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 Albert paul_l, Oct 26, 2021 at 4:06 PM
   2. Meet The Team

      This is where our Moderators introduce themselves.

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      Latest: Thanks for welcome to forum ianvolvo46, Oct 9, 2019
   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: Picture of the week etc... Andrew Laing, Jan 31, 2021
   5. Noticeboard

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

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      Latest: Replacement wheels for Tri ang car transporter Jim Freight, Sep 22, 2019

2. Platform1 Sponsors News
   1. Ellis Clark Trains

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      Latest: New competition prize arrivals from Ellis Clark Trains for 2020 Gary, Aug 10, 2020
   2. Connoisseur Models

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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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      Latest: Scalescene competition prizes for our 2020 Andy_Sollis, Aug 8, 2020
   4. Townstreet Models

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

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

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      Latest: Platform1 are proud to present their latest Sponsor Minerva Models paul_l, Aug 19, 2020
   7. Gladiator Models

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3. Platform 1 Competitions
   1. Competitions

      Competition Rules.

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      Competitions

      Sub-Forums

      1. 2018 OO scale Christmas competition

      2. 2018 O Gauge Xmas competition

      3. Competition 1 Scalescenes Kit Build 2016

      4. Competition No 2 Townstreet

      5. Competition No 3

      6. Liverpool Competition

      7. 2017 - The Great Platform1mrc give away

      8. The Platform 1 Cameo Competition

      9. Competition number 6

      10. Competition No 7

      11. Competition No 8

      12. Competition No 9

      Latest: Scalescenes Kit Bash Competition Entry - Paul_L paul_l, Feb 4, 2021
   2. Newsletter Interactive Puzzle

      Drop your answers in here for the newsletter teaser

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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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      Latest: Realising a Dream - 18 – Ascent to Upper Levels Jim Freight, Oct 14, 2021
   2. General Information

      Beginners guides for Railway Modelling

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      Latest: Fence post spacing Walkingthedog, May 6, 2021

5. Model Railway Layouts
   1. Members Personal Layouts

      Where our members can showcase their pride and joy.

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      Latest: Just in Case ianvolvo46, Oct 26, 2021 at 2:36 PM
   2. Suggested Layout Track Plan Examples

      Some suggested layout plans of all shapes and sizes.

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      Latest: Split Creek graemeo, Aug 27, 2021
   3. Planks

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

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      Latest: Sunshine, Palm Trees and a Food Industry... Gary, Oct 25, 2021 at 8:13 AM
   4. Strictly Inglenooks

      Layouts built to the inglenook principles.

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      Latest: Peate -A portable Inglenook Davoetype, Aug 5, 2021
   5. Baseboards

      The foundation of every layout

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      Latest: Birch Ply Lankeyman, Apr 2, 2021
   6. Running Your Trains

      Operations - Scheduling & train Movements

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      Latest: Some thoughts on shunting and yard design. Vinylelpea, Sep 14, 2021
   7. Narrow Gauge Layouts

      For all your Narrow Gauge needs

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      Latest: Moseley Toy and Train Museum. Gloria Aldridge, May 16, 2021
   8. Dioramas and static displays

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

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      Latest: Siding.. Mark4mm, Oct 26, 2021 at 2:37 PM

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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      Latest: Fillers Wolseley, Aug 9, 2021
   3. Plastic products

      Various plastics including sheet materials

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      Latest: Northern Bridge Mr Porter, Feb 6, 2020
   4. Metals

      Sheet metals and moulding metals etc.

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

      Balsa, Plywoods, MDF and any others

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

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      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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      Latest: A question for the Fusion 360 experts Mossy, Oct 26, 2021 at 6:52 PM
   2. Hints & Tips

      Some easy and helpful things you did not know.

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      Latest: 'How to' video on the use of Glue N Glaze to glaze model windows paul_l, Oct 22, 2021 at 9:34 AM
   3. Tutorials

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

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      Latest: Making a form tool to turn globe lubricators on the lathe Rob Pulham, May 16, 2021
   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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      Latest: PECO "Autumn Watch" - a peek behind the scenes! ianvolvo46, Oct 24, 2021 at 9:43 AM
   6. Books and reference materials

      All printed and online reference materials

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      Latest: Railway Modeller Magazine - Online Archive from 1949 paul_l, Oct 15, 2021
   7. Tools

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

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      Latest: Universal Rivet Tool Kimbo, Sep 5, 2021
   8. Courses & Classes

      For learning new skills

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      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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      Pulhams Puffers

      Sub-Forums

      1. Wagon Builds

      2. Loco Builds

      3. Carriage Builds

      4. The Comments

      5. Machine Tools

      Latest: One Horse Parcels Van - Based on a GNR example Gary, Oct 14, 2021
   10. Scratchin' The Surface

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

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       Scratchin' The Surface

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       1. Gary's Scratch builds

       2. The Wizards Weathering

       3. Scenics

       4. The Comments

       Latest: Getting Started on Scenery Chris Doroszenko, Jul 7, 2021
   11. Painting and airbrushing

       An art in itself

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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, Oct 26, 2021 at 5:33 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: Static grass jakesdad13, Jul 12, 2021
   2. Walls, paths, roads etc

      They are part of the scenery but man-made.

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      Latest: Ballast size paul_l, Aug 4, 2021

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: Another Leek.. Andy_Sollis, Oct 25, 2021 at 10:47 PM
   2. Industrial & Commercial

      Factories, offices, shops etc.

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      Latest: Improving the Hornby Cement Hopper R8711 Gary, Oct 18, 2021
   3. Domestic & Temporary

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

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      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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      Latest: Leek station- an O Gauge project Andy_Sollis, Sep 2, 2021
   5. Signage

      All types of signage

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

      All types of bridges scratch built or off the shelf

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      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: Dapol Ketton Cement 5 plank wagon Mark4mm, Oct 15, 2021
    2. Kits, Kit bashes & Scratch builds

       All rolling stock you build your self.

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       Latest: Highland Railway 7 ton timber wagon - Type L paul_l, Oct 26, 2021 at 4:40 PM
    3. Reviews

       A place to review all your locos and rolling stock

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       Latest: Coach review and kinamatic (new?) coupling system jakesdad13, Oct 11, 2021
    4. The Paintshop

       For all paint jobs, Detailing and Weathering.

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       Latest: Etch primer for brass models......which one is best? York Paul, Sep 22, 2021
    5. Kit Castings

       Lost wax White metal etc

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       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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       Latest: O Double Slip Barnaby, Sep 29, 2021
    2. Hand built track

       Creating your own trackwork

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       225

       Latest: A simple rail chair spacing gauge York Paul, Apr 14, 2021
    3. Track Design Software

       Software packages to help you design your track plans

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       5

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

       its a must so how do we do it

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       4

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       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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       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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       Latest: JNR C62 17 at the SCMAGLEV and Railway Museum, Nagoya Japan au_skoota, Aug 8, 2021
    2. Buildings & Structures

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

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       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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       Latest: Renumbering ERA3 non-corridor coaches to 1948-1957 stock. Beetleton MPD, Aug 28, 2021
    4. Miscellaneous & Oddities

       From station barrows to benches, signage and stalls etc.

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       Latest: The Forest of Dean Railways and Tramways Roger Farnworth, Sep 18, 2021
    5. Historic & Abandoned Railways

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       Latest: Wennington to Morecambe and Heysham (via Lancaster) Roger Farnworth, Oct 14, 2021
    6. Research & Archival Materials

       For those who decide to dig a little deeper

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       14

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       Latest: Vintage Railway Film - Colour from the 60s ianvolvo46, Aug 30, 2021

13. Model Railway Control Systems
    1. DC Control

       Everything analogue.

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       193

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

       All the latest variants of DCC control.

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       85

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       Latest: DCC Loco Conversions - 9 - Tools & Materials Jim Freight, Oct 8, 2021
    3. Computer Automation

       RR&Co, JMRI and the like.

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       11

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       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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       500

       Latest: DCC++- paul_l, Aug 6, 2021
    5. DCC Sound

       All variants of DCC sound files

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       36

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       349

       Latest: DJH Skinhead Kimbo, Jun 11, 2020
    6. Non Sound Decoders

       Any gauge DCC Decoders, what are you using

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       16

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       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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       13

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       303

       Latest: Simple, affordable DIY Deadrail system paul_l, Oct 15, 2021
    8. Power Houses

       Motors and drive systems

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       9

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       71

       Latest: ABC helical gearbox motor combos paul blythe, Jan 22, 2021

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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       Latest: Dapol / Lionheart mk1 brake chocolate and cream Steve Fay, Oct 16, 2021
    2. Wanted

       Ask, members may just have it surplus to requirements.

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       Messages:

       225

       Latest: Wanted: Collet chuck and collets for a Unimat 3 (M14x1 thread) Rob Pulham, Apr 8, 2021

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