Model Train Media | TimberSurf | Activity https://modeltrainmedia.com/members/timbersurf/activity/ Activity feed for TimberSurf. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:42:27 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 53020f537dcadf008c26f4b54f6fdd93 TimberSurf posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14387/#acomment-16311 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:54:45 +0100 90% of my rolling stock (over 1,000 items) is over 50 years old

In reply to - xendistar posted an update in the group šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§ Model Railways UK

Today I visited a local(-ish) show, and on one of the traders stalls I found a Triang 7 plank Conversion wagon, it has 00 coupling one end and […]

]]> 4f93325ef087ecba98c223db55b698df TimberSurf posted an update in the group 3D Printing for Model Railways: Designed and test printing https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16308/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:51:45 +0100 Designed and test printing

]]> 1 6d56cf4243ddf2022c0e8e939aad5852 TimberSurf posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14340/#acomment-16008 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:19:11 +0100 Every building on my layout has lights, with multiple circuits, my engine shed has two, one for inside and the other for outside.

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1953 Hornby Dublo cast aluminium Station.,

]]> d314c54ae3db5fad4f9081f438dfa782 TimberSurf posted an update in the group 3D Printing for Model Railways: As I don't use a surface texture ap, textures in CAD […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16005/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:52:16 +0100 As I don’t use a surface texture ap, textures in CAD are hard, but I have managed to make a rough stone texture for stone blocks

]]> 0 3034bb6ce2c7c6babe57c153ed153fbf TimberSurf posted an update in the group Model Railway Fun Group: How to wire a point:-DC = Three wires, one switch and […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14030/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:52:00 +0100 How to wire a point:-

DC = Three wires, one switch and a PSU

DCC = Just two wires! (plus a accessory decoder, 2 bus wires, snubber, sub district circuit breaker, booster, control bus Cat5e wire, Command station, PSU, Cab Bus Cat5e wire, Cab Bus exchange connection, Cab wire, Cab controller or Wireless cab control interface, Computer…

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]]> 0 3ad163d91a64d8670ecbbb211b407769 TimberSurf posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13576/#acomment-13727 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:22:34 +0100 @Dublo Hi, you too. Still read the forum most days.

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Some of the designs I created and print

]]> 116f2061d7ceb45331e40cdf39015c40 TimberSurf posted an update: It seems to be a common theme on media, how expensive […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13713/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:57:55 +0100 It seems to be a common theme on media, how expensive the hobby is. With Loco’s/DMU’s coming out at Ā£400 to Ā£600 and individuals Loco’s with sound fetching Ā£250 to Ā£400, it would seem that way. However, as others have pointed out, these prices are actually not that bad if you consider for inflation and take into account all the bells and…

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]]> 1 55dba2782daf4f8b0556930ea77e2423 TimberSurf posted an update in the group 3D Printing for Model Railways: Hi, I am behind the design of Timbscale 3D prints, […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13586/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:44:24 +0100 Hi, I am behind the design of Timbscale 3D prints, the possibilities are endless and I enjoy creating bespoke designs not readily available elsewhere.

Here is my v-belt modular conveyor

]]> 2 0f6a55087575fbd234eabe0cd367f8e6 TimberSurf posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/1093/#acomment-13583 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:28:09 +0100 Yes thanks Oscar, now an option and I have selected, thanks for the prompt response!

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🚂 Welcome to ModelTrainMedia!

Hi everyone, Iā€™m Oscar ā€” the founder of this platform. First of all, thank you for joining!

I started ModelTrainMedia because I wanted to create a […]

]]> 71b12147225e71c539c0873eabefa77e TimberSurf posted an update in the group šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§ Model Railways UK: Some of the designs I created and print https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13576/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:20:09 +0100 Some of the designs I created and print

]]> 2 3dbda67d4fc62d65adaf2ccfe349805e TimberSurf posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/1093/#acomment-13571 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:04:11 +0100 @Modeltrainmedia I am talking about my profile, Edit “About me” Information, scale dropdown, only has “other” that I can use.

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🚂 Welcome to ModelTrainMedia!

Hi everyone, Iā€™m Oscar ā€” the founder of this platform. First of all, thank you for joining!

I started ModelTrainMedia because I wanted to create a […]

]]> b88329a214f73a9c042eee40a7592b2c TimberSurf posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13554/#acomment-13570 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:00:49 +0100 Its just two 6ft modular sections, the aspiration is to make further modules for a very large layout when I eventually get more room

In reply to - TimberSurf posted an update in the group šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§ Model Railways UK

A few pics of the beginning of my layout

]]> b514d9ea5a6bc051d3a6217391f8f242 TimberSurf posted an update in the group šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§ Model Railways UK: A few pics of the beginning of my layout https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13554/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:25:47 +0100 A few pics of the beginning of my layout

]]> 2 502753e37a1a8431d90127b79904004d TimberSurf posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13516/#acomment-13553 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:19:07 +0100 Hello fellow Mod, wonder how you (we) wound up here?

In reply to - xendistar posted an update in the group šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§ Model Railways UK

Evening All, newbie to MTM, no layout to show you as I have yet to start building, still have some home office (to become home train room) […]

]]> fa393ef191d538222eb530ff9a546b6d TimberSurf posted an update: Hi, Timber here, long time OO modeller, Youtuber and […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13543/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:59:29 +0100 Hi, Timber here, long time OO modeller, Youtuber and 3D print designer. Nice to see a more modern platform dedicated to Railway Modelling, hopefully a more attractive alternative to old forums and general social media!

Here to help!

]]> 3 2361319b2b8f287c5b1b98447b6a539d TimberSurf posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/1093/#acomment-13539 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:47:48 +0100 Can you put OO as an option in the profile drop down please

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🚂 Welcome to ModelTrainMedia!

Hi everyone, Iā€™m Oscar ā€” the founder of this platform. First of all, thank you for joining!

I started ModelTrainMedia because I wanted to create a […]

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