Model Train Media | Vintage layouts | Activity https://modeltrainmedia.com/groups/vintage-layouts/ Activity feed for the group, Vintage layouts. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:18:54 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 9528a29ad784e09349631b3e7508a476 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Today on Little Weldon. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16771/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:49:48 +0200 Today on Little Weldon.

]]> 0 92ae8d5ef7590f45a4ce75f1c2ee8e03 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: After a weeks holiday, I would like to present the […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16632/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:30:35 +0200 After a weeks holiday, I would like to present the Airfix Breakdown Crane, and the train I am making up to accompany it.

]]> 0 81d6dbd829366de0ad01149b892aef2f Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Little Weldon eight years in the making. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16471/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:49:44 +0200 Little Weldon eight years in the making.

]]> 0 30d2c7bdec4bc835682fb3a717b35bb6 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Today at Little Weldon. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16448/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:59:51 +0200 Today at Little Weldon.

]]> 2 8bd1590baca1335f95dac5431f8eaab2 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: A short hand held video of Little Weldon. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16436/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:48:26 +0200 A short hand held video of Little Weldon.

]]> 0 0f41a9396c5fd539293274b3e2c41453 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Here's some Black and Whites of Little Weldon, aiming […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16392/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:54:09 +0200 Here’s some Black and Whites of Little Weldon, aiming for that fifties / sixties feel.

]]> 0 d330df025513341812518dc49e0672ab Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Today at Little Weldon. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16363/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:36:59 +0100 Today at Little Weldon.

]]> 0 a1a168e5b5b82d2873a300032b6db4b5 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Crescent Toy's Footbridge.A much more versatile […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16287/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:15:32 +0100 Crescent Toy’s Footbridge.

A much more versatile Footbridge than the Dublo one. On the Crescent Bridge the lower Staircases can be placed in any one of 3 locations, left ,right or straight through.

]]> 0 ea6f4055f6812b732d64781b6ae0729f Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Today's running session, I've gone for a bit of a […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16202/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:38:10 +0100 Today’s running session, I’ve gone for a bit of a change since the “Big Clean”. I have put all the Tinplate Stock away and are now running the “Super Detail” stock. These are all fitted with Nylon wheels and couplings so therefore can be run on two rail systems as well.

]]> 0 21dc3522a87ffafff698891f373f1a6d Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: The first Car Boot sale of the season took place yesterday. […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16097/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:07:12 +0100 The first Car Boot sale of the season took place yesterday.

3 finds.

Wardie Master Model Double track bridge.

Triang Home Signal.

An early post war N2 rolling Chasis.

]]> 0 2bed40709fb0c725fd78cf79fa7edbfe Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: The first running session since the clean took place. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16077/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:45:35 +0100 The first running session since the clean took place.

]]> 0 c1402e47c1d882f134cbc5c4efd63936 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: The big clean has now been finished, four loco's […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16023/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:51:20 +0100 The big clean has now been finished, four loco’s to service, every thing else is fine. No pictures from todays efforts so in finest tradition here’s some I took earlier.

]]> 0 3f9aab3bd10b016e90c5d6a8dc140792 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Here's a Gaiety N2 repainted and converted to 3rail. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16010/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:00:23 +0100 Here’s a Gaiety N2 repainted and converted to 3rail.

]]> 0 6970398baeb9a085cdd1c14219d3c51a Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: I've finished the layout clean now, all is sparkly. […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15994/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:45:28 +0100 I’ve finished the layout clean now, all is sparkly. Just need to clean and oil loco’s and stock.

]]> 0 7270bc141bb192bab2bfa124862969c2 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: I've got further with the layout clean both Weldon […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15931/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:37:00 +0100 I’ve got further with the layout clean both Weldon and Little Weldon Stations are now nice and sparkly. Here’s some shots of Weldon.

]]> 1 6f7dc8262eb69a30f91cb5eaf0638f5d Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: An area of the layout that is constantly evolving. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15851/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:07:47 +0100 An area of the layout that is constantly evolving.

]]> 2 39343ebfbf289395103879a1e6329a0f Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Here's a couple of images I recently found whilst […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15797/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:20:46 +0100 Here’s a couple of images I recently found whilst looking through my late fathers slides.

Me when it was easy to get up and down from the floor.

]]> 0 ab9360b667cafa620a1945b517131df3 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Just for a bit of fun, can you identify all […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15735/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:48:50 +0100 Just for a bit of fun, can you identify all the manufacturers of the product’s used on Little Weldon Station/

]]> 0 e98c32b7540ab9a8d4b35f208cae0095 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: A small selection of Hornby Dublo N2's https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15695/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:19:54 +0100 A small selection of Hornby Dublo N2’s

]]> 0 b18a218c34d272c65527cde1df1295df Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Some new shots. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15665/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:59:02 +0100 Some new shots.

]]> 0 11e5f264418f2bd83809349b202a8e00 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Vintage Airfix kits on Little Weldon. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15623/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:28:04 +0100 Vintage Airfix kits on Little Weldon.

]]> 0 36194d3b534c71bb9b68bad516861185 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Plaster cast's using Linka / Scalecast and Homemade moulds. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15608/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:28:34 +0100 Plaster cast’s using Linka / Scalecast and Homemade moulds.

]]> 0 827ab37c07d44b27e67498db1380460f Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15564/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:25:34 +0100 0 ed575e82897edf727f472e325861b09b Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Early days of Little Weldon. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15483/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:03:23 +0100 Early days of Little Weldon.

]]> 0 fead2944b53b671db4061d94e7d80e4f Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15123/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:18:20 +0100 0 91c8ea1fd563eba2b79aae384345f23e Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Prior to the Second World War Meccano Ltd released […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15090/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:10:58 +0100 Prior to the Second World War Meccano Ltd released Hornby Dublo Points with the same Tin printed base as the standard track panels. When production re started after the War the Points were only available with a plain grey base.

]]> 0 1248f9d6ae031e8c434840164c46535f Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Some more shots from around the layout. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15072/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:10:31 +0100 Some more shots from around the layout.

]]> 0 40ce58375601848ac5b6e5678213afd2 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Here's the start of an evolving sub-collection. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15038/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:24:42 +0100 Here’s the start of an evolving sub-collection.

]]> 0 fde7da3cbf86241f4b965a0064535ed8 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Something a little unusual today. A pair of Wardie […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15010/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:46:00 +0100 Something a little unusual today.

A pair of Wardie Master Model Working Ground Signals.

]]> 0 7279411bf185a43cf5a90b2e2b616df8 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Before a room became available for a layout, which […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14952/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:25:14 +0100 Before a room became available for a layout, which became Little Weldon. I started to create a minimum space 5′ x 3′ Hornby Dublo 3 rail layout. On this layout I first experimented with creating a scenic setting. It was on this that I discovered how effective sympathetically created scenery can actually enhance the appearance of the Dublo items.

]]> 0 51c7314c1c5fda8a0cfc3fe884c9a605 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Some photo's from the outside of Little Weldon Station. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14873/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:47:06 +0100 Some photo’s from the outside of Little Weldon Station.

]]> 0 b94a9d920c8af75c1ee19faa3311ff43 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Some vintage Airfix, Kitmaster and Peco Wonderful Wagons […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14808/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:41:02 +0100 Some vintage Airfix, Kitmaster and Peco Wonderful Wagons on Little Weldon.

]]> 0 0af5c64ebf8c86d8038c2e4b903e40c7 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: The layout as not often seen, straight after a clean […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14737/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:43:09 +0100 The layout as not often seen, straight after a clean prior to Loco’s and Stock being replaced.

]]> 0 2256531f721883549f5c461de732588d Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: How about some Black and White shot's for that period feel. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14699/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:14:43 +0100 How about some Black and White shot’s for that period feel.

]]> 0 4f3e326eecba2e88ce8b24525bb2163d Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: A short video of Little Weldon. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14643/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:27:48 +0100 A short video of Little Weldon.

]]> 0 898589595f7a28adc2123985104136e0 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Over the years I have picked up several Trix Twin […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14552/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:22:38 +0100 Over the years I have picked up several Trix Twin Railway’s illuminated items. Something that Meccano Ltd over looked until the last days of Hornby Dublo.

]]> 0 64b079a864ac011ec6e11f0cbd92b3ea Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Just wondering if anyone has built one of these, if so any tip's. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14482/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:38:09 +0100 Just wondering if anyone has built one of these, if so any tip’s.

]]> 0 6735561407315f2dd7115d4577f14b13 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Clockwork TrackRH PointWooden Goods ShedWooden Signal Box https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14348/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:51:56 +0100 Clockwork Track

RH Point

Wooden Goods Shed

Wooden Signal Box

]]> 0 88c5099bf38acf5e5795376e50dee542 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: When Meccano Limited were able to resume toy […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14329/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:59:56 +0100 When Meccano Limited were able to resume toy manufacturing after the second world war, they re-introduced Hornby Dublo in the liveries of the “Big Four”.

]]> 0 bcca5bf4234d7bd6ff769fe4af1e6e51 Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: Here's a sample of commercially made accessories from […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14175/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:36:19 +0100 Here’s a sample of commercially made accessories from the 1950’s.

Signal Gantry – Crescent Toys

Kiosk & Chocolate Machine – Wardie Master Models Fence – Airfix Figures – Dinky Toys & Trix

Bench – Merit Backscene – Peco (slightly out of period not introduced until the early sixties)

Windmill – Airfix trackside…

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]]> 0 7c347ebb5944398dd7f3b52ce822971f Dublo posted an update in the group Vintage layouts: I've just set this up to see if there is any interest in […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14072/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:33:59 +0100 I’ve just set this up to see if there is any interest in a group dedicated to older models.

As you may be aware I have a fully scenic Hornby Dublo 3 rail layout, “Little Weldon”. I personally am extremely interested in commercially produced models from the fifties onwards.

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