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by cp_modeller
Tue Aug 26, 2014 7:26 pm
Forum: Track
Topic: Hand-build scissor crossover project
Replies: 0
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Hand-build scissor crossover project

Following attending an excellent Clinic at the National Convention in Cleveland, I have been given the gonads to to start a project I've been itching to do for some time - a hand-built point. However like most impatient folk, I like to try the hardest thing first! I must say that thanks to some exce...
by cp_modeller
Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:34 pm
Forum: Operations
Topic: Operations - Recommended Reading
Replies: 3
Views: 16532

Re: Operations - Recommended Reading/Paquettin Division

Brian, Thanks for pointing out my anonymity - I do not agree with being that way, and you will see have changed it pronto along with my handle. I will be happy to put something together about operating Mike Tricker's Paquettin Division, but first I want to take a turn at Dispatcher so I can give a f...
by cp_modeller
Wed Aug 13, 2014 1:05 pm
Forum: Operations
Topic: Operations - Recommended Reading
Replies: 3
Views: 16532

Operations - Recommended Reading

If you wish to learn some more before getting into operating, then a good place to start is this website; http://railsonwheels.com/ors/opershow.shtml. I was very privileged to be given the chance to operate on this layout at this years convention in Cleveland. Also, our very own Mike Tricker has bas...
by cp_modeller
Wed Jan 08, 2014 1:10 pm
Forum: Events - Past
Topic: Benson meet.
Replies: 8
Views: 13009

Re: Benson meet.

Knowing the area well around Benson, and having colleagues that actually live in the flood zone around Benson, my advice to you is to constantly check the Department of the Environment website http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/. If coming from the M40, you will be looking fo...