Recent content by frenchtoast

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    Some pics of my N scale steam

    Hmm, makes me think that i should have got the one i saw on ebay just yesterday as it went for $137.50AUSD which is about $100USD.
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    Some pics of my N scale steam

    I'm interested to know. Is the Mallard a Hornby Minitrix or is it a Graham Farish? And how well does it run?
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    Largest minimum radius

    Just wondering if anyone has encountered or owns a loco or even some rolling stock that needs a minimum radius far beyond that you could imagine. Far beyond 11" Partly wondering as i'm guessing some of the larger steam locos arent going to like many curves with a radius less then 11"
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    I've taken the plunge

    I was considering as Sir_Prize suggested to practice painting some rolling stock. I saw the Atlas 35963 but it looked cheap looking and not very nice. The Atlas 30618 or 19 looks nice though
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    I had a weak moment in Holland

    woo a Newton!
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    I've taken the plunge

    In regards to the Southern caboose. I'm not currently going for a prototypical look. Plus i don't thnk there was a Rio Grande caboose in stock with the black/orange paint scheme (as thats what my loco has).
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    I've taken the plunge

    So today i took the plunge and bought a bunch of gear for my set up. I went to Rail 'n' Thusiast in Surrey Hills ( Melbourne, Australia ) on friday night as it seemed to be one of the few of the model train suppliers in Melbourne that stocked alot in N scale. After a while discussing what i was...
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    Computer Track Layout Programs

    Just wondering if anyone uses any track layout programs on their computer? I've just recently downloaded and am trying out Railmodeller for MAC OS X. Its reasonably good for what it does. Any other recommendations
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    N Scale Brands - what do you think?

    I'm trying to get together a list of N scale brands and what people think in terms of quality and value for their type of products. It will help new people like myself and help others who are unsure of trying different brands. So post what you think of the following and more. Brands Kato...
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    New to Train Modelling + Need Advice

    Thanks everyone for the suggestions and ideas. I'll be looking at getting some gear quite soon. Just have to find some stockists of N scale.
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    New to Train Modelling + Need Advice

    Hi everyone. Im new to train modelling (im only 22) and i need some advice on a few things. After researching ive decided the most balanced scale for size and affordability for myself is N-scale. I have done a bit of looking around but havent decided exactly what i want to model. Im from...
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