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    Yorkie's Connoisseur 4F build

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    Gloucester Docks and their Railways

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    New Magazine to download

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    Flyash Presflo - MKD BR 21.5T brass etched kit build.

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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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    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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    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 Models from Ellis Toto, May 21, 2020

    2. Connoisseur Models

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      Latest: On the way from Connoiseur Models The Drury 0 4 0 153 HP Diesel Mechanical Shunter York Paul, Apr 28, 2020

    3. Steve Beattie Developments

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      Latest: Behind the scenes SBt, Dec 8, 2019

    4. Scalescenes models

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      Latest: R022B engine shed. Andy_Sollis, Mar 19, 2020

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      Latest: Help required. Gloria Aldridge, May 25, 2020 at 8:15 PM

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      Latest: Highlander Models ...... an update on our latest Sponsor Chatty, Apr 30, 2020

  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: Yorkie's competition entry Drewry shunter Andy_Sollis, May 26, 2020 at 11:42 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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      Latest: A simple guide to kit building wagons Andy_Sollis, May 25, 2020 at 12:13 PM

    2. General Information

      Beginners guides for Railway Modelling
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      Latest: New Magazine to download Toto, May 29, 2020 at 3:13 PM

  5. Model Railway Layouts

    1. Members Personal Layouts

      Where our members can showcase their pride and joy.
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      Latest: Lower Thames Yard Tallpaul70, May 29, 2020 at 3:20 PM

    2. Suggested Layout Track Plan Examples

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

    3. Planks

      A very popular layout type for those space-starved members.
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      Latest: New plank 'Wassup Docks' n gauge layout ianvolvo46, May 2, 2020

    4. Strictly Inglenooks

      Layouts built to the inglenook principles.
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      Latest: Bishops sidings Bo-Bo, Jan 13, 2020

    5. Baseboards

      The foundation of every layout
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      Latest: Laser cut baseboard kits hartleymartin, Apr 11, 2019

    6. Running Your Trains

      Operations - Scheduling & train Movements
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      Latest: Signal Levers - a question Echidna, Jan 30, 2020

    7. Narrow Gauge Layouts

      For all your Narrow Gauge needs
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      Latest: Altering our 16mm Garden Railway Gloria Aldridge, May 29, 2020 at 4:42 PM

    8. Dioramas and static displays

      Not layouts .... not planks .... smaller works maybe with a specific theme ..... maybe not
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      Latest: Andrew Barclay diorama Bo-Bo, May 19, 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: Araldite 5 minute epoxy Chubber, May 2, 2020

    3. Plastic products

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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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    2. Hints & Tips

      Some easy and helpful things you did not know.
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      Latest: Painting Back Scenes Graeme, Dec 31, 2019

    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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      Gormo's Shed

      Sub-Forums

      1. The Comments

      2. The Collection

      Latest: Episode 148 20 The TranzAlpine NZ. gormo, May 23, 2020 at 9:37 AM

    5. Product Reviews

      If you have one of the latest releases, let us know what you think here
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      Latest: Scotch block type connectors. paul_l, May 2, 2020

    6. Books and reference materials

      All printed and online reference materials
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      Latest: Railway Breakdown Cranes Volume 1 ( Peter Tatlow ) Echidna, May 23, 2020 at 6:09 PM

    7. Tools

      If it makes the job easier ..... Stick it in here
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      Latest: Digital Ammeter and Voltmeter paul_l, May 27, 2020 at 10:43 PM

    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

      Latest: Slaters 20 ton Brake Van to Diagram 61 Toto, May 24, 2020 at 10:43 PM

    10. Scratchin' The Surface

      The wizards from Oz's forums covering Scratch building, weathering & Scenics
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      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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      Latest: Home made Gearbox York Paul, Mar 2, 2020

  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: Lichen Wolseley, May 4, 2020

    2. Walls, paths, roads etc

      They are part of the scenery but man-made.
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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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      Latest: Another Leek.. Andy_Sollis, May 24, 2020 at 12:30 PM

    2. Industrial & Commercial

      Factories, offices, shops etc.
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      Latest: A workshop to build a factory Robyn, Feb 15, 2020

    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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      Latest: Second scratch build under way! York Paul, May 18, 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: Hornby Dublo Rebuilt West Country Wolseley, May 28, 2020 at 1:50 PM

    2. Kits, Kit bashes & Scratch builds

      All rolling stock you build your self.
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      Latest: Yorkie's Connoisseur 4F build York Paul, May 29, 2020 at 6:56 PM

    3. Reviews

      A place to review all your locos and rolling stock
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      Latest: Auscision Storage Boxes Dr Tony, May 23, 2020 at 9:57 PM

    4. The Paintshop

      For all paint jobs, Detailing and Weathering.
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      Latest: Size question Echidna, May 11, 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.
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      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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      Latest: Point Frogs Peter K, Aug 12, 2019

    3. Track Design Software

      Software packages to help you design your track plans
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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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      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: The Final Years of British Rail Steam paul_l, May 16, 2020

    2. Buildings & Structures

      Anything that may help inspire those budding kit bashers and scratch builders.
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      Latest: THE TAY BRIDGE DISASTER Wolseley, May 22, 2020

    3. Wagons & Rolling Stock

      Just as it says ....... Get your photos in here.
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      Latest: Use of B sets in 1950s/60s in the Thames Valley Tallpaul70, Apr 21, 2020

    4. Miscellaneous & Oddities

      From station barrows to benches, signage and stalls etc.
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      Latest: Australian Steam 3801 Kimbo, May 16, 2020

    5. Historic & Abandoned Railways

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      Latest: Gloucester Docks and their Railways Roger Farnworth, May 29, 2020 at 6:46 PM

    6. Research & Archival Materials

      For those who decide to dig a little deeper
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      Latest: Neil Parkhouse: British Railway History in Colour jakesdad13, Apr 19, 2020

  13. Model Railway Control Systems

    1. DC Control

      Everything analogue.
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      131
      Latest: Installing Station and Street Lighting Andy_Sollis, Apr 11, 2020

    2. DCC Control

      All the latest variants of DCC control.
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      Latest: As I'm building a new layout finally took the plunge Gary, May 21, 2020

    3. Computer Automation

      RR&Co, JMRI and the like.
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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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      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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      Latest: DCC sound install on a Brass Sancheng 4F jakesdad13, May 17, 2020

    6. Non Sound Decoders

      Any gauge DCC Decoders, what are you using
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      Latest: Hattons DCR-21pin Direct V2 - Not the same as most others - Official - Updated Jim Freight, Sep 20, 2019

    7. Welcome to the DARK side

      An introduction to Arduino and other programmable control systems
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      Latest: Arduino 101 - Lesson 3 paul_l, Aug 4, 2019

    8. Power Houses

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

  14. Sales & Wants

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      Latest: 00 gauge Hornby or Similar Stanier tender for 8F sought 60019Bittern, Feb 24, 2020