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ah well, We've just finished digging out for the third time in a week, Can't remember exact figures, but around 40cm last Monday, another 25cm Thursday oh.. and did I mention another 45cm this Monday.. (all with 80-100km winds) On the plus side of course I'm looking preeeeettyyy good after...

This is all excellent advice thanks guys!! I'm busy doing chores around the house so that I can earn some "spending money" points from my wife :) Graham

Thanks everyone!!! I had to spend a lot of time shoveling snow but other than that I had a great time got some scenic material and a Kato N scale apt building so I'm a very happy camper. Happy Birthday sputnick! Graham

Well I added me and took ausien's advice and added some notes about Dartmouth. Hopefully I'll get some pics up soon. This is a great idea, gives some spatial context this is online community! Graham

Hi Graham!, I'm another Graham who has a thing for the GWR. I confess I gave up on a dual themed layout but I think they can work. I'm lucky enough to have a little more space I can plonk a small GWR n scale layout in (when I get around to it) Welcome!.. I'm really looking forward to...

Well I'm getting more and more pumped about my visit, especially since my wife just got a travel grant that'll pay for her ticket.. so I might even get some pocket money for the hobby store! Graham

Looks like you have a good starting point and its not too big to be overwhelming best of luck and keep us informed! Graham

It would also help if you let us know what scale you're using, probably HO or N. I also think some books would be a good idea, as well as having a thorough look through some of the older forum's here, there's a wealth of great information for beginners. The wonderful thing about a model...

I get the same problem, are you using a PC or MAC ?

I had a problem like this with a kato locomotive that took me a while to figure out. The circuit board seemed to make contact fine with the pickups, when the locomotive went forward it was fine but would cut out in reverse. What was happening was that as the motor spun in on direction it would...

I'll try and post some pics tonight, but I managed to start the following : 1. Painted another layer of plaster over the WS plastercloth 2. Carved rock-faces on the ledge the track runs on 3. Painted the tunnel mouth for the main line and the surrounding rock 4. Painted the track for these...

I love British stuff (and European ( and .. aw hell all railways!)) I am "kinda" modelling British stuff, my main layout is Canadian, but I have an 8x4 table in the main room of the basement that is looking more and more like it'll be co-opted for a early 80's BR layout (with Steam Specials...

Hi Johnny, Given that the layout will be under glass I would definately go with the Peco, they have a selection of Code55 switches in N too. Peco are exceptionally reliable and almost indistructable, I'm still using some that are over 20 years old and on thier 5th layout. The only...

Bob, Go to the IMAX one, I went to see both and while on a regular screen its brilliant, on the IMAX in 3D you are really in the film, I remember actually flinching as the pilot of that lovely Berkshire came to rest inches from my face! Graham

Hi everyone, I've just started a fotopic page with a bunch of new pictures. If you're interested its at grumbeast.fotopic.net There is some new stuff I've taken, including some shots of the ocean over the Christmas period this year. Graham

I went to see it at the imax in Halifax, and it was quite the ride. I overheard one guy after the show say "I just wanted to stick my tongue out and catch the snow!" Graham

Thats excellent information, Thanks everyone!!!! I'm getting quite excited about this "short" trip. Graham

Unfortunately I'll only have a day and a half or so and would rather not hire a car. I have to be at my wife's screening one afternoon and a gala in the evening of the other day so trips aren't really on the cards. Does a lot of the traffic for these wonderful locations go through Calgary...

Some pics of the area umder development Here are some pics of the mill area and the mountain (N Scale) Any suggestions for the space are particularly welcome! Graham

While I was in Devon last spring I caught them filming some of a Thomas episode, here is a pic I put up on my fotopic site for those interested in seeing thomas as a film star! http://grumbeast.fotopic.net/p10565613.html Cheers Graham