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Jimmy T
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Joined: 23/04/2019(UTC)
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Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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I have made some of my platforms out of polystyrene foam board. One of them in an S shape.
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 Joined: 04/02/2011(UTC) Posts: 3,559 Location: Paris, France
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Hi Jimmy I agree! Nothing beats the charm of a station on a curve BUT: - forget about coupling / uncoupling in the station - it is only nice when large radii are used (flexible track) - the use of curved / credible turnouts is tricky - the platform has to be scratch-build (no big deal cith flexible border) - install a separately-assembled building without base plate on the platform Flexible platform border https://www.faller.de/miniaturwe...flexible-bahnsteigkantenCheers Jean |
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Joined: 26/03/2019(UTC) Posts: 751 Location: Florida Classic but Successful Swampland City
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Quote:Copenhagen wrote: "One of them in an S shape." Dude!  Oy!  Johnjean Agreed on most points (some of which you mentioned also on the "Prototype" thread)! I realize that the 2 items I mentioned above are most likely R1 radii, so that does make for a bit of a, shall we say..."constriction"?  as to rolling stock, coupling, etc.  And turnouts? Oy! And I had not actually seen that flexi-border! Merci, mon ami! |
Jimmy T
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Joined: 10/02/2021(UTC) Posts: 3,887 Location: Michigan, Troy
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Those are nice Jimmy! I didn't know the top station is/was made. Looks fairly newer to me. I sort of have one on my layout. It's a Heljan modern house, which I trimmed the grass mat at the back to curve with the tracks.
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Joined: 26/03/2019(UTC) Posts: 751 Location: Florida Classic but Successful Swampland City
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märklinist, As near as I can tell, the B-107 with the swoopy roof (which I really like a lot!) was "New" in 1970, and available through 1975. Perhaps not a big seller? Who knows? Whisper Mode On Faller has their 110128 Winterberg station with a swoopy roof at €150/$180+, but it has a straight platform; and it is a "bit"  bigger than I am working with....  Whisper Mode OffThe 105 was 1955-58 (wood/paper). I have rarely seen either the 105 or B-107 on the market, but one lives in hope! |
Jimmy T
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Jimmy T
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Joined: 26/03/2019(UTC) Posts: 751 Location: Florida Classic but Successful Swampland City
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So, not to drift too far off on a tangent ( WHO? Me? Jimmy? Tangent? Surely you jest! ), however, in keeping with the Quest for The Grail...  and wanting to leave no stone unturned, nor any avenue unexplored... I mention, as information, that Hornby does have curved platforms Ready-made (but at 1:76 00), upon which one could place a small, narrow depth Halt or Station... not quite there yet It will all buff out in the end! |
Jimmy T
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Joined: 10/02/2021(UTC) Posts: 3,887 Location: Michigan, Troy
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I fond a scrap of grey Plastruct sheet in my spares drawer. I can cut a curve profile and glue it to the track side of a station too. This is available in different thicknesses from Walthers, etc.
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Joined: 26/03/2019(UTC) Posts: 751 Location: Florida Classic but Successful Swampland City
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Quote:märklinist wrote: "Yes, hope for reissues." Yes indeed! Although I would truly, really, without reservation appreciate the B-107 Swoopy Roof in H0 rather than closer to TT, but meh, beggars can't be choosers... I will take it if I can get it!  Edited by user 15 November 2024 11:55:36(UTC)
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