JohnC on June 25th, 2011

Here are three videos showing some running trials of my new chopper couplings covering basic operation, DCC and delayed uncoupling.
See also my articles in NG&IRM Review issues 86 and 87.
Update 7/11/2011
These couplings are now available for sale at: http://www.zamzoodled.co.uk/

See also my earlier post here

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David on July 2nd, 2010

Double flanged wheels from KBscale. The wheel tyre is 8mm diameter with 5 straight or curved spokes – 2mm or 1.5mm axle diameters.

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JohnC on March 24th, 2010

Although not specifically for O14 (or even for 7mm scale) I’m sure this Easy Street simulated tram girder rail produced by PROTO:87 STORES might find some use, as it will accommodate RP25 wheels.
Full details can be found here: http://www.proto87.com/easy-street–track-system.html

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Stephen on February 26th, 2010

Prolific modelling blogger Phil Parker has recently been updating on his experiences with the KBscale track sample kit. His impressions are positive, describing it as good value for money and useful encourage into a new scale.
There have been two posts on the subject so far, and it sounds like there may be more to come [...]

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David on January 3rd, 2010

A couple of photos showing progress of the Hudson Hunslet kit from KBscale. The kit will be available in two versions to represent early and late versions of the prototype. Various cab and canopy options will be available at a later date.
This kit features lost wax brass castings for the frames and details with etched [...]

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borgrail on November 24th, 2009

Whilst I am mainly involved with Signals and Track for Standard gauge Model Railways, I can also offer a track/point building service in narrow gauges.
I can also offer servo operation of points, either for the modeller to install himself or included in the build. If you visit my website, you will see a Youtube [...]

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JohnC on November 11th, 2009

Trans d’antan is a French producer of O14 loco and rolling stock kits. The website is mainly in French but is fairly easy to navigate. Some of the kits have English assembly instructions.
The O14 kits and ordering details can be found here: modele-reduit-train.com-La boutique -Echelle Oe Note you need to select the Oe14 option either [...]

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David on August 29th, 2009

Want to try hand-laying O14 track? Newly introduced Track Sample Kits from KBscale offer a low cost introduction to pleasure of laying your own track. The basic kit has all the parts needed to lay two scale 18ft lengths of portable-type track and includes rail, sleepers, spikes and cosmetic fishplates. Other kits also include a O14 [...]

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David on July 3rd, 2009

KBscale now have roller track gaues for 14mm gauge to suit the Karlgarin 82/7 rail. Available on-line at www.kbscale.com at £4.50 for a pair.

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JohnC on June 26th, 2009

Here is a sneak preview of the new L&B clips from KBscale. Rail is Karlgarin 82/7 on a coffee stirrer sleeper.

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