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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 Colin C - UK jakesdad13, Jul 13, 2020 at 3:16 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 at 11:24 AM

    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 paul blythe, Jul 8, 2020 at 10:18 AM

    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

    5. Townstreet Models

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    6. Platform1

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      Latest: Help required. Gloria Aldridge, Jun 19, 2020

    7. Highlander Models

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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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      Sub-Forums: 12

      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: York Paul's Britannia loco 2020 Shelf Queen competition entry. York Paul, Jul 13, 2020 at 2:47 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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      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: Upgrading my craft knife Sir TophamHatt, Jun 24, 2020

  5. Model Railway Layouts

    1. Members Personal Layouts

      Where our members can showcase their pride and joy.
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      Latest: Stratford MPD Paul Hodgson, Jul 13, 2020 at 3:37 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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      50
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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: Peate -A portable Inglenook Toto, Jul 13, 2020 at 11:59 AM

    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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      Messages:
      134
      Latest: Realistic Timetabling class48nswfan, Jun 8, 2020

    7. Narrow Gauge Layouts

      For all your Narrow Gauge needs
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Moseley Toy and Train Museum. jakesdad13, Jul 13, 2020 at 2:59 PM

    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: 3D Printer Early attempts jakesdad13, Jul 13, 2020 at 3:05 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 at 11:47 AM

    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 150 20 How To Make Roads gormo, Jun 29, 2020

    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: 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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      Pulhams Puffers

      Sub-Forums

      1. Wagon Builds

      2. Loco Builds

      3. Carriage Builds

      Latest: LSWR/SR/BR 24 Ton Brake Van x 2 paul_l, Jul 10, 2020 at 11:15 PM

    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: 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: 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.
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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: Another Leek.. Andy_Sollis, Jun 30, 2020

    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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      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: Dapol Class 08 Brian A, Jul 4, 2020

    2. Kits, Kit bashes & Scratch builds

      All rolling stock you build your self.
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      269
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      Latest: Connoisseur Models LNER Braked Tube Wagon Kimbo, Jul 12, 2020 at 7:05 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: 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.
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      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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      10
      Messages:
      156
      Latest: Hand built points. Rob Pulham, Jun 19, 2020

    3. Track Design Software

      Software packages to help you design your track plans
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      5
      Messages:
      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: 3642 Wolseley, Jun 26, 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 at 10:00 PM

    4. Miscellaneous & Oddities

      From station barrows to benches, signage and stalls etc.
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      Latest: The Railways of the Channel Islands Roger Farnworth, Jul 8, 2020 at 9:49 PM

    5. Historic & Abandoned Railways

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      Latest: The Co. Donegal Railways Roger Farnworth, Jun 22, 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.
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      15
      Messages:
      154
      Latest: DC Motor Speed Controller，6-28V 3A paul_l, Jul 13, 2020 at 12:04 AM

    2. DCC Control

      All the latest variants of DCC control.
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      65
      Messages:
      876
      Latest: DCC issue with Heljan Turntable Jim Freight, Jul 5, 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 at 6:58 AM

    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
      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: Railway Books for sale 60019Bittern, Jul 4, 2020

    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