Monthly Archives: February 2017

South Cheshire Militaire 2017

Posted on 27/02/2017 by Bob Hughes

The south Cheshire military modelling club hold their annual exhibition each February. The event is also open for other modelling genres, notably road transport and science fiction as well as model railways and always attracts a good range of modelling … Continue reading →

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Big boys’ toys

Posted on 22/02/2017 by Bob Hughes

I have a Y6 tram loco for use on my O scale micro-layout, Lyddlow Mill. It’s not a very big loco, but neither is the layout! On the other hand, not all Y6s were so small. Cross the Atlantic and … Continue reading →

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Narrow & broad

Posted on 20/02/2017 by Bob Hughes

Muston Sands and Farrall Sidings are booked for a show in Nantwich next Sunday so both layouts are getting a shake down this week. Meanwhile work is progressing on the FCPyF at Cuarto de Pulgada. The track is now partially … Continue reading →

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End of the line

Posted on 12/02/2017 by Bob Hughes

Literally, the end of the line. This is as far as the FCPyF goes (for now anyway). I’ve been working on the area around the turntable at Cuarto de Pulgada. The scenery now extends for a couple of inches further, allowing … Continue reading →

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Border patrol

Posted on 11/02/2017 by Bob Hughes
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Backstage at Estacion Centrales

Posted on 08/02/2017 by Bob Hughes

The FCPyF reversing station at Centrales is simply a low relief façade with hidden staging behind it. This staging was provided via a three track traverser which was becoming clunky to operate because the timber used had warped since it was … Continue reading →

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