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The layout.
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Match Wagons vs. Emergency Couplers
Match Wagon Pros:
*Easier to install (theoretically)
*Can install most types of coupler
*Can result in smoother runningCons:
*May not be the most realistic method, depending on country preference.
Emergency Coupler Pros:
*Direct loco to MU connection
*Offers more realism for emergency situation recreations
*Less space usedCons:
*Can be fiddly to fit…
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Uncommon Detail Parts
It’s not the end of the world if details go missing. A piece of plastic cut to shape and coloured will go unnoticed unless you happen to be looking on purpose for flaws.
An ED75 receives a new window visor.
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Tarp
Make a very basic tarpaulin using some tissue paper and watercolour directly onto the wagon of your choice. This is perfectly fine and long lasting if your wagon lives on your layout. Not happy with the finish? Wet it and remove.
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New Acquisitions
I recently purchased a lot with these 3 cars.
I dont have a locomotive for the tender. Any chance someone has a Pacific or larger that lacks a tender which they’d be willing to sell?
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Sadly I never had a name for my second layout. Never got to finish it either before I had to move house.
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Class 153
I regretfully let this one go some years ago. The Hornby Northern 153 was a very good and solid model.
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Sign of the times...
*Found online, sorry about lack of info on who or where.
Hornby resign themselves to changing cultures and rename a popular item…
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Maynes of Buckie Bova Futura
Visiting the Haltwhistle layout.
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EF81s
I wanted a heavier build up of dirt on these as the loco scene can still tend towards the reasonably clean side. Freight locos go longer between washes and are ideal inspiration.
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