Just as it says ....... Get your photos in here. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:38:18 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:38:18 +0000 Platform1mrc.com http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?forums/wagons-rolling-stock/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:52:07 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/vehicle-chocks-for-4mm-scale-carflat-lowfit-tierwag-and-cartic-2.7084/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/vehicle-chocks-for-4mm-scale-carflat-lowfit-tierwag-and-cartic-2.7084/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight Vehicle Chocks

1 Introduction

Preventing wheeled items from moving on a flat wagon surface has always required some effort prototypically, generally with ropes and/or chains depending on the size and weight of the item.

My railway is based upon BR in the 60s where I want to run flat wagons with vehicle loads, however, my railway is not flat, the main lines are in the form of a folded figure of eight with 1:48 grades and the branch lines steeper at 1:30.

In particular the harbour...

Vehicle Chocks for 4mm scale Carflat, Lowfit, Tierwag and Cartic 2]]> 28 Thu, 29 May 2025 10:52:21 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/night-mail-the-journey-of-britains-postal-train-lms.6957/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/night-mail-the-journey-of-britains-postal-train-lms.6957/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight


Jim ]]> 1 Mon, 19 May 2025 18:41:53 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/arresting-runaway-wagons.6949/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/arresting-runaway-wagons.6949/ invalid@example.com (Roger Farnworth) Roger Farnworth ‘Arresting’ Runaway Wagons

British Railways Illustrated Volume 5 No. 5 of February 1996 included an article about the LNWR goods yard at Edge Hill, Liverpool.

In 1850, the Edge Hill yards occupied 40 acres, with room for 1,782 wagons. By 1873, the yards spread over 104 acres and could accommodate 3,215 wagons. In 1894, they were 200 acres in size, with 60 miles of lines with a capacity of 6,828 wagons. At the turn of the 20th century there was still space on the site...

Arresting Runaway Wagons]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 00:22:38 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/am-i-going-mad-dont-answer-that.6944/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/am-i-going-mad-dont-answer-that.6944/ invalid@example.com (Andrew Thompson) Andrew Thompson I can no longer find the said posting.
I have searched other O Gauge forums but can find no trace.
Just going to lay down in a darken room to much sun I think.

Andrew]]> 3 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:10:13 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/lnwr-reversible-steam-trains.6864/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/lnwr-reversible-steam-trains.6864/ invalid@example.com (Roger Farnworth) Roger Farnworth
Courtesy of Mr. Ashton Davies, M.B.E., General Superintendent (Northern Division) of the LNWR, The Railway Magazine was able to illustrate and describe the equipment of the train employed:...

LNWR "Reversible" Steam Trains]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:58:54 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/gwr-steam-motor-road-goods-vehicles-1905ff.6858/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/gwr-steam-motor-road-goods-vehicles-1905ff.6858/ invalid@example.com (Roger Farnworth) Roger Farnworth
http://rogerfarnworth.com/2024/10/10/gwr-steam-motor-road-vehicles/]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:29:01 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/extremely-weathered-rolling-stock.6166/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/extremely-weathered-rolling-stock.6166/ invalid@example.com (Rob Pulham) Rob Pulham




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Extremely weathered rolling stock]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:11:20 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/weathered-coaches.6087/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/weathered-coaches.6087/ invalid@example.com (Rob Pulham) Rob Pulham




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Weathered Coaches]]> 9 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 11:25:09 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/renumbering-era3-non-corridor-coaches-to-1948-1957-stock.5659/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/renumbering-era3-non-corridor-coaches-to-1948-1957-stock.5659/ invalid@example.com (Beetleton MPD) Beetleton MPD Images on a Google search are not really a help as I want to fit M41xxx and M431xx and not misuse the prefix of S; E; W etc.
Many thanks in advance...]]> 4 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:11:11 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/britains-most-dangerous-rail-freight.5654/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/britains-most-dangerous-rail-freight.5654/ invalid@example.com (paul_l) paul_l


Paul]]> 5 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:19:31 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/prototypical-freight-operations.5522/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/prototypical-freight-operations.5522/ invalid@example.com (Dave C) Dave C Now I'm no 'anorak' and certainly don't count rivets (but am in awe of P4 and EM layouts at exhibitions) but as a result of just looking at 2 sub sections within the mine I'll be reorganising the make up of my mixed freight trains on...

Prototypical Freight Operations]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:40:56 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/darstaed-bogie-tank-wagons.5440/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/darstaed-bogie-tank-wagons.5440/ invalid@example.com (Keith M) Keith M
Darstaed bogie tank wagons.]]> 2 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:27:13 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/help-please-info-on-br-mk2d-coaches.4674/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/help-please-info-on-br-mk2d-coaches.4674/ invalid@example.com (Robyn) Robyn 17 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 21:00:57 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/fully-fitted-freight-1957.5005/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/fully-fitted-freight-1957.5005/ invalid@example.com (paul_l) paul_l


Paul]]> 5 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:46:58 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/use-of-b-sets-in-1950s-60s-in-the-thames-valley.4812/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/use-of-b-sets-in-1950s-60s-in-the-thames-valley.4812/ invalid@example.com (Tallpaul70) Tallpaul70
My layout Lower Thames Valley is an interpretation of the Relief Lines and the start of the High Wycombe Branch at Maidenhead in 1960/2.

I have a couple of B sets but cannot find in the carriage working diagram book any use of them in the area in my timeframe, but does anyone have any evidence of their use ?

I am thinking of using one pair with perhaps a Hornby Collett suburban in between.

Any thoughts or information would be appreciated?

Hope you are all well and keeping...

Use of B sets in 1950s/60s in the Thames Valley]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:45:00 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/definitions-of-g-wr-vans.4761/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/definitions-of-g-wr-vans.4761/ invalid@example.com (Tallpaul70) Tallpaul70 Can anyone explain the definitions of the following terms used in (G)WR working documents such as Local Parcels Train Formations and Passenger Train Working books for stations:-
1) Small Van
2) Van
3) Large Van
4) Van (8 wheel)
5) Gas Heated Brake (e.g.: Van No. 57 or 305)
6) Brake Van (I assume this is a BG (GWR or BR)?
7) Parcel Van

Non of these are Syphon G or GUV, because these terms (which I understand) are also used in the same documents.

Stay safe, enjoy your modelling,...

Definitions of (G)WR vans?]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2020 20:10:51 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/research-materials.4758/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/research-materials.4758/ invalid@example.com (paul_l) paul_l


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Will arrive next week

Paul]]> 2 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 03:48:59 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/lner-6-wheeled-coal-wagons.4737/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/lner-6-wheeled-coal-wagons.4737/ invalid@example.com (Richard) Richard
LNER 6 wheeled coal wagons]]> 3 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:50:47 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/retro-fitting-hornby-nem-pocket-converters-to-other-stock.4707/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/retro-fitting-hornby-nem-pocket-converters-to-other-stock.4707/ invalid@example.com (Keith M) Keith M Removing the 'clip-in' bogies from the van, it was apparent that the flat underside and the 'Boss' on which...

Retro-fitting Hornby NEM pocket converters to other stock.]]> 6 Sat, 07 Mar 2020 15:55:15 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/close-coupling-of-hornby-pullmans.4700/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/close-coupling-of-hornby-pullmans.4700/ invalid@example.com (Keith M) Keith M
"Close-Coupling"of Hornby 'Pullman's'.]]> 6