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 Thread: North Fitzroy Depot |
schmocko
Replies: 54
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 Forum: Trams and Light Rail Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 6:18 am Subject: Re: North Fitzroy Depot |
Went down nicholson street last night and realised I was going to go past the depot..
.. this was around 1am, there were 6 city circle trams there, inside the shed, 3 per row, the front gates were ... |
| Thread: Gandel told to 'get serious' about rail extension |
schmocko
Replies: 63
Views: 3532
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Forum: Melbourne suburban Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 5:14 pm Subject: Re: Gandel told to 'get serious' about rail extension |
Chadstone actually made a plan up around 10 or 15 years ago.. it was a 25 year plan of expansion with something like 14 construction / major expansion steps.. they are only upto stage 7 or 8.
Not ... |
| Thread: WANTED! - Models/items you want to look for |
schmocko
Replies: 618
Views: 47678
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Forum: Model Railways Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 6:03 pm Subject: Re: WANTED! - Models/items you want to look for |
I forgot to add to my post above damnit, but I'm also after..
* V/Line Grey and Orange D van(S)...
(the more detailed they are the better- weathering not essential)
* V/Line N Set... NOT pow ... |
| Thread: Where is it ~ Melbourne Suburban (Photo) #3 |
schmocko
Replies: 1746
Views: 49174
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Forum: Melbourne suburban Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:36 pm Subject: Re: Where is it ~ Melbourne Suburban (Photo) #3 |
Yep, Well done dog_spike_jnr...
that is Glen Waverley, i rushed to find a picture and thought that was kinda tricky.. no doubt my hint(s) helped..?
Over to you dog_spike_jnr... |
| Thread: Stored Cars in Newport? |
schmocko
Replies: 97
Views: 7885
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Forum: Victoria Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:43 pm Subject: Re: Stored Cars in Newport? |
Had we taken note of our railway manufacturers heritage back in 1948 we may still have had an original William Grant of Melbourne built vehicle with us today. In 2009 it would have been 150 years ol ... |
| Thread: Where is it ~ Melbourne Suburban (Photo) #3 |
schmocko
Replies: 1746
Views: 49174
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Forum: Melbourne suburban Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:32 pm Subject: Re: Where is it ~ Melbourne Suburban (Photo) #3 |
APOLOGIES everyone I didnt get the notification email that there was a reply etc...
So I rushed to find one.. where is this X'Trapolis at? .. a hint is that its out FAR, FAR east.... and the driver ... |
| Thread: WANTED! - Models/items you want to look for |
schmocko
Replies: 618
Views: 47678
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Forum: Model Railways Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:24 pm Subject: Re: WANTED! - Models/items you want to look for |
WANTED:
HO V/Line N class loco.. in good condition.. ideally super detailed, weathering and lights etc.. not fussed about DCC just yet...
Either V/ or VLP livery send me a PM if you just happen ... |
| Thread: Where is it ~ Melbourne Suburban (Photo) #3 |
schmocko
Replies: 1746
Views: 49174
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Forum: Melbourne suburban Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:50 pm Subject: Re: Where is it ~ Melbourne Suburban (Photo) #3 |
| End of the platform at Williamstown? |
| Thread: The comedy of eBay in the HO section. |
schmocko
Replies: 1099
Views: 63707
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Forum: Model Railways Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:32 pm Subject: Re: The comedy of eBay in the HO section. |
that tangara was Buy Now for $580.. !  that's quite cheap in a way.. when compared to "other" electric suburban models I have seen... actually if i had of seen it I probably would have more th ... |
| Thread: On this day in 1854... |
schmocko
Replies: 8
Views: 556
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Forum: Melbourne suburban Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 1:31 pm Subject: Re: On this day in 1854... |
considering the history of the city- Port Melbourne line it should never have been allowed to be closed/ made into a tram route..
I am just grateful, that when i was very young i travelled on train ... |
| Thread: Few questions on getting into the 'hobby' ..?? ..... |
schmocko
Replies: 11
Views: 644
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Forum: Australian Miniature Railways Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:28 pm Subject: Re: Few questions on getting into the 'hobby' ..?? ..... |
Hey Everyone..!
I just read all your replies and I am overwhelmed and so grateful for all your posts...!!!!
Robuster.. thankyou and you have answered all my questions.. i have seen Altona severa ... |
| Thread: Model Velocitys |
schmocko
Replies: 12
Views: 1185
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Forum: Model Railways Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:02 pm Subject: Re: Model Velocitys |
That would be the best model railway ever!! lol!
Must admit, that photo REALLLLLLY looks like a model layout doesnt it?
WELL DONE! |
| Thread: WANTED! - Models/items you want to look for |
schmocko
Replies: 618
Views: 47678
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Forum: Model Railways Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 4:38 pm Subject: Re: WANTED! - Models/items you want to look for |
WANTED:
HO V/Line N class loco.. in good condition.. ideally super detailed, weathering and lights etc.. not fussed about DCC just yet...
Either V/ or VLP livery send me a PM if you just happen ... |
| Thread: Few questions on getting into the 'hobby' ..?? ..... |
schmocko
Replies: 11
Views: 644
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Forum: Australian Miniature Railways Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:58 pm Subject: Few questions on getting into the 'hobby' ..?? ..... |
Hey All,
I have always been fascinated with these trains.. I am in the position to possibly buy one but have some questions..
* Are you able to become a member of a club.. the diamond valley one ... |
| Thread: Aussie N scale update - lots of photos and news |
schmocko
Replies: 78
Views: 3316
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Forum: Model Railways Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:21 pm Subject: Re: Aussie N scale update |
Hey All,
It looks like after a good 5 years minimum of being out of the hobby, i am jumping back in!! I already have N and HO aussie models etc.. I have had a quick glance over the Aust-N-Rail webs ... |
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