The August issue of BRM - out now - has a "Getting Practical" article by me!
It's a straightforward project that can make a big difference to a layout, and uses some excellent slimline modern style lamps from Kytes Lights.
Michael Campbell's blog about his model railways. Building model railway layouts in 009 (OO9) scale
The August issue of BRM - out now - has a "Getting Practical" article by me!
It's a straightforward project that can make a big difference to a layout, and uses some excellent slimline modern style lamps from Kytes Lights.
It's the time of year again that the Sussex Downs 009 group take the 009 Society showcase and demo stand to the Amberley rail gala.
The event doesn't seem to attract the numbers of enthusiasts that it used to, and while many of the visitors were interested in the models I can't imagine it resulted in much business for the couple of traders present. I did manage to have a productive day modelling, although that isn't really the point of a demo stand! However, it's never a bad thing to show model trains as a hobby, particularly with kids around (they do love our little demo layout).
Yesterday my son and I went to the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This is only about 30 minutes from home, but it was only my second visit and the first for my son, perhaps surprising as we are both petrolheads. It is quite pricey though, and this is the first year he could attend on a weekday without missing school!
And finally, if you've not seen it before, let me introduce you to the art of "drifting". Spectacular and entertaining for sure, but think of the tyre bill! Remember, don't try this at home...