1. Introductions
   1. New members welcome lounge

      -- Where all new members are asked to place a post of introduction to the rest of the gang.

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      Latest: Welcome Richard Gawler ianvolvo46, Jan 27, 2023 at 10:23 AM
   2. Meet The Team

      This is where our Moderators introduce themselves.

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      Latest: Welcome aboard Andy Sollis ... latest addition to the moderating team Andy_Sollis, Feb 2, 2022
   3. Rules To Play By

      As it suggests. Some rules and guidelines.

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      Latest: Thems the rules (for now) York Paul, Jun 8, 2019
   4. How this forum works - FAQ

      Frequently asked questions and answers. If you are having problems using the forum please ask for help here.

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      Latest: firefox... York Paul, Jan 13, 2023
   5. Noticeboard

      For messages to those with signing in problems only ( use by the admin only )

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      Latest: Service Outage Kimbo, Oct 14, 2022

2. Platform1 Sponsors News
   1. Ellis Clark Trains

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      Latest: Ellis Clark onboard for another year of sponsorship Andy_Sollis, Apr 19, 2022
   2. Connoisseur Models

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      3

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      Latest: New competition prizes arrivals from Connoisseur Models for 2020 Kimbo, Aug 12, 2020
   3. Scalescenes models

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      10

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      179

      Latest: Free Small Goods Store from Scalescenes Toto, Apr 17, 2022
   4. Townstreet Models

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      2

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      14

      Latest: Re-using older Town Street models Steve Worthington, Nov 9, 2020
   5. Platform1

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      4

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      108

      Latest: Help needed with Hornby class 110 DMU. Echidna, Jan 10, 2021
   6. Minerva Models

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      3

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      34

      Latest: New product announcement Kimbo, Nov 5, 2022
   7. Gladiator Models

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      1

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      Latest: Rebuilt Patriot York Paul, Jan 23, 2023
   8. Made In Manchester Models

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      2

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      Latest: Welcome our latest forum sponsor... Made In Manchester Models ianvolvo46, Jul 23, 2022

3. Platform 1 Competitions
   1. Competitions

      Competition Rules.

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      Competitions

      Sub-Forums

      1. January 2022 Grounded Body Diorama Competition

      2. Platform1mrc 2022 Loco Build Competition

      3. Scalescenes 2022 diorama competition no 1

      4. The 2022 Platform 1 Points Make Prizes Competition

      5. 2020 Scalescenes Kit Bash Competition

      6. 2020 Shelf Queen Competition

      7. 2020 Platform1mrc Lockdown competition

      8. 2019 Name the layout competition

      9. 2019 Scalescene Box file competition

      10. 2018 O Gauge Xmas competition

      11. 2018 OO scale Christmas competition

      12. Liverpool Competition

      13. 2017 - The Great Platform1mrc give away

      14. The Platform 1 Cameo Competition

      15. Competition No 9

      16. Competition No 7

      17. Competition No 8

      18. Competition number 6

      19. Competition No 3

      20. Competition No 2 Townstreet

      21. Competition 1 Scalescenes Kit Build 2016

      Latest: David Andrews Princess Royal - 6206 Princess Marie Louise Rob Pulham, Jan 27, 2023 at 11:21 AM
   2. Newsletter Interactive Puzzle

      Drop your answers in here for the newsletter teaser

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      6

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      Latest: September 2018 Newsletter Puzzle. jakesdad13, Sep 24, 2018

4. Beginners Guide to a Layout
   1. How to

      How to build a layout from Scratch

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      338

      Latest: How To Install Figures On Your Railway gormo, Mar 25, 2022
   2. General Information

      Beginners guides for Railway Modelling

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      Latest: OO gauge resin dressed stone sheets jakesdad13, Apr 2, 2022

5. Model Railway Layouts
   1. Members Personal Layouts

      Where our members can showcase their pride and joy.

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      Latest: Great Chesterford Junction Part Two Andy_Sollis, Feb 2, 2023 at 9:27 AM
   2. Suggested Layout Track Plan Examples

      Some suggested layout plans of all shapes and sizes.

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      Latest: The Journal of Model Railway Design, Planning, Building & Operating gormo, Oct 26, 2022
   3. Planks, Switching and Shelf Layouts

      A very popular layout type for those space-starved members.

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      64

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      4,140

      Latest: Sunshine, Palm Trees and a Food Industry... Gary, Feb 1, 2023 at 8:41 AM
   4. Strictly Inglenooks

      Layouts built to the inglenook principles.

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      6

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      158

      Latest: Peate -A portable Inglenook Dr Tony, Jun 26, 2022
   5. Baseboards

      The foundation of every layout

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      9

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      93

      Latest: Fitting a Fascia to your layout Gary, Feb 26, 2022
   6. Running Your Trains

      Operations - Scheduling & train Movements

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      16

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      151

      Latest: Signalling - Warren Yard - BR 1960s Jim Freight, Feb 16, 2022
   7. Narrow Gauge Layouts

      For all your Narrow Gauge needs

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      Latest: 7mm NG in small space. Chris Doroszenko, Aug 10, 2022
   8. Dioramas and static displays

      Not layouts .... not planks .... smaller works maybe with a specific theme ..... maybe not

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      Latest: Thomas & Friends Knapford Station build (with Bachmann trains) Rob Pulham, Nov 9, 2022

6. Modelling Materials
   1. Solders and fluxes

      Different variations of what holds our kits together

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      Latest: Carr's 188 solder paint paul_l, Jan 13, 2019
   2. Glues

      Whatever you are sticking together .... There is s glue for everything

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      118

      Latest: Solvents Vs Cement for polystyrene components Walkingthedog, Mar 31, 2022
   3. Plastic products

      Various plastics including sheet materials

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      4

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      Latest: Miniprints : craftsman quality 3d printed animals, figures, vehicles, objects and oddities... Gary, Oct 20, 2022
   4. Metals

      Sheet metals and moulding metals etc.

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      6

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      72

      Latest: Sheet brass jakesdad13, Apr 22, 2021
   5. Wooden products

      Balsa, Plywoods, MDF and any others

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      6

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      75

      Latest: Assembly and painting laser cut buildings, what's the best way??? paul_l, May 27, 2021
   6. Rubber & Silicone

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      2

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      4

      Latest: Doing my own Toto, Jul 12, 2019

7. The Learning Zone
   1. Workshop Benches

      Members workshop areas showcasing their various works in progress.

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      8,056

      Latest: Mossys 3D Models Mossy, Jan 16, 2023
   2. Hints & Tips

      Some easy and helpful things you did not know.

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      76

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      561

      Latest: Making Peco clear insulated track joiner installation easy Dr Tony, Sep 17, 2022
   3. Tutorials

      Some explained & illustrated "how to's" from the experts.

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      69

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      542

      Latest: Simple Card Kit Setaf, Feb 16, 2022
   4. Gormo's Shed

      A collection of video's and articles presented by the Great Gorm himself

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      Gormo's Shed

      Sub-Forums

      1. The Comments

      2. The Collection

      Latest: 156 20 Gormo`s Shed Final Episode gormo, Feb 18, 2021
   5. Product Reviews

      If you have one of the latest releases, let us know what you think here

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      38

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      327

      Latest: CD motor install Keith M, Nov 6, 2021
   6. Books and reference materials

      All printed and online reference materials

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      321

      Latest: Narrow Gauge & Industrial Review John Clutterbuck, Jan 10, 2023
   7. Tools

      If it makes the job easier ..... Stick it in here

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      789

      Latest: Making new handrails Andy_Sollis, Dec 27, 2022
   8. Courses & Classes

      For learning new skills

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      1

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      9

      Latest: Soldering Course Rob Pulham, Nov 21, 2017
   9. Pulhams Puffers

      Scratch built & kit built rolling stock by our resident expert Rob Pulham

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      Sub-Forums: 5

      Pulhams Puffers

      Sub-Forums

      1. Wagon Builds

      2. Loco Builds

      3. Carriage Builds

      4. The Comments

      5. Machine Tools

      Latest: MOK 8F - LMS 8425 Rob Pulham, Feb 1, 2023 at 2:08 PM
   10. Scratchin' The Surface

       The wizards from Oz's forums covering Scratch building, weathering & Scenics

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       11

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       Sub-Forums: 4

       Scratchin' The Surface

       Sub-Forums

       1. Gary's Scratch builds

       2. The Wizards Weathering

       3. Scenics

       4. The Comments

       Latest: Power Poles : an exercise in HO scale telegraph poles. Vinylelpea, Jan 27, 2022
   11. Painting and airbrushing

       An art in itself

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       6

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       Latest: Paint, but not as we know it! Graham K, Apr 3, 2021
   12. Computer Aided Modelling

       Using Computer controlled devices to produce models e.g. CnC, 3D printing, plotter cutters etc etc

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       Computer Aided Modelling

       Sub-Forums

       1. 3D modelling

          1. 3D Modeling Projects

          2. 3D Hardware

          3. 3D modelling Design and Slicing software

       2. 2D Modelling

          1. Drawings & Projects

          2. Software

          3. Plotter Cutters

          4. Photo Etching

       3. Computer Hardware & Periferals

          1. PC Hardware

          2. Periferals

       Latest: Dabbling in Fusion 360 Mossy, Feb 1, 2023 at 2:21 PM

8. Modelling The Natural & Man Made Environment
   1. Scenics

      Modelling ground form, trees and shrubs, rock faces and all things natural.

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      Latest: How To Make A Tree gormo, Oct 19, 2022
   2. Walls, paths, roads etc

      They are part of the scenery but man-made.

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      Latest: The ties that bind ... gormo, Apr 24, 2022

9. Building Structures
   1. Line Side Buildings

      A variety of buildings specifically related to our railways. Stations, Engine Sheds and more.

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      Latest: Recreating Leek station signal box Gary, Feb 1, 2023 at 8:00 AM
   2. Industrial & Commercial

      Factories, offices, shops etc.

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      567

      Latest: Made in Manchester models Toto, Apr 11, 2022
   3. Domestic & Temporary

      Whether it's a house, portacabin or a garden shed, post them in here

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      4

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      45

      Latest: Purple Bob's Victorian house front and back card kits in 7mm scale. Echidna, Oct 26, 2020
   4. Specifically for scratch builds

      For all categories of scratch built structures

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      Messages:

      989

      Latest: Leek station- an O Gauge project Chris Doroszenko, Jul 7, 2022
   5. Signage

      All types of signage

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      5

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      32

      Latest: Take Note Andy_Sollis, Apr 30, 2020
   6. Bridges

      All types of bridges scratch built or off the shelf

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      2

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      6

      Latest: Wills kit - plate girder bridge Andy_Sollis, Dec 6, 2020

10. Rolling Stock
    1. RTR Stock

       As per the main manufacturers.

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       RTR Stock

       Sub-Forums

       1. Bachmann RTR

       2. Hornby RTR

       3. Dapol RTR

       4. Heljan RTR

       5. All other RTR

       6. Collectors and Vintage Rolling Stock

       7. Minerva Models RTR

       Latest: The Flying Scotsman in Oz Davoetype, Jan 19, 2023
    2. Kits, Kit bashes & Scratch builds

       All rolling stock you build your self.

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       333

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       8,732

       Latest: Magnetic Coupling on a Budget gormo, Feb 2, 2023 at 7:03 AM
    3. Reviews

       A place to review all your locos and rolling stock

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       30

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       210

       Latest: KSGER T12 Soldering Station paul_l, Jan 21, 2022
    4. The Paintshop

       For all paint jobs, Detailing and Weathering.

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       24

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       202

       Latest: Weathering with Wash and Pastels gormo, Nov 27, 2021
    5. Kit Castings

       Lost wax White metal etc

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       2

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       15

       Latest: Hornblock components Toto, May 14, 2020
    6. Maintenance and Maintenance tools

       Maintenance tips and tools

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       Latest: Rolling Road Tony Hubbard, Aug 27, 2021

11. Permanent Way
    1. RTR Trackwork

       Just as it says all scales and gauges of ready to run trackwork.

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       231

       Latest: O Double Slip Tony Hubbard, Nov 6, 2021
    2. Hand built track

       Creating your own trackwork

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       18

       Messages:

       258

       Latest: Building a single slip in O gauge. Rob Pulham, Jan 2, 2023
    3. Track Design Software

       Software packages to help you design your track plans

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       5

       Messages:

       63

       Latest: Anyrail Graeme, Apr 26, 2019
    4. Track maintenance

       its a must so how do we do it

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       4

       Messages:

       69

       Latest: Why is Deoxit a secret ? Gary, Mar 4, 2021
    5. Ballasting

       its a sort of Marmite subject but necessary anyway

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       2

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       12

       Latest: Some questions on ballasting York Paul, Sep 2, 2018

12. The Prototype
    1. Locomotives

       Your loco photos both Diesel and Steam ........ Drop them in here.

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       214

       Messages:

       1,922

       Latest: The Wensleydale Railway Rob Pulham, Nov 13, 2022
    2. Buildings & Structures

       Anything that may help inspire those budding kit bashers and scratch builders.

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       25

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       216

       Latest: Sydney Central - about 50 years apart.... Wolseley, Mar 19, 2021
    3. Wagons & Rolling Stock

       Just as it says ....... Get your photos in here.

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       49

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       253

       Latest: Extremely weathered rolling stock Rob Pulham, Oct 5, 2022
    4. Miscellaneous & Oddities

       From station barrows to benches, signage and stalls etc.

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       86

       Messages:

       586

       Latest: Cheaper alternative to magnorail Gary, Feb 2, 2023 at 9:08 AM
    5. Historic & Abandoned Railways

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       61

       Messages:

       296

       Latest: The Penrhyn Quarry Railway Roger Farnworth, Jan 30, 2023 at 6:39 PM
    6. Research & Archival Materials

       For those who decide to dig a little deeper

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       15

       Messages:

       51

       Latest: Pennsylvanian Railway Film : The 16mm Railroad Movies of John M. Prophet III Gary, May 16, 2022

13. Model Railway Control Systems
    1. DC Control

       Everything analogue.

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       18

       Messages:

       193

       Latest: Yard lamp Mark4mm, Oct 18, 2021
    2. DCC Control

       All the latest variants of DCC control.

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       130

       Messages:

       1,438

       Latest: DCC Loco Conversions - 13 - Dublo - Stay Alive ? Jim Freight, Jan 11, 2023
    3. Computer Automation

       RR&Co, JMRI and the like.

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       11

       Messages:

       165

       Latest: Information on the Z1 system? Andy_Sollis, Jan 17, 2020
    4. Other Electronic Interfaces

       All the other gizmos, widgets, doofers and whatsits that tie it all together.

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       33

       Messages:

       510

       Latest: Frog juicers. jakesdad13, Aug 28, 2022
    5. DCC Sound

       All variants of DCC sound files

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       40

       Messages:

       366

       Latest: Hornby a1/a3 sound decoder Andy_Sollis, Dec 11, 2022
    6. Non Sound Decoders

       Any gauge DCC Decoders, what are you using

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       16

       Messages:

       160

       Latest: World's smallest DCC decoder?(For an upcoming project!) Andy_Sollis, Oct 14, 2021
    7. Welcome to the DARK side

       An introduction to Arduino and other programmable control systems

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       15

       Messages:

       347

       Latest: Simple, affordable DIY Deadrail system steve, Sep 22, 2022
    8. Power Houses

       Motors and drive systems

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       10

       Messages:

       72

       Latest: Source of replacement wheels for Dublo/Wrenn Class 20 ? Jim Freight, Dec 22, 2022

14. Sales & Wants
    1. Sales

       Please use the PM message system if you are interested in any sale items. platform1mrc.com has no connection with and takes no responsibility for any sales or transactions undertaken on any of its associated forums.

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       127

       Messages:

       383

       Latest: My Little Layout is FOR SALE. Gary, Nov 28, 2022
    2. Wanted

       Ask, members may just have it surplus to requirements.

       Discussions:

       34

       Messages:

       228

       Latest: PRMRP (or similar) Class 31 kit wanted EasternO, Aug 25, 2022

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