# p4 (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover p4. Page: Feed: --- ## [37037 – Finished](https://westhalton.wordpress.com/2026/04/17/37037-finished/) _2026-04-17 · James Wells · West Halton Sidings_ 37037, finally finished! Nose doors refitted so they sit properly, new lamp irons, new windscreens, replacement fan grille, roof hatch hinges improved and a few other bits. ## [37037](https://westhalton.wordpress.com/2026/03/02/37037/) _2026-03-02 · James Wells · West Halton Sidings_ A little preview. ## [Janus](https://westhalton.wordpress.com/2025/08/30/janus-2/) _2025-08-30 · James Wells · West Halton Sidings_ The lack of updates over the last few months shows how busy this summer seems to have been. The summer holidays themselves seem to have gone by a flash, it has been rather pleasant even if we don’t seem to have done half the things we set out to do! Modelling wise I’m finding 4mm … Continue reading Janus ## [You didn’t really think I’d ripped it all up, did you?](https://westhalton.wordpress.com/2025/04/01/you-didnt-really-think-id-ripped-it-all-up-did-you/) _2025-04-01 · James Wells · West Halton Sidings_ You didn’t really think I’d ripped it all up, did you? No I haven’t ripped it all up and sadly there’s no Playmobil exhibition layout. But I do think a Playmobil layout would be really well received, you’d have to have a cold heart not to at least smile seeing Playmobil trains running around. I … Continue reading You didn’t really think I’d ripped it all up, did you? ## [All Change at West Halton](https://westhalton.wordpress.com/2025/04/01/all-change-at-west-halton/) _2025-04-01 · James Wells · West Halton Sidings_ Sometimes a change is as good as a rest and sometimes that change can take people by surprise. Do you ever feel that there’s no end in sight with a project? Maybe it’s partly that I just fancied a change. My liking for Playmobil railways has appeared every so often and having seen Hornby tinplate … Continue reading All Change at West Halton ## [Micromotor.eu Conversion](https://westhalton.wordpress.com/2025/03/28/micromotor-eu-conversion/) _2025-03-28 · James Wells · West Halton Sidings_ I’ve been investigating a new option for repowering older models from micromotor.eu available from Peters Spares Model Railways in the UK. At £40 it’s not inexpensive but it’s on a par with a reasonable motor and etched gearbox but for refining an existing model it seems good value for a higher quality drive. Project Lockdown … Continue reading Micromotor.eu Conversion ## [A Day at DEFine](https://westhalton.wordpress.com/2025/03/01/a-day-at-define/) _2025-03-01 · James Wells · West Halton Sidings_ We had a great time at the DEFine Modellers Day. I spent the day sitting behind the table covered in dirty locomotives and filthy rolling stock. I also have many confused people who haven’t realised that my class 47s were based on Lima models! The reaction of many was absolutely lovely, with many kind words … Continue reading A Day at DEFine ## [Happy New Year & A Year of Reflection](https://westhalton.wordpress.com/2024/12/31/happy-new-year-a-year-of-reflection/) _2024-12-31 · james6y99 · West Halton Sidings_ I hope that all the readers of the blog have a had a really nice time and spent it with loved ones and relaxed and dear I say over indulged slightly I really do hope that you have all everyone of you have had a great time! I know I have!! So, they say a … Continue reading Happy New Year & A Year of Reflection ## [DEFine Modellers Day](https://westhalton.wordpress.com/2024/12/13/define-modellers-day/) _2024-12-13 · James Wells · West Halton Sidings_ On Saturday 11th January 2025 we will be exhibiting at the DEFine Modellers Day at Risley Village Memorial Hall. We’ll have a selection of the West Halton locomotives and rolling stock completed so far. The DEFine Modellers Day is a world away from the increasing number of commercially organised shows the hobby sees; a small, … Continue reading DEFine Modellers Day ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7frLji624DHd) _2024-12-13 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [An Update](https://westhalton.wordpress.com/2024/11/21/an-update/) _2024-11-21 · James Wells · West Halton Sidings_ It’s been a while since the last update, summer, holidays, birthdays, etc have all taken precedent over the last few months but there has been progress! We’ve laid a lot of sleepers! I did make full use of child labour too! Abbie’s made a decent job of the sleepers she’s laid, probably between a third … Continue reading An Update