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I am weathering a Minerva GWR 8750 0-6-0PT locomotive. I am trying to replicate the effect of a cared-for in-service engine. My first step having fitted the various accoutrements and nameplates to the model, was to polish the cab and tank sides with T-Cut and cotton buds. This imparts a pleasing...

I thought it was time to start a thread about Cwm Bach, my 7mm scale depiction of the South Wales Valleys in the 1950s and early 1960s. It occupies a space of 15' x 2' and is wired for DCC operation.I use a blend of standards, the track and rolling stock are 7mm Finescale and the scenery...

This is my first modelling post on Western Thunder. The attached photographs show a Minerva RTR 0 gauge riveted 57XX. It has been modified to represent an unfitted 67XX based at 86B Newport Pill shed. The main modification was to change the screw coupling to a simple chain and to fit the Bagnall...

I thought it was about time I became active on this site. My main interest is 7mm scale FS based on the South Wales Valleys and the Cambrian Railways in the 1950s and early 1960s. My South Wales layout Cwm Bach featured in the August 2018 edition of the Railway Modeller and concurrent edition of...