March Running Night 2018

Hey hey, it's the 4th friday of the month and we all know that means running night on Swan View. Attached below are some photos from this evening's events for your enjoyment.

Neil Blinco's DM 585 hauling a train of suburban cars of the AS, AT and AF variety in the green era at Swan View Station.

Neil Blinco's N 201 hauling a train of suburban cars of the AS, AT and AF variety in the early red era heading around the tunnel.

Neil Blinco's N 201 hauling a train of suburban cars of the AS, AT and AF variety in the early red era heading around the tunnel.

Neil Blinco's N 201 hauling a train of suburban cars of the AS, AT and AF variety in the early red era heading around the tunnel.

Neil Blinco's N 201 hauling a train of suburban cars of the AS, AT and AF variety in the early red era heading around the tunnel.

Neil Blinco's DM 585 hauling a train of suburban cars of the AS, AT and AF variety in the green era heading towards Swan View station.

Neil Blinco's DM 585 hauling a train of suburban cars of the AS, AT and AF variety in the green era heading towards Swan View station. 

Neil Blinco's DM 585 hauling a train of suburban cars of the AS, AT and AF variety in the green era heading towards Swan View station.

Neil Blinco's DM 585 hauling a train of suburban cars of the AS, AT and AF variety in the green era heading towards Swan View station. 

Neil Blinco's DM 585 hauling a train of suburban cars of the AS, AT and AF variety in the green era arriving at Swan View station.

Neil Blinco's DM 585 hauling a train of suburban cars of the AS, AT and AF variety in the green era arriving at Swan View station.

Neil Blinco's DM 585 hauling a train of suburban cars of the AS, AT and AF variety in the green era arriving at Swan View station. 

Swan View station looking towards Perth.

Alison Kelly's, X class Models, MSA complete with DCC and headlights.

Neil Blinco's, RailWest Models, AYE complete with passengers.

Neil Blinco's, 2nd, RailWest Models, AYE complete with passengers.

March Meeting 2018

Hey hey, this meeting was rather quick and the main entertainment was slides not yet seen by most members and a video from Simon Mead on his recent trip to Launceston. Prior to that we had the usual 'Bring and Show' so below are some photos of what other members of the SIG are doing.

Cassidy Newland's QUA wagon with 3D printed containers which he plans to mould in urethane.

A close up of the bogies for the QUA which have been 3D printed.

One of the 3D printed containers on Cassidy Newland's QUA wagon.

Mitchell Henderson-Miller discovered a range of die-cast vehicles by TomyTec through eBay that are scaled to 1:64 and contain a range of vehicles that were common on WA roads. 

Mitchell Henderson-Miller discovered a range of die-cast vehicles by TomyTec through eBay that are scaled to 1:64 and contain a range of vehicles that were common on WA roads. 

Mitchell Henderson-Miller discovered a range of die-cast vehicles by TomyTec through eBay that are scaled to 1:64 and contain a range of vehicles that were common on WA roads. 

Mitchell Henderson-Miller discovered a range of die-cast vehicles by TomyTec through eBay that are scaled to 1:64 and contain a range of vehicles that were common on WA roads. 

Mitchell Henderson-Miller has also spent quite some time studying chopper couplers and has located several varieties through different NZ suppliers for both his S scale and his John Gaspari stock. The latter is seen above.

Mitchell Henderson-Miller has also spent quite some time studying chopper couplers and has located several varieties through different NZ suppliers for both his S scale and his John Gaspari stock. The latter is seen above. 

Mitchell Henderson-Miller also showed another John Gaspari wagon in the process of being restored which is this VH van.

Further to Mitchell's work is his S scale wagons which includes this part completed QRN wagon.

Further to Mitchell's work is his S scale wagons which includes this part completed QRB wagon. 

More wagons belonging to Mitchell Henderson-Miller using the chopper couplers that he is trialling.

More wagons belonging to Mitchell Henderson-Miller using the chopper couplers that he is trialling. 

A close up of a transition coupler thats is available through Mitchell's NZ supplier.