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Posted by CNCharlie on Friday, June 21, 2019 8:46 AM

You might want to pick up a few copies of British model railway magazines such as the Hornby magazine or Railway Modeller. Where I live in Canada there is a large book store that stocks seveal Brit magazines. They tend to have a lot of detailed ads from various suppliers such as Hattons. 

I just checked and M.B. Kleins lists a few Brit magazines but you would also have to pay for shipping. 

CN Charlie

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Posted by Midwest Northern R.R on Friday, June 21, 2019 8:40 AM

Ending my compatibility would mean that UK loco hooks would have difficulty attaching to my American Delrey and Knuckle couplers.

I know that UK hooks are "up-and-over" latches rather than "back-up-to-me-and-I'll-hook" couplers. Which means, that If I were to model a foreign modeler in a large town getting his trains delivered on rail, I would have to either use a long flatcar to transport trains, or make a disquised hook transfer car, and a couple of them. This is more of a Con out of the "Pro vs. Con" list.

riogrande5761-To answer your question, I would like to see if anyone else had tried this alongside American models, and thought it to be something to reccommend.

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Posted by riogrande5761 on Friday, June 21, 2019 7:50 AM

Midwest Northern R.R

Hi Y'all,

After years of small township modeling, I'm starting to consider starting some International modeling. What I had in mind, was starting with some british trains, later moving to German Steam trains.

Has anyone else tried this, or should I lean more towards the "Don't Do It" side? This is probably an idea that would end my compatibility.

What do you mean end your compatibility?

My question to you is, why do you need a consensus from a bunch is strangers on what you should or shouldn't model?

Isn't the point of the hobby to model what YOU want and enjoy and not what we think you should or shouldn't?

So forget about our opinions and model what you like!  Problem solved.  Now where is my Staples button? Clown

Rio Grande.  The Action Road  - Focus 1977-1983

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Posted by xdford on Friday, June 21, 2019 7:43 AM

The International Modelling bit is fine -  here in Australia, we have been doing it for as long as I can remember of my 64 years.  Because of the suppliers when I was younger you could have European (Predominantly German), British or North American (nearly all US) but virtually no Australian stuff but we are well catered for now. Personally I am a rare but not unknown for this country Canadian centred modeller, just to add to the mix here.

I have bought a number of British for a couple of older friends through Hattons (https://www.hattons.co.uk/) in Liverpool and would suggest that would be your starting point for value and service which can be very quick!  I have no ties, just a satisfied customer as we also have an issue with LHS's closing down!

Enjoy the ride,

Cheers from Australia

Trevor

 

 

 

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Posted by Midwest Northern R.R on Friday, June 21, 2019 7:31 AM

MisterBeasley

My old LHS, now gone, used to carry Hornbey stuff.

 

So, according to you, Hornby is one of the places I should look at for British Diesels and Steam? I already know of a place where I can get German Steamers: Marklin.

Thank you!

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Friday, June 21, 2019 6:14 AM

British railroading in the 1920s and 1930s has always been interesting to me. The scenery and equipment all could look great.

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If it is your interest, you should pursue it.

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-Kevin

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Living the dream.

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Posted by Water Level Route on Friday, June 21, 2019 6:06 AM

I think it would be neat!  Fun, different, and with the internet, supplies are available.  European stock can be found in the US online, but not from a lot of places.  Still, would be a fun adventure. 

Mike

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Thursday, June 20, 2019 8:57 PM

Well, you probably won't have a large selection at your LHS, and you may have to order a lot of your trains direct from a manufacturer in Europe, wait forever for them to arrive and then pay duties before you can have what you've already paid for.

My old LHS, now gone, used to carry Hornbey stuff.  The owner was originally a Brit.  Is there a situation like that which might work to your advantage?

It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse. 

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Opinions On International Modeling
Posted by Midwest Northern R.R on Thursday, June 20, 2019 7:49 PM

Hi Y'all,

After years of small township modeling, I'm starting to consider starting some International modeling. What I had in mind, was starting with some british trains, later moving to German Steam trains.

Has anyone else tried this, or should I lean more towards the "Don't Do It" side? This is probably an idea that would end my compatibility....

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