Rapido Trains UK in conjunction with the Brighton Circle announce Marsh-era goods black livery E1 0-6-0 tank.

E1 Class Locomotive No.110 (now preserved at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway) will now be available in Marsh-era goods black livery with double red lining suitable for between 1912 to the locomotive’s sale into industry in 1924. Whilst there had been previous plans to offer this livery with another retailer the plans fell through, and the … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK in conjunction with the Brighton Circle announce Marsh-era goods black livery E1 0-6-0 tank.

Workbench Witterings #24 Taking centre stage, the Westhill Road provender store

Due to other factors progress on Westhill Road is somewhat slower than I have anticipated , this is a quick post to show one of Westhill Road’s intended key buildings, the provender / perishables store. The intention from the outset with Westhill Road is to add an element of perspective modelling to give the impression … Continue reading Workbench Witterings #24 Taking centre stage, the Westhill Road provender store

Graham Farish announce N Gauge SECR Diagram 1559 25 ton goods brake van and LMS Twins

Graham Farish have continued their new policy of making quarterly product announcements the highlight of today's announcement of new tooling is the SECR/SR Maunsell/Lyons Diagram 1559 25 ton goods brake van first introduced in 1918. These ‘modern’ 24ft long 16ft wheel base brake vans with their spacious guard’s accommodation were given the nickname ‘Dancehalls’ . … Continue reading Graham Farish announce N Gauge SECR Diagram 1559 25 ton goods brake van and LMS Twins

Hornby announce part of the their 2024 range, Southern modelers can relax…; and Hattons closure

Hornby have today announced part of their forthcoming range for 2024, as yet another year of catch up, so nothing really to report for SR / BR(s) modellers and just 80 new items in total announced. However Hornby advise they are moving away from the single January announcement and there are two further announcements to … Continue reading Hornby announce part of the their 2024 range, Southern modelers can relax…; and Hattons closure

Bring in the New Year with a first look at the EFE Rail SR Boosters and a vote for the restoration of the Adams T3

As we recover from last nights celebrations to bring in the New Year, here is a bonus New Years Day post with a couple of things you might missed in the inevitable  pleura of social media postings the last day or so. Firstly, just as the model themselves are arriving with your favoured model railway … Continue reading Bring in the New Year with a first look at the EFE Rail SR Boosters and a vote for the restoration of the Adams T3

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Merry Christmas to you all, I wish you a hopeful Christmas and a brave New Year. Let any anguish, pain, and sadness to leave your heart and your road be clear. Fill up your life with love, compassion, tolerance, peace, happiness and hopefully some time for modelling.   The early Southern Railway Christmas advert for … Continue reading Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

In the Media – Westhill Station Building in Railway Modeller magazine

The latest issue of Railway Modeller magazine, January 2024 is officially published today, some subscribers will already have their copies, and features my Westhill Road station building as its 'Project of the Month'. Those of you who follow me on social media, will have already seen me post about this, but thought I would also … Continue reading In the Media – Westhill Station Building in Railway Modeller magazine