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    Ivatt 2-6-2 Mickey Mouse tank engine in 7mm scale

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    Matt's kitbuilding page

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    Thaxham light railway. A Great Eastern Railway themed terminus, in O gauge.

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    Operation Dark Winter - HO scale micro layout

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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 Andrew Laing paul_l, Jan 20, 2020 at 12:10 AM

    2. Meet The Team

      This is where our Moderators introduce themselves.
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    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

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      Latest: Replacement wheels for Tri ang car transporter Jim Freight, Sep 22, 2019

  2. Platform1 Sponsors News

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      Latest: Ellis Clark Trains ...... with us for another year Toto, Jun 23, 2019

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      Latest: On it's way from Connoisseur Models - LNER Bogie Brick wagon Rob Pulham, Jan 2, 2020

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      Latest: Behind the scenes SBt, Dec 8, 2019

    4. Scalescenes models

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      Latest: NBL Class 21, 22 & 29 York Paul, Oct 7, 2019

  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: Name the layout competition Keith M, Dec 5, 2019

    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: Power Districts/Sections Keith M, Dec 3, 2019

    2. General Information

      Beginners guides for Railway Modelling
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      Latest: Metal Kits for beginners steve, Oct 29, 2019

  5. Model Railway Layouts

    1. Members Personal Layouts

      Where our members can showcase their pride and joy.
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      Latest: Piedmont Blues - US O Scale (2 rail) switching layout danielb, Jan 20, 2020 at 2:03 AM

    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: Operation Dark Winter - HO scale micro layout Andy_Sollis, Jan 19, 2020 at 6:06 PM

    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 Sol, Nov 9, 2019

    7. Narrow Gauge Layouts

      For all your Narrow Gauge needs
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      Latest: Moseley Toy and Train Museum. Gloria Aldridge, Jan 16, 2020 at 8:35 PM

    8. Dioramas and static displays

      Not layouts .... not planks .... smaller works maybe with a specific theme ..... maybe not
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      Latest: Stranded York Paul, Jan 13, 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: Plastic to Card / Paper MalcT, Dec 15, 2019

    3. Plastic products

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      Latest: Shapeways Andy_Sollis, Feb 18, 2019

    4. Metals

      Sheet metals and moulding metals etc.
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      Latest: White metal ingots gormo, Jul 6, 2019

    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: Making Scenic grass from a dish cloth Kimbo, Jan 12, 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 136 20 Scratch Built Girder Plate Bridge gormo, Jan 18, 2020 at 12:19 PM

    5. Product Reviews

      If you have one of the latest releases, let us know what you think here
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      Latest: 00 Gauge Oxford Rail Chatterley Whitfield 7 Plank Coal Wagons York Paul, Nov 5, 2019

    6. Books and reference materials

      All printed and online reference materials
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      Latest: Railway Breakdown Cranes - volume 1 Kimbo, Jan 16, 2020 at 11:19 AM

    7. Tools

      If it makes the job easier ..... Stick it in here
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      Latest: LCD Microscope Keith M, Dec 18, 2019

    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

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      1. Wagon Builds

      2. Loco Builds

      3. Carriage Builds

      Latest: Guildex 2018 - Demonstration models. Gloria Aldridge, Sep 11, 2019

    10. Scratchin' The Surface

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

      Scratchin' The Surface

      Sub-Forums

      2. The Wizards Weathering

      3. Scenics

      Latest: Creating Small Bushes Bo-Bo, Nov 13, 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: Hornby class 31 Andy_Sollis, Jan 19, 2020 at 4:31 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: My Attempt at Backdrops Graeme, Jan 9, 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: Laser Cut Railway Models - Who has built one or two...?? Gary, Aug 1, 2019

    2. Industrial & Commercial

      Factories, offices, shops etc.
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      Latest: Old Photo's of Stoke on Trent Keith M, Jun 11, 2019

    3. Domestic & Temporary

      Whether it's a house, portacabin or a garden shed, post them in here
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      Latest: Potential for an '0' gauge layout maybe??? MalcT, Sep 13, 2019

    4. Specifically for scratch builds

      For all categories of scratch built structures
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      Latest: Buildings for Talerddig Matt, Jul 10, 2019

    5. Signage

      All types of signage
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      Latest: Outdoor signals Andy_Sollis, Nov 27, 2019

    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: Have Hornby got it right? Andy_Sollis, Jan 6, 2020

    2. Kits, Kit bashes & Scratch builds

      All rolling stock you build your self.
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      Latest: Matt's kitbuilding page Matt, Jan 19, 2020 at 10:29 PM

    3. Reviews

      A place to review all your locos and rolling stock
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      Latest: RailModel Midland Signal box 4mm Keith M, Nov 7, 2019

    4. The Paintshop

      For all paint jobs, Detailing and Weathering.
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      Latest: Masking Wolseley, Jun 27, 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: Old age strikes again The Hebridean, Sep 23, 2019

    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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      63
      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: Class 158 No. 158767 en-route to Plymouth along the River Plym Andy_Sollis, Dec 25, 2019

    2. Buildings & Structures

      Anything that may help inspire those budding kit bashers and scratch builders.
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      Latest: Some modelling references. Andy_Sollis, Dec 19, 2019

    3. Wagons & Rolling Stock

      Just as it says ....... Get your photos in here.
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      Latest: Brake Van Stoves York Paul, Jan 18, 2020 at 4:41 PM

    4. Miscellaneous & Oddities

      From station barrows to benches, signage and stalls etc.
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      Latest: Maidenhead Colour Light Signals Tallpaul70, Jan 14, 2020 at 5:07 PM

    5. Historic & Abandoned Railways

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      Latest: Horwich Loco Works Roger Farnworth, Jan 17, 2020 at 1:22 PM

    6. Research & Archival Materials

      For those who decide to dig a little deeper
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      Latest: Unusual Locomotives and Railcars jakesdad13, Jan 18, 2020 at 12:48 PM

  13. Model Railway Control Systems

    1. DC Control

      Everything analogue.
      Discussions:
      13
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      117
      Latest: Multimeter/Ammeter Question Graeme, Jan 10, 2020

    2. DCC Control

      All the latest variants of DCC control.
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      754
      Latest: Hornby Rolling Road R8211 Andy_Sollis, Jan 2, 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 at 11:26 AM

    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: Changing speakers-Iphone. Andy_Sollis, Jan 1, 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: Who is recommended to replace Lima motors then chip the locos? Andy_Sollis, Sep 22, 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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    2. Wanted

      Ask, members may just have it surplus to requirements.
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      Latest: Can anyone help provide Lima class 117 bits? SRman, Dec 31, 2019