Brisbane Model Train Show Draws The Crowds

The ever popular Brisbane Model Train Show has once again proven to be a huge success.

Dave has kindly given us permisson to publish these photos he took at the 09 Brisbane Train Show held at the Sheep and Wool Pavilion at the RNA showgrounds in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on 2nd to 4th May 2009.

The Brisbane Model Train Show featured 110 + layouts and traders with 18 new layouts in 2½ halls over 4400 sq m.

The Brisbane Model Train Show was the 32nd annual show for the THE AUSTRALIAN MODEL RAILWAY ASSOCIATION QUEENSLAND BRANCH Inc (AMRA). The Brisbane Model Train Show is still the largest Model Train Show in Australia.

Thanks Dave for sharing by supplying these photos of the Brisbane Train Show for publication.

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Tell others in the hobby about your train layout and have your layout featured on this model train blog site.

Don't keep your ideas to yourself. Others in the hobby will be interested in hearing about your layout and the projects you are working on (they may be able to help and offer suggestions).

There is even the opportunity for you to have a photo (or two) of your layout, or building project, published FREE on my blog site.

The best submissions will be published. Submit details of your Model Railroad Project here.

Decals, Road Signs and Track Signs

John is on the look out for decals and road signs for his RR layout and asks:

"Can someone inform me where I can get European decals, road & track signs (Norwegian) if possible?"

You can help John by adding feedback to his posting.

Also, even if you can't answer John's question, perhaps you might like to comment on decals and road signs in general. Maybe you make your own road and track signs, or maybe you can share some tips for applying decals. I'm sure others in the hobby would be very interested in hearing your views.

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Register To Participate In This Blog

I mentioned earlier that, with the help of others, I am hoping to keep this Model Train Blog as a free service for everyone (rather than have it as a private members only access site). Please note, you need to register for this blog if you want to be a contributor and participate.

You only need to register once and then you can take part in all the discussions. After you have registered you will be able to post feedback etc. If you haven't registered your comments will not be published. So, if you are wondering why your questions and feedback are not published, it may be because you haven't registered.

Register now by clicking on the green Comments, Feedback & Answers link below this posting.

You then will go to a page where you can add your comments, but first look for the following "SIGN UP HERE" link at the bottom right of that page. If you are already registered your screen name will show. If you are not already registered you simply click on the "SIGN UP HERE" link and choose a screen name etc. It is really easy (but important) to register.

So, firstly you need to click on the green "Comments, Feedback & Answer" link below this posting.

I Need Help From Anyone With Experience In The Hobby

Our recent reader poll results showed 75% of respondents thought other model railroaders were willing to share ideas. Unfortunately, 23% thought some people in the hobby could be more helpful, or that many resist sharing their ideas and knowledge. So, here is your chance to prove the 23% wrong!

If you have any knowledge of model railroading you can contribute your ideas to this blog and help others in the process. Without help some beginners may simply give up and leave the hobby through sheer frustration.

You will know from previous postings I always encourage people to join their local model railroad club, and this blog is also a way you can interact with the wider model railroading community.

Your Thoughts Matter

The problem is, I don't have the time to continue running this free service on my own. I need others in the hobby to step up to the mark and start helping with answers to questions etc.

At the moment this blog is available as a free service to everyone, but one option is to make it for private membership only. That way I could generate some revenue to cover some of the costs of my time spent running this service.

However, my preference is to keep it as free access to everyone, but I need others in the hobby to contribute their skills and knowledge to keep it going. Fortunately, we do have some very generous, regular contributers like Tony P, Hank, Herb Snr and others... but, they can't be expected to do everything.

The first thing you can do is register as a contributer and blog member. That way, I know you are seriously interested in helping others in the hobby and helping me (and others) to keep this blog as free access for everyone.

Then, you can simply add your feedback and comments to various posting and share your thoughts and ideas with others. We need this hobby to grow and prosper. We need to continually attract and encourage new people into model railroading. Without them, the manufacturers, suppliers, retailers etc won't do as well... and we all know what happens when people don't make money.

I am sorry for the lecture, but it is best I speak my mind, rather than just make changes without giving everyone the opportunity to participate.

So please, we can all help each other. We are all in this hobby together. Don't just sit there, register now and help others!

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Removal Of Train Body From Chassis

Gerry is new to model railroading and it sounds like he is trying to remove the body from the chassis. He will probably need to remove the couplers and squeeze the shell together at the rear and at the front to release the locking tabs. Perhaps someone might like to walk him through the process step by step. Here is his question:

"I need some help getting the shell off a Athearn SD40 model 93567 engine. I am mew to this hobby and need to install a decoder in this and another engine. Does anyone know how to do this?"

Come on! Don't just sit there. Add your feedback to help this beginner. He needs help and encouragement. Click on the green comments link below and register.