Ken B's layout with John I's help

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Just enclosing a few pics of Ken's new Dublo 3-Rail Layout which is nearing completion - construction took about 10 days in total (your's truly was entrusted with the track laying).  Basically, it was a "Suck it and See" approach, involving throwing some track, points and crossing around the "E" shaped baseboard until it looked presentable.  There is an interesting feature on the narrowest point which incorporates a Reverse Crossover, changing mainline trains from inside to outside tracks, as well as reversing direction of travel.  This provides a bit of entertainment, giving four circuits of the layout with a quick change of a handfull of points at the right time.

Ken seems well pleased with the result, so club members can look forward to a meeting possibly next year to view our efforts.  There will be an O-Gauge layout to follow soon - this will be set up in the Garage - the Dublo layout is upstairs above.  Readers Note:  Ken's Pride Cabinet has the majority of rare Dublo Locos, Coaches, Wagons, and of course, a Plastic Girder Bridge (not forgetting the Rail Cleaning Wagon!).

I recently managed to set up the purchase of a Princess Elizabeth from a past HRCAA Member, as the picture shows Ken pointing and saying - "Finally got one, eh?"

 Cheers, John     HRCAA #387

ROB H's RARE ITEMS OF INTEREST

GRAHAM H's COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION

Playing toy trains can be so complex - so much to choose from to make up a single train.

CAN YOU HELP?

Does anyone know of a Hornby OO garden Railway in Australia .. preferably in Victoria... ??

ASKS MICHAEL L
let me know and I will pass it on
I would think the track would corrode too much even with 2 rail

BILL M's MIGHTY LAYOUT

TANK WAGONS AND ARTICLATED COACH from John I

Here is a mock up of a prototype 3-car rake I spotted a photo of in a railway magazine some time back.  I used one of each of the Dublo LNER Teak Coaches - 1st/3rd - All 3rd - Brake 3rd, drilled out the bogies and joined them together using fine machine screws and nuts.  They look quite effective and I was pleased with the result - OK, they are not in top condition, but it sure is one good way to use some of your spare coaches, eh?  I am currently working on a set of Blood & Custard Gresley Coaches set up the same.

John C's Folkestone Harbour