Small trains.

[V8Ian]

Over the week-end I went to the annual Model Train Exhibition, unfortunately I didn't get to see all of it before chucking out time. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

[V8Ian]

More.

[V8Ian]

And still they come.

[V8Ian]

I took plenty.

[V8Ian]

That's an FJ in the last photo of the previous post.

[V8Ian]

:oops2: Hit the wrong button.

[V8Ian]

I find the backgrounds as interesting as the trains.

[V8Ian]

Want more?

[V8Ian]

See the Defender in this set.

[V8Ian]

I'll call it a night after this lot, more tomorrow if you're interested.

[Ausfree]

Thanks for sharing, Ian!!!:)

[Mick_Marsh]

Thanks for the photo's Ian.
Now why does this photo look odd to me?
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/railway-fans/76854d1399461171-small-trains-model-trains-038.jpg

[isuzutoo-eh]

A pair of standard gauge locos (NSWGR and CR) beside a pair of broad gauge locos (VR) which are coupled to what looks like another standard gauge loco (NSW 32?), all standing in front of a UK or Euro prototype engine shed?

[Mick_Marsh]

A pair of standard gauge locos (NSWGR and CR) beside a pair of broad gauge locos (VR) which are coupled to what looks like another standard gauge loco (NSW 32?), all standing in front of a UK or Euro prototype engine shed?
Exactly!

[V8Ian]

A pair of standard gauge locos (NSWGR and CR) beside a pair of broad gauge locos (VR) which are coupled to what looks like another standard gauge loco (NSW 32?), all standing in front of a UK or Euro prototype engine shed?Out of shot there were also QR diesel locos, but the diorama was very 'English countryside". That photo was taken because of the variety. At the end of the day, only the owner has to be happy with it.

[V8Ian]

Afternoon gents, let's start with a view of Matilda within this set.

[V8Ian]

Shall I keep going?

[V8Ian]

No one's asked me to stop.

[V8Ian]

About halfway through now.

[Mick_Marsh]

No one's asked me to stop.
If anyone does, I'll get the post deleted.

[V8Ian]

Still going.

[V8Ian]

Thanks Mick, there's a thriller coming up for you.

[V8Ian]

I hope you didn't wet yourself, Mick. ;)

[V8Ian]

Getting there.

[V8Ian]

I got as many Land Rovers as I saw, to justify posting on a :angel:

[V8Ian]

I got as many Land Rovers as I saw, to justify posting.

[Mick_Marsh]

I hope you didn't wet yourself, Mick. ;)
I'm not that old. I still have a strong bladder.
No incontinence products for me (yet).

[Ausfree]

Keep 'em coming, Ian.:)

[V8Ian]

Keep 'em coming, Ian.:)
My computer died mid-post last night Jim. I've bought a newie and am in the middle of setting it up. :mad:

[Ausfree]

My computer died mid-post last night Jim. I've bought a newie and am in the middle of setting it up. :mad:

Yeah, computers are like that Ian. About six months ago my old computer carked it. One of my grandsons who is studying IT at University bought all the bits and pieces from a place in Melbourne and constructed a new one for me. Goes really well too, um, the computer I mean although the grandson is going really well too.:p

[V8Ian]

After a short hiatus.

[V8Ian]

Nearly there.

[V8Ian]

Digital photography is so cheap and easy, eh?

[Ausfree]

You are right there, Ian. If you had have taken all those photo's on film it would have cost you a fortune. In the 1990's when I owned a minilab One Hour Photo shop a roll of 36 colour print film would have cost $15.99 to process.:o

[V8Ian]

Add your own witty comment here, I've run out.

[V8Ian]

The last three, for some odd reason some pictures didn't appear. I'll try to find which ones they are and re-post; later.

[V8Ian]

Finally, a little self indulgence and retail therapy.

[Hay Ewe]

In our family we have quite a bit of older Hornby (late 70's and early 80's) and lots of Tri-ang.

I have often thought about making my own diarama / lay out but then I look at magazines etc and see the quality of what others do and know that I would get dissappointed with my efforts.

The cost as well.... would have to import most cos its not cheap here in Aus!

Thanks for posting

Hay Ewe

[drivesafe]

Hi Hay Ewe, it’s not as hard as you think and it can be a real buzz when you make something.

Try doing a Google search for to train layout basics and you might be pleasantly surprised at how easy and cheap it can be to make a small layout.

I have a stack of Garden Railway gear but don’t have the time to get into it in a serious way, but lately, for a break from work, I am considering having a go at building a glass top table model railway.

But anyway, have a snoop at whats around and something may interest you enough to get you hooked.

[disco man]

Awesome work Ian good pictures mate:D