and a warm to Shortstuff from a very frosty Dundee. Glad you decided to join us here at platform1mrc. Were a friendly bunch who love to blether about model railways, and have also be known to do a spot of modelling . Settle, in, and when youre ready please introduce yourself, we'd love to hear about yourself and youre modelling adventures. Once again welcome to the forum Paul
Hi Shortstuff from sunny warm Spain get comfy grab a brew and enjoy the platform1mrc experience Ian vt
Hi Shortstuff from a cold and miserable Edinburgh. to our humble abode. I'm sure that there will be something to take your interest on here so have a look around and feel free to join in the madness. I'll look forward to hearing about what you are up to and / or what you have planned for yourself. meanwhile .... sit back and enjoy the forum. all the best Toto
Hi everyone, thanks for the warm welcome.My name is Alastair (aka Shortstuff) and I'm a newbie to railway modelling, having never actually built a layout. However, about 12 months ago I decided that it was something that I might like to try my hand at so, since then, I have been collecting various bits and pieces ie, locos, rolling stock, track etc. most of which is 2nd hand.Not having a great deal of space I have opted for a 7ft x 4ft layout as a good size to start with and have chosen Plan 5 from the Peco Setrack planbook, with a few slight modifications.I chose this because it has a variety of modelling elements to it and I didn't feel that it was too ambitious for a first attempt.I have been looking at YouTube for tips on how to do things and came across "Gormo's Shed"and was really impressed by his presentations and ingenuity. It was there that I discovered this forum and thought it would be fun to join, so here I am. I am probably going to ask some stupid questions so you will have to bear with me and I apologise in advance.I hope to post some pics on my progress once I get started. http://www.click Shortstuff.
Hi Alistair. The only stupid question is the one that is never asked. We all start off at the same place and we, as a forum, are only too pleased to help answer any question no matter how often it's been asked. We are discovering new ways to do things all the time so it makes sense that the answers can be updated as well. If you get an answer, but just can't get your head around it, ask it again as sometimes it just needs a little bit of a different approach to help it to sink in. I'll need to try and get a look at a Peco track plan book. I'll have one somewhere. Sounds like you have been preparing a bit so it'll be great to see your plans coming together. As you mentioned, Gormo's shed is a great place to start as well as there are some terrific subjects covered there and very easy to follow. Delighted to have you with us and I look forward to sharing your journey with us. Most of all ...... Take your time and enjoy. Cheers Toto
Sorry, forgot to mention that I will be modelling 00 gauge and in era 4 which is what I remember from my childhood. http://www.clickShortstuff
Hi Alastair, and welcome again to the forum. Keeping your first layout small and simple is a great way to go, it gives you the chance to learn most of the skills required to build a layout without committing to a life time project, and more importantly, which parts of the hobby you like most so that your next layout will be more to your liking. Most of all have fun - after all it's a hobby Paul
G;day Shortstuff, Welcome aboard from a warm Sydney night. Plenty of members here to lend their ears and answer any questions you may have. There is always something to learn and there is alkways something to teach or share. I look forward to the progress of your layout build and to also watch your skills grow. So, era 4..., a plethora of steam engines and green diesels I gather ?? Cheers, Gary.
Thanks for the welcome Gary. Yes, mainly steam with 1 early whiskered DMU. I'm so glad you are enjoying the warm weather in Sydney, it's freezing here.
I wouldn't say I'm enjoying it Alistair.... It's about 9.35 pm and 29*C and quite muggy with very little breeze... Cheers, Gary.
Welcome on board Alistair, great to have you with us . You will find no end of advice and encouragement from our members. Abilities range from new to the hobby, to long standing modellers with decades of experience. Don't be afraid to ask questions, we were all beginners once mate! Cheer's, Pete.
Welcome to the forum from a snowy East Midlands. Even on a tight budget, you can still have the enjoyment of a model railway. When you have time, have a look at some of the 'How-to's and 'Workbench' projects for help and information on repairing/modifying/detailing cheaply bought loco's and rolling stock, since many of us have a few of the older Triang/Hornby/Lima etc models which can be the basis for great models with perhaps a little adjustment, repair or modification. "Toy and Train" fairs are often a source of cheap 'older' model loco's, together with track, rolling stock and countless other bits and pieces, which will add many possibilities to even a 'budget' layout, any questions, just ask, and someone will be along to help and/or advise, no problem too small! Keith.
