Narrow Gauge, Not Narrow Minded (with Ben Powell and Rob Rossington)

Narrow Gauge, Not Narrow Minded (with Ben Powell and Rob Rossington) - Railway Mania PODCAST #21

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Ben Powell and Rob Rossington of The 009 Society join us for another look at narrow gauge modelling. They tell us about what the society can offer and the scope of what it covers (not limited to just 009 but 1:76 narrow gauge modelling in general).
We also look at how the modelling scene is changing for narrow gauge as more and more manufacturers offer ready-to-run examples.
Check out The 009 Society here:
009society.com/
Thanks to Ben and Rob for coming on the podcast, and thank you to everyone who contributed photos and video, I really appreciate it!
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@thurstablelane7567 2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree with getting stuck in on a kit. I used to do a lot of cheque book modelling, buying RTR models and then getting people to weather them for me. But I saw someone take a chimney off a Hornby LNER J15, and I thought, I can do that. So I did, then I had it weathered, then I tried out weathering. After a bit of work, I then finally got the courage to start an O Gauge Brass kit of an LNER J68....I've never looked back and now I have an O Gauge layout and have built 2 Brass kit loco's, 3 Brass coaches, 2 Brass wagons. Nothing is RTR on the layout. It is 100% worth getting involved in a club in any scale.

@RailwayManiaNet 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I think also the accumulation of tools over time really helps, and getting advice on what tools are most useful for a beginner.

@thurstablelane7567 2 жыл бұрын

@@RailwayManiaNet Yes, 100% It helped my Dad was into modelling and had tools, so I had access to get on with modelling. All people need is gentle encouragement.

@ade9685 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant inspired to have a look into joining 009 Society

@Nurwin1 2 жыл бұрын

Been a member for years great to hear a podcast about the society. There are plenty of local groups to join.

@sailingschooners8668 6 ай бұрын

Amazing stuff...more varied than I had previously thought..

@head-shunt2385 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyable audio-visual experience - very relaxing. Some inspirational modelling too. Love the work featured in the video and learning about subjects such as resin printers.

@RailwayManiaNet 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@tonyromano6220 10 ай бұрын

British narrow gauge is absolutely amazing. Perfect for modeling. Unlike my 1st RR the PRR! 😂😂😂

@AtreiusLux 2 жыл бұрын

A great podcast, definitely agree that narrow gauge allows more freedom with freelance modelling. Fingers crossed Bachmann's quarry hunslets will be out soon, pre-ordered a green cabbed one in Nov. 2019. Also for anyone who might want to start building their own 009 locos I would highly recommend one of the GEM Varikits or the PECO tram loco as they can be modified to fit a wide variety of different chassis.

@phtby1635 2 жыл бұрын

Yes another podcast about 009

@medwaymodelrailway7129 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video you done for 2022.Hope there more to come.

@RailwayManiaNet 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@medwaymodelrailway7129 2 жыл бұрын

@@RailwayManiaNet Thanks very much for replying to my comment.It's nice to see other people's work too.Take Care & Stay Safe.

@justarandomguy37 2 жыл бұрын

Nice episode, might there be a possibility for a episode with rediscovering lost railways?

@RailwayManiaNet 2 жыл бұрын

I hope so!

@Living_Life_RN 2 жыл бұрын

Ooo this looks good, I’ll watch this evening!

@tonyromano6220 10 ай бұрын

1:13 wow this is off the chart.

@Living_Life_RN 2 жыл бұрын

I consider myself quite lucky with RTR stuff as I model the Ashover Light Railway, which has 3 locos and 3 bogie wagons produced by Bachmann, plus the possibility of some Carriage stock. Still a lot of stuff to scratch/kit build though!

@johnd8892 Жыл бұрын

Modelling O scale using HO track is much less fiddly and easier to scratch build. N scale mechanisms always harder to find not as reliable given less weight. My preference for modelling Puffing Billy in Australia. Lots of the scale gauge combination seen at exhibitions in Australia.

@ScotSteam47 2 жыл бұрын

Considered a podcast about Model Engineering Societies? Just joined the Edinburgh one and working on 7 1/4" to 3" gauges of rail.

@RailwayManiaNet 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, just trying to clear a backlog at the moment but it's something I am looking in to.

@ScotSteam47 2 жыл бұрын

@@RailwayManiaNet Great to hear!

@JGPNGEAMR 2 жыл бұрын

HOm is very popular in Australia now to represent the plethora of 3' 6" prototypes too

@johnd8892 Жыл бұрын

Now some HO scale narrow gauge bogie Diesel's are becoming available with the option of 12mm or 16.5 gauge if people want the correct narrow gauge.

@pontyperv Жыл бұрын

women and beer came first.....hmmm I remember that period myself

@trafficface 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Does it cost money to sign up?

@RailwayManiaNet 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Adam, all the prices are on this page 009society.com/news/join-the-009-society/?v=79cba1185463

@SDE1994 2 жыл бұрын

loco makers really should have batches made of just chassis' or just bodies for the bodgers

@RailwayManiaNet 2 жыл бұрын

I’d love that

@jugbywellington1134 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I rang Bachmann once and suggested that. They were not helpful at all and said they "only make complete locos". Fleischmann, a more professional supplier, can supply complete chassis when they are available. Still, Bachmann now has a spares section, so it's beginning to improve.

@johnd8892 Жыл бұрын

Some news from Australia of HO Diesels from an SDS models and CGL models partnership for the 3ft 6in narrow gauge dominated states of Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmaina and the few narrow gauge South Australian lines. A landmark that these are to be made with the option of choosing 12mm gauge to get the correct narrow gauge or 16.5mm gauge for those more committed to this gauge : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q5Nho7mD39WVnas.html Even some versions to be made replicating the Australian locomotives sold to Malaysia. These 12mm gauge models may provide an unexpected market demand for the new Peco TT gauge track.

@RailwayManiaNet Жыл бұрын

Pretty exciting stuff! Might mean we get more 3ft gauge stock in 4mm scale too?

@tonyromano6220 10 ай бұрын

Simple minded?