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 Brinks Brinks, Sep 17, 2020 at 7:14 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 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: Townstreet Model Prize fund for 2020 Steve Worthington, Sep 1, 2020
   5. Platform1

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      Latest: Help required. Gloria Aldridge, Aug 22, 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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      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. Andy_Sollis, Sep 18, 2020 at 11:38 AM
   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 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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      Latest: Great Chesterford Junction Part Two gormo, Sep 17, 2020 at 1:29 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: Possible new layout... Gary, Sep 12, 2020 at 12:06 PM
   4. Strictly Inglenooks

      Layouts built to the inglenook principles.

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      Latest: Peate -A portable Inglenook Dr Tony, Sep 12, 2020 at 9:11 AM
   5. Baseboards

      The foundation of every layout

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      Latest: Birch Ply Keith M, Aug 1, 2020
   6. Running Your Trains

      Operations - Scheduling & train Movements

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      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, Sep 17, 2020 at 1:05 PM
   8. Dioramas and static displays

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

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      Latest: Scenic diorama.. Mark4mm, Sep 2, 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: Solvents Vs Cement for polystyrene components York Paul, Sep 13, 2020 at 9:52 AM
   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: "Fair Price Models" on Ebay. jakesdad13, Aug 30, 2020
   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: Developing a Manual Point Control System. gormo, Sep 17, 2020 at 1:35 PM
   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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      Gormo's Shed

      Sub-Forums

      1. The Comments

      2. The Collection

      Latest: Episode 153 20 Designing and Drawing Schematics for Control Panels Part 2 gormo, Aug 26, 2020
   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
   6. Books and reference materials

      All printed and online reference materials

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      Latest: Kalmbach Books... Kimbo, Sep 9, 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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      Pulhams Puffers

      Sub-Forums

      1. Wagon Builds

      2. Loco Builds

      3. Carriage Builds

      4. The Comments

      Latest: Conversion/backdating of a Parkside BR Pipe Wagon to the LNER version Rob Pulham, Aug 21, 2020
   10. Scratchin' The Surface

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

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       Scratchin' The Surface

       Sub-Forums

       1. Gary's Scratch builds

       2. The Wizards Weathering

       3. Scenics

       4. The Comments

       Latest: Rust Weathering Toto, Aug 26, 2020
   11. Painting and airbrushing

       An art in itself

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       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

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       Latest: Anycubic Mono X Large paul blythe, Sep 10, 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: 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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      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: Walker Models (Australian prototype) Wolseley, Sep 17, 2020 at 4:36 PM
   2. Industrial & Commercial

      Factories, offices, shops etc.

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      Latest: Cement Works - 1 Limestone crusher building Jim Freight, Aug 23, 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: Leek station- the build commences Andy_Sollis, Sep 12, 2020 at 3:49 PM
   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

       7. Minerva Models RTR

       Latest: Dapol 58xx O Gauge New shiny review Kimbo, Sep 18, 2020 at 4:05 AM
    2. Kits, Kit bashes & Scratch builds

       All rolling stock you build your self.

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       Latest: DJH 8F Build paul blythe, Sep 18, 2020 at 10:31 AM
    3. Reviews

       A place to review all your locos and rolling stock

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       Latest: Auscision Storage Boxes Wolseley, Jun 12, 2020
    4. The Paintshop

       For all paint jobs, Detailing and Weathering.

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       Latest: 3D printed transfers Andy_Sollis, Sep 1, 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: 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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       5

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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
    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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       Latest: Derailment on a bridge in Kansas City Live this morning! Ron, Sep 17, 2020 at 8:01 AM
    5. Historic & Abandoned Railways

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       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

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       43

       Latest: The Signal Engineers Kimbo, Jun 11, 2020

13. Model Railway Control Systems
    1. DC Control

       Everything analogue.

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       15

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       Latest: DC Motor Speed Controller，6-28V 3A Andy_Sollis, Jul 24, 2020
    2. DCC Control

       All the latest variants of DCC control.

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       67

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       957

       Latest: Should DCC bus wires be twisted? Jim Freight, Sep 14, 2020 at 8:40 PM
    3. Computer Automation

       RR&Co, JMRI and the like.

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       12

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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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       30

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       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

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       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

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       192

       Latest: Arduino 101 - Lesson 3 paul_l, Aug 4, 2019
    8. Power Houses

       Motors and drive systems

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       8

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       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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       87

       Messages:

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       Latest: Some new locos for sale 60019Bittern, Aug 15, 2020
    2. Wanted

       Ask, members may just have it surplus to requirements.

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       31

       Messages:

       223

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

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