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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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 :-):-);-)
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Christian Pfeiler
04:25 AM on September 18, 2009
Hallo Stevie , I´m from Germany and my english is not good .I make it short : Your layout is big and wonderfull.I like to build a modern UK-layout in 00 next year and your Stroley Central is very helpfull .
Thank you for the nice pictures !
With grettings from Berlin
Thank you for the nice pictures !
With grettings from Berlin
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steve
04:08 PM on September 09, 2009
hi i like the stroley central layout very much i am just starting to build my own can you tell me what the walls around the station are made from it looks like tunnel walls thank you very much for your help
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Fin
02:24 PM on September 03, 2009
How did you create those yellow lines in photo 16 of http://www.stroleycentral.co.uk/layoutphotosscenery.htm
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Hugh
01:45 PM on August 24, 2009
WOW! You are amazing with your fingers! My sausages wouldn't be able to do anything! I am building a layout at the minute with no where near the amount of detail of yours! I will be checking back (especially the Modern Day eras!)
Hugh
Hugh
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Barry Jones
05:27 AM on August 12, 2009
Hi there, hope things are going well, have been busy designing planning, tracklaying and all other kinds of stuff just lately, managed to get a few minutes to log-on and check out your site again, Stroley is looking good.
Just a couple of things, what is the recommended size/scale for vehicles ie; cars that can be used on a OO gauge railway, Some say 1.72, others say 1.68, I have a collection of EFE, CMNL and Corgi Buses at 1.76 scale please help, many thanks Bazza, bazzajones773@hotmail.com
Just a couple of things, what is the recommended size/scale for vehicles ie; cars that can be used on a OO gauge railway, Some say 1.72, others say 1.68, I have a collection of EFE, CMNL and Corgi Buses at 1.76 scale please help, many thanks Bazza, bazzajones773@hotmail.com
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pip
04:19 PM on June 14, 2009
were did you get that class 373 white rose from. i have been looking for ages for one as i work for eurostar.
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STEVIE B
07:13 AM on June 01, 2009
Fixed now - thanks Adrian.
IF YOU ARE UNAWARE OF ADRIAN'S SITE ... SURF IN ...
IT IS A MINE OF INFORMATION COVERING ALL ASPECTS OF MODEL RAILWAYS.
IF YOU ARE UNAWARE OF ADRIAN'S SITE ... SURF IN ...
IT IS A MINE OF INFORMATION COVERING ALL ASPECTS OF MODEL RAILWAYS.
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Adrian Hall
09:54 AM on May 28, 2009
Hi Steve,
Did you know your link to the Warmington layout of Erith Model Railway society is broken?
It should be http://erithmrs.ukmodelshops.co.uk/layouts/warming_main.html
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Adrian Hall
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Did you know your link to the Warmington layout of Erith Model Railway society is broken?
It should be http://erithmrs.ukmodelshops.co.uk/layouts/warming_main.html
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Adrian Hall
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Alastair Scott
03:03 PM on May 26, 2009
I find it quite amazing you can control all the points and locos without the aid of DCC, on your absolutely amazing layout , I have just retired and I am in the process of designing a layout, a very modest one by your standards, I have just 13 remotely controlled points, which have to be connected, is it possible to have two points operated by one switch ?
Thanks
Alastair
Thanks
Alastair
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anonymous
06:25 AM on May 02, 2009
bettynewbery@btinternet.com alex n
hi its me......... again ummm where im picture 2wo area c did u get your fag packet and the other hst in the middle if you do find out can your give me a link if there is a website and in picture 1 in the fiddle yard nearest to the camera next to the heater ,where did u get that dmu first great western train from to .i looked everywhere.
thx dude......again p.s sorry im posting so many messages i just luv your website p.ss can you include the great western trains in the new stroley central.
thx again dude......................again
hi its me......... again ummm where im picture 2wo area c did u get your fag packet and the other hst in the middle if you do find out can your give me a link if there is a website and in picture 1 in the fiddle yard nearest to the camera next to the heater ,where did u get that dmu first great western train from to .i looked everywhere.
thx dude......again p.s sorry im posting so many messages i just luv your website p.ss can you include the great western trains in the new stroley central.
thx again dude......................again
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alex n
05:54 AM on May 02, 2009
hi its me again sorry i left four, it was an accident p.s if you make a new stroley central will there be a great western mainline present reading because i think that was the best p.ss were did you get your station signs that hang on the lamposts on the platforms.p.sss where did u also get the freightliner shanks in oo gauge. ive looked everywhere and i can only see it in n gauge
thx dude
thx dude
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alex n
02:25 PM on May 01, 2009
i sent a comment about more photos .this website is still going to exist because i am trying to make this layout because he said that this layout has been crashed down about 18 months ago