This Month's Picture... Pull Pull set 734 that was converted in 1942/3 from ex LSWR 46′ 6″ Emigrant corridor stock heads west past Fisherton Sarum shed propelled by an M7 class 0-4-4t. The driver has been lazy and not removed the red lamp.
Rapido Trains UK announce LSWR / WD 20t Brake Vans in 00 Gauge
Rapido trains UK have announced the LSWR / War Departement 20t Brake Vans. later SR Diagrams 1545 and Diagram 1549 in 00 Gauge. Thirty five new 20 ton brake vans to a design by Surrey Warner were introduced by the London & South Western Railway (LSWR) in 1907, they had an 18ft body on a … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce LSWR / WD 20t Brake Vans in 00 Gauge
#onthisday 100 years since the first Atlantic Coast Express the first ACE
Yesterday, technically was the 100th Anniversary since the first run of the Atlantic Coast Express, known as the ACE, although no new train service was actually introduced, the 11am from Waterloo on Monday 19th July 1926 was the first service to carry the ACE name, hence posting today rather than yesterday. This is a version … Continue reading #onthisday 100 years since the first Atlantic Coast Express the first ACE
Modern Signalling in Miniature – supporting Network Rail
Whilst primarily used for entertainment and as a creative hobby, Model Railways can be used for a number of different purposes, such as props or storylines in TV, films and even music videos, history education tools, promotional items and even for moving food around restaurants. However, since most model railways try their best to depict … Continue reading Modern Signalling in Miniature – supporting Network Rail
Picture of the Month – July 2026
This Month's Picture... Bulleid 'Battle of Britain' light pacific 21C151 'Winston Churchill' was allocated to Salisbury and is being turned at Fisherton Sarum. She has recently been fitted with extension to her original short deflectors to the new 'standard' length style.
KR Models go into liquidation
KR Models have today issued a 'statement' confirming what I have believed was going to happen for sometime that they have officially gone in to Liquidation. I will not copy the 'statement' but it can be read here and it essentially blames everything and everyone but themselves. The reasons for the demise of KR Models … Continue reading KR Models go into liquidation
Summer comes soonest in the South…
With again a respectful nod to the Southern Publicity Department back in 1936, it's time to take a break... ...as I head quite a bit South (over 1600 miles) to live for a while on a favourite island of African, Greek and Roman influences along with sun, sea, gelato, narrow and standard gauge railways and … Continue reading Summer comes soonest in the South…
KMRC to donate £20 for every Hornby R30469 4 VEP 3417 Gordon Pettitt sale to the SETG
Following yesterday's further Hornby 2026 range announcement that included a model of the preserved 4-Vep 3417 'Gordon Pettitt', Kernow Model Rail Centre are to continue their support of The Southern Electric Traction Group and will donate £20 from each sale of the Hornby Model Railways R30469 Class 423 4 VEP Train Pack 3417 Gordon Pettitt … Continue reading KMRC to donate £20 for every Hornby R30469 4 VEP 3417 Gordon Pettitt sale to the SETG
Hornby announce further models as part of their 2026 00 gauge range
Hornby have today announced further models as part of their 00 gauge range for 2026. As with last year their regular announcements will generally focus on items that will be delivered within 12 months, there will be at least one further announcement to come, in probably in October. The new SR / BR(s) relevant announced … Continue reading Hornby announce further models as part of their 2026 00 gauge range
Picture of the Month – June 2026
This Month's Picture... ex SER crane tank No.1302. Originally built 1891 and numbered N°302 in SER stock, then A302, it was built for service at Folkestone Harbour, it spent time at Ashford work, Dover, Richborough. Renumbered as N°A234S by the Southern Railway and Worked at lancing works until the autumn of 1938 when it was … Continue reading Picture of the Month – June 2026