the central Australian outback rushing past.
What is claimed to be the world's first fully solar-powered train is NOW operating on the New South Wales North Coast.
Learn how to build your very own Static Grass Applicator machine with Luke Towan of Boulder Creek Railroad fame.
There is even a really good 14 minute video showing how it is all done.
Remember, YouTube Model Builders eMag is a free publication released by model railroaders for model railroaders. It is completely ad-free and free for you.
So check out the latest issue, November 2017, of the YouTube Model Builders eMag:
The latest copy of the Austalian emag "N Scale Modeller", issue 31, is now available and you can get your copy right now from here:
If you want to grab a copy, head over here:
Click here for the latest newsletter from the Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical Society.
Hello Members,
The Miniature Train Club-Gold Coast Inc are have a train ride event. See flyer for details,
The new N scale club layout continues to progress with John (see below left) busy at it on pretty much every Wed and Sat. Above is a nature shot of a startled creature called the "Umm", found only at Brendale.
When it comes to your scenery and baseboard selection, there are many ways you can go - no one way is the "Right Way". You may even like to liven things up and mix and match various methods - horses for courses as you might say.
The October edition of the Model Railroad Hobbyist Magazine is now available AND it's free!
For your own copy of the 295 page issue, that's right - over 290 pages !!, download here...
No human driver for almost 100 km - Rio Tinto runs first train in full robot mode:
Remember, YouTube Model Builders eMag is a free publication released by model railroaders for model railroaders. It is completely ad-free and free for you.
So check out the latest issue, September 2017, of the YouTube Model Builders eMag:
Only a few weeks now. - the N Scale convention which is down in Adelaide this year that is.
So here is the latest newsletter for you to download:
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Interesting BLOGS!
Blogs of interest to railway modellers
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Scratch Built NOCY Almost Complete
Scratch Built NOCY Almost Complete
On Friday I was pottering around the shed, trying to find an old Main West Bow Bending kit for my[…]
Source: Craig's Shed
Created on: 26 Mar 23 | 18:18
Craig's Shed | 26 Mar 23 | 18:18 -
Composite Lavatory Brake Van (Relief) Class CLV (Southport Vans)
Composite Lavatory Brake Van (Relief) Class CLV (Southport Vans)
Ipswich workshop built four vans in 1914, and another 3 vans in 1925. The 1925 vans were a little different[…]
Source: Westgate - South Western Rail
Created on: 20 Mar 23 | 11:38
Westgate - South Western Rail | 20 Mar 23 | 11:38 -
My early 2023 update and unforseen twist
My early 2023 update and unforseen twist
It has been quite a while since my last blog post for varying reasons. The good was a trip overseas[…]
Source: Armchair Modeller Down Under
Created on: 27 Feb 23 | 16:55
Armchair Modeller Down Under | 27 Feb 23 | 16:55 -
We Need More !
We Need More !
Ok fellas, slow down, I'll make you some more.The N scalers down at the club are going hammer and tongs[…]
Source: N'Tranced Dream
Created on: 14 Feb 23 | 15:33
N'Tranced Dream | 14 Feb 23 | 15:33 -
July 2022 update
July 2022 update
Well those 7 months flew by!So what has happened since the December wrap?I did purchase a LocoRemote controller and installed[…]
Source: Greg's Railway Modelling Musings
Created on: 29 Jul 22 | 20:31
Greg's Railway Modelling Musings | 29 Jul 22 | 20:31 -
New module nearing completion
New module nearing completion
This project is almost finished I have tweaked the static grass by adding a layer here and there as well[…]
Source: Burrowa is an HO scale model railway set in the[…]
Created on: 21 Jan 22 | 21:25
Burrowa is an HO scale model railway set in the[…] | 21 Jan 22 | 21:25 -
Hoskins Hollow, a new project.
Hoskins Hollow, a new project.
For those of you that read this very intermittently updated Blog, I should bring to your attention a new blog[…]
Source: Splitters Swamp Creek
Created on: 15 Sep 19 | 19:32
Splitters Swamp Creek | 15 Sep 19 | 19:32