Got the jitters? Going back a few years we did fit a small unit between the rc receiver and the servos on some of our production models at work. This was done to try and smooth out the survo movement coursed by interference. Maybe a survo smoother might help, most model shops should be able to get t...

Sorry to put a spanner in the works but I can't laser cut PVC it gives of poisonous and corosive fumes and can damage the machine.

I would be more than happy to help, I can cut and engrave most things other than metals "not powerful enough" and some plastics due to the poisonous fumes etc. We have just ordered some 1mm clear acrylic at work due for delivery this week. I could probably buy a sheet if I ask nicely at around £8 is...

Hi Jordan Chris Here, Just seen your post and have picked up on your location! it just so happens that some of the GL5 gang myself inc are in you area this weekend (I think!) We are running as Cinderbarrow Miniature Railway with a GL5 style running day on Sat and some running in-between their public...

The last time I was in the railway museum at York I remember looking at a model loco that had been built following the full size practice. From memory I think it was 5" gauge but I could be wrong! The note in the cabinet said something along the lines, the gentlemen that built it did get it running ...

A! thank you for that Alan, that makes me feel a bit better

Hi I'm looking for advice on superheater problems, so first here is some of the background info. I have a 5" Stratford J39 by Martin Evans that has recently just had a major overhaul where the boiler and superheaters were completely replaced. As for the construction of the superheaters I have follow...

I thought you may like to see the thoughts of a new member, a view trough a fresh pair of eyes so to speak. At the age of 30 I have never experienced the true atmosphere of the glorious days of steam and am really looking forward to the chance to drive my own steam loco at some of the events GL5 pro...

Great fun, just been having a go at uploading a photo I hope it has worked. Thank you for you feed back Richard, It's not so much the running in the rain as the clean up to prevent the rust. Maybe I'm been over protective? The novelty will ware off one day……

Hello everyone, Yep the 3rd new member to say Hi in just a few days. My name is Chris also known as "Itchy" and not cos I don't have a bath or have nits! It comes from work where I once had a tendency to scratch paintwork................... I have always been into model railways since a small boy ha...