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New members welcome lounge
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Latest: Thems the rules (for now) York Paul, Jun 8, 2019
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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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Noticeboard
For messages to those with signing in problems only ( use by the admin only )
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Latest: Service Outage Kimbo, Oct 14, 2022
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Ellis Clark Trains
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Latest: Ellis Clark onboard for another year of sponsorship Andy_Sollis, Apr 19, 2022 -
Connoisseur Models
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Latest: Welcome our latest forum sponsor... Made In Manchester Models ianvolvo46, Jul 23, 2022
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Latest: David Andrews Princess Royal - 6206 Princess Marie Louise Andy_Sollis, Jun 11, 2024 at 10:15 PM
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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
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Latest: Laser cut buildings. David Mitchell-Todd, Feb 6, 2024
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Latest: Help with identifying steam train Bobthemilk, Apr 15, 2024
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Members Personal Layouts
Where our members can showcase their pride and joy.
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Suggested Layout Track Plan Examples
Some suggested layout plans of all shapes and sizes.
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Planks, Switching and Shelf Layouts
A very popular layout type for those space-starved members.
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Latest: The Building of Hayville Hayville, Sep 10, 2023
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Latest: A good word of advice from Lance Mindheim on operations... Gary, Jun 4, 2023
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Latest: Anyone modelling H0m/H03.5/OO12? DarlingtonPearShaped3, May 4, 2024
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Dioramas and static displays
Not layouts .... not planks .... smaller works maybe with a specific theme ..... maybe not
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Latest: Got to start somewhere..... DarlingtonPearShaped3, Apr 24, 2024
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Latest: Soldering Explained in 1944 Chris M, Mar 20, 2023
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Glues
Whatever you are sticking together .... There is s glue for everything
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Latest: Nylon / plastic brake shoes 7mm loco wheels chigley, Dec 31, 2023
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Latest: Sheet brass jakesdad13, Apr 22, 2021
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Latest: MDF Controller Caddy David Mitchell-Todd, Apr 1, 2024
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Rubber & Silicone
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Latest: Doing my own DarlingtonPearShaped3, Apr 29, 2024
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Workshop Benches
Members workshop areas showcasing their various works in progress.
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Latest: Learning by trial and error.. StanB's work messy workbench Gary, Jun 16, 2024 at 2:52 PM -
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Latest: Some Basic Techniques for Card Buildings gormo, Nov 12, 2023
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Gormo's Shed
A collection of video's and articles presented by the Great Gorm himself
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Product Reviews
If you have one of the latest releases, let us know what you think here
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Books and reference materials
All printed and online reference materials
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Pulhams Puffers
Scratch built & kit built rolling stock by our resident expert Rob Pulham
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Latest: Highly Recommended for modelling tasks – Expo 75611 Half Round/Concave Combination Plier Rob Pulham, Jun 15, 2024 at 10:01 AM -
Scratchin' The Surface
The wizards from Oz's forums covering Scratch building, weathering & Scenics
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Latest: Great way to mix paint Walkingthedog, Apr 29, 2024
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Computer Aided Modelling
Using Computer controlled devices to produce models e.g. CnC, 3D printing, plotter cutters etc etc
Latest: Arkitex (00) - Expanding a 1960's System Jim Freight, Jun 16, 2024 at 9:42 AM
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Scenics
Modelling ground form, trees and shrubs, rock faces and all things natural.
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Line Side Buildings
A variety of buildings specifically related to our railways. Stations, Engine Sheds and more.
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Domestic & Temporary
Whether it's a house, portacabin or a garden shed, post them in here
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Specifically for scratch builds
For all categories of scratch built structures
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Latest: Take Note Andy_Sollis, Apr 30, 2020
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Latest: Wills kit - plate girder bridge Andy_Sollis, Dec 6, 2020
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Latest: Special offers from Dapol David Mitchell-Todd, Jun 4, 2024
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Kits, Kit bashes & Scratch builds
All rolling stock you build your self.
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Latest: Repainting, decalling and weathering older 50' Waffle Box Cars gormo, May 25, 2023
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Latest: Hornblock components Toto, May 14, 2020
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Latest: Lathe fine drilling attachment - Warco Spring Sale paul_l, Apr 27, 2023
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RTR Trackwork
Just as it says all scales and gauges of ready to run trackwork.
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Track Design Software
Software packages to help you design your track plans
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Latest: Why is Deoxit a secret ? Gary, Mar 4, 2021
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Latest: Some questions on ballasting York Paul, Sep 2, 2018
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Locomotives
Your loco photos both Diesel and Steam ........ Drop them in here.
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Buildings & Structures
Anything that may help inspire those budding kit bashers and scratch builders.
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Wagons & Rolling Stock
Just as it says ....... Get your photos in here.
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Miscellaneous & Oddities
From station barrows to benches, signage and stalls etc.
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Research & Archival Materials
For those who decide to dig a little deeper
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Latest: A Highland Journey (1957) ianvolvo46, Aug 23, 2023
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Latest: Migration From NCE paul_l, Feb 28, 2024
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Latest: Information on the Z1 system? Andy_Sollis, Jan 17, 2020
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Other Electronic Interfaces
All the other gizmos, widgets, doofers and whatsits that tie it all together.
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Latest: World's smallest DCC decoder?(For an upcoming project!) Andy_Sollis, Oct 14, 2021
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Welcome to the DARK side
An introduction to Arduino and other programmable control systems
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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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