It's been a busy few weeks on the wagon front with new SR arrivals from both Rapido Trains UK and Bachmann Europe. Firstly from Rapido Trains UK The all new tooled, announced in November 2024, LBSC D8, later SR Diagram 1433 8 ton covered vans. These have a 9’ 9” wheelbase and an overall length … Continue reading A quartet of covered vans, D1433s from Rapido Trains UK and D1458s from Bachmann
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USATC S160 2-8-0 arrives from Rapidio Trains UK – a Southern allocation.
Rapido Trains UK announced their 00 Gauge USATC S160 2-8-0 back in August 2003. They have now arrived including 926004 USATC S160 No.2356 in Wartime Grey. Although technical not running on the Southern Railway during my usual 1946 to 1949 modelling period, I do sometime extend my period for and aft... The Southern Railway only … Continue reading USATC S160 2-8-0 arrives from Rapidio Trains UK – a Southern allocation.
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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
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…
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
Rapido Trains UK announce SER/SECR/SR O Class 0-6-0 and ‘Evolution’ Horseboxes and open carriage trucks in 00 gauge
Rapido trains UK have announced South Eastern Railway (SER) / South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR) O Class 0-6-0 and 'Evolution' Horseboxes and open carriage trucks in 00 gauge. A total of 122 of the James Stirling designed O class were built between 1878 and 1899, with versions being produced almost every year. Sharp, Stewart … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce SER/SECR/SR O Class 0-6-0 and ‘Evolution’ Horseboxes and open carriage trucks in 00 gauge
Crossing the border bringing Canute Road Quay and some SR order… Perth MRG show 27th & 28th June
Continuing Canute Road Quay's record breaking year travelling many more miles in a single year than ever before Canute Road Quay will be heading north across the border to appear on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June at the Perth Model Railway Group exhibition at the Dewars Centre, Glover St, Perth PH2 0TH The Perth … Continue reading Crossing the border bringing Canute Road Quay and some SR order… Perth MRG show 27th & 28th June