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We will, but start date and theme are yet to be determined.
It needs a bit more publicity in advance to make sure more people participate, which seems where the last one fell over, sadly.

The latest newsletter Edition 3 is now available from the Opsig Newsletter page on the main website.

Koos

Just to let everyone know, as Solent Summit will be at Fordingbridge Model Railway Show, there will be no running meet at Alverstoke this Saturday 16th April.
Regards, Bob.

Robert J NORRIS

I have contacted our president to see how we can increase participation. It appears that some were unaware that this was even going, so the first step for the next challenge is to make sure it is promoted/advertised better.

Well the vote has now closed. Despite this thread getting 210 views, only a handful, 4 members have voted, and the clear winner is Peter Bowen's excellent Roundhouse! So congrats go to Peter, for an excellent build, and a great build series of posts on the forum. As for a next build challenge, I'm g...

BrianMoore wrote: My now-dismantled HO loft layout .......

I didn't realise it has been dismantled? All looking good for the long awaited move then?

you're off to a good start, keep it going.

it worked, all good

yes, have used them, followed the same series, I'm really impressed by the ease of working with them , highly recommend it. They may appear expensive but they'll last a long time.

Hi Deano, that's odd indeed, I'll have to look into that... I must admit I haven't used the 'preview' button myself recently, but I'll give it a try by posting this message...... ......And that seems to be working OK. How are you adding the pictures? Are you trying to post them directly to the forum...

Fellow members please cast your votes on the results of the Build a Structure Challenge Winter 2015.

Entries can be found in the challenge section, as well as here in the Structures and Scenery section.

Voting closes on April 1st 2016

Thanks, Koos

THAT's IT. This is the official notification for the end of Winter challenge 2015. Unfortunately, we have had very few participants, we only had an N scale structure by Dean Halls , and a Roundhouse by Peter Bowen. In particular Peter many thanks for your posting of progress pictures and techniques ...

Hi all, with apologies for the delay, I had forgotten to check the 'publish' box for these to appear.

You can now find the Opsig Newsletters on the main website, after you log in as a member.
Here's the direct link: http://www.nmrabr.org.uk/opsig-newsletters

Koos

And two more in better light.

More GP30 by Koos, on Flickr

More GP30 by Koos, on Flickr

Koos

Both of them were equipped with Loksound Select Direct decoders, using Sugarcube speakers (two per loco) and mini LED's with fiber optics for the lights. Here are the decoders in place: https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1532/24430364692_887e3f64c5_c.jpg Lights construction by Koos , on Flickr After ass...