Category: club news
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Exploring Model Railways: Insights from Our Recent Event
The recent open day at LAWLOGG showcased various layouts. Visitors also enjoyed demonstrations by MERG on electronic controls. The event was captured in a comprehensive video, providing an overview of the activities and interactions throughout the day.
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Another New Layout!
Hot on the heels of the new baseboards arriving for our modern image wagon works (see here) comes the first sighting of something a bit different. You can view it for yourself by coming along to our next OPEN DAY on Saturday 17th May 2025. (See the VISIT page for details.) This is our first…
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Preparing for Rainhill 2025
A spoof 1950s-style newsreel imagines British Pathé newsreels existing in 2025, featuring the Liverpool and West Lancs. ‘O’ Gauge Group as they prepare their layout, ‘Ballan Road,’ for the upcoming Rainhill Model Railway Show on March 1st and 2nd at Rainhill High School.
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LAWLOGG’s Successful Visit Amid Storm Chaos
Despite severe winds and rain outside, Lawlogg successfully presented exhibits at the Gauge O Guild’s Winter Show on 7th December 2024, attracting interest and future membership enquiries.
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Open Day 16th Nov. ’24
The first open day at LAWLOGG in Bootle attracted over 40 visitors, marking a resumption after 20 years. Attendees enjoyed various layouts and demonstrations, including electronic control systems. Feedback from visitors was positive, and the committee anticipates scheduling another event in May 2025.
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Ellis Clark ‘Black 5’ Trials
A member of Lawlogg received the eagerly anticipated ‘Black 5’ locomotive from Ellis Clark Trains, which was showcased on the test track. The club is preparing for upcoming exhibitions, such as the Modern Image ‘O’ Gauge Show and Rainhill Show. Meanwhile, various layouts like Ballan Road and Fernhill Junction are being operated and upgraded.
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That’s a Wrap!
Model railway enthusiasts are learning from car customisers and turning to wrapping for cost-effective upgrades, as seen in our club treasurer’s project to modernise old coaches. The process involved a wrap, new bogies, and other additions, with significant cost savings compared to purchasing new models. Members can learn more in the club’s upcoming magazine.
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A trial run from Dunball Wharf station to St. Monica’s Station
The video below shows a trial run from Dunball Wharf station to St. Monica’s station, following some rewiring of control panels. The old panel-mounted Gaugemaster units have been removed and replaced with DIN sockets, allowing either DC or DCC controllers to be plugged in, as appropriate. “Through-switching” now enables the entire layout’s traction power to…
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At the Big Model & Hobby Show (05/08/23)
Good morning from a very wet Merseyside, as the Big Model & Hobby show at Formby High School prepares to open. Liverpool & West Lancs. ‘O’ Gauge Group (LAWLOGG) is here with ‘Ballan Road’, plus the display stand and our test track. We hope the weather won’t dampen your enthusiasm and you’ll come along to…
Liverpool And West Lancs. ‘O’ Gauge Group 