Last weekend saw the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition at the NEC, as in previous years I have always endeavoured to round-up some of the news and items of interest from mainly a Southern / BR(s) perspective. It has been usual for some of the manufacturers to use the event to make announcements of new items or showcase … Continue reading And now the SR / BR(S) related news from Warley… is that this year there is no news… well almost…
‘U’ have decided again… the 2018 wish poll results for 00 have been counted and verified, the Southern scores are…
The results from the annual Wishlist Poll for for 2018 for new 00 models are now available. The purpose of The Poll is to provide an easy way for modellers and collectors to tell the major manufacturers and commissioners of ready-to-run railway models what they would like to see made from new tooling (excluding models announced, tooled … Continue reading ‘U’ have decided again… the 2018 wish poll results for 00 have been counted and verified, the Southern scores are…
Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday – 100 years 1918-2018 #lestweforget 2333 #Remembrance, they shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
This Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday we mark 100 years since the end of the 'Great War', unfortunately not the war to end all wars, and although this post is mainly written to commemorate this especially poignant anniversary it is also dedicated to all Railway companies across the country and indeed the world that lost … Continue reading Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday – 100 years 1918-2018 #lestweforget 2333 #Remembrance, they shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Picture of the Month – November 2018
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Canute Road Quay appearing at @HWDMRS Wycrail’18 exhibition Saturday 3rd November
The next appearance of Canute Road Quay will be, at the time of posting exactly 7 days away as the doors will just be opening, 10am, at the High Wycombe and District MRS annual Wycrail exhibition in High Wycombe, on Saturday 3rd November at the Cressex Community School, Holmers Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. HP12 4UD … Continue reading Canute Road Quay appearing at @HWDMRS Wycrail’18 exhibition Saturday 3rd November
More Bulleid Diesels on the way from Kernow Model Rail Centre
Following the total sell-out of the Bulleid diesels within two months of delivery, the Kernow Model Rail Centre have today announced that in response to customer demand a further batch of Bulleid diesels has been arranged. You can read my review of the first batch here. This batch will feature the same four models as the … Continue reading More Bulleid Diesels on the way from Kernow Model Rail Centre
The wishlist poll is back for 2018 and opens today, vote now, vote Southern…
The annual Wishlist Poll is back for 2018 following a break in 2017 and has started today. The purpose of The Poll is to provide an easy way for modellers and collectors to tell the major manufacturers and commissioners of ready-to-run railway models what they would like to see made from new tooling (excluding models … Continue reading The wishlist poll is back for 2018 and opens today, vote now, vote Southern…
A bit of an update: Heljan 07s, 247 Developments and Canute Road Quay on tour
This post is a bit of mix of a couple of updates in the BR(s) related model world and also where and when you can see Canute Road Quay on tour. Heljan 07 Firstly, Heljan have announced a further run on their excellent 07 Class. This has been in response to strong demand and positive … Continue reading A bit of an update: Heljan 07s, 247 Developments and Canute Road Quay on tour
Picture of the Month – October 2018
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Quay industrial tanks for use on Canute Road Quay a @Hornby W4 Peckett and an @Hattonsmodels Andrew Barclay, albeit slightly modified…
Whilst many when asked about Southampton Docks will generally immediately think of the ex LSWR / Southern Railway docks with ex LSWR B4 0-4-0 tanks and later SR USA tanks, however there were a myriad of rail served private docks and wharves in the area including inner and outer docks and those along the River … Continue reading Quay industrial tanks for use on Canute Road Quay a @Hornby W4 Peckett and an @Hattonsmodels Andrew Barclay, albeit slightly modified…