Category Archives: DCC

Throwback Thursday, back on track!

Posted on May 26, 2016 by bawdsey

   A while ago with ‘Shelfie’ I fixed the track and fitted point motors https://albionyard.wordpress.com/2013/06/16/superquick-track/ Whilst I’d been a bit ‘sketchy’ as the yoof would have it by using superglue to fix the track down, the Peco point motors (PL10-E) are fixed … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday (The next project?)

Posted on May 11, 2016 by bawdsey

  

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Derby 2016

Posted on May 8, 2016 by bawdsey

   Derby show this weekend is the good quality show that it is known for. Albion Yard however has developed a voracious appetite for DC controllers lunching two of them, for no apparent/logical reason. Regrettably this means I can’t run … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday, its all over now …

Posted on May 5, 2016 by bawdsey

Well a couple of years ago I wrote that it’s all over now, Albion Yard doing its final show at Warley 2013, or that was the plan. https://albionyard.wordpress.com/2013/11/29/its-all-over-now/ However one show which I’d been asked to do but never managed … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday Pannier

Posted on April 28, 2016 by bawdsey

Well here’s a throwback for you. It’s a 1950’s era OO gauge Pannier. Today it has a retro sort of charm to it, with it’s cast body and basic chassis. Powered by an Triang XO3 motor through what looks like … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday (Top Toads)

Posted on April 27, 2016 by bawdsey
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Wordless Wednesday (oxfords)

Posted on April 20, 2016 by bawdsey
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Wordless Wednesday, Laramie

Posted on March 30, 2016 by bawdsey

A 1:48 scale working diorama of the final days of steam in Wyoming

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Oxford Seven

Posted on March 23, 2016 by bawdsey

This week I’ve been modifying some of the Oxford Rail seven plank wagons. Whilst not perfect they are a good starting point for me to do British Rail era wagons towards the end of their lives. As a quick list … Continue reading →

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Nine, is the magic number!

Posted on March 16, 2016 by bawdsey

Nine, is the magic number! That’s what the layout has taught me this week. This is because I’m still working out what I want from a bigger multi location scheme, version 1, seen below. Since this early draft (not to scale), … Continue reading →

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