Cave! It does not like ultra violet light and should be painted/coated or it will go yellow and brittle. Doug
Hi Gorm, I found that instead of cutting off a whole post on one length to butt join the four little ends to the upright, a more secure job can...
Those who had very little to enrich their past lives may remember I once had a layout called 'Bear's End' which aired on another forum. One...
A few to add to your super piccys from the boards of the signal cabin.... [ATTACH] 1501 with a parcels/guard van and Toad [ATTACH] Despite the...
Good idea! Have you considered these as re-alignable fastenings for lift out sections?...
Just received some of the above, VG Star! Crisp and clean, if these had existed years ago in such a number of shapes and sizes I would never have...
I have forgotten to credit the photograph to a visitor, Mr Barry Gay, who waited around until it was dark enough for us to put the platform lights...
[ATTACH] Last down train at Staverton last night...a visitor 41312 2MT built 1952 at Crewe, on loan from Watercress Line. [That's my tummy...
Well, herewith a lamp hut from the same card, corrugations are a little large, but it looks the part, I think. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Although...
Not if it has a light spray over with primer.... Doug
Cut up the boxes, and lay pieces between sheets of damp kitchen towel, after a while the brown backing paper will peel off. Put the corrugated...
Thanks, Paul, looking for enough to buy a two track controller, Doug [Thanks for the 'tweak'.]
Baseboard no longer needed, make ideal portable/exhibition baseboard, Designed to rest on trestles or table top. Joining screws and aligning pins...
[ATTACH] !9402 Weekend at the SDR proved a pleasant experience! This lady in her genuine [coupon label attached] vintage dress was sporting...
Baggy cardigans with floppy sleeves are a 'no-no'......One un-noticed blob of dark earth colour on a cuff resulted in one armchair arm dirtied,...
Did I mention that I paintred a 'G' and two of the '7's on the Toad at Staverton? No? Well I did! The chap mentoring me said he had to paint the...
As the day went on and snow blocked point blades and prevented signals being pulled off, some unusual movements were needed, even propelling a...
Today, my first day on Staverton Box on the S.D.R., I didn't bargain for this! [ATTACH] The 1100 down approaching the crossing from Totnes...
Probably very wise! I'm next on 26th March & 9 April. I think weekends are normally kept for non-retirees so they get a turn. Poop-poop! Doug
If you brave the snow forecast on Sunday, say hello as you pass Staverton box! Doug
