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    Welcome aboard Stephen Mackay

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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 Stephen Mackay paul_l, Apr 23, 2019 at 9:36 PM

    2. Meet The Team

      This is where our Moderators introduce themselves.
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      Latest: Welcome to the team York Paul York Paul, Dec 28, 2018

    3. Rules To Play By

      As it suggests. Some rules and guidelines.
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      Latest: Thems the rules (for now) Sol, Feb 24, 2018

    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

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      Latest: Notice for Bob Sims Toto, Jan 26, 2018

  2. Platform1 Sponsors News

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      Latest: Up and coming competitions Sponsored by Ellis Clark Trains Toto, Aug 18, 2018

    2. Connoisseur Models

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      Latest: On it's way from Connoisseur Models - LNER Bogie Brick wagon paul_l, Mar 1, 2019

    3. Steve Beattie Developments

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      Latest: Upcoming news Toto, Apr 17, 2019 at 7:35 PM

    4. Scalescenes models

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      Latest: Box file kit. Toto, Apr 1, 2019

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    6. Platform1

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      Latest: All up for grabs ....... and coming soon paul_l, Dec 25, 2018

    7. Highlander Models

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      Latest: The Highlander Models production kit builds begin. ianvolvo46, Apr 23, 2019 at 10:37 AM

  3. Platform 1 Competitions

    1. Competitions

      Competition Rules.
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      Competitions

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      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 (& Dads) OO revival mydadstoys, Apr 19, 2019 at 6:56 PM

    2. Newsletter Interactive Puzzle

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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: Engine Maintenance Wolseley, Mar 29, 2019

    2. General Information

      Beginners guides for Railway Modelling
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      Latest: Hornby Pullman rake mydadstoys, Apr 19, 2019 at 5:35 PM

  5. Model Railway Layouts

    1. Members Personal Layouts

      Where our members can showcase their pride and joy.
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      Latest: Thaxham light railway. A Great Eastern Railway themed terminus, in O gauge. Toto, Apr 23, 2019 at 8:04 PM

    2. Suggested Layout Track Plan Examples

      Some suggested layout plans of all shapes and sizes.
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      Latest: Sudrian Layouts - The North Western Railway Toto, Apr 7, 2019

    3. Planks

      A very popular layout type for those space-starved members.
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      Latest: Llangollen display diorama. Toto, Apr 22, 2019 at 10:41 AM

    4. Strictly Inglenooks

      Layouts built to the inglenook principles.
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      Latest: Disraeli Gears jakesdad13, Dec 18, 2018

    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: Realistic models. jakesdad13, Apr 22, 2019 at 11:12 AM

    7. Narrow Gauge Layouts

      For all your Narrow Gauge needs
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      Latest: Australian Narrow Gauge Convention, Erina NSW Easter 2019 NotHarryPotter, Apr 23, 2019 at 9:54 AM

  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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    3. Plastic products

      Various plastics including sheet materials
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      Latest: Shapeways Andy_Sollis, Feb 18, 2019

    4. Metals

      Sheet metals and moulding metals etc.
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      Latest: Brass Strip TimberSurf, Apr 4, 2019

    5. Wooden products

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  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: Wifi throttle paul_l, Feb 17, 2019

    3. Tutorials

      Some explained & illustrated "how to's" from the experts.
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      Latest: What's Neat - April 2019 Gary, Apr 11, 2019

    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 125 19 Chain Wire Fencing Made Easy jvb, Apr 13, 2019

    5. Product Reviews

      If you have one of the latest releases, let us know what you think here
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      Latest: NSR Class M from Taff Vale Models Rob Pulham, Apr 11, 2019

    6. Books and reference materials

      All printed and online reference materials
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      Latest: Wagon design drawings Toto, Apr 23, 2019 at 6:10 PM

    7. Tools

      If it makes the job easier ..... Stick it in here
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      Latest: London Road Models - Riviting Tool Rob Pulham, Apr 23, 2019 at 10:15 AM

    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: 7mm Scale DJH/Tower Models Streamlined Coronation Rob Pulham, Apr 20, 2019 at 12:09 PM

    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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      2. The Wizards Weathering

      3. Scenics

      Latest: Weathering Timber... Gary, Jan 9, 2019

    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: The PAA sand wagon. Andy_Sollis, Apr 23, 2019 at 2:56 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: Rough Ground katwigan, Feb 4, 2019

    2. Walls, paths, roads etc

      They are part of the scenery but man-made.
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      Latest: SCGR Projects: The Scampington Viaduct clive_t, Mar 2, 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: Just for interests sake...... Keith M, Mar 21, 2019

    2. Industrial & Commercial

      Factories, offices, shops etc.
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      Latest: Industrial references Toto, Feb 10, 2019

    3. Domestic & Temporary

      Whether it's a house, portacabin or a garden shed, post them in here
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      Latest: My railway shed. paul_l, Nov 24, 2018

    4. Specifically for scratch builds

      For all categories of scratch built structures
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      Latest: LSWR Railmotor Gary, Apr 6, 2019

    5. Signage

      All types of signage
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      Latest: Railtec 3D builders plate transfers. York Paul, Aug 4, 2018

  10. Rolling Stock

    1. RTR Stock

      As per the main manufacturers.
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      RTR Stock

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      1. Bachmann RTR

      2. Hornby RTR

      3. Dapol RTR

      4. Heljan RTR

      5. All other RTR

      6. Collectors and Vintage Rolling Stock

      Latest: Dapol / Rails of Sheffield box vans SRman, Apr 22, 2019 at 1:29 AM

    2. Kits, Kit bashes & Scratch builds

      All rolling stock you build your self.
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      Latest: Leyland/BMC FG Crew Van SBt, Apr 22, 2019 at 11:55 AM

    3. Reviews

      A place to review all your locos and rolling stock
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      Latest: North Stafford New M Class loco kit. York Paul, Apr 8, 2019

    4. The Paintshop

      For all paint jobs, Detailing and Weathering.
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      Latest: Blood and Custard coaches SBt, Mar 8, 2019

  11. Permanent Way

    1. RTR Trackwork

      Just as it says all scales and gauges of ready to run trackwork.
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      Latest: Peco bullhead points Sol, Mar 21, 2019

    2. Hand built track

      Creating your own trackwork
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      Latest: Something to test out your abilities Wolseley, Jan 11, 2019

    3. Track Design Software

      Software packages to help you design your track plans
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      Latest: Railmodeller (software for Mac) paul_l, Nov 29, 2018

    4. Track maintenance

      its a must so how do we do it
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      Latest: Why is Deoxit a secret ? Splitpin, Jan 27, 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: Preserved Steam and Diesel in Devon & Cornwall 60019Bittern, Apr 14, 2019

    2. Buildings & Structures

      Anything that may help inspire those budding kit bashers and scratch builders.
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      Latest: Buildings from 'junk'. gormo, Apr 4, 2019

    3. Wagons & Rolling Stock

      Just as it says ....... Get your photos in here.
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      Latest: Barrier van, I just need someone to start making HJO hoppers now Andy_Sollis, Apr 23, 2019 at 2:48 PM

    4. Miscellaneous & Oddities

      From station barrows to benches, signage and stalls etc.
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      Latest: Historic Metre-Gauge Tramways in Provence Roger Farnworth, Apr 16, 2019

    5. Historic & Abandoned Railways

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      Latest: The West Clare Railway Roger Farnworth, Apr 21, 2019 at 8:00 PM

    6. Research & Archival Materials

      For those who decide to dig a little deeper
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      Latest: Sheds around Britain. Ron, Feb 13, 2019

  13. Model Railway Control Systems

    1. DC Control

      Everything analogue.
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      Latest: Options for connecting power across baseboards Wolseley, Jan 8, 2019

    2. DCC Control

      All the latest variants of DCC control.
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      Latest: DCC mixed with DC steve, Apr 21, 2019 at 7:45 AM

    3. Computer Automation

      RR&Co, JMRI and the like.
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      Latest: Lenz L1-USB on Windows 7. Help needed! Keith M, Apr 8, 2019

    4. Other Electronic Interfaces

      All the other gizmos, widgets, doofers and whatsits that tie it all together.
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      Latest: Diving deeper into the "Dark Side!" Davoetype, Mar 7, 2019

    5. DCC Sound

      All variants of DCC sound files
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      Latest: Soldering Speakers Toto, Mar 21, 2019

    6. Non Sound Decoders

      Any gauge DCC Decoders, what are you using
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      Latest: What decoder for a Dapol terrier Henryblock, Mar 20, 2019

    7. Welcome to the DARK side

      An introduction to Arduino and other programmable control systems
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      Latest: A decoder function(s) question Andy_Sollis, Mar 16, 2019

    8. Power Houses

      Motors and drive systems
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      Latest: 5 pole "1833" skew wound motors from Taff Vale Models Toto, Jan 19, 2019

  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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