A busy few weeks ahead beckons on the exhibition front, with the main highlight for me being the appearance of Fisherton Sarum at the BRM Festival of British Railway Modelling at Doncaster Racecourse, in 12 days time (11/12th February). If that event wasn’t enough I shall be operating three other layouts at three other shows … Continue reading Four exhibitions in five weekends with four different layouts…
Month: January 2012
Long live the printed word…or where my ramblings can be found
Whilst of course I am indebted to all of you out there who take the time to read my online ramblings, here in my little corner of the world wide web (I still don't know why people say 'www' when it takes more syllables to say than then full version), I firmly believe there is still very much … Continue reading Long live the printed word…or where my ramblings can be found
A pointer to The Brighton Line’s finest
For those eagerly awaiting the new Hornby Brighton Belle units to hit the retails outlet, modeller, author and regular blogger Nigel Burkin has posted some good images and a brief review of the Blue Grey version on his excellent blog here. The comments regarding the improvements over Hornby's 4-Vep should be noted such as pin point … Continue reading A pointer to The Brighton Line’s finest
Kernow announce new Bulleid liveried Beattie Well Tank
Following on from the success of the first four versions of the Beattie Well Tank, Kernow Model Rail Centre has today announced the release of 3314 in Bulleid 'Sunshine' livery. 3314 carried this livery between November 1942 and November 1949 when she was renumbered 30585 and gained British Railways early emblem livery. The Kernow Model … Continue reading Kernow announce new Bulleid liveried Beattie Well Tank
Making your vote count – Railway Model of the Year 2011 poll
It’s that time of the year again when the now annual Model Rail Magazine / RMweb online forum / MREmag online independent news service – Railway Model of the Year Award poll has gone live online via RMweb. Railway modellers, not necessary solely readers or contributors to the listed magazines or forums, are invited to take part. … Continue reading Making your vote count – Railway Model of the Year 2011 poll
Fisherton Sarum – a bit like buses syndrome
Just like buses, no new announcements about Fisherton Sarum attending exhibitions for a while then two come along at once... Hot on the heals of my post confirming attendance at the Tring and District MRC show, 'TadRail' on October 13th this year, I am now able confirm that Fisherton Sarum will be attending the Basingstoke and North Hants … Continue reading Fisherton Sarum – a bit like buses syndrome
Bolsover and Seven Pit Lane at the Leamington Show this weekend 21st/22nd January
Regular readers will by now know that I can often be found behind one of the many layouts built and exhibited by Mike Wild, Editor of Hornby Magazine as part of their stand at shows. This weekend sees Bolsover and Seven Pit lane making an appearance, along with 22 other layouts, at the Leamington and … Continue reading Bolsover and Seven Pit Lane at the Leamington Show this weekend 21st/22nd January
Additional chance to see Fisherton Sarum on tour
I am now able to confirm that Fisherton Sarum will be featuring at 'TadRail' the annual exhibition of the Tring and District Model Railway Club on Saturday 13th October 2012. This years show will be a new venue as it is being held at the the Cottesloe School, Aylesbury Road, Wing , between Aylesbury and Leighton Buzzard, … Continue reading Additional chance to see Fisherton Sarum on tour
Article on Fisherton Sarum published in British Railway Modelling magazine
The February issue of British Railway Modelling magazine has today hit the shelves (subscriber copies should have landed on doormats by now too) and features an article about Fisherton Sarum. The article discusses designing and building a layout taking inspiration from an actual location rather than being an exact scale model of a location or being totally fictitious, just … Continue reading Article on Fisherton Sarum published in British Railway Modelling magazine
Hornby 2012 releases – ‘mis’ or ‘un’ information
It is often debated in Southern circles if the term ‘unrebuilt’ should or should not be used to describe a Bulleid Pacific in its original form. One school of thought is that if something has not yet been ‘rebuilt’ it can not be ‘unrebuilt’. You might have guessed that if I am honest the use … Continue reading Hornby 2012 releases – ‘mis’ or ‘un’ information