notty ash 370 Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Just to report that the model railway exhibition was excellent. Here are a few photos of the show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 I went but didn't think it was as good as previous years. There were not so many round layouts, I get bored with fiddlers and shunting etc. however, Kimberly was very good . I got talking to an old Colwick driver who was familiar with the area and that made it even better. There didn't seem much decent second hand items for sale so I'll stick to EBay for a bit. At least I didn't spend much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Just received some Maunsell coaches I'd purchased from various sellers on EBay . I can use these on the Bournmouth - York if ever I get the darn thing set up. As the next few days are going to be showery, I'll weather them and add some detail. Keep me out of trouble while madam is at work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Back in my younger (very younger) days I used to be long to the Gee Dee Model Railway Club when Gee Dee's used to be based on Hockley. Ah memories! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Can somone tell me the length of each sleeper in "N" gauge track please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Took delivery today of a Bachmann D11 Director 'Prince Albert' I used to see this engine regularly at Vic on the Nottm - Sheffields. Beautiful engines, once the pride of the GC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Sorry Pete. I forgot all the other stuff I had. I also had an original Graham Farish train set. That must have been the Class 5 that I wanted to buy from you, it had tender drive and some weird AC electric motor system that would have been impossible to convert to Hornby Dublo 3 rail. I've still got the Graham Farish King body that I bought to convert one of my Hornby 00 Castles. This came from the model railway shop that was opposite Long Eaton station, was it called Fox Model Railways, or as some people referred to the owner 'Rob Dog's'. I didn't do a bad deal, my Castle body plus a reasonable amount of cash for the King plus front bogie and brass chimney. With a bit of filing it worked, but never looked right, the wheels didn't line up with the splashers. When my Hornby rennaisance occurred later I bought a Castle body and tender plus a fully operating Mallard from Colchester Model Railway exhibition for the princely sum of £25, the King was abandoned and the Castle restored. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,532 Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Surely the Model railway shop opposite Long Eaton Railway station was Bob Denny. He was there years but only opened selective hours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Bob Denny it was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Yep you're right, don't know where I got that name from, wasn't the window covered with orange plastic to keep out the sun? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted May 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Just taken delivery of the Hornby model of the Thompson K1. A beautiful engine that was an occasional visitor to Colwick and Annesley, and also Vic. I must get this loft done. Stuffs been ready to build a layout for years !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
albert smith 803 Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I've got 11 pieces of chipboard 900 x 600 x15mm. approx. not new but good condition. free for collection, Hempshill Vale, Bulwell. Anyone interested? pm me! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Hi Albert, this would come in very handy . I'll pm you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Just taken delivery of the latest offering from Hornby, the Crosti boilered variant of the Standard 9F . What a magnificent model it is. I must get on with weathering it to make it more authentic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mess 617 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Anyone remember the camera shop near the top of Friar Lane? It used to sell Hornby stuff. I had a nice 3 rail set in the late 50s My dad used to take me in on the way to catch the bus home (56 or 60 on Granby St). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terence12 725 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Mess#41, i bought a camera from there, used to get the 56/60 on Granby St. to Wigman Rd, also went down to Woollies t buy me Airfix model planes, run back to bus terminus and often got back on the same bus i had come on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mess 617 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I knew a lad called Terence Lane who I went to Beechdale Primary School with in 1955-61. He lived on Plungar Close. Not you is it Terrence12? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
albert smith 803 Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 I had a nice trip out last week, looking at some 'big boy's' toys like these two 'Big Boy's', "G" gauge, I think, should hear the whistle/siren filled the hall! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 A very old friend of ours has had this model railway set up in the basement of his various homes around the United States. Thought some of you may be interested to see a few pics.[/url] 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 That's fantastic Lizzie, I just wish I had the space, time and sufficient funds ! One day! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ValuerJim 277 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Dave N (#30). I was a member of the Gee Dee MRC in Hockley for a time, as well. Can't remember much about it, apart from helping to operate the club layout above the Elite cinema, on the same day as the students Rag Week procession went by, and throwing coins down from the top floor windows. Some of you refer to a seller in the Central Market. I have a dim memory of a miniature ride on railway being there at one time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Just seen in the modelling mags that the Heljan model of Gresley's class O2 2-8-0 is near its release date. These were another beautiful engine that sometimes frequented Vic station. I'm pre ordering one as a birthday present from the grandkids. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smiffy49 590 Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 #48 Hi FLY2. Read some of the reviews in the LNER FORUM (model railway section) Just type LNER FORUM into Google then scroll down to model railways, then look for the topic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 I'll give it a go now, thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Thanks Smiffy, I've just read the last page (most recent) I'll catch up on the rest when I've more time. I've seen this forum previously, but never got round to investigating it. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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