One of my signature trains on Fisherton Sarum is a rake of Southern Railway Diagram 1774 40 Ton hopper ballast wagons and ex SECR ballast plough brake van. These hoppers were converting from Lima “Sealion/Seacow” a long time before either Bachmann or Hornby produced their own version of the later BR built hoppers. The Bachman … Continue reading Talking Stock #11 A 40 ton load of ballast, SR dia 1774 hoppers
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Talking Stock #10 Whether to weather with Muz
Weathering has been the subject of many books and articles in the past, it is seen by some as a black art, enjoyed by others, and many myths also perpetuated (such as you can only do it an airbrush!) There are various different methods and materials that can be used and many are as just … Continue reading Talking Stock #10 Whether to weather with Muz
Talking Stock #9 Around the table of the N15 King Arthurs
Although not iconically named after Arthurian legends until (Sir) John Elliot joined the Southern Railway in 1925, and set up what is reputedly the UKs first Public Relations Department, the N15 ‘King Arthur’ class of 4-6-0 locomotives were first designed by Urie of the London and South Western Railway in 1918. The design was adopted … Continue reading Talking Stock #9 Around the table of the N15 King Arthurs
Talking Stock #8 Is it a diesel? Is it steam?..It’s a Bulleid Leader
One item of my rolling stock that raises the most questions when I exhibit Fisherton Sarum, and is also one of the most common search terms that readers of this blog have used to get here, is in connection with the Bulleid Leader. I will not go in to the whys and wherefores of the … Continue reading Talking Stock #8 Is it a diesel? Is it steam?..It’s a Bulleid Leader
Talking Stock #7 Bulleid Light Pacific original style cabs
Further to my post Talking Stock #4 Cabs and Deflectors, Bulleid Light Pacific variations about the many Bulleid Light Pacific class variations this post provides expanded information on the modifications I make to represent the original style cab as Hornby have yet to do a Bulleid Light Pacific body variation in this style. To recap, when first introduced … Continue reading Talking Stock #7 Bulleid Light Pacific original style cabs
Talking Stock # 6 SR Luggage, Parcels and Utility Vans
In light of Bachmann's recent announcement to produce versions of these 10 ton 4 wheel luggage, Parcels and utility vans I thought it might be timely to provide a little more information about the differing types and describe those that I have already in my fleet and can be seen running on Fisherton Sarum. The designations in brackets relate to those given in BR … Continue reading Talking Stock # 6 SR Luggage, Parcels and Utility Vans
Talking Stock # 5 SR Inspection and Cinema Coaches
Two of the more unusual items of rolling stock built by the Southern Railway were the cinema coach and also the 100 inspection Saloon. Marc Models have now produced kits of, or will supply Ready to Run, these unique prototypes. These models of both coaches and generator vans are in etched brass and have the … Continue reading Talking Stock # 5 SR Inspection and Cinema Coaches
Talking Stock #4 Cabs and Deflectors, Bulleid Light Pacific variations
When first introduced 21C101 to 21C163 had the original Bulleid style cab with narrow front lookout and two large side windows, the rear one of which slid forwards behind the front. Complaints were made due to a restricted forward view, not helped by the position, inside the cab, of the vacuum ejector controls, in front … Continue reading Talking Stock #4 Cabs and Deflectors, Bulleid Light Pacific variations
Talking Stock #3 A change of eras for Beattie Well Tank
Being a Southern Railway modeller of the period 1946 to 1949 it is not unusual for me to need to re-livery Ready-to-Run models that come on the market as generally they cater for either pre-war or post Nationalisation eras. This is currently the case with the delightful Beattie Well Tanks that have been produced by … Continue reading Talking Stock #3 A change of eras for Beattie Well Tank
Talking Stock #2 The 1948 Locomotive exchange trials
The 1948 locomotive exchange trials took place from April though to September 1948 with Waterloo to Plymouth being one of the chosen routes and utilised during may and June 1948. I was keen to introduce some of the locos that ran on the Southern during the trials into the locomotive fleet on my Fisherton Sarum … Continue reading Talking Stock #2 The 1948 Locomotive exchange trials