The Isle of Wight Steam Railway (IoWSR) and Bachmann Europe have partnered to produce a range of exclusive models centred around the locomotives, rolling stock and buildings found on the Isle of Wight’s only preserved railway. The first model to be produced by the partnership is the LSWR Adams O2 Steam Locomotive No. 24 ‘Calbourne’. … Continue reading The Isle of Wight Steam Railway via Bachmann produces three exclusive models, Adams O2 Calbourne, ex LBSC coach twin pack and Haven Street station
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SR/Southern Region ‘Tram/Trolley’ style overhead cantilever mast kits available from West Hill Wagon Works in 00 gauge
West Hill Wagon Works have released SR/Southern Region 'Tram/trolley' style lightweight overhead cantilever mast kits in 00 Gauge. To enable the Bulleid Raworth Booster and class 71 electric locos to pick up / drop off (rather than shunt) trains in a number of yards away from electrified 3rd rail and its obvious inconvenience and dangers … Continue reading SR/Southern Region ‘Tram/Trolley’ style overhead cantilever mast kits available from West Hill Wagon Works in 00 gauge
Bachmann announce ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches as part of their EFE Rail brand in 00 Gauge [Updated 17/03/25]
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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 LSWR and Southern lineside detailing items available from ModelU
My friends at ModelU have announced a range 3D printed of Southern Railway lineside detailing items and London South Western Railway (LSWR) Barley Twist lamps. The SR produced a huge range of 'standard' / ' catalogue' concrete at their, originally LSWR own concrete works at Exmouth Junction. Many of these items were also sold to … Continue reading New LSWR and Southern lineside detailing items available from ModelU
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.
Hornby announce first part of their 2025 00 gauge range and includes Bulleid Tavern Car sets – A round up of new SR/BR(s) items
Hornby have today announced the first part of their forthcoming 00 gauge range for 2025. Hornby have advised that their announcements will focus on items that will be delivered within 12 months, so as last year there is a possibility of further announcements to come during the year. There is also likely to be a … Continue reading Hornby announce first part of their 2025 00 gauge range and includes Bulleid Tavern Car sets – A round up of new SR/BR(s) items
‘U’ have decided again and again… the 2024 wish poll results for 00 have been counted and verified, the Southern scores are…
The results from the not so annual Wishlist Poll for for 2024 for new 00 models are now available. The purpose of The Poll is to provide an easy way for modellers and collectors to tell the major manufacturers and commissioners of ready-to-run railway models what they would like to see made from new tooling. … Continue reading ‘U’ have decided again and again… the 2024 wish poll results for 00 have been counted and verified, the Southern scores are…
The 00 gauge model wish list poll for 2024 is now open
The not so annual 00 gauge wish list poll has gone live today and runs until 1800 on Tuesday 31st December. The team last ran The 00 Wishlist Poll back in 2022. The purpose of The Poll is to provide an easy way for modellers and collectors to tell the major manufacturers and commissioners of ready-to-run railway models … Continue reading The 00 gauge model wish list poll for 2024 is now open
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