The topic of duplication of models between ready to run manufacturers regularly raises its head within the hobby especially on the many online forums. It has once again recently been mentioned in light of the National Railway Museum’s announcement that via Bachmann they have commission a model of their Midland 4P compound 1000, when Hornby … Continue reading Model Market Segmentation
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Model Photography – Mastery of Chris Nevard
I am fortunate, and indebted, that many (although not all) of the photographs of my layout Fisherton Sarum that I am able to use here on this blog were taken by my friend, fine modeller and expert photographer Chris Nevard. The results of his skills in my case were first seen in Hornby Magazine and these days … Continue reading Model Photography – Mastery of Chris Nevard
Ever increasing South Western Circles…
Tomorrow I shall be attending one of the quarterly meetings of the South Western Circle, the Society, and I quote from their website: "was formed in 1962, is a society for railway historians and enthusiasts interested in the London & South Western Railway (LSWR). The society has a membership of over 500, and aims to assist and … Continue reading Ever increasing South Western Circles…
Model Rail Live and Reading RSME shows this weekend
This weekend sees a number of events taking place that I feel are worthy of a mention; firstly Model Rail Live Following the success of last years inaugural event is once again being held at the Barrow Hill Roundhouse home to a wide range of steam, electric and Diesel locomotives and along with a number of … Continue reading Model Rail Live and Reading RSME shows this weekend
Model criticism, assumptions and just plain badly informed?
There has been much discussion over the last few years on model forums, and no doubt over a cuppa or three at many a model railway club, about the standard of the current ready to run models. Bachman first raised the bar approximately 15 years ago with the introduction of their Blue Ribbon range and … Continue reading Model criticism, assumptions and just plain badly informed?
Welcome
This has been a very long time coming. I thought it was about time that I had a proper online blog of my own. I will endeavour over time to keep this up to date with news and view from the modelling world, mainly of a Southern Railway context, and also what is happening in … Continue reading Welcome