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
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EFE Rail Class 74s and ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches arrive.
The EFE Rail range Class 74, first announced in January, and the ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches announced in March have now started to arrive at retailers. I have been responsible for developing both these new tooled models in my role with Kernow Model Rail Centre). EFE Rail Class 74 Ten locomotives were rebuilt … Continue reading EFE Rail Class 74s and ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches arrive.
Workbench Witterings #27 – What a load of… well… loads
With the recent influx of excellent open wagons from the LBSC 5 plank D1369/64 from Kernow Model Rail Centre to the wide range of SECR / SR and other railway company wagons from Rapido Trains UK I have spent some time personalising them with some light weathering (using my usual techniques) and adding a variety of … Continue reading Workbench Witterings #27 – What a load of… well… loads
When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Their Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today #Remembrance #lestweforget
If you so wish, wear your poppy with pride today, pause respectfully for two minutes at 11 am this morning for Armistice Day remembering all those, both service and civilian personnel who have given their lives for the freedom that we all enjoy today, and should you feel so inclined, support the sterling work of … Continue reading When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Their Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today #Remembrance #lestweforget
GoFundMe page launched to help cover the cost to move General Steam Navigation to a new location and create a new working base at The Yeovil Railway Centre.
The General Steam Navigation Locomotive Restoration Society is embarking on an exciting new chapter as they prepare to relocate the iconic Merchant Navy class locomotive 35011 General Steam Navigation to a new secure storage location and separately set up a new volunteer working base at the Yeovil Railway Centre. This move marks a significant step … Continue reading GoFundMe page launched to help cover the cost to move General Steam Navigation to a new location and create a new working base at The Yeovil Railway Centre.
Rapido Trains UK announce SR U Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge and further ‘Evolution’ coach liveries
As part of a flurry of new announcements Rapido trains UK have announced they are to produce the SR Maunsell U Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge and further 'Evolution' coach liveries. The initial batch of U Class locos was created due to a combination of the operational requirements for a semi-fast and cross-country capable loco, … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce SR U Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge and further ‘Evolution’ coach liveries
Rapido Trains UK announce LBSC Billinton 10t 4 wheel & 20T 6 wheel brake vans exclusive to Rails of Sheffield
Rapido Trains UK announce LBSC Billinton 10t 4 wheel and 20t 6 wheel brake vans exclusive to Rails of Sheffield. Around 90 Billinton 10t 4-wheel brake vans were built between 1894 and 1907, and 20 examples of the 20t 6-wheel vans were built by contractors between 1900 and 1902. Both types of designs survived into … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce LBSC Billinton 10t 4 wheel & 20T 6 wheel brake vans exclusive to Rails of Sheffield
Clan Line support coach Mercator to be produced for MNLPS by Bachmann in 00 Guage
The Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society (MNLPS), the owners and operators of Bulleid Merchant Navy Pacific 35028 'Clan Line', have announced the production by Bachmann of their support coach the BR Mk2 BFK Mercator! 350278 'Clan Line' was withdrawn from BR service on 5th July 1967, a few days before the final end of steam … Continue reading Clan Line support coach Mercator to be produced for MNLPS by Bachmann in 00 Guage
The quay to Bexhill… Canute Road Quay is visiting the South Coast this Saturday
Bexhill is a seaside town on the South Coast, in the heart of Southern Railway territory, but has neither a quay, wharf or harbour, until this Saturday 9th August when Canute Road Quay is appearing at the Bexhill Model Railway Club Model Railway exhibition. The exhibition is being held at St Richard’s Catholic College, Ashdown … Continue reading The quay to Bexhill… Canute Road Quay is visiting the South Coast this Saturday
Bachmann announce new versions of the LBSC E4 0-6-2Ts and 2-HAP EMUs along with brand new tooled Stanier 8F in 00 Gauge
Bachmann Europe have revealed today its Autumn 2025 British Railway Announcements that includes new versions of the LBSC E4 0-6-2Ts and 2-HAP EMUs including SOUND FITTED versions along with brand new tooled Stanier 8F in 00 Gauge. The LB&SCR E4 0-6-2 Tank returns to the range this Autumn having been upgraded for sound and four … Continue reading Bachmann announce new versions of the LBSC E4 0-6-2Ts and 2-HAP EMUs along with brand new tooled Stanier 8F in 00 Gauge