This months picture... Early British Railways. USA 0-6-0t No. s73 shows off her new interim identity, whilst B4 Class 0-4-0t No. 30089 has already gained here new number and early BR crest.
Ex LBSC E1 0-6-0t 00 gauge RTR update; no longer by Model Rail Magazine but possibly Rapido Trains UK direct
Model Rail Magazine originally announced their intention in collaboration with Rapido Trains to produce the ex LBSC E1 0-6-0t in 00 gauge back in June 2018 as reported here, they have now advised via their latest issue now arriving with subscribers, that they are to withdraw from this project. My friends at Rapido Trains UK … Continue reading Ex LBSC E1 0-6-0t 00 gauge RTR update; no longer by Model Rail Magazine but possibly Rapido Trains UK direct
Westhill Road, an introduction #1
It is about time that I formally introduced you to Westhill Road there has been a teaser page on here for quite some time, as with many plans timing has slipped somewhat from the original intention of it being a post-Christmas last year winter project. However with much of the items needed for its construction … Continue reading Westhill Road, an introduction #1
KR Models announce Bulleid 4DD emu in 00
KR Models revealed it is developing a ‘OO’ gauge model of the experimental BR Southern Region 4-DD double-deck Electric Multiple Units (EMU) at the 2021 Great Electric Train Show on October 2. Information below is courtesy of Hornby Magazine see here. Built at Eastleigh Works in 1949, two four-car double-decker EMUs were developed for use … Continue reading KR Models announce Bulleid 4DD emu in 00
Picture of the Month – October 2021
This months picture... In the 1960s a pair of Heljan Class 07 models meet at Canute Road Quay
From the archive #4 The quay to making puddles and something about gulls…
Although it could be said that I cheated with Canute Road Quay when I modelled the quayside wall as part of the front facia of the layout; this was not to avoid having to create the water but in fact to maximise the space available with a 12 inch deep baseboard. There are however a … Continue reading From the archive #4 The quay to making puddles and something about gulls…
Picture of the Month – September 2021
This months picture... Canute Road Quay in East Anglia... A pair of LNER J70s Nos. 7126 and 7128 shunt the quay. The J70s are weathered Model Rail Magazine limited edition models.
And now for something different… Southern related influences up t’north… some bank holiday reading
With this weekend being a bank holiday, with so far some typical overcast weather (at least it's not raining yet...), I thought I would provide some light reading based on my trip away, with the 35011 General Steam Navigation Locomotive Restoration Society last weekend, to some of Yorkshire's railway attractions where I was able to … Continue reading And now for something different… Southern related influences up t’north… some bank holiday reading
General Steam Navigation Locomotive Restoration Society awards contract for Trailing Truck restoration and confirm the grade of steel for the new crank axle
Two major steps forward for the General Steam Navigation Locomotive Restoration Society (GSNLRS), that aims to restore the Merchant Navy locomotive 21c11 / 35011 to her original as built condition complete with air smooth casing and Bulleid's unique chain driven valve gear, were announced at last weeks Annual General Meeting. Regular readers of my blog … Continue reading General Steam Navigation Locomotive Restoration Society awards contract for Trailing Truck restoration and confirm the grade of steel for the new crank axle
Exclusive to Isle of Wight Steam Railway – EFE Rail Adams O2 W24 Calbourne in 00
Further to the Bachmann Showcase British Railway Announcements yesterday 4th August that saw the ex LSWR Adams O2 0-4-4T introduced as three versions in the EFE Rail range, a further version as W24 Calbourne is being sold exclusively though the Isle of Wight Stream Railway online shop. E85013 W24 Calbourne W24 Calbourne E85013 SR O2 Class 0-4-4T … Continue reading Exclusive to Isle of Wight Steam Railway – EFE Rail Adams O2 W24 Calbourne in 00