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Archonix · Post by **Archonix** » 16 Dec 2004 16:21

I'm happy today. I managed to get hold of an incredibly rare N-gauge Eurostar boxed set by Kato. These things are rarer than hens teeth!

PurdueGuy · Post by **PurdueGuy** » 16 Dec 2004 16:35

Archonix wrote:I'm happy today. I managed to get hold of an incredibly rare N-gauge Eurostar boxed set by Kato. These things are rarer than hens teeth! Shame it wasn't the 8 car set but oh well...

Any pics? Sounds pretty neat!

Archonix · Post by **Archonix** » 16 Dec 2004 16:53

Yeah. Turns out I miscounted, it was the 8 car set.

Now all I need is a layout to run it on...

PurdueGuy · Post by **PurdueGuy** » 16 Dec 2004 19:12

Niice. If nothing else, make a nice spot for it on a shelf and keep it dusted. Still, it'd be a shame not to run it, at least occasionally.

Purno · Post by **Purno** » 16 Dec 2004 19:14

Wow, looks awesome!

Villem · Post by **Villem** » 16 Dec 2004 20:24

Yes it does..
also reminds me to do myself a favor and rename one Train in Locomotion to its actual name..

Archonix · Post by **Archonix** » 16 Dec 2004 23:14

I must be crazy. A second set came up for sale on ebay along with an extra 4 car expansion set. I'm bidding for both. I don't have the money for this and yet here I go... it isn't often you get an opportunity like this.

Anyone want to buy a kidney?

BobDendry · Post by **BobDendry** » 18 Dec 2004 03:10

Archonix wrote:Anyone want to buy a kidney?

I'll take it!

I've just started a HO layout. It is mostly freelance location but there is a place right near where i live that i've gotten some inspiration from.

Villem · Post by **Villem** » 26 Dec 2004 19:29

Alright, i got my model railway start ordered, thanks to jpl who gave me link to a site that sells stuff in Finland.

only 58 euros for a EMD F9 In Santa Fe Livery + Same Liveried Closed Hopper To accompany it + 6 Straight Track Pieces, and 6 Curved Track Pieces. All Made by Bachmann. I still got to get the track piece where i plug the Transformer, and buy the transformer itself, and more hoppers.

http://www.wholesaletrains.com/Detail.asp?ID=20012049 theres picture of the locomotive, but note im not buying that pack, each thing is ordered specifically.

SpComb · Post by **SpComb** » 26 Dec 2004 19:46

My friend has an extensive model railroad, it covers a 2m*2m surface. It has about 11 switches, and two transformers. The thing about it is that it is really ugly, there is no scenery whatsoever. Its only the track and a couple Loco's (one three piece ICE train). He has one steam locomotive that is supposedly quite rare, it actually produces steam if you put this fluid into it.

Well, he doesnt really want it, but he's not allowed to sell it to me either (it's composed of birthday presents). I might "lend" (read: take-it-and-give-it-back-in-a-few-years) it off him and see if can get something a bit more detailed together, but it is so damm expensive, so I'll have to see. I hobby in digital electronics, so I could experiment with making some automated control circuits, which should be interesting. Anyone have a link to a site on model railroading?

P.S. Actually, I an leaving for some weeks tomorrow, so I want answer...

Villem · Post by **Villem** » 26 Dec 2004 19:53

http://www.risteysasema.fi/ is where i order my stuff from, also good to know is the gauges(search Model Railway Scales in google).

BobDendry · Post by **BobDendry** » 29 Dec 2004 05:26

Hmmmm. I'm having second thoughts about HO. I'll probably do HO still, but if somebody can give me a site with N guage australian locos(hopefully with a flywheel drive) I may change my mind

WHI

Archonix · Post by **Archonix** » 29 Dec 2004 10:31

http://www.australianmodelrailways.com/ might be a good place to start...

Colonel32 · Post by **Colonel32** » 29 Dec 2004 19:33

OK, so for those, who think that model railways are just fun to buy and run, here is, how we do it in Czech republic.

How to build a 434.2?

you need: a 434.2 body, a german BR56, signs, decals, and lots of modeling tools...
(simplified)
1) get a standard BR56

2) remove the body

3) make minor changes to it

4)cut the 434.2 body out , use putty if needed

5) Paint the body

so far I am here. (I'll get the paint finished in a week, but it won't be sooner then Jan 29'th before I get the sighns and decals.
I'll post some more photos, when I get there...

BobDendry · Post by **BobDendry** » 30 Dec 2004 02:12

Looks good colonel32

Villem · Post by **Villem** » 30 Dec 2004 09:50

i don't have any artistical abilities so i have to resort to buying pre-made trains..

Colonel32 · Post by **Colonel32** » 30 Dec 2004 10:48

either you buy it or build it, still it's gonna be hand-made, 'couse no factory makes them

MacNetron · Post by **MacNetron** » 30 Dec 2004 12:44

I only make the houses and scenery. Gives me enough work.
I made some "pictures" with my (just bought) webcam.
Did I say already my track is a mess?

Looking left:

Looking middle:

Looking right:

Close up front station:

I guess it's about 2.5 meters by 1 meter, H0 Flesichmann.
Two main lines, which cross in the back (bridge).
Station 4 tracks, last track has 3 shunting tracks.

EDIT: LOL!
This is how it looks in loco

Colonel32 · Post by **Colonel32** » 30 Dec 2004 14:10

Hey, that's great!

Raichase · Post by **Raichase** » 31 Dec 2004 04:52

Certainly looks like a nice setup. Can you measure it out in ft. so as I can compare to the space I have (To see if I could do something similar if I had the time?)

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