Although already out else where on the web I, unlike some blogs and forums, will respect Hornby's intended release date and will be posting details and additional further information about the Hornby 2012 Southern related releases here on Tuesday morning (3rd Jan). My post will include pictures of the pre-production samples as well as some Hornby … Continue reading Hornby 2012 Southern related releases…
Month: December 2011
Hold the front page…
To coincide with Fisherton Sarum making an appearance at the Festival of British Railway Modelling exhibition at Doncaster 11/12th February 2012, the February issue of British Railway Modelling magazine features an article about Fisherton Sarum. This issue of the magazine is published during the first week of January 2012 and my article discusses designing and building a layout … Continue reading Hold the front page…
It’s Christmas!!!
Once again, we come to the Holiday Season, a deeply religious time that each of us observes, in our own way, by going to the shopping centre or online store of our choice! If I were a philosopher, I would write a philosophic piece about toys, showing that nothing else in life need to be … Continue reading It’s Christmas!!!
Talking Stock # 5 SR Inspection and Cinema Coaches
Two of the more unusual items of rolling stock built by the Southern Railway were the cinema coach and also the 100 inspection Saloon. Marc Models have now produced kits of, or will supply Ready to Run, these unique prototypes. These models of both coaches and generator vans are in etched brass and have the … Continue reading Talking Stock # 5 SR Inspection and Cinema Coaches
A view from the line #4 The water tower a presence and pressure…
The imposing long building beyond the turntable at Fisherton Sarum is a representation of the water tower, dormitory and stores building at Salisbury. It dominates the turntable end of the layout and although over 2 foot long is actually a good 6 inches under scale length. The water tank at Salisbury held 110,000 gallons and … Continue reading A view from the line #4 The water tower a presence and pressure…
First Picture – Bachmann SR 25T Pill Box Brake Van
A little while ago now Bachmann announced that it was adding Southern Railway 25t Pill Box style brake van to its range. These brake vans were seen all over the Southern network and currently the only 4mm model available is the Cambrian models kit. Bachmann have now released the first image of an engineering sample for the … Continue reading First Picture – Bachmann SR 25T Pill Box Brake Van
The big push – Bluebell Railway Northern Extension – donation matching
The Bluebell Railway in Sussex is a a haven for all things Southern with an impressive collection of both locomotives and rolling stock, and is my favourite preserved line in the country. It is currently pushing forward with its extension of the line to East Grinstead which entails a major removal of waste material and … Continue reading The big push – Bluebell Railway Northern Extension – donation matching
Talking Stock #4 Cabs and Deflectors, Bulleid Light Pacific variations
When first introduced 21C101 to 21C163 had the original Bulleid style cab with narrow front lookout and two large side windows, the rear one of which slid forwards behind the front. Complaints were made due to a restricted forward view, not helped by the position, inside the cab, of the vacuum ejector controls, in front … Continue reading Talking Stock #4 Cabs and Deflectors, Bulleid Light Pacific variations