I am delighted to announce that, after spending 15 years in the Road Safety and Traffic Management sector, spending some time out due to Covid 19 has resulted in a decision to change lifestyle, I am delighted, having already hinted a new role, to be taking up the newly created role of Development Manager with … Continue reading New Development Manager for Kernow Model Rail Centre – or letting the cat out of the bag
Kernow Model Rail Centre announce Class 50 GBRF Pack in N gauge, and other Dapol news
Although not the usual time period for my blog, I certainly remember the Class 50s on the Waterloo to Exeter line albeit not in this latest livery. The Kernow Model Rail Centre have today announced they have commissioned Dapol to produce the GBRf Class 50s in N Gauge. 50 007 “Hercules” and 50 049 “Defiance” … Continue reading Kernow Model Rail Centre announce Class 50 GBRF Pack in N gauge, and other Dapol news
Workbench Witterings #8 Taking a ‘brake’ from wagons rolling of the workbench
As I advised in my recent Covid, exhibitions, mental health and life changes post, in an attempt to restore my modelling mojo whilst on furlough I started to build a number of the wagon kits that I had added to the to do later pile over the last few years. The kits were all from … Continue reading Workbench Witterings #8 Taking a ‘brake’ from wagons rolling of the workbench
Hornby Magazine September issue 159 – Modelling Guide – Southern Region
Published today is the September issue of Hornby Magazine no.159. included with the main magazine is a 32 page supplement "Modelling Guide - Southern Region." The initial 6 page article settinging the scene and historical background to the Southern Region has been penned by yours truly! It was quite a challenge to keep such a … Continue reading Hornby Magazine September issue 159 – Modelling Guide – Southern Region
Bachmann Product Announcements – Autumn 2020 – introducing a new brand EFE Rail
Bachmann Europe advised at the start of the year, before the advent of Covid-19 a change to the way they make product announcements and that they would take place every quarter revealing new items that would be actually available in the following three months. The aim was that they would hold a product showcase event … Continue reading Bachmann Product Announcements – Autumn 2020 – introducing a new brand EFE Rail
Picture of the Month – August 2020
This months picture... PS. Happy Birthday to my Mum on the 27th this month, my brother on the 16th and my nephew Alexander on the 26th
COVID19, exhibitions, mental health and life changes…
I will start by apologising that this post is not really about model railways (but a little creeps in along with 12" to the foot railways!) Restrictions due to COVID19 has prevented model railway clubs and societies having their usual meetings, let alone model railway exhibitions from going ahead. This meant that appearances of Canute … Continue reading COVID19, exhibitions, mental health and life changes…
Dapol (re)announce details of new N gauge Maunsell High Window Coaches [updated]
Dapol have today announced, or in reality re-announced, details of new tooling Maunsell High Window coaches in N gauge. This is an expansion of the previously released low window versions. They will initially be produced in SR lined olive green and further liveries will be phased in to expand the range. Three new tooled models … Continue reading Dapol (re)announce details of new N gauge Maunsell High Window Coaches [updated]
Making Quay Changes #3 between the wars, the 1920s / 1930s
This is the third in a series of 'Making Quay Changes' posts with the Canute Road Quay being transported to either a different location or era or both. It follows my Making Quay Changes #1 post moving the scene Eastwards, and then back to Southampton with my Making Quay Changes #2 post but in the … Continue reading Making Quay Changes #3 between the wars, the 1920s / 1930s
Workbench Witterings #7 what were these B4?
Following on from my recent Talking Stock #38 The Adams B4 tanks post that included a brief history of the prototype and also a review of the recent range of Dapol ready to run models, I have added a few of these to my fleet for Canute Road Quay and therefore renamed and numbered to … Continue reading Workbench Witterings #7 what were these B4?