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  1. Kimbo

    New competition prize arrivals from Ellis Clark Trains for 2020

    Kimbo, Aug 7, 2020 at 1:16 PM
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  2. Kimbo

    Townstreet Model Prize fund for 2020

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  3. Toto

    Scalescene competition prizes for our 2020

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  4. Steve Humphreys

    Building Elvenhome, an N Gauge layout

    Steve Humphreys, Oct 29, 2017
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  5. Toto

    New competition prizes arrivals from Connoisseur Models for 2020

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  6. Vinylelpea

    Andy’s Shelf Queen PAA sand wagon.

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  7. gormo

    Episode 151 20 Something Completely Different.

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  8. Andy_Sollis

    Class 142 pacer

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  9. Walkingthedog

    My Heljan loco

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    My Dapol locos

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  11. paul blythe

    Gladiator Models GCR 10 ton Open Wagon with Trestle Bar

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  12. Gary

    Piedmont Blues - US O Scale (2 rail) switching layout

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  13. Gary

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  14. Kimbo

    Stratford MPD

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  15. Kimbo

    Kim’s shelf Queen (s) competition entry.

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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 aboard Dan paul_l, Aug 5, 2020 at 10:21 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: New Gallery & Posting Pictures from the Gallery Toto, Jul 13, 2020

    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 Kimbo, Aug 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM

    2. Connoisseur Models

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      Messages:
      30
      Latest: New competition prizes arrivals from Connoisseur Models for 2020 Toto, Aug 7, 2020 at 1:25 PM

    3. Scalescenes models

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      8
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      Latest: Scalescene competition prizes for our 2020 Toto, Aug 7, 2020 at 1:31 PM

    4. Townstreet Models

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      Latest: Townstreet Model Prize fund for 2020 Kimbo, Aug 7, 2020 at 1:53 PM

    5. Platform1

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      Latest: Help required. Gloria Aldridge, Jul 25, 2020

    6. 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: Andy’s Shelf Queen PAA sand wagon. Vinylelpea, Aug 7, 2020 at 12:35 PM

    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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      Messages:
      238
      Latest: A simple guide to building a Slater's covered van. paul_l, Jun 26, 2020

    2. General Information

      Beginners guides for Railway Modelling
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      Latest: A new online magazine Sol, Jul 29, 2020

  5. Model Railway Layouts

    1. Members Personal Layouts

      Where our members can showcase their pride and joy.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Building Elvenhome, an N Gauge layout Steve Humphreys, Aug 7, 2020 at 1:31 PM

    2. Suggested Layout Track Plan Examples

      Some suggested layout plans of all shapes and sizes.
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      247
      Latest: TRACK PLANS gormo, Nov 29, 2019

    3. Planks

      A very popular layout type for those space-starved members.
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      50
      Messages:
      3,374
      Latest: Casula Sidings Gary, Jul 26, 2020

    4. Strictly Inglenooks

      Layouts built to the inglenook principles.
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      6
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      117
      Latest: Peate -A portable Inglenook Dr Tony, Jul 20, 2020

    5. Baseboards

      The foundation of every layout
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      4
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      62
      Latest: Birch Ply Keith M, Aug 1, 2020 at 3:18 PM

    6. Running Your Trains

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

    7. Narrow Gauge Layouts

      For all your Narrow Gauge needs
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      Latest: Moseley Toy and Train Museum. Gloria Aldridge, Jul 29, 2020

    8. Dioramas and static displays

      Not layouts .... not planks .... smaller works maybe with a specific theme ..... maybe not
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      Latest: Thomas goes for a strole. jakesdad13, Jun 24, 2020

  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: Which superglue paul_l, Jun 22, 2020

    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, May 1, 2020

    5. Wooden products

      Balsa, Plywoods, MDF and any others
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      Latest: Laser Cut Wood Andy_Sollis, Dec 31, 2019

    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: Pete's model workbench. Peter Cross, Aug 7, 2020 at 4:31 AM

    2. Hints & Tips

      Some easy and helpful things you did not know.
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      Latest: Simple 3 link coupling tool. Kimbo, Jul 13, 2020

    3. Tutorials

      Some explained & illustrated "how to's" from the experts.
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      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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      Sub-Forums: 2

      Gormo's Shed

      Sub-Forums

      1. The Comments

      2. The Collection

      Latest: Episode 151 20 Something Completely Different. gormo, Aug 7, 2020 at 11:21 AM

    5. Product Reviews

      If you have one of the latest releases, let us know what you think here
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      Latest: Ready made Tapered Handrails - Not really a product review as such but worth sharing Toto, Aug 4, 2020 at 8:36 AM

    6. Books and reference materials

      All printed and online reference materials
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      Latest: A useful book for kitbuilders, but..... Kimbo, Jun 5, 2020

    7. Tools

      If it makes the job easier ..... Stick it in here
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      Latest: Polishing tools Toto, Jul 1, 2020

    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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      Messages:
      615
      Sub-Forums: 4

      Pulhams Puffers

      Sub-Forums

      1. Wagon Builds

      2. Loco Builds

      3. Carriage Builds

      Latest: Gladiator Models GCR 10 ton Open Wagon with Trestle Bar paul blythe, Aug 7, 2020 at 10:51 AM

    10. Scratchin' The Surface

      The wizards from Oz's forums covering Scratch building, weathering & Scenics
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      8
      Messages:
      81
      Sub-Forums: 4

      Scratchin' The Surface

      Sub-Forums

      2. The Wizards Weathering

      3. Scenics

      Latest: Modifying my Static Grass Applicator Gary, Mar 16, 2020

    11. Computer Aided Modelling

      Using Computer controlled devices to produce models e.g. CnC, 3D printing, plotter cutters etc etc
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      22
      Messages:
      379
      Latest: 3D modelling Class 76 EM1 paul blythe, Jul 2, 2020

  8. Modelling The Natural & Man Made Environment

    1. Scenics

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

    2. Walls, paths, roads etc

      They are part of the scenery but man-made.
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      15
      Messages:
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      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.
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      44
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      Latest: The finishing of laser cut timber building products Ben Alder, Aug 7, 2020 at 12:02 AM

    2. Industrial & Commercial

      Factories, offices, shops etc.
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      Latest: Intentio lineside goods warehouse Kimbo, Aug 7, 2020 at 8:58 AM

    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. York Paul, Apr 24, 2020

    4. Specifically for scratch builds

      For all categories of scratch built structures
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      Messages:
      604
      Latest: Leek Passenger station in O Gauge paul_l, Jul 5, 2020

    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: Bridge supplier links courtesy of Timbersurfs Lumsdonia Toto, Jun 24, 2019

  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

      Latest: Class 142 pacer Andy_Sollis, Aug 7, 2020 at 11:19 AM

    2. Kits, Kit bashes & Scratch builds

      All rolling stock you build your self.
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      271
      Messages:
      6,435
      Latest: ACME Bullied light Pacific kit paul blythe, Aug 6, 2020 at 8:36 AM

    3. Reviews

      A place to review all your locos and rolling stock
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      Messages:
      164
      Latest: Auscision Storage Boxes Wolseley, Jun 12, 2020

    4. The Paintshop

      For all paint jobs, Detailing and Weathering.
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      Latest: The new paint booth Jim Freight, Jul 2, 2020

    5. Kit Castings

      Lost wax White metal etc
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      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:
      24
      Messages:
      189
      Latest: New Dummy Point Motors from DCC Concepts Andy_Sollis, Mar 11, 2020

    2. Hand built track

      Creating your own trackwork
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      11
      Messages:
      179
      Latest: Confessions of an "0" gauge 'Virgin'......help needed! jakesdad13, Jul 27, 2020

    3. Track Design Software

      Software packages to help you design your track plans
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      63
      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 ? Sol, Aug 24, 2019

    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: help SMR CHRIS, Aug 1, 2020 at 7:15 PM

    2. Buildings & Structures

      Anything that may help inspire those budding kit bashers and scratch builders.
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      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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      Latest: Fully Fitted Freight - 1957 paul_l, Jul 8, 2020

    4. Miscellaneous & Oddities

      From station barrows to benches, signage and stalls etc.
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      511
      Latest: Vintage British Railways film paul_l, Jul 30, 2020

    5. Historic & Abandoned Railways

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      Messages:
      225
      Latest: The Co. Donegal Railways Roger Farnworth, Jul 28, 2020

    6. Research & Archival Materials

      For those who decide to dig a little deeper
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      11
      Messages:
      43
      Latest: The Signal Engineers Kimbo, Jun 11, 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:
      66
      Messages:
      886
      Latest: Using DCC to control points paul_l, Jul 29, 2020

    3. Computer Automation

      RR&Co, JMRI and the like.
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      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.
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      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
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      36
      Messages:
      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
      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
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      8
      Messages:
      192
      Latest: Arduino 101 - Lesson 3 paul_l, Aug 4, 2019

    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: Slater's O Gauge Pickups 60019Bittern, Aug 5, 2020 at 3:29 PM

    2. Wanted

      Ask, members may just have it surplus to requirements.
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      Latest: 00 gauge Hornby or Similar Stanier tender for 8F sought 60019Bittern, Feb 24, 2020