idlemarvel
Neither idle nor a marvel
Do we allow fine upstanding gentlemen on here? As long as it is not a requirement.
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korm kormsen
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best advice you got so far.
and the most important advice for the next years. the bigger you start, the costlier the beginner's mistakes.
i'm astonished, that nobody mentioned the rules yet.
the most important one, i think, it is number eight: it is your railway. and if others don't like it, they can go to ........ (insert something to suit your mood)
oh, well... and a welcome!
Capt. Jack
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Welcome to the forum Jimmy..
Rhinochugger
Retired Oik
Capt. Jack
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Is that loco the aristo craft Rodgers? I think they are cool engines and I am on the hunt for one....
Fred Mills
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Jimmy;
Drop into the Coffee Lounge, as soon as you feel as if you like it here. I "Commute" from the "Provinces", and seem to have not offended too many people here, so I now feel like the Lounge is almost home...even though I don't drink coffee, and limit myself to bheer/ale, and Earl Grey tea. I'll even buy a round, if I meet you in the lounge...
Fr.Fred
Drop into the Coffee Lounge, as soon as you feel as if you like it here. I "Commute" from the "Provinces", and seem to have not offended too many people here, so I now feel like the Lounge is almost home...even though I don't drink coffee, and limit myself to bheer/ale, and Earl Grey tea. I'll even buy a round, if I meet you in the lounge...
Fr.Fred
tac foley
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AustrianNG
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Welcome Jimmy.
Take your time - visit lots of railways in reality or cyberspace (there are lots in here, pictures section is a good starting point).
It is possible to get close to replicating reality, especially in Euro or American outline but as Rule 8 says it is certainly not a requirement.
Enjoy.
Take your time - visit lots of railways in reality or cyberspace (there are lots in here, pictures section is a good starting point).
It is possible to get close to replicating reality, especially in Euro or American outline but as Rule 8 says it is certainly not a requirement.
Enjoy.
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Jimmy, further to your thoughts I am helping my friend build his new line in Watchet. Be good to get in touch when I am next there to see if you can pop down to see how some of the things work out. There is or was another guy in Weston that I visited back in 2010 who had a small railway, he was in the G Scale Society and there is a gang your way that have regular Garden Open days in the Summer. Might be worth your while to think of joining the G Scale Society.
dutchelm
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Jon, THe railway you visited in Weston has been dismantled as the owner passed away a few years ago. Jimmy can come over & see our railway once the weather warms up & I can remove the weeds.
maxi-model
UK/US/ROW steam narrow gauge railways 1:1
JimmyB
Now retired - trains and fishing
Mike, many thanks, are you in Nailsea!!
JimmyB
Now retired - trains and fishing
Tac, joined the G Scale, and have been looking at 16 mm but as yet undecided.
Oh so sorry to hear that, he was a nice guy. In fact all the crowd in Weston were a great bunch.
dutchelm
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Yes, I was the one who sent you the email when you joined the GSS.
Should be no hesitation in joining the 16mm Association, for a very modest sum you get a fantastic quarterly magazine and access to a even more knowledge and steam ups.
Just realised, this quartet's may would have been ideal for you, great article about building a new outdoor line!
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John Steer
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Hi JimmyB.
Google G Scale Society for contact details, you have the South West area group very very close and the Wiltshire group here in Warminster, both have many years experience and are willing to help.
Regards.
John.
Warminster
01985 215 830
