Following the success of Simon's Collingwood appearance at the The Fareham RailEx show earlier this month which included being awarded 'Best layout in Show' , Collingwood and its modern signalling in miniature is at two back to back shows at the beginning of November. First up on Saturday 7th November Collingwood will be at the … Continue reading Collingwood on the road again, back to back shows in November including Wycrail in High Wycombe
Category: Collingwood
Simon Paley’s Collingwood Layout
Collingwood to appear at its spiritual home at Fareham RailEx show this weekend
Hot on the heels Canute Road Quay at the enjoyable Worthing MRC show last weekend it is now the turn of Simon's Collingwood to hit the road. With Collingwood and its modern signalling in miniature based on Fareham in Hampshire, it is being appropriately being exhibited at this weekends (3rd/4th October) Fareham RailEx show organised … Continue reading Collingwood to appear at its spiritual home at Fareham RailEx show this weekend
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
Colour Light Signalling for Model Railways – Simon Paley’s book
With content about Simon Paley's layout Collingwood layout now integrated into this corner of web and the completion of his first series of Collingwood Shows You How posts about 3rd and 4th Rail Electrification Systems, I thought I would be a good idea to also remind readers of his excellent book, Colour Light Signalling for Model … Continue reading Colour Light Signalling for Model Railways – Simon Paley’s book
Collingwood shows you how – 3rd and 4th Rail Electrification Systems – Part 3 – Conductor Rail Accessories and lineside details
Friend and Collingwood layout builder, Simon Paley, takes a look at the 3rd and 4th Rail electrification systems. In this final Part 3 of the series he discusses the conductor rail accessories and other relevant lineside details. The first part of this series Background & Design can be read here, and Part 2 – A Modelling … Continue reading Collingwood shows you how – 3rd and 4th Rail Electrification Systems – Part 3 – Conductor Rail Accessories and lineside details
Collingwood shows you how – 3rd and 4th Rail Electrification Systems – Part 2 – A Modelling Guide
Friend and Collingwood layout builder, Simon Paley, takes a look at the 3rd and 4th Rail electrification systems. In this Part 2 Collingwood shows you how post he provides a Modelling Guide. The first part of this series Background & Design can be read here. Conductor Rail Installation Once you have, using the information in the … Continue reading Collingwood shows you how – 3rd and 4th Rail Electrification Systems – Part 2 – A Modelling Guide
Collingwood shows you how – 3rd & 4th Rail Systems, Part 1, Background & Design
Friend and Collingwood layout builder, Simon Paley, takes a look at the 3rd and 4th Rail electrification systems. In this Part 1 Collingwood shows you how post he discusses the background to the system. Future posts will cover how to install 3rd and 4th rail on your layouts and also the conductor rail accessories and … Continue reading Collingwood shows you how – 3rd & 4th Rail Systems, Part 1, Background & Design
Introducing ‘Collingwood’ by Simon Paley – Modern Signalling in Miniature
As many readers will know, I can often be found at shows helping friend (and Principle Signalling Designer for Network Rail) Simon Paley, operating and providing logistic support (van driving!) with his Collingwood layout. I firmly believe that Simon's Collingwood is the most accurately signalled and 3rd rail model railway on the exhibition circuit today, … Continue reading Introducing ‘Collingwood’ by Simon Paley – Modern Signalling in Miniature