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Peter Akers
New N Scale Layout
Some progress photos of the lower (DC) deck of the new permanent N Scale layout.
Engine Driver - for Android
New SCARM version
The latest version of my favourite Railway CAD program has been released. SCARM is used extensively at the club for the design of the club layouts.
The new version is a bug fix for the version which was released at the begining of the month.
Read on for the release notes on the new version (0.9.36) and the previous version (0.9.35).
3ft 6in Gauge Track Powered Up
The partly completed 3ft 6in (12mm) track on upper deck was power up on Saturday (I believe for the first time) and a pair of locos were given a run.
December Model Railroad Hobbyist
A little bit late in the month to be telling you, but in case you missed it...
The December edition of the Model Railroad Hobbyist Magazine is now available AND it's free!
download here... http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/magazine/current-issue
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Calendar / Events
| Bunnings sausage sizzle Sunday 9 May | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| RMCQ buy/sell & open day Sunday 16 May | 10:00am - 1:00pm |
| Toowoomba Model Trains & Hobby Expo Saturday 5 Jun | 12:00am |
| Toowoomba Model Trains & Hobby Expo Sunday 6 Jun | 12:00am |
| RMCQ monthly meetings & sausage sizzle Saturday 12 Jun | 10:45am - 2:00pm |
| Bunnings sausage sizzle Sunday 13 Jun | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
Interesting BLOGS!
Blogs of interest to railway modellers
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AMRA Brisbane Model Railway Exhibition
AMRA Brisbane Model Railway Exhibition
I’ve just returned home from two days at the 2021 AMRA Brisbane Model Railway Exhibition at the RNA showgrounds in[…]
Source: Craig's Shed
Created on: 2 May 21 | 19:41
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Don't Say I'm Not Nice to Others
Don't Say I'm Not Nice to Others
Well, a so called mate got himself an Auscision HO scale AN class locomotive the other day and wanted me[…]
Source: N'Tranced Dream
Created on: 26 Apr 21 | 13:20
N'Tranced Dream | 26 Apr 21 | 13:20 -
Steam Breakdown Crane
Steam Breakdown Crane
Back in December I reported on breakdown vans and wagons that were added to the layout. What I had built[…]
Source: Westgate - South Western Rail
Created on: 19 Apr 21 | 16:24
Westgate - South Western Rail | 19 Apr 21 | 16:24 -
Inspiration from the NSW Rail Museum
Inspiration from the NSW Rail Museum
Sometimes you need to get out of the armchair and breathe in some fresh air and steam locomotive smoke! And[…]
Source: Armchair Modeller Down Under
Created on: 18 Apr 21 | 11:45
Armchair Modeller Down Under | 18 Apr 21 | 11:45 -
Sleepers and rail laid
Sleepers and rail laid
More progress on the new module with the addition of sleepers rail and ash ballast. The next goal is to[…]
Source: Burrowa is an HO scale model railway set in the[…]
Created on: 22 Feb 21 | 14:37
Burrowa is an HO scale model railway set in the[…] | 22 Feb 21 | 14:37 -
December 2020 update
December 2020 update
Since the last update in May modelling slowed down. I was able to put together and paint up a couple[…]
Source: Greg's Railway Modelling Musings
Created on: 3 Jan 21 | 15:28
Greg's Railway Modelling Musings | 3 Jan 21 | 15:28 -
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