Category: Model News

The Model Railway Club – November Lecture – the history of the LSWR Adams T3 locomotive and developing the RTR model for the EFE Rail range.

I am delighted and honoured to have been asked to present the November lecture at The Model Railway Club this Thursday 14th November.  My presentation is on the history of the LSWR Adams T3 locomotive and developing the RTR model for the EFE Rail range. The lecture will start with background of producing a Ready-to … Continue reading The Model Railway Club – November Lecture – the history of the LSWR Adams T3 locomotive and developing the RTR model for the EFE Rail range.

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

3D printed kits for LSWR 20t / 12t machinery wagons D1673 & D1674 from Dulais Valley Models in 4mm & 7mm scales

My friends at 247 Developments under their Dulais Valley Models brand have produced 3D printed kits for the Diagram 1673 LSWR 20t steel & Diagram 1674 12t timber underframe machinery wagons. They are available in either 4mm or 7mm scales priced at £15 for the 4mm and £40 for the 7mm versions, Brian at 247 … Continue reading 3D printed kits for LSWR 20t / 12t machinery wagons D1673 & D1674 from Dulais Valley Models in 4mm & 7mm scales

Rapido Trains UK announce new generic ‘Evolution’ pre-grouping bogie coaches and release SECR O1 Class decorated sample images

Rapido Trains UK  have announced a range of generic pre-grouping coaches, with the new 00 Gauge 48’ ‘Evolution’ Bogie Coaches. There is such a variety of coaching prototypes in the pre-grouping era that it has been difficult for the industry to justify making 100% accurate models for all of them. Rapido Trains UK  are filling … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce new generic ‘Evolution’ pre-grouping bogie coaches and release SECR O1 Class decorated sample images

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

Bachmann announce LSWR Adams T3 4-4-0 as part of the EFE Rail Range

The 2024 Bachmann Collectors Club Members Day was today (Saturday 7th September) held at the Swanage Railway. The venue  was the perfect location for Bachmann’s next new product announcement, in its EFE Rail range being the London & South Western Railway (LSWR) 4-4-0 T3 Class. I have developed these models in my role with Kernow Model … Continue reading Bachmann announce LSWR Adams T3 4-4-0 as part of the EFE Rail Range

Bachmann confirm new tooled Class 09 identities and new PLV/PMVs/CCT versions in 00 Gauge

Bachmann Europe have announced their new products for Autumn 2024 that includes brand new tooled Class 08/09 identities and new PMVs/CCT versions. The brand new tooling for the Class 08 and Class 09 includes eight versions across BR Green, BR Blue, BR Railfreight (Red Stripe), BR Provincial and DB Red (Unbranded) liveries with the following … Continue reading Bachmann confirm new tooled Class 09 identities and new PLV/PMVs/CCT versions in 00 Gauge

Sonic Models announce the LBSCR K Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge [Updated]

This comprehensive new project, by Sonic Models available exclusively via Rails of Sheffield, will cover the full lifespan of the mighty K Class 'Mogul', with 10 different guises available for pre-order including usage with the LBSCR, Southern Railway and British Railways. See my Talking Stock Post#22 post about the missing class here. The tooling will cater for various prototypical detail … Continue reading Sonic Models announce the LBSCR K Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge [Updated]

Bachmann announce all new Class 09 and Class 08 Shunters in 00 Gauge

Bachmann Europe revealed on Saturday (15th June) that it has been working on brand new OO Scale models depicting the iconic BR Class 09 and Class 08 Diesel Shunters. The LMS and the Southern Railway, see my Talking Stock #15 post about the three SR Maunsel 350HP sunters here, had pioneered the idea of diesel … Continue reading Bachmann announce all new Class 09 and Class 08 Shunters in 00 Gauge

Rapido Trains UK reveal their 00 Gauge USATC S160 2-8-0 versions.

Rapido Trains UK have revealed their 00 Gauge USATC S160 2-8-0 versions. Although it was first announced back last August that they were produce the USATC S160, today, appropriately on D-Day, the first ten versions to be produced have now been announced. Designed by Major J. W. Marsh from the Railway Branch of the Corps … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK reveal their 00 Gauge USATC S160 2-8-0 versions.