For all your Narrow Gauge needs Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:44:21 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:44:21 +0000 Platform1mrc.com http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?forums/narrow-gauge-layouts.114/ Sat, 04 May 2024 11:36:51 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/anyone-modelling-h0m-h03-5-oo12.6659/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/anyone-modelling-h0m-h03-5-oo12.6659/ invalid@example.com (DarlingtonPearShaped3) DarlingtonPearShaped3 3 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:20:46 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/7mm-ng-in-small-space.6108/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/7mm-ng-in-small-space.6108/ invalid@example.com (Devonroy) Devonroy
Crackington Quay - YouTube

Shows what can be done in a small space 4' 3" long x 2'3" deep.]]> 3 Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:20:17 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/new-logging-mining-layout.5801/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/new-logging-mining-layout.5801/ invalid@example.com (Dávid István) Dávid István
After a pause of 6 years in modelling, i decided to start over again.
This time i have in mind a 1400mm x 600mm layout.
On30 gauge, logging or mining scene or maybe both

View attachment 31245]]> 54 Sat, 15 Jan 2022 08:50:35 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/new-here-and-my-first-layout-009.5769/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/new-here-and-my-first-layout-009.5769/ invalid@example.com (Devonroy) Devonroy View attachment 30996

I am new to this forum and thought I would introduce myself, I have only built 2 layouts and therefore thought I would post a link to my very first layout based in North Wales, Langwynog.

Layout Info | Llangwynog 009 Model Railway (wixsite.com)

This was started in 1990 and sold some years after, I then built a further narrow gauge layout in 7mm scale and I will perhaps forward a link in a few...

New here and my first layout 009]]> 5 Sat, 15 Jan 2022 06:00:26 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/passionfruit-creek.4793/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/passionfruit-creek.4793/ invalid@example.com (Robyn) Robyn
Passionfruit Creek]]> 14 Sun, 16 May 2021 09:24:19 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/moseley-toy-and-train-museum.4500/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/moseley-toy-and-train-museum.4500/ invalid@example.com (Gloria Aldridge) Gloria Aldridge A bit more news regarding Narrow Gauge Garden Railways. We have been given a section of land for our Cornish Narrow Gauge Garden Railway Group, at Moseley Toy and Train Museum at Tolgus near Redruth in Cornwall.
Ground work will hopefully commence in March 2020. This will be a permanent site similar to Butterly in Derbyshire but with our own design.
Once built everyone will be welcome there is a cafe on site where teas, coffees and biscuits can be purchased and run by...

Moseley Toy and Train Museum.]]> 33 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 17:21:55 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/fablewood-coed-y-chwedlau-march-2020-onwards.4750/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/fablewood-coed-y-chwedlau-march-2020-onwards.4750/ invalid@example.com (David Hennessey) David Hennessey
To be truthful, nothing much has happened recently. That is until the start of March, and then right up to this moment of national crisis, when things began to pick up again. What follows is a brief explanation of what has been going on.

Fablewood had its first (and so far only) 2020 exhibition outing over the weekend of 6th and 7th March, at Rainhill which is the exhibition hosted by my local model...

Fablewood (Coed Y Chwedlau): March 2020 onwards]]> 19 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:00:39 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/7-25-railway.4410/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/7-25-railway.4410/ invalid@example.com (Gloria Aldridge) Gloria Aldridge I have in my possession a 7.25 Druid R/C ride on locomotive with a 4 seater carriage a riding truck and guards brake truck. With roughly 140ft of track plus 2 points. The track is portable so can attend events,eventually with a permanent track hopefully being laid at Mosely Railway and Toy Museum near Redruth in Cornwall. They also have a narrow railway 2ft gauge in operation, running Mondays Thursdays and Sunday's Inc Bank Holidays. Thought I would post this up as...

7.25 Railway]]> 14 Fri, 29 May 2020 15:42:05 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/altering-our-16mm-garden-railway.4766/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/altering-our-16mm-garden-railway.4766/ invalid@example.com (Gloria Aldridge) Gloria Aldridge Just an update on what we are up to with our own Garden Railway during this coronoavirus outbreak As we cant work at Moseley.Toy and Train Heritage Museum as its closed My partner has decided to alter our quarry line.Done away with the incline and laid track flat on the concrete. There will be shutes made to unload Serpentine and Sand and Gravel. There will be a video of our alteration once I know how to download it on here. I think also it will be on Youtube I will post more...

Altering our 16mm Garden Railway]]> 40 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 08:42:13 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/peterborough-garden-railway-show.4726/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/peterborough-garden-railway-show.4726/ invalid@example.com (Gloria Aldridge) Gloria Aldridge I have received an e-mail this morning regarding our show at Peterborough. It has been 're scheduled for Saturday 14th November 2020.
Kindest regards,
Gloria.]]> 5 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 10:35:31 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/helston-preservation-railway.4734/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/helston-preservation-railway.4734/ invalid@example.com (Gloria Aldridge) Gloria Aldridge I have been informed that Helston Preservation Railway in Cornwall is now closed owing to the Coronavirus outbreak. Not sure when it will be reopened as yet further information will follow once I hear more.
Regards,
Gloria.]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2020 18:32:45 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/moseley-toy-and-train-heritage-museum.4730/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/moseley-toy-and-train-heritage-museum.4730/ invalid@example.com (Gloria Aldridge) Gloria Aldridge A brief message for you all regarding Moseley Heritage Museum in Redruth Cornwall, The museum will be closing down until 1st May 2020. It will only be open to their volunteers to work,on various projects. Just thought i would pass this on in case anyone was thinking of visiting it over the Easter Period. Further announcements will be made once i know more.
Kindest regards.
Gloria.]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2020 21:51:48 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/help-needed-over-the-easter-period.4682/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/help-needed-over-the-easter-period.4682/ invalid@example.com (Gloria Aldridge) Gloria Aldridge If anyone is interested please get in touch.
Regards,
Gloria]]> 8 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:14:14 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/update.4057/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/update.4057/ invalid@example.com (Gloria Aldridge) Gloria Aldridge Regards,
Gloria.]]> 121 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:17:55 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/3d-window-frames.4635/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/3d-window-frames.4635/ invalid@example.com (Gloria Aldridge) Gloria Aldridge An update on my carriage shed build, we have printed the Window frames on our 3d printer, three have been painted but not yet fitted the other has just finished printing, all that needs doing now is to take off the residue of PLA and painting and the glazing fitted then they will be ready to glue in place.The shed itself will be painted inside and out the inner platform to fit and lighting. Photos to follow after completion.
Regards,
Gloria.]]> 7 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:05:26 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/crantock-model-railway-exhibition.4613/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/crantock-model-railway-exhibition.4613/ invalid@example.com (Gloria Aldridge) Gloria Aldridge Just to say we have been invited back again this year to Crantock Model Railway Exhibition. We are debating wether to attend as its a one day show, not sure of the date as yet, further updates will be given nearer the time. As we have a lot going on this year especially with the New build at Moseley Heritage and Train Museum. Plus our own shows that we attend.
If anyone is coming to Cornwall on holiday and is interested in what we are about please do pop along and...

Crantock Model Railway Exhibition]]> 2 Sat, 07 Dec 2019 17:41:17 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/hayle-model-railway-exhibition.4483/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/hayle-model-railway-exhibition.4483/ invalid@example.com (Gloria Aldridge) Gloria Aldridge A further update for you all. We have been invited to attend on 7th of December 2019 Hayle Model Railway Exhibition with a static display of our 16mm range of rolling stock and giving general advice on how to build and operate a garden railway especially in a limited space. Plus information of the 16mm Asscotiation.and our new venture at Moseley Toy and Train Heritage Museum at Redruth in Cornwall. If any of our members are down this way please feel free and introduce...

Hayle Model Railway Exhibition]]> 4 Sat, 02 Nov 2019 11:10:29 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/exeter-garden-railway-show.4457/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/exeter-garden-railway-show.4457/ invalid@example.com (Gloria Aldridge) Gloria Aldridge An update for you all of our first outing at our own 16mm garden railway show at Exeter on 26th October 2019. This is our first time at Exeter and everything went according to plan. Our Lowen Railway has been posted on YouTube by Ghost on the line videos which is 2 parts. A great time was had by all especially our Cornish members who put on a fantastic display with their own scratch built locomotives, plus their static models. For those that don't know the Cornish...

Exeter Garden Railway Show]]> 5 Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:47:53 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/end-of-season.4386/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/end-of-season.4386/ invalid@example.com (Gloria Aldridge) Gloria Aldridge After an eventful season we are approaching our final exhibition for this year, which is at the Matford Centre Marsh Barton on Saturday 26th October. Where our portable garden railway will be on display. May i thank you all for all your lovely comments I have received.
My kindest and best regards,
Gloria.]]> 5 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 04:25:11 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/4-day-show.4374/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/4-day-show.4374/ invalid@example.com (Gloria Aldridge) Gloria Aldridge Well we have just arrived back from a 4 Day Heritage Show at Mosely Museum at Redruth with our portable garden railway. It turned out a great success with the General Public and Management. Possibly have also gained 2 more members to our Cornish Group but will have to wait and see. Our next major show is in October the 26th at the Matford Centre in Exeter. The last one for this year.If anyone is this area please feel free to come along and visit us,
Regards,
Gloria.]]>