STROLEY CENTRAL / STROLEY INTERNATIONAL
My 00 - Scale "MODEL RAIL FEATURED" Modern Image Model Railway Layout ... and its successor.
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STEVIE B.
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Philip Thomson
07:09 AM on August 24, 2010
Hello again!
I have re-visited your site to see how it's going, and it's looking fantastic from last time!
Keep up such great developments! Maybe a YouTube channel and some videos?
Regards,
Philip
http://www.f1p.co.uk
I have re-visited your site to see how it's going, and it's looking fantastic from last time!
Keep up such great developments! Maybe a YouTube channel and some videos?
Regards,
Philip
http://www.f1p.co.uk
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Barry
08:07 AM on August 23, 2010
Hi there, great website as usual, loving the updates on Stroley, it just gets better and better everytime I look in.
Just a couple of things, why when Bachmann, Hornby and others are making modern day trains do the companies that make model cars not realise there is a market and start producing some. I don`t want a layout running modern train vehicles with cars from the 50`s and 60`s. Or is it there are cars out there for OO/HO guage and I am just basing it on the fact that the closest gauge would be 1:76th scale, which the EFE/Corgi/CMNL buses I have on my layout . Also trying to find modern day emergency vehicles is becoming a pain in he a***, lol. Any ideas, as this is not just directed to the great man Mr Stevie "Stroley" Boley any body else with ideas I would look forward to receiving them. My email is bazzajones773@hotmail.com. Many Thanks and look forward to your replies.
Just a couple of things, why when Bachmann, Hornby and others are making modern day trains do the companies that make model cars not realise there is a market and start producing some. I don`t want a layout running modern train vehicles with cars from the 50`s and 60`s. Or is it there are cars out there for OO/HO guage and I am just basing it on the fact that the closest gauge would be 1:76th scale, which the EFE/Corgi/CMNL buses I have on my layout . Also trying to find modern day emergency vehicles is becoming a pain in he a***, lol. Any ideas, as this is not just directed to the great man Mr Stevie "Stroley" Boley any body else with ideas I would look forward to receiving them. My email is bazzajones773@hotmail.com. Many Thanks and look forward to your replies.
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alex
04:44 PM on August 19, 2010
Love the website its great! A few questions though, on the page http://www.stroleycentral.co.uk/layoutphotoseraareac.htm . Could you tell me who makes the HST's in photo 2
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John
04:25 PM on August 01, 2010
Brilliant site, what a mine of useful information in easy to access photographic form. Will be back for ideas and solutions to problems.
Looking at buffer stops for end loading or goods platform and whether fencing or other boundary was used between goods and motive power depots. http://s279.photobucket.com/albums/kk129/mellorphoto/train%20set
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look for mellorphoto in google/photobucket for my attempts. John
Looking at buffer stops for end loading or goods platform and whether fencing or other boundary was used between goods and motive power depots. http://s279.photobucket.com/albums/kk129/mellorphoto/train%20set
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look for mellorphoto in google/photobucket for my attempts. John
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anonymous
05:51 AM on July 11, 2010
From WEBMASTER to ...
DAMIEN A,
It appears that you've possibly mistyped your e-mail address as my reply has been returned.
Please try again. Thanks.
STEVIE B.
DAMIEN A,
It appears that you've possibly mistyped your e-mail address as my reply has been returned.
Please try again. Thanks.
STEVIE B.
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Damien A
07:39 PM on July 09, 2010
Hi Steve
Loving the layout, looks alot like the one i envisage. Quick question, where did you find your 'fag packet' stock?
Thanks
Loving the layout, looks alot like the one i envisage. Quick question, where did you find your 'fag packet' stock?
Thanks
hi i was just wondering how do you wire your point motors for use with push to make swiches
much apriciated
tom
much apriciated
tom
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Vince
04:46 AM on June 16, 2010
Hi Stevie,
Fantastic layout, very impressed with the level of detail. I am currently doing a layout in my 20'x10' shed but have experienced a lot of track expasion due to the recent hot weather. How did you get round this problem?
Vince
Fantastic layout, very impressed with the level of detail. I am currently doing a layout in my 20'x10' shed but have experienced a lot of track expasion due to the recent hot weather. How did you get round this problem?
Vince
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tom m
02:21 AM on June 16, 2010
hi
just a quick question where did you get all the platform signs from.
the layout looks exelent and the atention to detail is great
thanks
tom
just a quick question where did you get all the platform signs from.
the layout looks exelent and the atention to detail is great
thanks
tom
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Graeme Marriott
03:54 PM on June 08, 2010
Hi Stevie
You our permission to put photos of thistlemere on you web site, sorry for the delay in responding to your message on fotopic. I would like to ask if you would be prepared to send the picture you took to put on our fotopic site.
Regards
Graeme
You our permission to put photos of thistlemere on you web site, sorry for the delay in responding to your message on fotopic. I would like to ask if you would be prepared to send the picture you took to put on our fotopic site.
Regards
Graeme
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Duncan
04:03 PM on April 18, 2010
Hi Steve, how is Stroley? More to the point saw on the site that your better half was not well , Hope she is all OK now. Loved the trackwork on those sidings, you must have spent ages getting that just right.
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Callum
08:45 PM on April 04, 2010
hey nice hornby sets congrats that must have been fun to build
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Damian Ross
07:32 AM on March 08, 2010
Good afternoon.
I'm wondering of you could get in touch please regarding your photo's on my layout 'Diesels in the Duchy'.
Thanks
I'm wondering of you could get in touch please regarding your photo's on my layout 'Diesels in the Duchy'.
Thanks
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Stephen Gault
03:05 PM on February 28, 2010
Hi, I enjoyed the pics of your layout, was really good to see a more modern layout in OO gauge! I was really interested in the SPT and First Scotrail DMU's, I have never been able to find them online and would love to know where you got yours. Thanks for reading and well done on Stroley Central! :-)
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norman clark
07:12 AM on February 27, 2010
Hi again steve, just bought two additions from kernow models class 37 & class 66 in DBschenka livery had
them up at kens for a spin and run great, have the class 59 in same livery on order which is due for release
by hornby also a class 66 on order in advenza freight all from kerno. Norm C.
them up at kens for a spin and run great, have the class 59 in same livery on order which is due for release
by hornby also a class 66 on order in advenza freight all from kerno. Norm C.
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norman clark
05:31 PM on February 25, 2010
Hi again steve, coming on well with the layout looking good I have two years to retire which cannot come quick enough
for me, like you I work in security for ISS in newcastle have worked for a couple of cowboy outfits as well but did not stop
long once I found out what they were like. I mostly deal with Hattons/ Durham Trains/ Model Junction/ Rails of Sheffield
Sharps/ Kernow models and most recently Porter Wynn Models in cornwall. I find them very helpful and go out of there
way to help you in whatever you require. Best Regards, Norman C.
for me, like you I work in security for ISS in newcastle have worked for a couple of cowboy outfits as well but did not stop
long once I found out what they were like. I mostly deal with Hattons/ Durham Trains/ Model Junction/ Rails of Sheffield
Sharps/ Kernow models and most recently Porter Wynn Models in cornwall. I find them very helpful and go out of there
way to help you in whatever you require. Best Regards, Norman C.
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norman clark
04:09 PM on February 24, 2010
Like the layout especially the diesel depot and office block, I have a 30ft x10ft layout but I have a slight problem with
moving house I have found my loft space is not big enough,so I am having to build a shed in the back garden when
I get round to it,at present my layout is in storage in my mother in laws garage under wraps so come summer I will
be building the shed if all goes to plan,boards are eight x three on two x one frames and two x two legs with shelving
underneath for storage. Norm C.
moving house I have found my loft space is not big enough,so I am having to build a shed in the back garden when
I get round to it,at present my layout is in storage in my mother in laws garage under wraps so come summer I will
be building the shed if all goes to plan,boards are eight x three on two x one frames and two x two legs with shelving
underneath for storage. Norm C.
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Duncan Johnston
01:29 PM on February 24, 2010
Great website - love your blow by blow account of the trials and tribulations of building a model railway !
I am now 60 and just starting to put together all of the stuff I have collected over the last 40 years plus some new stuff now that I can really afford it - hope it all works!
I am now 60 and just starting to put together all of the stuff I have collected over the last 40 years plus some new stuff now that I can really afford it - hope it all works!
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Peiter
07:46 PM on February 05, 2010
Hi
Nice Layout on here i am just qurious as to where you got the TGV and Thalys train from as i would like to add them to my train set
Nice Layout on here i am just qurious as to where you got the TGV and Thalys train from as i would like to add them to my train set
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Eddie
12:38 PM on February 02, 2010
Some good ideas. I've learned a few things.
Question. do you have any idea where I can get traction tyres for diesel locos. I have Hornby, Lima, and Bachmann. Unfortunaltely I live in the US sonot easy to find this info.
Best regards Eddie
Question. do you have any idea where I can get traction tyres for diesel locos. I have Hornby, Lima, and Bachmann. Unfortunaltely I live in the US sonot easy to find this info.
Best regards Eddie
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Charlie
12:02 PM on January 24, 2010
Hi,
Firstly what a cracking set of pictures showing the finer details of your work.
Could you please tell me where you bought your "brick wall of arches" shown in "Area C, photo 5." Also, the refuel point in "Area E, photo 3" and finally the small maintenance platform from "Area E, photo 8"
I'm currently working on an early 70s diesel loco shed based in the western Region. It will be DCC with sound (if my wallet can bear the pressure!).
Thanks again for the privilege of looking around your set-up.
Regards
Charlie
Firstly what a cracking set of pictures showing the finer details of your work.
Could you please tell me where you bought your "brick wall of arches" shown in "Area C, photo 5." Also, the refuel point in "Area E, photo 3" and finally the small maintenance platform from "Area E, photo 8"
I'm currently working on an early 70s diesel loco shed based in the western Region. It will be DCC with sound (if my wallet can bear the pressure!).
Thanks again for the privilege of looking around your set-up.
Regards
Charlie
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steve
12:28 PM on December 31, 2009
hi,
im absolutely amazed by your layout the big question i have is how much rolling stock do you have and how long this masterpiece took to build
best wishes steve
im absolutely amazed by your layout the big question i have is how much rolling stock do you have and how long this masterpiece took to build
best wishes steve
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peter harrison
12:09 AM on December 27, 2009
this has got to be one of the best & more informative sites ive come across ! im currently rebuilding my layout in a 10' x 16' garage (hopefully learning from previous mistakes). your site is very inspirational & i'll definatley be back to have a look on your site , keep up the good work !
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Philip Thomson
04:40 AM on December 26, 2009
Hey again Stevie!
Been a while since our last chat,
Your layout is looking fantastic, i remember when i first visited your site how different is was.
Fantastic work!
P.Thomson
Windward Railway
F1p.co.uk
Been a while since our last chat,
Your layout is looking fantastic, i remember when i first visited your site how different is was.
Fantastic work!
P.Thomson
Windward Railway
F1p.co.uk
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Dean Sykes
11:11 AM on November 26, 2009
Hi there,
I am a keen model railway enthusiast, and i was wondering where the layout is at the moment?
Is it in or around Gloucestershire? because i would love to see the layout.
If that is ok?
Many regards
Dean Sykes
I am a keen model railway enthusiast, and i was wondering where the layout is at the moment?
Is it in or around Gloucestershire? because i would love to see the layout.
If that is ok?
Many regards
Dean Sykes
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Vivian Hughes
05:57 PM on November 23, 2009
Thanks for posting Leamside photos - they are great!
Much appreciated ,as I forgot my camera on Saturday!
That layout was great - provided much inspiration.
Best regards
Much appreciated ,as I forgot my camera on Saturday!
That layout was great - provided much inspiration.
Best regards
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Ben
04:28 PM on November 21, 2009
Hi, I'm only a beginner but I like the modern style of your layouts, can you recommend any good websites that sell a lot of modern locomotives, cars and other scenery?
Thanks,
Ben
P.S Great site!!!
Thanks,
Ben
P.S Great site!!!
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Questions
12:42 PM on November 09, 2009
Hi,
Love the website its great! A few questions though, on the page http://www.stroleycentral.co.uk/layoutphotoseraareac.htm . Could you tell me who makes the HST's in photo 2 and where could I get one? And your platform signs, which can be seen in photo 8, did you make them or buy them and if you bought them, where from?
Thanks
Love the website its great! A few questions though, on the page http://www.stroleycentral.co.uk/layoutphotoseraareac.htm . Could you tell me who makes the HST's in photo 2 and where could I get one? And your platform signs, which can be seen in photo 8, did you make them or buy them and if you bought them, where from?
Thanks
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David Lang
05:15 AM on October 16, 2009
Hi:-) Great site - one of the most entertaining I have seen in a long time:-) The idea of a station which is anywhere is superb. You have a great sense of railway modelling as fun (which is of course what it is supposed to be!) and looking at your site has inspired me to actually build something so thanks very much. I look forward to watching developments in the future:-) Once again; Brilliant stuff :-):-);-)