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Looking forward to another great Scalefour Southwest (Railwells) this weekend.

If you are visiting then drop by at the Society Stand and say “hello”.

I won’t bite, honestly

Steve

Steve Carter
Membership Secretary

Hi Ben

Have you considered contacting Kernow Model Rail Centre to see if they do spare parts from their LSWR Gate Stock?

http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/pg ... Gate-Stock

Good luck

Steve

This is a genuine request from a non-member, Colin, who is involved in a group of 4mm modellers working in various gauges (see https://www.bloodandcustard.net/). The person contacted me to ask if I knew anyone who could build coaches for them. As a result of a very friendly conversation, I suggested...

All the right way up on my iPad Martin.
Thank you very much.
Steve

The photos originally posted by Martin were the right way up on my iPad but the reposts by Alan are upside down!
What’s going on?

I’ve received an enquiry from a past member asking if there is an active 4mm Narrow Gauge Study Group within the Society.
So, if there is, or you are interested in resurrecting it, then please let me know.
Many thanks
Steve

Steve Carter
Membership Secretary

The Scalefour Society Stand is supporting Railex so don’t forget to drop by and say hi.
We are Stand 58

See you

Steve

I have been asked by Colin’s brother, Barry, to post the following message on his and Colin’s family’s behalf thanking people for their tributes to his brother. “Thank you to all those who have added their kind words. Colin's family knew that ultimately he would lose his battle, but we did not expec...

Very sad news indeed.

My condolences to Colins family and friends.

Colin joined the Scalefour Society in 1979 and was a very active contributor on this Forum. I am sure we have all been enriched by his involvement in our hobby.

Rest in Peace.

Steve

Steve Carter
Membership Secretary

Hi Dave, Ralph flagged this thread up to me. I've dug through the drawings I've not had chance to action yet and have found Ralph's for the track jig, so will see what I can produce with it. Hopefully I may get something done over the weekend but producing sleepers for Jeremy will have to take prio...

Thanks for the responses Rod and Noel.

Making more sense now.

I’ve corrected the 1954 dates, should have been 3/12/54 - 22/12/54, my typo!

According to the records I’ve found so far, this loco had Tender No. 3071 from new.

Steve

Does anyone have a copy of the book published by Irwell Press entitled “The book of the SOUTHERN MOGULS, Part One: N, N1 classes” by Ian Sixsmith & Richard Derry? The works history for each loco is listed and I have obtained some details for an N class, 31405. However, the works information cont...

Having said that, the colour of daylight varies a fair bit. In summer it is much yellower than in winter. Maybe Burford basks in perpetual summer sunshine? Ah, then you may need to add some more shadows, depending on the time of day of course ;) Looking really good Martin. If you happy with the lig...

RedDragon wrote:Do we have confirmed dates for Scaleforum 2019 as yet.

Sure I have seen it in one of the posts but cannot find it again.

Thanks

28th & 29th September 2019

viewtopic.php?f=35&t=5909

Updated

Hi Pete

I’ve passed this onto Mike Ainsworth who looks after the Calender.

You can use diary@scalefour.org

Happy New Year

Steve Carter
Membership Secreatry

Thanks Tim, I do have that anyway, it's where I got the measurements form. I did look at the St Merryn layout and they have a Bullied in Blood and Custard without the top strips and crimson {images below}. Dave stmerryn06.jpg Hi Dave Please don’t make any decisions based on these photos of the Bull...

Congratulations to Richard Harper and his team on being awarded the Bachmann award for the best 4mm layout and the inaugural Sir William McAlpine trophy at Warley for his excellent P4 layout ‘Sidmouth’


Well done from the Scalefour Society.

We have a Peckett with Gordon’s chassis fitted on the Society Stand at Warley and it looks excellent

Hi Doug Colin may be away or just mega busy. I also have an outstanding order with him and when I tried to ring him yesterday I got his answer phone so I left a message as requested. I hope they are having a well deserved break so I’m happy to wait for a response. AG are due to attend Warley next we...

Brian Pearce wrote:On Bulleid coaches have successfully used Kaydee couplings under Keen corridor connections.
Easy to couple and uncouple.

What number/type of Kadee did you use Brian?

I am thinking of using Kadee couplings on my rack of Maunsells.

Steve

The most important thing however I think is to work from reference photos to get the overall differences in colour, size and texture. Chris Absolutely agree Chris. It’s also important to work on scenics under the same lighting that you are using for a layout. It does make a difference and, for me, ...

I commend your efforts as a “social secretary” this year and am pleased to hear that your Saturday evening was enjoyable. Perhaps you would consider producing a “social guide” and submit it to the Forum and Scalefour News to assist attendees in choosing suitable places to eat, drink and be merry ne...

I'll deal with my impressions of S4um proper in a separate post but if I may I should like to say something about the social fringe. As the de-facto front man of the Saturday night "Millwrights gang", as Bernie so diplomatically put it, I should like to thnk all who contributed to the eve...

Thank you Martin.

I’m looking forward to seeing your coupling so expect a visit (when I can get away from the Society Stand of course!).

All the best

Steve