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  1. Bernie

    What to do with left over rail.?

    Bernie, Nov 27, 2020 at 8:27 PM
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    Nov 30, 2020 at 10:18 AM
  2. Rob Pulham

    7mm Scale Gladiator J6 - with working inside motion

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    Nov 30, 2020 at 9:57 AM
  3. gormo

    Developing & Building Bell Code Block Instruments.

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    Nov 30, 2020 at 8:56 AM
  4. Gary

    Australian Railway Models NSWGR C38 Class Pacific Loco

    Gary, Nov 13, 2020
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    Gary
    Nov 30, 2020 at 8:00 AM
  5. Kimbo

    ACE LNER C12 4-4-2T Build

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    Kimbo
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  6. Wolseley

    Dublo 3 Rail Layout

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    Nov 30, 2020 at 3:05 AM
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    BR Standard Caprotti 5 build

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  8. paul_l

    First 0 gauge wagon (kit built).

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  9. paul_l

    Scalescenes Kit Bash Competition Entry - Paul_L

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  11. AJS is a Red

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    Nov 30, 2020 at 12:21 AM
  12. Walkingthedog

    3D Print of ROCKET

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  13. Keith M

    ACME Bullied light Pacific kit

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  14. Rob Pulham

    Welcome matthewdix

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    Nov 29, 2020 at 10:36 AM
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    Yeadon Register Volume 37 Part B covering - Classes J5,J6,J7, J40, J41 Sale or swap

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  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 matthewdix Rob Pulham, Nov 29, 2020 at 10:36 AM

    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: Another 3D Locomotive Print Andy_Sollis, Nov 28, 2020 at 7:27 PM

    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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      5
      Messages:
      27
      Latest: New competition prize arrivals from Ellis Clark Trains for 2020 Gary, Aug 10, 2020

    2. Connoisseur Models

      Discussions:
      3
      Messages:
      32
      Latest: New competition prizes arrivals from Connoisseur Models for 2020 Kimbo, Aug 12, 2020

    3. Scalescenes models

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      8
      Messages:
      164
      Latest: Scalescene competition prizes for our 2020 Andy_Sollis, Aug 8, 2020

    4. Townstreet Models

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      2
      Messages:
      14
      Latest: Re-using older Town Street models Steve Worthington, Nov 9, 2020

    5. Platform1

      Discussions:
      3
      Messages:
      81
      Latest: Help required. Gloria Aldridge, Oct 15, 2020

    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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      103
      Messages:
      3,722
      Sub-Forums: 12

      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, Nov 30, 2020 at 12:44 AM

    2. Newsletter Interactive Puzzle

      Drop your answers in here for the newsletter teaser
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      6
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      40
      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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      Messages:
      241
      Latest: All wheel pickup for locomotives paul_l, Oct 13, 2020

    2. General Information

      Beginners guides for Railway Modelling
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      Messages:
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      Latest: GOG Virtual Show Saturday 31st October open to non members Keith M, Nov 4, 2020

  5. Model Railway Layouts

    1. Members Personal Layouts

      Where our members can showcase their pride and joy.
      Discussions:
      228
      Messages:
      18,732
      Latest: Dublo 3 Rail Layout Wolseley, Nov 30, 2020 at 3:05 AM

    2. Suggested Layout Track Plan Examples

      Some suggested layout plans of all shapes and sizes.
      Discussions:
      17
      Messages:
      290
      Latest: Possible 0 gauge track plan and my thoughts on it. Keith M, Oct 1, 2020

    3. Planks

      A very popular layout type for those space-starved members.
      Discussions:
      51
      Messages:
      3,396
      Latest: River Dee Meats ... My first foray into O Gauge Gary, Nov 24, 2020 at 10:03 PM

    4. Strictly Inglenooks

      Layouts built to the inglenook principles.
      Discussions:
      6
      Messages:
      145
      Latest: Peate -A portable Inglenook Gary, Nov 29, 2020 at 7:43 AM

    5. Baseboards

      The foundation of every layout
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      4
      Messages:
      66
      Latest: Joining modular baseboards Gary, Nov 29, 2020 at 7:42 AM

    6. Running Your Trains

      Operations - Scheduling & train Movements
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      13
      Messages:
      134
      Latest: Realistic Timetabling class48nswfan, Jun 8, 2020

    7. Narrow Gauge Layouts

      For all your Narrow Gauge needs
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      37
      Messages:
      509
      Latest: Moseley Toy and Train Museum. Gloria Aldridge, Sep 17, 2020

    8. Dioramas and static displays

      Not layouts .... not planks .... smaller works maybe with a specific theme ..... maybe not
      Discussions:
      14
      Messages:
      200
      Latest: Scenic diorama.. Mark4mm, Sep 2, 2020

  6. Modelling Materials

    1. Solders and fluxes

      Different variations of what holds our kits together
      Discussions:
      2
      Messages:
      5
      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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      7
      Messages:
      94
      Latest: Solvents Vs Cement for polystyrene components Jim Freight, Oct 4, 2020

    3. Plastic products

      Various plastics including sheet materials
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      2
      Messages:
      32
      Latest: Northern Bridge Mr Porter, Feb 6, 2020

    4. Metals

      Sheet metals and moulding metals etc.
      Discussions:
      6
      Messages:
      69
      Latest: "Wire in tube", what's best to use for each? Keith M, Sep 28, 2020

    5. Wooden products

      Balsa, Plywoods, MDF and any others
      Discussions:
      4
      Messages:
      44
      Latest: "Fair Price Models" on Ebay. jakesdad13, Aug 30, 2020

    6. Rubber & Silicone

      Discussions:
      2
      Messages:
      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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      171
      Messages:
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      Latest: Developing & Building Bell Code Block Instruments. gormo, Nov 30, 2020 at 8:56 AM

    2. Hints & Tips

      Some easy and helpful things you did not know.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: What to do with left over rail.? Bernie, Nov 30, 2020 at 10:18 AM

    3. Tutorials

      Some explained & illustrated "how to's" from the experts.
      Discussions:
      65
      Messages:
      525
      Latest: Weathering hoppers Kimbo, Mar 31, 2020

    4. Gormo's Shed

      A collection of video's and articles presented by the Great Gorm himself
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      Messages:
      1,535
      Sub-Forums: 2

      Gormo's Shed

      Sub-Forums

      1. The Comments

      2. The Collection

      Latest: Episode 155 20 Bathurst Railway Museum gormo, Nov 25, 2020 at 8:05 PM

    5. Product Reviews

      If you have one of the latest releases, let us know what you think here
      Discussions:
      33
      Messages:
      283
      Latest: Australian Railway Models NSWGR C38 Class Pacific Loco Gary, Nov 30, 2020 at 8:00 AM

    6. Books and reference materials

      All printed and online reference materials
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      46
      Messages:
      293
      Latest: Yorkshire Steam 1948-1968 - By Peter Tuffrey Rob Pulham, Oct 16, 2020

    7. Tools

      If it makes the job easier ..... Stick it in here
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      61
      Messages:
      678
      Latest: Resistance soldering units. paul_l, Nov 8, 2020

    8. Courses & Classes

      For learning new skills
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      1
      Messages:
      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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      25
      Messages:
      681
      Sub-Forums: 4

      Pulhams Puffers

      Sub-Forums

      1. Wagon Builds

      2. Loco Builds

      3. Carriage Builds

      Latest: 7mm Scale Gladiator J6 - with working inside motion Rob Pulham, Nov 30, 2020 at 9:57 AM

    10. Scratchin' The Surface

      The wizards from Oz's forums covering Scratch building, weathering & Scenics
      Discussions:
      9
      Messages:
      95
      Sub-Forums: 4

      Scratchin' The Surface

      Sub-Forums

      2. The Wizards Weathering

      3. Scenics

      Latest: Modifying my Static Grass Applicator Davoetype, Oct 20, 2020

    11. Painting and airbrushing

      An art in itself
      Discussions:
      2
      Messages:
      12
      Latest: Weathering using hairspray technique Toto, Aug 26, 2020

    12. Computer Aided Modelling

      Using Computer controlled devices to produce models e.g. CnC, 3D printing, plotter cutters etc etc
      Discussions:
      26
      Messages:
      447
      Latest: Anycubic Mono X Large paul_l, Nov 30, 2020 at 12:41 AM

  8. Modelling The Natural & Man Made Environment

    1. Scenics

      Modelling ground form, trees and shrubs, rock faces and all things natural.
      Discussions:
      32
      Messages:
      586
      Latest: My DIY static grass applictor. jakesdad13, Jun 28, 2020

    2. Walls, paths, roads etc

      They are part of the scenery but man-made.
      Discussions:
      15
      Messages:
      112
      Latest: Tea bag tarpaulins Dr Tony, Dec 20, 2019

  9. Building Structures

    1. Line Side Buildings

      A variety of buildings specifically related to our railways. Stations, Engine Sheds and more.
      Discussions:
      46
      Messages:
      701
      Latest: Walker Models (Australian prototype) Wolseley, Sep 17, 2020

    2. Industrial & Commercial

      Factories, offices, shops etc.
      Discussions:
      30
      Messages:
      470
      Latest: Cement Works - 6 - Rotary Kiln Walkingthedog, Nov 28, 2020 at 3:16 PM

    3. Domestic & Temporary

      Whether it's a house, portacabin or a garden shed, post them in here
      Discussions:
      4
      Messages:
      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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      36
      Messages:
      758
      Latest: Leek station- the build commences Andy_Sollis, Oct 30, 2020

    5. Signage

      All types of signage
      Discussions:
      5
      Messages:
      32
      Latest: Take Note Andy_Sollis, Apr 30, 2020

    6. Bridges

      All types of bridges scratch built or off the shelf
      Discussions:
      1
      Messages:
      2
      Latest: Bridge supplier links courtesy of Timbersurfs Lumsdonia Toto, Jun 24, 2019

  10. Rolling Stock

    1. RTR Stock

      As per the main manufacturers.
      Discussions:
      196
      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 7

      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

      Latest: O Gauge MTH Duchess Tony Hubbard, Nov 28, 2020 at 3:08 PM

    2. Kits, Kit bashes & Scratch builds

      All rolling stock you build your self.
      Discussions:
      289
      Messages:
      6,778
      Latest: ACE LNER C12 4-4-2T Build Kimbo, Nov 30, 2020 at 5:04 AM

    3. Reviews

      A place to review all your locos and rolling stock
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      Messages:
      175
      Latest: Bachmann 33-825Y 25 Ton Queen Mary brake van Gary, Nov 10, 2020

    4. The Paintshop

      For all paint jobs, Detailing and Weathering.
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      23
      Messages:
      195
      Latest: Decals/Transfers in 7mm scale. Rob Pulham, Oct 11, 2020

    5. Kit Castings

      Lost wax White metal etc
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      2
      Messages:
      15
      Latest: Hornblock components Toto, May 14, 2020

  11. Permanent Way

    1. RTR Trackwork

      Just as it says all scales and gauges of ready to run trackwork.
      Discussions:
      25
      Messages:
      201
      Latest: O Double Slip Tony Hubbard, Nov 17, 2020

    2. Hand built track

      Creating your own trackwork
      Discussions:
      12
      Messages:
      182
      Latest: This'll keep me busy for a while! Keith M, Oct 18, 2020

    3. Track Design Software

      Software packages to help you design your track plans
      Discussions:
      5
      Messages:
      63
      Latest: Anyrail Graeme, Apr 26, 2019

    4. Track maintenance

      its a must so how do we do it
      Discussions:
      4
      Messages:
      66
      Latest: Why is Deoxit a secret ? Dr Tony, Nov 23, 2020

    5. Ballasting

      its a sort of Marmite subject but necessary anyway
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      2
      Messages:
      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.
      Discussions:
      195
      Messages:
      1,787
      Latest: 3D Print of ROCKET Walkingthedog, Nov 29, 2020 at 2:13 PM

    2. Buildings & Structures

      Anything that may help inspire those budding kit bashers and scratch builders.
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      24
      Messages:
      215
      Latest: Dunedin Railway Station New Zealand gormo, Jun 10, 2020

    3. Wagons & Rolling Stock

      Just as it says ....... Get your photos in here.
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      43
      Messages:
      223
      Latest: Fully Fitted Freight - 1957 paul_l, Jul 8, 2020

    4. Miscellaneous & Oddities

      From station barrows to benches, signage and stalls etc.
      Discussions:
      74
      Messages:
      536
      Latest: The Railways of Iran Roger Farnworth, Nov 28, 2020 at 2:59 PM

    5. Historic & Abandoned Railways

      Discussions:
      42
      Messages:
      229
      Latest: The Co. Donegal Railways Roger Farnworth, Oct 30, 2020

    6. Research & Archival Materials

      For those who decide to dig a little deeper
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      12
      Messages:
      45
      Latest: Info Sought on the Oxford to Princes Risborough Line Tallpaul70, Sep 21, 2020

  13. Model Railway Control Systems

    1. DC Control

      Everything analogue.
      Discussions:
      15
      Messages:
      166
      Latest: DC Motor Speed Controller，6-28V 3A Andy_Sollis, Jul 24, 2020

    2. DCC Control

      All the latest variants of DCC control.
      Discussions:
      67
      Messages:
      980
      Latest: DCC issue with Heljan Turntable M Reed, Nov 24, 2020 at 2:23 PM

    3. Computer Automation

      RR&Co, JMRI and the like.
      Discussions:
      12
      Messages:
      182
      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.
      Discussions:
      30
      Messages:
      453
      Latest: Train Traxx - Tracking system for those who need to track their rolling stock Jim Freight, Sep 25, 2019

    5. DCC Sound

      All variants of DCC sound files
      Discussions:
      36
      Messages:
      349
      Latest: DJH Skinhead Kimbo, Jun 11, 2020

    6. Non Sound Decoders

      Any gauge DCC Decoders, what are you using
      Discussions:
      16
      Messages:
      156
      Latest: "Next18" DCC decoders. Andy_Sollis, Jul 9, 2020

    7. Welcome to the DARK side

      An introduction to Arduino and other programmable control systems
      Discussions:
      10
      Messages:
      215
      Latest: Arduino 101 - Lesson 3 Andy_Sollis, Nov 14, 2020

    8. Power Houses

      Motors and drive systems
      Discussions:
      8
      Messages:
      66
      Latest: Mashima motor 1633 and Slaters SG38 gearbox Toto, Apr 28, 2020

  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: Yeadon Register Volume 37 Part B covering - Classes J5,J6,J7, J40, J41 Sale or swap Rob Pulham, Nov 29, 2020 at 9:55 AM

    2. Wanted

      Ask, members may just have it surplus to requirements.
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      Messages:
      224
      Latest: Bulldog kit Paul R, Nov 11, 2020