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    Is this the most far-out train you have ever seen ???

    MicroAce have just released a model of the Nankai Railway (around Osaka, Japan) 50000 series 'Rapi:t' train. Yes folks, that IS a colon in the name, but it is pronounced 'Rapito'. It is one of the choices available to take you to osaka if you fly in to Kansai Airport, the floating (but sinking)...
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    Kato to release California Zephyr

    Many of you may have already heard that Kato will release a full 'correct' 11 car set of this beautiful train in December. When I modeled HO, I always wanted one of those, but these were no proper car available. Now Broadway Limited will release those this year as well. :thumb: :thumb...
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    MicroAce 0-6-6-0 Mallet review

    MicroAce A0651 9800-9812 Mallet SL (original type) MicroAce A0652 9800-9801 Mallet SL (modified type) -------------------------------------------------- Well they are finally out - probably MicroAce's most anticipated steam loco, and already being planned by modellers as the basis for other...
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    New layout plans

    A new N scale modular group is being started in Sydney Australia. No photos yet, but you can read our initial ideas at ... http://2-sides-of-japan.internet.directnic.com/ As new items appear, I will let you know.
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    Building the 'new' Setagaya Japanese layout

    Construction has commenced on the 'new' Setagaya - actually a rebuild of the frame, with a little more length and more features. Pictures will be posted here regularly, but you can read more information on it's web page ... http://setagaya.internet.directnic.com Here is the completed...
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    Can someone help me to find this building please?

    Just hoping that someone may ... 1. have this kit put away somewhere and aren't going to build it. 2. Have built version (in good condition) that they don't want. 3. Know of a shop that may have stocks on their dusty back shelves. It is an old Kibri kit (7132), of a hi-rise hotel...
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    Japanese layout in Australia ...

    "Setagaya" I recently 'finished' an exhibition layout that the readers of this forum may be interested in. When I say 'finished', it was only to an acceptable point for public viewing, and I have a lot more plans in the pipeline !!! I would be interested in any comments and are happy to...