Anyone!! What was the colour of the upholstery in the old (red) NZR sleeping cars? Second class and first class was a red / maroon (and blue in some first...
From what I remember Darryl, I think they were a beige color. TC ... From: "Darryl Smith" <modelair@...> To: <nz_railchat@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday,...
Thanks for the info, I thought as much and very much suspect that it is the remains of the Sanson Tram loco. This Steam loco was rebuilt by the works at...
I am building up an old Railmaster B car kit (yes John, finally!). WOuld anyone have a photo of one of these as an Ea car in the 1940-1960 period. Thanks Max...
Ok course Max I'll send them to you. Also have a neat C car version as an Ea at Moana. Have been lucky enough to get my Rewanui car fleet updated in Plasticard...
I've been looking through my files for photos of these wagons in private owner days but don't have any of these wagons ion Caltex livery. I want to be sure to...
Oh - and whilst thinking about Uc wagons I have the Les Downey black and white print of a Uc-2 with the Shell sign hanging from the front edge of the walkway....
Nelson I believe it was a red and yellow Shell on a white background. Terry ... From: "Nelson Kennedy" <nelson@...> To: <nz_railchat@yahoogroups.com> ...
Nelson I'll scan you Les Downey's shot of Uc 1083 which appears to have it painted both on and under the strapping. I'm after a print of Loco C166 on the...
Convention Update Clinics The following clinics will be presented at the Convention to be held at Manfeild Park, Feilding over Easter weekend. Most clinics...
Everybody For the Record: I’d like to thank Peter Ross for giving a title to a clinic I’m preparing that has noting to do with On30 at all! Back to the...
Russell Do you get that chill run down your spine when you open an email from Peter that starts with, " I've got you down for... "? Terry ... From: "Russell...
Hi Iam also assembling some C and one B and onr D railmaster kits but aiming for earlier era, but would appreciate a copy of the photos also Thanks Paul...
Lots of interesting clinics to choose from. For those of us who have registered, will there be a full program with times , etc available prior to the weekend...
Good afternoon At the 2004 Model Railway Convention held in Tauranga, Stephen Smith won the following NZAMRC Trophies: Ironhorse Hobbies Trophy W W Stewart...
Andrew The Convention Venue will be open from 1:00pm on Thursday 13 April 2006 The Clinics will be run on both Friday & Saturday, with most clinics being...
Graham Many thanks for your assistance. I received your information off list and have sent an email Regards Ian ... Ian C Galbraith NZAMRC Competition...
Thanks Ian I have just received my registration and program details in the post today. Roll on Good Friday I say! Once again thanks and regards Andrew Message:...
Following a number of phone calls regarding Layout Tours at the Convention at Easter, I contacted the Convention Committee and received the following response....
Hi Guy's I'm looking at building a 9 foot by 5 foot portable layout with 27 inch (ouch) curves based on an industrial branch. The largest loco will be a DC...
Not for me to say, Mike, but that is an ouch radius. The stock you mention should be able or be able to be made to do it, but it will always look ugly. What...
I have a single garage but space isn't really the problem, due to my work I move often so the layout has to be portable. Also because it's my first layout I...
That sounds great, Mike. You could do 9ft of layout and add on some simple fiddle yards for operation. There are many ways to do fiddle yards, some of which...
Any thing is viable it just what do you want from it Do you want continuous running? How much room do you want from the industrial siding? Would it be inside...
I have considered an L shaped shunting layout. The short leg of the L being the fiddle yard. That could be the way to go. I have always liked the Castlecliff...
Let us all know how you get on. Peter ... From: "harrison michael" <ffkiwi@...> To: <nz_railchat@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2006 9:18 PM...