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    I will be attending the first Bangor MRC show with Campbell Riverside on 26th & 27th May. The show boasts a great collection of various model layout and gauges spread across the church buildings. Public transport is in close proximity with Bangor train / bus station situated within a five minute walk from the show. http://firstbangormr....uk/exhibitions
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    Annual Summer Exhibition 2017. First Presbyterian Church Bangor Friday 26th May 19:00-21:30 Saturday 27th May 10:00-16:30 Over 40 exhibits Refreshments available in ‘The Hub’ Kids Thomas layout in the Clubroom (Info copy and pasted from First Bangor MRC website)
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    For those interested, this is the original track plan of the Swansea Riverside layout which influenced Campbell Riverside. Plan courtesy of RMweb & BRM Regards John
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    This is my layout, it s freelance Canadian/North American small maintenance depot. http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/1836-Campbell-Riverside http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/71194-campell-riverside/page-2#entry2710794 https://www.facebook.com/campbellriverside/?ref=bookmarks Regards John
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    Had a very enjoyable weekend with my Campbell Riverside layout, was nice to be next to Bushville layout too. Also a great opportunity to meet up with fellow modellers. Looking forward to next years show. Regards John
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    Hi robbie58, Thanks, look forward to meeting you. I have made a few minor improvements and alterations since 2015, especially on the back scene and the introduction of the auto-shuttle on the high-level track.
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    Campbell Riverside will be on show at the annual Easter Exhibition to be hosted by Wexford Model Railway Club at St Joseph's Community Centre, Wexford, Republic of Ireland on Sunday 16th and Bank Holiday Monday 17th April 2017. Regards John
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    Now Sold.
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    I generally use Humbrol enamel matt rust No 113 or Revel equivalent for sides of the rails, slightly thinned with thinners or white spirit, On point work try to avoid painting the area where the switch blade makes contact with the stock rail. I paint my track by hand with a brush, but you can always use an airbrush too. Hope this helps. John
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    Re Peco track, There has been an ongoing debate over the years of which track is scale appearance or not. Strictly speaking Peco track is HO scale ie, 3.5mm to 1' whereas 00 UK and Irish stock is produced to 4mm - 1'. So for complete authenticity in 00 scale the track gauge should be I believe 21mm. However most modellers are quite happy to accept the compromise of using 'HO' track which when detailed and weathered, as you have done by starting to paint the sides of the rails does not look too much out of place. Regards John
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    I currently use cassettes on my Campbell Riverside layout, http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/1836-Campbell-Riverside I used 6mm MDF for the base and 3mm MDF for the sides with code 100 track. The advantage of cassettes is you can make then any length to suit, 4' would be ideal maximum. Regards John
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    Now Sold.
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    Still available. Price reduced £400.00/ €480.00
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    Hi Tony, Painting by hand is fine, on my Campbell Riverside layout I used Humbrol rust enamel whish I diluted a bit with white spirit. The main thing to be aware of is to take care around the points especially where the switch blades make contact with he rails. As others have said, make sure you are happy with all the electrics first before any ballasting or scenic work. Regards, John
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    Hi all, Here are my first two examples of weathered 40' box cars for Campbell Riverside. This is my first attempt at weathering rolling stock, I will do a few more wagons before I attempt some loco's Regards, John
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    Great work, The footbridge at Llangollen has always fascinated me. Quite often stop of there when I visit the UK. Looking forward to seeing your layouts at Wexford. I will be there with my Campbell Riverside layout. Regards John
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    Campbell Riverside has been exhibited on the exhibition circuit since 2014 and is continuing to prove popular for all who see it. Since my first exhibition in 2014, the layout has continued to be improved, with the introduction of the 'auto-shuttle' on the high level track and gradually improving the back scene. I have now made a start on weathering the rolling stock, this will be followed by weathering of some of the locos as well. One improvement that I would like to make before the next exhibition is to make a lighting pelmet possibly using LED strips.
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    Had a great 3 days at the show. My 'Campbell Riverside' layout performed well over the 3 days and had opportunity to catch up with friends and fellow modellers, old and new.
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    Campbell Riverside in operation at the Erne MRC exhibition in Lisnaskea 17th September 2016. There is a little well known blue engine that makes an occasional appearance which the younger children and even parents like.
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    ERNE MODEL RAILWAY CLUB MODELLERS EXHIBITION. I will be exhibiting my Campbell Riverside layout again this year. I have made a few minor improvements since the layout was last seen. Please note the change of venue for this year. Drop by and say hi if your are coming to the show. HELD AT MOAT PRIMARY SCHOOL LISNASKEA. SATURDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2016. 10.00am - 5.00pm.
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    Is Co. Armagh not in Ireland then?
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    Hi, Yes as Dave says, you will be better soldering every track join from a power bus, ie, run two lengths of cable under the layout, then solder droppers from the track to the bus. Another quick and temporary fix would be to solder the track join.
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    ERNE MODEL RAILWAY CLUB MODELLERS EXHIBITION. HELD AT MOAT PRIMARY SCHOOL LISNASKEA. SATURDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2016. 10.00am - 5.00pm. Trade stands for model railways, die cast vehicles, plastic kits, war-gaming. Model railway layouts of all sizes and scales. Admission. Adults £4.00. Senior citizens & children £3.00, family ticket £10.00. Come and see the best of railway modelling in Ireland
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    He's in Belfast Co. Antrim but does not post to Ireland!!! Maybe 'Rare' but £150.
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    Thinning out my 0 gauge collection. Tower Models limited edition class 33. Only ever been out of box for test run and to take these pics. £430.00/ €500.00 Price includes signed for postage.
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