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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Aug 11

Guagemaster, found it for a tenner in a charity shop

ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Aug 10

15/7

Highlights from The midland railway centres #Vintage Transport Weekend, including peaks, vintage #cars, #modelrailways and a #brassband ^^

#class44 #class45 #dieseltrain #trains

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Aug 10

"The Train Now Standing" CARLINGFORD - Recently found home video footage of OO #modelrailway layout.

#modeltrains #toytrains #trains #oogauge

youtu.be/YfliKr8YdgE?...

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Aug 10

01/07

A little taste of #Heartbeat - Thanks for 5K subscribers ^^ #pandacar #itv #modelrailway #toytrains #policecar

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Aug 10

23/06

The stuff that gets thrown out always comes in handy.. attached a small shelf for my controller to now sit underneath the baseboard, removing the wall area that at first concealed it.

The point switches will remain where they are in the disguised hut.

#modelrailway #modeltrains

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Aug 10

21/06

A hot, wet but worthwhile day at @kwvrfriends.bsky.social to see these classic visiting #dieselengines in action ^^ from #peaks to Teddy bears , 37s to 47s... what else can draw you out? cricket ? :p

#dieselpower #dieseltrain #diesellocomotive #trains #class37 #class50 #class47

ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Aug 10

16/06

Afew months since painting up my teaks with LMMs method of using a furniture pen, passengers are now being added to the painted compartments.

Not perfect sitters so long as they can be seen from the windows :)

#modelrailways #modeltrains #toytrains #trains #hornby

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Aug 6

15/6

Nothing nicer than a #oogauge #wedding ^^

#modelrailways #modeltrains #toytrains #trains

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Aug 6

13/6

Three #Bachmann locos spotted in my local Cash Generator, the 4MT came home with me, the two others were purchased by a club member.

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Aug 6

7/6

£35 no track or controller but a beautifully preserved box with little wear and damage.

ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Aug 5

No more exhibitions until the Autumn, but until then, please enjoy some of my previous recorded vlogs on past shows, starting with #Doncaster's Festival of Railway Modelling from 2024.

Featuring the Live Steam Club and Market Deeping #modelrailway club

youtu.be/LI2iZaVEaYI?...

The Festival of British Railway Modelling - Doncaster (10/2/24)

YouTube video by Model Railways and Me

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Jun 23

All three #modelrailway programs from 1975s Model World presented by Bob Symes are now available to view fully restored from #BBC Archive.

youtu.be/ItRnBVTkN-8?...

1975: MODEL RAILWAYS - All You Need to Know | Model World | BBC Archive

YouTube video by BBC Archive

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Jun 23

Gonna hopefully be bringing my Dad along to the TUGS event in October providing how the rest of the year goes... awhile to go yet but after telling him about my last experience going home by train, I'm very happy he'll be supporting me for the day.

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Jun 23

Standing at #oakworth 55 years on... its like they never left :)

#oakworthstation #keighleyandworthvalleyrailway #worthvalleyrailway #shorts #fyp #therailwaychildren #railwaychildren #westyorkshire #trains #steamtrain #bernardcribbins #jennyagutter

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Jun 23

Old #modeltrain boxes wearing away?

Don't bin them, restore them! Watch to see how I fix up my old display boxes for transport/storage.

#modelrailways #dapol #hornby #toytrains #howto

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Jun 23

A tip for #secondhand #market stalls #nationwide

If you're selling #modeltrains... DO NOT leave them out in hot weather... plastic on older models can melt and warp.

Store them in cool, dry places and keep them shaded.

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Jun 23

youtu.be/0ZdfsCXh6EU?...

Footage from Saturdays #Sheffield Railex

#modelrailways #modeltrains #toytrains

Sheffield Model Railex (10/5/25)

YouTube video by Model Railways and Me

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Jun 23

If #Hornby's coach lighting from the late 70s and early 80s was this good... might have to consider afew customizations...

ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Jun 23

#Fixing up a classic Tri-ang #Hornby #FlyingScotsman for Hannah_Lou_Locos,
Full video on repair progress.

youtu.be/bfuGyn2eadc?...

#repair #toytrain #trains #modeltrains #modelrailway

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Jun 23

The first digital transfer of Tri-ang Hornby's promo record, Railway Rhythm is now available to view for your listening pleasure.

youtu.be/FGiMgIMoikI?...

Tri-ang (Hornby) Railways present... Railway Rhythm

YouTube video by Model Railways and Me

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Apr 30

Bent rods, old wires, unquatered wheels, and worn bushes are just as common as weak motors, and I think I need to learn alot more on fixing locos this worn before I take on a future repair job like this.

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Apr 30

A week ago a follower sent in their late stepdads Flying Scotsman model, i had hoped it was a simple case of cleaning and remagnitising the motor, turned out this needed alot more work than anticipated, so i couldn't be more grateful to my specialist friend who helped revive it.

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Apr 30

April 23rd and something of a Francis Bourgeois moment... watching a #Class37 go by... No.37706.

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Apr 21

Coverage from Saturdays #York #ModelRailway show is now available to view on my YT channel, and it's my biggest so far...

youtu.be/suvpcWwXOhc?...

#modeltrains #trains #modelrailways

York Model Railway Show - 19/04/25

YouTube video by Model Railways and Me

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ModelRailwaysandMe @modelrailwaysandme.bsky.social · Apr 9

Last year on a trip to Butterly, I was given a #Hornby LSBC E2 bodyshell, since then it started losing its original decals, although having seen reference photos by Mike Morant, it has since been transformed into (Number to be placed) BR No.32104, with a matt/powered black coat.

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