darn. i'm going to have to miss it this year. hopefully smurf or someone who went can let us know what it was like. and if anyone is planning to go I am looking for some static grass about 5 - 6mm long if they want to buy it and put on TM. most readily available stuff is only 3mm.

treecave - 2013-05-11 09:51:00

had a great weekend at the Dunedin Model Train show - now to wait for Timaru Model Train show in July

smurf14 - 2013-05-13 18:08:00

the futuristic (sp) layout I saw in the ODT looked pretty cool. hope its at the timaru show. how were the crowds this year smurf. good weather = good turnout or not.

Edited by treecave at 6:32 pm, Mon 13 May

treecave - 2013-05-13 18:31:00

have you tried locojohn for your static grass i found him to be very good and quick to import when i have needed something.the kids loved route 66 this year and they found all the r18 bits around the layout like the nude sauna people and the couple having sex

selena10 - 2013-05-14 20:02:00

no I hadn't tried but I will now. found him on tm but no website.

Edited by treecave at 12:48 am, Thu 16 May

treecave - 2013-05-16 00:46:00

yes he has its www.locojohn.co.nz he is preety good to deal with

selena10 - 2013-05-16 19:20:00

the futuristic (sp) layout from the Dunedin model train show will not be at the Timaru show this year but may be at the Ashburton show next year

smurf14 - 2013-05-16 19:46:00

selena10 wrote:

yes he has its www.locojohn.co.nz he is preety good to deal with

something weird happened to either my computer or his website because I tried that site the other night and it came up web page unavailable.
tried again tonight and its there. cant find anything on his site though but emailed him. thanks selena.

Edited by treecave at 8:37 pm, Fri 17 May

treecave - 2013-05-17 20:28:00

Don't forget the Timaru Model Train Show is on 20 and 21 July

smurf14 - 2013-06-06 17:39:00

selena - was locojohn quick with his replies. I have emailed several times now and no reply. also tried trevor bringans but no replies from them either.... and local shops/suppliers get the huff because people buy direct. this is the reason why I think.

treecave - 2013-06-06 19:07:00

usually i found him pretty good to deal with but a couple of times he was slow ask on one of his auctions to speed him up.

selena10 - 2013-06-06 19:39:00

anyone doing anything lately

treecave - 2013-06-25 19:45:00

taking my time finishing another building for my layout

smurf14 - 2013-06-25 21:53:00

Apologies up front for a small hi-jack, however you guys seem to know your trains and I would appreciate some help.
I recently unearthed an item from my childhood ( circa 1958) it's a Hornby locomotive. We used to call them clockwork train sets back in the day.
The only identifying makings I can find is a small label inside the cab.
It states " Hornby made in England, by Meccano ltd. Type 501.

I'd been keen to learn if any one still has these things, if it has any real value etc etc. Is there some one up my way, Wellington/ Kapiti Coast who might know?

Any help in these areas appreciated.

roberto9 - 2013-06-27 18:07:00

I have seen a few full sets (loco, 3 carriages and track) advertised for between £50 and £200 in the UK. I guess the variation would be due to condition. haven't seen any local sales or any for the loco only. if you get stuck I could ask on a model railway forum i am a member of but it could take a day or two to get a reply.

Edited by treecave at 10:12 pm, Thu 27 Jun

treecave - 2013-06-27 22:10:00

treecave wrote:

I have seen a few full sets (loco, 3 carriages and track) advertised for between £50 and £200 in the UK. I guess the variation would be due to condition. haven't seen any local sales or any for the loco only. if you get stuck I could ask on a model railway forum i am a member of but it could take a day or two to get a reply.

Hi, thanks for your response.
I am on no rush to dispose of it so if you could enquire on your forum I will appreciate that.

roberto9 - 2013-06-28 09:15:00

sorry Roberto but no response. anyone going to the timaru show next weekend

treecave - 2013-07-13 21:34:00

what time does the show open. the website for timaru model train show is next to useless. pretty well tells its on july 20, 21 at roncalli college and that's about all.

treecave - 2013-07-17 00:22:00

The Timaru Train Show is on saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July
times are Sat 10am - 5pm Sun 10am - 4pm
$12 for a family to get in at the Roncalli College Gymnasium , Craigie Ave Timaru

smurf14 - 2013-07-18 19:18:00

There will be a great range of layouts at the Timaru train show from T gauge to G gauge and a lego train.

smurf14 - 2013-07-18 19:36:00

There are lots of traders at the Timaru Model Train Show with a great range of new and second hand items

smurf14 - 2013-07-20 20:32:00

smurf was that you that had a reporter taking notes and a photo of the layout..

treecave - 2013-07-21 19:03:00

treecave wrote:

smurf was that you that had a reporter taking notes and a photo of the layout..

Not me - great crowds on both days of the show, now get ready for the Christchurch model train show

smurf14 - 2013-07-21 19:47:00

not far till the Big Model Train show in Christchurch 19 and 20 October 2013

smurf14 - 2013-08-19 18:02:00

not far till the Big Model Train Show in Christchurch 19th and 20th October 2013

smurf14 - 2013-09-23 18:10:00

The Christchurch Model Train Show is on this weekend

smurf14 - 2013-10-15 21:03:00

yee haaa. be there or be square

treecave - 2013-10-15 22:12:00

1 sleep to go

treecave - 2013-10-18 23:47:00

another great show but their admission price may be starting to put people off. just too much at $10. most are only $5 or $7. didn't seem to be the crowd there that there normally was.

treecave - 2013-10-22 00:10:00

A cheap day out at $10, where else can you get a day for that price

smurf14 - 2013-10-23 21:40:00

true its cheap compared to most outings but not for a train show.

treecave - 2013-10-25 12:40:00

anyone doing builds at the moment or anything interesting. been a bit quite on this thread lately.

treecave - 2014-01-27 22:41:00

apparently not. oh well I will carry on by myself then.

treecave - 2014-02-12 22:43:00

got a new DCC controller for my model train layout

smurf14 - 2014-03-15 21:37:00

Hi you will probably read this to late but just been to a garage sale in chch, heaps of train stuff not selling cheap but reasonable price Hope they don't mind me putting up here read the press under garage sales

slimgym - 2014-03-22 11:25:00

Starting to plan for the Ashburton Model Train Show happening in July

smurf14 - 2014-04-18 08:37:00

slimgym wrote:

Hi you will probably read this to late but just been to a garage sale in chch, heaps of train stuff not selling cheap but reasonable price Hope they don't mind me putting up here read the press under garage sales

was that an estate sale slimgym. might be the guy that owned brittania models. really nice fellow. shame he passed away.

treecave - 2014-04-18 16:57:00

treecave wrote:

was that an estate sale slimgym. might be the guy that owned brittania models. really nice fellow. shame he passed away.

yes it was my husband wants to go around and get some more stuff but too embossed. We just came back from the merccono display at cashmere high glad it was only $5 nothing there for us, good if you had kids

You wont believe it, he is pulling his layout to bits again, wasn't happy with it

Edited by slimgym at 12:44 pm, Sun 20 Apr

slimgym - 2014-04-20 12:42:00

LOL. been there done that several times with my layout. the bad news is it wont be the last time either. was it u that was trying to get a model rail club going a while back.

treecave - 2014-04-20 23:20:00

treecave wrote:

LOL. been there done that several times with my layout. the bad news is it wont be the last time either. was it u that was trying to get a model rail club going a while back.

no although it would be good to meet other people and have a chat problem is hubbys a bit deaf, can hear ok one on one but not in a crowd

slimgym - 2014-04-21 05:23:00

smurf14 wrote:

Starting to plan for the Ashburton Model Train Show happening in July

Thanks for that info.. :-)

mybooks - 2014-04-24 23:44:00

Purchased from a now closed shop a Bachmann N scale American 4-4-0 train set. The electric controller failed almost immediately. First it stopped when in reverse,then it failed altogether. To many problems with warranties. I think this is a common problem when you look on the net. Anyone had a go at fixing these controllers ?

falconer - 2014-04-30 13:32:00

don't fix the controller get yourself a new one
it will be better quality

smurf14 - 2014-05-07 20:45:00

The Dunedin Model Train Show is on this weekend 10th and 11th may

smurf14 - 2014-05-07 20:46:00

smurf14 wrote:

The Dunedin Model Train Show is on this weekend 10th and 11th may

I'll be there.

falconer - 2014-05-08 16:09:00

smurf14 wrote:

don't fix the controller get yourself a new one
it will be better quality

I thought Bachmann was a good product. What one should I go for?

falconer - 2014-05-08 16:11:00

go to a ,model train shop and get a good quality one most brands are good even Bachmann is ok. The controllers you get with sets are only for beginning in the hobbie

smurf14 - 2014-05-11 21:06:00

I purchased a controller at the train show. Very worth while. And it was an OK show.

falconer - 2014-05-13 13:48:00

bugger missed it. i like the dunners show.

treecave - 2014-05-16 19:42:00

I got a MRC tech 4 controller and its brilliant. very smooth controls and a braking feature. only trouble was
its 120v but a step up transformer cured that.

Edited by treecave at 7:48 pm, Fri 16 May

treecave - 2014-05-16 19:46:00