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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…
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New Name and Website!
Welcome to our new website and our new name! The closure of our previous website provider has accelerated some recent musings by members in the clubrooms that people might not realise that the West Lancs. group is actually located in Liverpool and so we might be missing out on attracting potential members in the local…
Liverpool And West Lancs. ‘O’ Gauge Group 