Scalefour Forum

A Saturday saw us travel down the M6, or by other routes for our, what seems to be, annual visit to operate, well try to, Mike Norris's layout, Preston. It is amazing the changes that have taken place since our first visit many years ago now. Signal box plans have appeared as have lots of block inst...

A bright sunny day saw six CRAGies venture out to the North West tip of Cumbria, Skinburness, to visit Bob Hetherington. Having grouped together we went into Silloth to visit the Golf Club for a light lunch, or not so light in some cases! The club was founded by the North British Railway so there is...

Sorry the tanks etc have not been rolled. I chickened out when I looked at the thickness of the half etch bits and the rivet detail. Didn't want to spoil them and felt if I was building the model I'd be able to put enough bend into them without using the rolling bars, which I find can be easily over...

1361 etches have been delivered along with the correct chassis for Medina, which has taken FIVE months to get sorted! First kits posted. Sods law then kicked in. Gibson wheels were delivered but I had more orders than expected and am now awaiting more stocks to complete a couple of orders. Majority ...

I'd love to go but since they changed their date they now clash with Workington MRE. Never mind Bob Hetherington will be doing a Scalefour demonstration of something Stockton & Darlington and there will be some nice layouts to see as well.
Philip

Although not Harton there are a number of wagons to be seen of various types that may inspire those interested in the North East.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yglORlMs4pI
Beautiful stuff.
Philip

Keith Many thanks for this. Ian usually posts the report after I send the photos to him but as he could not make it did it all myself. I quickly tried to find the instructions on posting photos but couldn't and as usual I was in a rush. We will have to see how I get on with the new Killicrankie post...

On the preview I thought I got the images sorted having dragged and dropped into place. They appear at the bottom of the post in the wrong order now! Can I ask the site wizz kid to try and correct them please?

Our August meeting had to be delayed by 48 hours due to our host, Stephen Paulin, having to attend an urgent eye appointment in Liverpool. This resulted in a number of regular attendees being unable to make it due to prior commitments. The venue was the former Midland Railway station masters house a...

The official Cragies photographer has been somewhat preoccupied with other tasks but here are the ones that are suitable for public viewing!

The late Roger Slade recommended the High Level Road Runner + for the CSP kit.
Philip

Tim At least you are not trying to model the Maryport & Carlisle Railway. The six foot goes down to four foot in places! Even to this day it is still causing problems as in some places trains are not allowed to be in the same section as there is not enough clearance. Further south at Whitehaven ...

Very clever to get the floor covering to match the cloth round the layout. Blends in very well!
Philip

Ian
I'm only sorry I could not make it. I've got the books and articles, which were inspirational and are still relevant today.
A quick question, Is it the original stock or have they had to produce their own?
Philip

We came, we saw, we met lots of friends and a few new people, we talked and talked, we spent lots of money, we had a great time but it went so fast! Congratulations to everybody involved in getting everything to come together and work. Just a pity we can't come back Sunday as well but family first. ...

Mark
That does look very good.
Many thanks
Philip

David
My apologies. Head was in a different universe. Was thinking about the full size locomotive but as it is no longer with us it is not possible.
Thanks for the offer to try and do the impossible.
Philip

Ian Mike did tell us all about the differences between the locomotives but not being a 'cub' reporter I did not have a notebook and pen to hand! One of them is actually a test build of new etches but I did not get the opportunity to quiz him further. I'm having enough problems with the CSP range try...

David,
A couple of photos of the cab interior would be nice to have if you get the chance on your visit.
Philip

Mark
Not Medina but the only photograph I have showing cab detail. Kerr Stewart, 0-4-0 Mossbay at Foxfield Railway. Very basic as you can see but similar to what you need I think.
Philip

All I've been trying to follow this thread as and when time allows. I've looked through the collection of photographs that the late Richard Slade had collected but can't find anything to add to what others have said. If any of you have issues with any of the kits or castings then please get in touch...

Although I have not built any P4 track yet I have built lots in EM using C&L components. I could never understand why, after I took so much care with the gauge, using lots of both roller and triangular gauges, I would end up being under gauge after ballasting in pointwork. It took somebody reaso...

Saw one of these in Model Railways Direct last week and they do look lovely.Looks like it will be relatively easy to re-gauge. For those who prefer new chassis, CSP Models do a kit for the Peckett and I'm sure could be persuaded to sell the chassis separately, when they can (CSP are now in new owne...

The plan was for six of us to meet up at Bob Hetherington's house in Skinburness on the Solway coast. As ever with the best laid plans something went wrong. In this case Ian's car broke down a few miles short of the venue, having travelled all the way from Yorkshire. A recovery vehicle turned up and...

Our May meeting was finally arranged and held at Chris King's house in Glasson, Cumbria. Three ladies and four gentlemen met up at the Highland Laddie for a pub lunch. Six of us had poached fresh fish, four cod and two sea bass. I can thoroughly recommend the latter and everybody else enjoyed their ...