Model Rail Way Builders here?
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I had one when I was younger (8-10years old i think). They tend to be for young or retired people, but they deffo arent limited to those people.
If you want one go for it, but they take up room and will take time to build properly.
If you want one go for it, but they take up room and will take time to build properly.
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Some model railway enthusiasts really cheese me off. I was at a toy fair in Glasgow a few years back and asked a stallholder (train seller) if he knew of anyone selling 1/6 (cue giggles frm the small crowd around his stall). You would have thought that I had asked if he had slept with his sister. He simply looked down his nose at me and stated that he was unaware if anyone was selling children's toys but he was less than impressed with my rebut of asking what the hell he thought he was selling.
Toy snobs.
Toys (historical, collectable, poseable, action figures) done right, and there's even a train - http://www.vonabt.co.uk/dios/karl2/index.html
Toy snobs.
Toys (historical, collectable, poseable, action figures) done right, and there's even a train - http://www.vonabt.co.uk/dios/karl2/index.html
My Dad has a railway 'OO' gauge that is all DCC, having seen his I would build N gauge layout to be honest.
I think the scenery looks more realistic especially the buildings you can get and you can have so much going on in small space.
to be honest the trains bore me it is the scenery I like, the little villages and towns you can make etc
I think the scenery looks more realistic especially the buildings you can get and you can have so much going on in small space.
to be honest the trains bore me it is the scenery I like, the little villages and towns you can make etc
I was looking into "N" gauge as then i can save a bit of space i've looked on a few forums at what people have done, seems some people do take long months setting them up but they do look really impressive once they're complete
Like this one for example http://www.newrailwaymodellers.co.uk/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=13639
Must admit very appreciative of the time and effort some people put into these things
Like this one for example http://www.newrailwaymodellers.co.uk/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=13639
Must admit very appreciative of the time and effort some people put into these things
that looks really nice layout I think N gauge is the way to go. How are your modelling skills for the scenery ? some of the prebuilt buildings are amazing
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Becuase proper layouts do not simply go round in a circle. Infact many decent ones don't have a circle at all and are simply end to end.
these two might give you some ideas
http://ngaugesociety.com/gallery/gallery.htm
and
http://www.scenicmodelrailways.com/
http://ngaugesociety.com/gallery/gallery.htm
and
http://www.scenicmodelrailways.com/
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Mums partner has a really nice set in his attic, all purpose built. It doesn't just go round and round...
Its actually quite complex and a lot of wiring, design, building and skill is required to get a good setup working.
The attention to detail can be mindblowing, and its actually very relaxing to watch the small locos trundle past....
I too was a bit, erm.... Being a car model builder myself, so I do see the attraction to the model side of it, but watching them move sounded boring, but its not...... Its great fun, best of luck, can't offer any help on a setup, but as someone who knows nothing about the hobby, watching small scale locos move around a nicely laid out track isn't as boring as some would have you think....
Or, I'm just getting older..!!!
Its actually quite complex and a lot of wiring, design, building and skill is required to get a good setup working.
The attention to detail can be mindblowing, and its actually very relaxing to watch the small locos trundle past....
I too was a bit, erm.... Being a car model builder myself, so I do see the attraction to the model side of it, but watching them move sounded boring, but its not...... Its great fun, best of luck, can't offer any help on a setup, but as someone who knows nothing about the hobby, watching small scale locos move around a nicely laid out track isn't as boring as some would have you think....
Or, I'm just getting older..!!!
People are talking about model railways not train sets. A train set is an oval of track built in 10 minutes using supplied stuff from the local shop. A model railway is a properly built model with scenery etc.
I mean I don't see the point in having a rusting heap of crap making your house look like a breakers yard on your driveway but see thats the point in hobbies - just becuase you can't see it doesn't make it a poor hobby, or pointless, or worthy of derision, does it?
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But once it built what do you do with it, which is fun? If it's an extremely detailed set which you have personally built fair enough. And yes everyone has different hobbies. But I can't fathom where the fun factor comes in.
For most people a layout is an ever evolving thing - it is never finished. Bits change. New bits get added. Old bits get taken away.
I just think you are a bit silly about it especially given the somewhat niche hobby you advertise in your sig - remember most people think you've just got a rusty older banger which of course is completely true.
I just think you are a bit silly about it especially given the somewhat niche hobby you advertise in your sig - remember most people think you've just got a rusty older banger which of course is completely true.
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I can see the point in many hobbys. And as I have already said if there's something that is special about it then yes I can see the fun in it. But most models are nothing special and aren't built by the people.
But then I think you are ignoring those people and only looking at the high end modellers. And I also said I can't see the fun of it at a basic level.
I haven't slagged it of or said it is stupid. I merely said it baffles me.
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Am I the only person here with G scale trains? I have two LGB Stainz locos (one standard, the other limited edition) and enough track to sink a ship. the only problem is the rails, they're outside, and they're brass, so it oxidises and gets dirty quickly. Annoyingly snails and things like to go over the track and leave slime all over it, grrr.
Only thing with LGB is the cost. Being G Scale it's bigger and of course more expensive, and the european franchise went bankrupt late last year so that adds to the cost even more. (parts being more scarce) Now all the bits have to be sourced from the US.
Only thing with LGB is the cost. Being G Scale it's bigger and of course more expensive, and the european franchise went bankrupt late last year so that adds to the cost even more. (parts being more scarce) Now all the bits have to be sourced from the US.
You can't really buy an out of the box layout though, you've got to lay the track, lay scenic materials etc yourself?
Bit O/T but I was at a toy fair once helping my Grandad sell a load of trains etc. He's got a huge collection and sells ~ £300-700 of stuff at these things!
I was coming back to the stall, and there was a narrow gap between our stall and the neighbouring one. The stall next to us had those expensive model cars, the big types - no idea what scale they were but they were stacked about 15 high...
I was about two foot away from the stall and I noticed it was starting to fall... By the time I'd stopped walking to admire this huge thing collapsing, I was in a position between the two stalls that made it look conveniently like I'd just knocked it all over.
No matter how hard I tried to explain it wasn't me - no one ever believed me.
No idea how much damage was done, but we had only just started the day - so I was slightly embarrassed for the rest of it.
I was coming back to the stall, and there was a narrow gap between our stall and the neighbouring one. The stall next to us had those expensive model cars, the big types - no idea what scale they were but they were stacked about 15 high...
I was about two foot away from the stall and I noticed it was starting to fall... By the time I'd stopped walking to admire this huge thing collapsing, I was in a position between the two stalls that made it look conveniently like I'd just knocked it all over.
No matter how hard I tried to explain it wasn't me - no one ever believed me.
No idea how much damage was done, but we had only just started the day - so I was slightly embarrassed for the rest of it.
I model in N gauge.
As fox mentioned people who think its trainsets couldn't be far from the truth. The whole point about railway modelling is to get it as realistic as possible, therefore no 6x4 board with a circle of track!!
I am working on a small diesel maintenance yard, on a 4x2 piece of wood supported by a workmate at the moment!
Its a great hobby, albeit can be expensive. The loco's/rolling stock cost a fair bit to buy, but do hold their value so can always be sold on to fund new ones. In my view n gauge is the best for small spaces as even though the scale is so small the details is incredible! I will try and get some pics sorted!
As fox mentioned people who think its trainsets couldn't be far from the truth. The whole point about railway modelling is to get it as realistic as possible, therefore no 6x4 board with a circle of track!!
I am working on a small diesel maintenance yard, on a 4x2 piece of wood supported by a workmate at the moment!
Its a great hobby, albeit can be expensive. The loco's/rolling stock cost a fair bit to buy, but do hold their value so can always be sold on to fund new ones. In my view n gauge is the best for small spaces as even though the scale is so small the details is incredible! I will try and get some pics sorted!