Some 3mm scale diesels.

At long last a return to where it all started-3mm scale!

A rare meeting saw several scales running on our host, Nigel's, test track.

These included Nigels own class 33 and 08 plus Roberts two class 47@s, one a white metal kit, the other a resin casting. The 47's had Tri-ang TT adapted class 31 bogies.

The Brutes in the lower photo are to 0 gauge.

 

3 MM Society-Passing of Terry Smallpiece.

It was with great sadness that I received the news that a stalwart of the 3mm Society has passed away.

Terry was very supportive to my daughter, Pamela, who, at the age of 7, started a passion for Tri-ang TT model railways. With Terry's help we amassed a comprehensive collection and eventually built and exhibited a 15ft long exhibition layout of Tri-ang TT.

A wants list was always updated to Terry and it was always an exciting time when a package from Terry was delivered by the postman.

Some in the 3mm Society may remember my article in Mixed Traffic- The Financial Director- which elucidated on Pamela's collection.

Rest in peace Terry- I am truly indebted to you and that I could call you a true friend.

3mm Society-Westfest 2018.

The annual Westfest , a 3mm scale model railway show, is taking place this coming Saturday, 22nd September.

The venue is -Merrifield Hall, 2 Copse Lane, Ilton, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9HQ.

Open from 10.30 till 16.30.

There are a selection of 3mm layouts plus a selection of Traders and a bring and buy stall.

Admission is £4 for adults and kids (3-16) £2.

3mm MK1 Coach.

I bought several Kitmaster MK1 coaches at the recent 3mm Society AGM. It is surprising how good these can be and I admit to having built a fair few.

These, however, will be finished in BR (Southern Region) green as shown. Yes I know the number is wrong but I had some rub down numbers in stock so used them rather than buying more.

They will have the couplings changed from the original Tri-ang TT type shown here.

Tri-ang TT Blue /Grey brake coach.

I never owned one of these whilst we had Pamelas Tri-ang TT layout, The ones we displayed were kindly loaned.
So- this one was found ,as a body only, on the 3mm Society secondhand stand. A couple of bogies with couplings have been added to give me my first Blue/Grey coach

Tri-angTT- De-ja-vous.

 As some of you may know, in a previous life my youngest daughter had an extensive collection of Tri-ang TT.
My youngest Grandson wanted a railway like Gramps.
So a 4x2ft chunk of 9mm ply has been surrounded with 2x1inch softwood to create a baseboard which will accommodate an oval of Tri-ang TT Mark 2 track obtained from the 3mm Society.

 A couple of Jinty's and a rake of suburban coaches together with five goods wagons completes the available stock.
A station , platforms and building, were collected at the recent West Byfleet meeting of the 3mm Society.
So how far will this go? Grandson 2 is already delighted with his trainset and yet again we will see how deep are the Finance Directors pockets?