Category: Kernow Models

Opportunity to own an 00 gauge 4-Vep EMU 3417 ‘Gordon Pettitt’, and support its preservation.

As I reported here Kernow Model Rail Centre have, along with Gaugemaster, The Winchester Railway Modellers and exceptional EMU Modeller Dan Havlik united to help raise funds for the ongoing preservation and operation of Southern Electric Traction Group (SETG) heritage 4-Vep EMU 3417 ‘Gordon Pettitt’, the only preserved and mainline-registered Electric Multiple Unit in the UK, by producing unique 00 gauge models … Continue reading Opportunity to own an 00 gauge 4-Vep EMU 3417 ‘Gordon Pettitt’, and support its preservation.

Kernow Model Rail Centre announce new production run of LBSC livery ‘Open A’ five plank open wagon range in 00 Gauge.

Kernow Model Rail Centre announce a new production run of their LBSC ‘Open A’, SR Diagram 1369 five plank open wagons in LBSC liveries in 00 Gauge. Following the success of the wagons announced last May, a new production run of the three LBSC livery versions, that quickly sold out, is announced along with three … Continue reading Kernow Model Rail Centre announce new production run of LBSC livery ‘Open A’ five plank open wagon range in 00 Gauge.

Kernow Model Rail Centre join forces to support the Southern Electric Traction Group preserved 4-Vep 3417

Kernow Model Rail Centre have, along with Gaugemaster, The Winchester Railway Modellers and exceptional EMU Modeller Dan Havlik united to help raise funds for the ongoing preservation and operation of Southern Electric Traction Group (SETG) heritage 4-Vep EMU 3417 ‘Gordon Pettitt’, the only preserved and mainline-registered Electric Multiple Unit in the UK, by producing unique 00 gauge models of 3417. … Continue reading Kernow Model Rail Centre join forces to support the Southern Electric Traction Group preserved 4-Vep 3417

Hornby announce new Merchant Navy 21c9 Shaw Savill as part of WWII VE Day 80th Anniversary Collection

Hornby have today announced a new WWII VE Day 80th Anniversary Collection that will include a model of Merchant Navy 21c9 'Shaw Savill'. The WWII VE Day 80th Anniversary collection also includes LNER Class A4 4-6-2 4469 Sir Ralph Wedgwood, LMS Streamlined Coronation Class 4-6-2 6247 City of Liverpool and LNER Class A3 4-6-2 103 … Continue reading Hornby announce new Merchant Navy 21c9 Shaw Savill as part of WWII VE Day 80th Anniversary Collection

Bachmann announce ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches as part of their EFE Rail brand in 00 Gauge [Updated 17/03/25]

Bachmann have today, ahead of the London Festival of Railway Modelling have announced ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches as part of their EFE Rail brand in 00 Gauge. I have developed these models in my role with Kernow Model Rail Centre for the Bachmann EFE Rail brand.  Between 1936 and 1939 sixty ex LBSC coaches were … Continue reading Bachmann announce ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches as part of their EFE Rail brand in 00 Gauge [Updated 17/03/25]

New Bachmann Bulleid coaches and EFE Rail Class 74 details released

Bachmann announced last Friday that they are producing the 'missing' Diagram 2406 Bulleid 'loose' Brake Composite (BCK), the Diagram 2017 Third Open (TO) and the Class 74 (HB) Electro-Diesel in 00 gauge, today details of the versions being released have been announced as part of their British Railway Announcements for Spring 2025. Along with the … Continue reading New Bachmann Bulleid coaches and EFE Rail Class 74 details released

Rapido Trains UK announce batch two of their generic ‘Evolution’ pre-grouping bogie coaches which includes LSWR livery versions.

Rapido Trains UK  announced in September last year a range of 00 gauge generic pre-grouping 48' coaches.  They have now announced their second generic project ‘Evolution’ production run featuring ten new liveries that includes London & South Western salmon and chocolate. Much like the liveries from Batch 1, Evolution Batch 2 will include Brake Third, … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce batch two of their generic ‘Evolution’ pre-grouping bogie coaches which includes LSWR livery versions.

Rapido Trains UK announce ex LBSC/SR 8 ton Diagram D8 (D1433) covered vans in 00 gauge

Rapido trains UK  have announced they are to produce the London Brighton and South Coast (LBSC) Diagram D8,  8 ton, SR Diagram 1433 covered van in 00 Gauge. The LBSC D8, later SR Diagram 1433 8 ton covered vans with 9’ 9” wheelbase and an overall length of 18’ 4”, were built between 1878 and … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce ex LBSC/SR 8 ton Diagram D8 (D1433) covered vans in 00 gauge

EFE Rail Adams T3 identities revealed in Bachmann Winter British Railways Announcements

The EFE Rail London & South Western Railway (LSWR) 4-4-0 T3 Class were announced at the 2024 Bachmann Collectors Club Members Day on Saturday 7th September ) held at the Swanage Railway. I have developed these models in my role with Kernow Model Rail Centre for the Bachmann EFE Rail brand and seem to have proved popular a popular … Continue reading EFE Rail Adams T3 identities revealed in Bachmann Winter British Railways Announcements

Dapol show all new EP of Bulleid Light Pacific in N gauge and EFE Rail D600 warships announced

At the 2024 International N Gauge Show (TINGS) last  weekend, Dapol revealed first EP samples for the long awaited N Gauge Bulleid West Country & Battle of Britain Light Pacifics, and my friend Tom Everitt of  N Gauge News has taken a close up look. If you are a N Gauge modeller, then Tom's N … Continue reading Dapol show all new EP of Bulleid Light Pacific in N gauge and EFE Rail D600 warships announced