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| Welcome to "8C Modelling", a fotopic site that I have set up for & specifically aimed at all "00" gauge modellers young & old,experienced,just starting out & everything in between,therefore,any "real" ( ie 12" to the foot ) pictures of railway loco's or stock that appear on it will be purely for reference purposes only,please feel free to ask any questions you have or request any detailing instructions you need via this site or my E.Mail address.As time goes on I intend to add more detailing instructions for individual projects, both loco's & stock produced by all the major suppliers,these will be listed firstly by manufacturer, then by class,then sub-class & lastly,any variations, for example:-- Bachmann,class 25/3,single tank version, I hope you enjoy browsing this site, that any problems you are having can be solved & that both your knowledge & expertise will be increased as a result,all the best.Bob Hart. |
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| Hits (this year): | 679 |
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| 1 | O/Head's P.1..jpg |
View of the "throat" area of St Dennis station showing the complexity of the overheads at a "junction" location, a lot of the masts & registration arms ( JV ) have been costomised to fit the needs of the track layout, just one of the reasons I use JV for all my "structural" requirements, the other being that they are by far the closest match to british outline structures available & are supplied ready built or in kit form. | Overhead Catenery / J.V. & Sommerfeldt. | (354) |
| 2 | Bachmann Class 20.jpg |
This lady,an early build example, was exquisitly weathered & renumbered by the guys at Making Tracks,all the buffer beam detailing was done by me | Bachmann "00" Models | (345) |
| 3 | Overhead Catenary / JV & Sommerveldt..jpg |
This Gallery will be for all aspects of Overhead Catenary systems , the supply & availability of equipment ( I use only J.V. & Sommerfeldt on my layout ),techniques & tips on the easy & correct ways to install & "liven up" this exciting system on your layout, including creating ACTUAL, not just realistic "pan-flash".The full range of Sommerfeldt equipment is available by loging onto their web site via my "links" section.The full JV range of masts,structures & detailing accessories is available through an importer who I am in regular contact with & I will be happy to request & order any items you require from him for you.You can order through me via my contact section. | Overhead Catenery / J.V. & Sommerfeldt. | (334) |
| 4 | Heljan Class 33/0 pre-T.O.P.S.No.jpg |
Close up of D6572,fully buffer-beam detailed by myself. | Heljan "00" models | (255) |
| 5 | On the Depot & in the Shed ( well loft actually )..jpg |
| On the Depot & in the Shed ( well......loft actually ). | (231) |
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 | 5th Sep 2006 | Shunters or "pilots".
This collection will cover all classes of these , busy , powerful & essential little loco's from 03's to "master & slave" 13's , from all the major manufacturers & will focus on improving & maintaining the smooth / slow speed operation of these loco's.
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 | 5th Sep 2006 | Southern pride & D.C.Kits E.M.U's.
This collection will cover the preparation & stage by stage construction of these "involved" but rewarding & gorgeous ( when completed ) E.M.U kits & will include my own completed ( externally ) as built , day one condition 312008 shown here in St Dennis station ,a rectification project on a full blue , half yellow ended 310 I bought at auction & the gradual construction of my next 312.
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 | 4th Sep 2006 | Electric Loco's from all manufactureres.
This collection is for all electrics both 3rd rail & O/Head, from Class 73's to 92's.Shown hear is 90145 in "as seen" condition ( at Bounds Green Depot, whilst on loan ),on the head-shunt at St Dennis Goods yard,she is fitted with a Sommerfeldt pan & sprung buffers.
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 | 4th Sep 2006 | Steamers,both tanky's ( my favorites ) & those tender fitted ladies,covering all manufactureres & classes.
View from the main lighting mast of the "ashpit" road & ash loading platform ( No1 road ) on the turntable at Loughthatch Depot,showing the effect of modelling tenders "nearly empty" instead of allways full & using REAL COAL ( as I do in all my steamers ) & REAL ASH,which was obtained from the long since closed Charringtons coal yard at Stevenage & a still active fire place in the Green Man restaurant at Offley, only the best,localy sourced materials for my ladies !.
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 | 4th Sep 2006 | Lima loco's
This collection is for all Lima motive power,including electrics & DMU's.The lady shown here is the pre-production prototype of 37901 Mirlees Pioneer,stabled on the recently completed "back paddock" at St Dennis LPS's shed.The modified roof of this model was scratch built from plasticard & brass mesh,having obtained photo's & accurate measurements ( with kind permission of the depot forman ) at Canton T.M.D,all of which were used to create the first production etches of "Going Loco's"37/9 roof conversion kits,the first kit ever available for this work !.
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 | 19th Aug 2006 | Instructions for upgrading & fitting the suplied detailing parts to the Superb Heljan Western.
This collection is a 12 stage foto / text instruction guide for upgrading & fitting all of the suplied detailing parts to this model,including creating the "domino dots"look in the headcode panels & realistic exhaust traces on the roof.
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 | 17th Aug 2006 | On the Depot & in the Shed ( well......loft actually ).
This collection will eventually contain at least one shot of each & every one of my ever increasing fleet of loco's whilst stabled between duties on St Helens L.P.S.shed,Loughthatch Jnct D&E T.M.D( pronounced Loft-hatch by the Locals ) & the Cadwell Lane high & low level stabling points,the collection currently includes around 180 diesels,3rd rail & O/H electrics of classes 73,74,76,EM2/77,81,85,86,87,90 & 92 & No some 30+ loco's so far & some70+ steamers,with every december Warley show,Swap-meet & EBay visit adding more ! !.
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 | 16th Aug 2006 | Welcome to my Workbench.
This collection will cover current projects,future arrivals,tools & equipment.
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 | 16th Aug 2006 | Bachmann Class 25/2 Chassis upgrade instructions
This collection is a 12 stage foto/text guide to converting the standard model to a specific sub-class condition & applies to the chassis area ONLY.
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 | 13th Aug 2006 | Overhead Catenery / J.V. & Sommerfeldt. |
 | 12th Aug 2006 | Heljan "00" models
This gallery is devoted to all Heljan models both loco's & wagons
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 | 9th Aug 2006 | Bachmann "00" Models |
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Hi there,I'm Bob Hart I've been into railways for over 40 years now,both 12 inch to the foot & models.I am one of the team of platform staff at Welwyn Garden City station here in Hertfordshire & have been here for 6 years having spent 16 years at Stevenage before that & 5 years at Kings Cross as a Drivers assistant where I began my long railway career.My love for modelling in both "N" gauge in the early days, & now in "00" has steadily increased over this time & included a 3 year run as one half of a re-spray & detailing business called "Going Loco" which I partnered with a guy named Jamie Frazer & was trading between 1992 & 1995 in which time we had stands at several major rail events including "East Lanc's", "Grantham","Darlington",Westminster Hall & "St Albans Arena".During this period I designed & produced / tested the prototype for our very own class 37/9 roof conversion kit which we went on to sell some 200+ sets,sadly our full time work commitments put an end to this hectic but magic period of time.So the purpose of this site is to share my knowledge & experience with fellow modelers,I hope you will enjoy & make full use of all the information that it contains.
| Location: | Hitchin,Hertfordshire. |
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