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by ChiefPenguin
Sun Oct 06, 2019 10:59 am
Forum: NEWS - products, manufactures, events, information & other media.
Topic: The Great Model Railway Challenge - Series II.
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Views: 38329

The Great Model Railway Challenge - Series II.

I still don't really know what to think about it - on the one hand the programme makers tell us that "model railways should be fun" & then the participants get pulled up on things like bigger than usual rail joints. Really ? - 3 days is nowhere near enough time & all credit to those that do take par...
by ChiefPenguin
Mon May 13, 2019 7:40 am
Forum: Bargains & best buys from Lidl, Aldi & anywhere else.
Topic: Aldi from Thursday 16th, May.
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Views: 36358

Aldi from Thursday 16th, May.

12v Cordless Multi-tool with charger & a selection of tools - £16.99

I have one of these (different branding) & they are pretty good for the money.
by ChiefPenguin
Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:35 am
Forum: Useful links.
Topic: Useful Website for Information
Replies: 0
Views: 36455

Useful Website for Information

A new(ish) website containing information about our Hobby ;

Modelrailwayclubs.co.uk

well worth a visit.
by ChiefPenguin
Sat Mar 23, 2019 8:55 am
Forum: Penguin Enclosure.
Topic: Local Model Shops.
Replies: 1
Views: 25966

Local Model Shops.

Local model shops are fast becoming a rarity. Certainly on-line shopping and the "must have it tomorrow" culture thesedays plays its part. Rents & business rates almost certainly did not help either. The nearest local model shop to me (in Ramsgate) has closed in the last couple of weeks, leaving loc...
by ChiefPenguin
Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:25 pm
Forum: NEWS - products, manufactures, events, information & other media.
Topic: Broadstairs Model Railway Exhibition 2018.
Replies: 1
Views: 16572

Broadstairs Model Railway Exhibition 2018.

This coming weekend - opening times ;
Saturday 17th 10:00 > 17:00H
Sunday 18th 10:00 > 16:00H

For further details ;
http://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/events/17 ... Exhibition
by ChiefPenguin
Tue Nov 13, 2018 1:29 pm
Forum: New Member Introductions.
Topic: Hi to all.
Replies: 0
Views: 29437

Hi to all.

Some people may know me from other forums, our trade stand at shows or our exhibition layouts St.Laurent or BelmontBahn (more details in the My Layout section.) My interests are mostly HO European Mainline DCC controlled. However, I do appreciated other forms of railway modelling and the way we can ...
by ChiefPenguin
Tue Nov 13, 2018 1:13 pm
Forum: Rules & Guidelines
Topic: The Rules
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Views: 36335

The Rules

Please read & understand these Rules & Guidelines - they are not some legal mumbo jumbo that is there to keep lawyers happy. They also set the tone and character of the Forum and we all benefit from them. Repeated breaching of the rules may lead your posting privileges being withdrawn. For the purpo...