[pal2014]

Hi all I have just joined, in my very early 50's have finally got back a attic room and have got permission from her that MUST be obeyed (you've been there) that I can start to build a layout.
Its been many years since I have looked at the hobby and some of the new stuff is amazing, DCC I never new about that.
I can not believe the amount of information that I have already gotten from this Forum.
The next few years are going to be very interesting

thanks

Peter

 

[pedromorgan]

Hello there!

I see from your first ever post that you are also an early riser! you will find this forum very good for us. it has people from a huge range of timezones. i think that is one of this forums best assets.

Enjoy the forum.

Peter

 

[7113]

Hi Peter and welcome (That's the initial poster of course not Peter the moderator).

As one who is rapidly running out of his 40s (28 days as a young man) I have one difference, no SHE WHO MUST BE OBEYED.

On a more serious note what are your intentions in modelling?

Regards

 

[Brian Considine]

Welcome to the forum Peter - please keep us informed of progress.

 

[neil_s_wood]

Hi Peter welcome to the forum. If you need any more information just ask, someone will know the answer.

 

[f2paul]

I`ll say hello and welcome , although i am a new member myself. Hopefully this year i will be starting the proper layout rather than scenic test tracks.

 

[pal2014]

QUOTE (BRITHO @ 30 Apr 2008, 13:33) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi Peter and welcome (That's the initial poster of course not Peter the moderator).

As one who is rapidly running out of his 40s (28 days as a young man) I have one difference, no SHE WHO MUST BE OBEYED.

On a more serious note what are your intentions in modelling?

Regards

Hi Brithro
thanks for all the good wishes.
I have an initial 13' x 3' layout space, this is along one wall, my hope then
would be to extend around the room.
I am thinking of a small branch line station with either engine sheds or freight yard
connected to mine or Wharf, the latter two may have to wait.
the era I am looking at is post WWII to around the late 50's.

any thoughts much appreciated

Peter

 

[pal2014]

QUOTE (pal2014 @ 30 Apr 2008, 07:49) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi all I have just joined, in my very early 50's have finally got back a attic room and have got permission from her that MUST be obeyed (you've been there) that I can start to build a layout.
Its been many years since I have looked at the hobby and some of the new stuff is amazing, DCC I never new about that.
I can not believe the amount of information that I have already gotten from this Forum.
The next few years are going to be very interesting

thanks

Peter

Forgot to mention the scale is going to be OO

Peter

 

[7113]

QUOTE (pal2014 @ 1 May 2008, 13:37) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>the era I am looking at is post WWII to around the late 50's.

Possibly one of the most interesting periods in the history of British railways - from big four steam to the early diesels. It's a fun period with loads of information readily available.

Regards

 

[f2paul]

The transition period is really interesting , from the shiny diesels , big four and standard steam and a vast range of coaching and frieght stock. Any particular region that takes precedence?

 

[pal2014]

QUOTE (f2paul @ 1 May 2008, 17:52) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The transition period is really interesting , from the shiny diesels , big four and standard steam and a vast range of coaching and frieght stock. Any particular region that takes precedence?
The north west region, I am thinking of branch line station with either mine, quarry or wharf to add the shunting, fraight yard which I fancy

regards

Peter

 

[7113]

Don't forget with the North West you can run steam to 1968 and bring in rail blue as well!

Regards

 

[41235]

Hello Peter, welcome to the forum, I am a "newby" as well, but I have found they are a good "bunch" on here and I certainly enjoy coming on.

Hope everything goes as planned with your layout.