... AVAILABLE - Complete builder's records for major builders such as Baldwin, American Locomotive and Lima. Also available are records for "minor" builders...
hi group just woundered if there is anywhere where i can obtain the standards for this scale, NZR Sn3.6? has it been published in the jurnal or the like. yours...
There are standards for modelling Sn3.5 in 3/16" scale. They cover coupler height, wheels and track and were published in members lists in the early 1970s....
Hi there just a note that I have put some more photos in the Buzzz75 photo Album. They are of some of my Frateschi rebuilds. The 1st ones are of my Dar and the...
Hi again, Just a note to say that I have up loaded photos of my milk train to the Buzzz75 Album cheers Blair ... From: BUZZZ To: nz_railchat@yahoogroups.com ...
Hi all, Back in May this year, the Railchat Group were discussing compressors. I have just received the latest copy of New Zealand Engineering News which has...
YES IT IS AND WELL THE WAITING FOR Great material and nice photos for the hobbyist Don't forget your subscription either Happy reader Grant ... From: "Paul...
Last Sunday I thought I would nip across to Palmerston North to have a look at the Rail-Ex on show as I needed a bit of retail therapy and break from the kids....
That is one of the things that I noticed at the convention at Easter. Prices on the stalls were way too high, especially the stalls selling second hand items....
Grant - As one of the younger generation of NZR modeller, I am also concerned about the future of the hobby & agree with your comments 100% Actually I would...
Good points Grant, Have to agree with the other comments. There needs to be an entry level for modellers. Some prefer to have a train load of wagons rather...
No I didn't buy anything and wrt 12 x 6 mtr train room - still awaiting plans back, hope to have them to the council soon, then my hobby from the ground up...
If you are using Attic products have you considered code 83 rail. Looks
better and depending on the brand the base is the same size as code 100
and fits Attic...
Just a small note to say that I have found a source of Kadee No5 couplers at $5.50 a packet. I think that its a pretty good price. The deal is on Trademe (The...
Ken, Good point. I haven’t seen many rich model railway barons. But I have to say, at risk of upsetting people, that I have seen a bit of duplication of...
Alex, From an NZR modeller perspective(Nth Is), it is also pleasing to see kits and other items coming on sale now at a really good price. Ken's 'Online' LA &...
I have to chuckle when I read some of this nonsense about manufacturing kitsets from people who seem to be away on another planet. As the maker of the first 3...
Part of what we are missing in NZ is the low end alternative to the super detailed kits - ie the "cheap", mass produced RTR equipment. You only have to look...
John, I'm sure you meant three "scales" didn't you? After all gauge has no relevance to scale does it? By the way, what have the ex-navy types ever done to...
Hello all It is an open secret that NZF is about to indulge in a protracted overseas sojourn to the land of etched brass. In other words the real world job is...
Well done to Grant, you sure got some discussion going! ... I agree, Simon. If anything about our choice of products could be improved, it is to provide a...
Perhaps in light of comments by the manufacturers we need to target adults with discetionery dollars to spare rather than kids, and maybe then the flow down...
As a modeller & part time manufacturer I have to beg to differ with some of the comments said. I have produced several wagons & more recently 2 container kits...
"Steam Trains Beautiful in any Light" Hi I have been watching this topic develope over the last day or so, its interesting to see the comments of some. I was...
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