Instructions/Guides


Here we keep the updates for the instructions to our kits. We will also have hints and tips to make your build easier.

For PDF's and DOC's - right click and choose "save target as..." Please bear in mind that many of these files are very large and may take a long time to download on a slow connection. Broadband is highly recommended.

Latest Instructions/Guides at bottom of page.


A First for the Site - A Video Clip!
We have a short clip of a 52 in action
Dial-up users: click here (101K)
Broadband users: click here (352K)

video


Early Diesels Head Code

Download Guide (PDF 916k)


WD Loco and Tender Instructions

Loco (PDF 2.2mb)| Tender (PDF 917K)


The Western Gets Weathered

New - Download the guide the weathering this fantastic kit.

western

Download Guide PDF (1.5MB)


Class 40 and Class 45/46 Information

The following files were put together by Brian Daniels and we thank him for sharing this with us. All you have to do is pick your number and look it up and the file will tell you want you need to know.

Class 40 Information   Class 45/46 Information

Class 40 - More notes to help

NEW CLASS 40 INSTRUCTIONS

(Click on the page numbers below to download that file)

Addendum to new Class 40 Instructions by Keith Gale

1. P3 (12) Cab console needs painting here. In Green era console is green. Control block Black.

See Diesels in Depth Class 40 Page 17.

2. P3 (18) The Hole for the inserts is too small for easy fit. Open out so that inserts can be pressed in to place with firm pressure.

3. P4 (23&24) As an alternative to making a styrene jig the sides can be fitted to the floor with the roof then put in place .Check for  a square fit etc and tack inside at each corner from both open ends. When set remove  floor and fill seams between roof and sides. The ends can be used to check for all being square.

4. P 11 (88) Leave the shock absorber pads off until Loco complete. You will need to trim Bogie mounts of the S. A.’s to run over uneven track.

5. P11(89) You can fit sanding gear so that wheels etc can be removed. Bend castings so that sanding gear is outside of the wheel but angled in to the base of wheel.

With a little bit of time spent it will look J.L.T.R.T.


MM1 Coaches

MM1 Coach instructions (3.4MB)

Gresley Addendum Sht (1.3MB)


MM1 Peaks

Here are some updated instructions for the new Peaks. These have been updated following suggestions from our customers comments. Download it from here or contact us for hard copy.
Peak Instructions (PDF 3.3Mb)
Additional Notes (DOC 27k) - Submitted by Simon Atkison MM1 model maker
Peak Class 44 instructions (DOC - 192k) - update March '05

MM1 Peak Power Bogies

Instructions (PDF 280K)


GWR 70ft Auto Trailer

Instructions (PDF 262K)


MM1 Hymek

Assembly Process Notes (DOC 185K)
Instructions (PDF 1.72MB)


Diagram L Auto Trailer

Intructions (PDF 2.21MB)


Generic Hornblocks

Instructions (PDF 43K)


Auto Gear

Instructions (DOC 129K)


Point Ties

Instructions (PDF)


Sprung Buffers

Here's a PDF file showing how you assemble the sprung buffers on our coaches and wagons

Buffers (PDF)


Class 24 Instructions (Complete Set)

Class 24 Instructions (PDF)


Class 25 Instructions (Complete Set)

Class 25 Instructions (PDF)


BR MkI Horsebox Assembly Instructions

Horsebox Instructions (PDF)


Adapting the JLTRT diesel bogies to fit a Ron Chaplin Gearbox

Adapting the diesel bogies (PDF)


How to build our 8 Plank Wagon

Wagon Instructions (PDF)


Teaking a Coach

Teaking Instructions (Word Document)


Zap Glues

Zap Glue Instructions (Word Document)


Pressflow Assembly Instructions

Assembly Instructions (PDF)


Diesel Brake Tender Instructions

Assembly Instructions (PDF)


Class 20 Instructions

Class 20 Instructions (PDF)


Fruit 'D' Instructions

Fruit 'D' Instructions (PDF)


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