With once again a respectful nod to the Southern Publicity Department back in 1936 I am soon heading very South (well about 2 and bit hours in a plane south) for some exploration, rest, relaxation and hopefully some sun and sea too. There will, therefore, also be a break in posts on this blog with … Continue reading Making sure summer comes soonest in the South
Controlling interests #6 uncoupling the box van
One of the regular operational movements when operating Fisherton Sarum is to bring the 12t box van of spare parts and shed consumables, that has arrived from Eastliegh works, to the shed stores located in the water tower building at its own unloading platform. Just as at Salisbury this involves a shunt across the turntable. … Continue reading Controlling interests #6 uncoupling the box van
Protoype information re Hornby Maunsell open second class coach in BR green
Further to my post earlier this week regarding the availability of the Hornby R4538 Maunsell open second class coach in BR green, its arrival has generated some discussion on a number of forums and email lists with respect to the prototype that Hornby have chosen to model. Friend and guru of all things Southern coach related Chris … Continue reading Protoype information re Hornby Maunsell open second class coach in BR green
R4538 Maunsell open second class coach in BR green arrives
Just a quick post to confirm that as advised in my delivery status update post, on 22nd May, the Hornby R4538 Maunsell open second class coach in BR green has now arrived with many retailers although those of you, like me, wanting the SR open third version will have to wait a little longer until … Continue reading R4538 Maunsell open second class coach in BR green arrives
Talking Stock #25 Marsh got one Atlantic 4-4-2 tank right with the I3
Douglas Earie-Marsh will probably be best known for the popular and graceful H1 and H2 Atlantic express engines, although these were essentially Ivatt designs from the Great Northern with whom March previously worked. His fist design of Atlantic tanks the I1 and I2 classes were not at all successful performers. The I3 tanks however changed … Continue reading Talking Stock #25 Marsh got one Atlantic 4-4-2 tank right with the I3
Hornby Maunsell Open 2nd / 3rd delivery dates
Hornby's R4538 Maunsell unconverted* open third class coach in BR green and R4537 Maunsell unconverted* open third class coach in Southern Maunsell green were originally announced in January 2012 and were a logical addition to the range as they were also tooling a variant to be part of the BR converted Maunsell Pull Push sets … Continue reading Hornby Maunsell Open 2nd / 3rd delivery dates
Coals to Stoke Manderville…Railex this weekend
This coming weekend sees the annual Railex Exhibition organised by the Risborough and District Model Railway Club at the Stoke Manderville Stadium. Railex has rightly gained a reputation for being one of the top shows in the country with 16 quality layouts and an impressive range of specialist trade stands. This year is no exception and the floor plan and full … Continue reading Coals to Stoke Manderville…Railex this weekend
Exhibition Update – Basingstoke 2014 now confirmed
It was with some guilt and embarrassment that I had, at the last minute, to pull out from exhibiting at the Basingstoke and North Hants MRS exhibition last March due to illness. I am now pleased to advise confirmation of Fisherton Sarum attending next years show on 8th /9th March 2014 instead. I am very much … Continue reading Exhibition Update – Basingstoke 2014 now confirmed
Controlling Interests #5-xtra Turning Tables the movie…
My recent Controlling Interests #5 recent modifications completed…and working post included an update on the Model Railway Electronic Group (MERG) turntable control unit that with the grateful help of fellow HWDMRS member Mark Riddoch I am now using to drive the turntable on Fisherton Sarum.The purpose of this #5-xtra post is to demonstrate how the operation now looks via the … Continue reading Controlling Interests #5-xtra Turning Tables the movie…
Controlling Interests #5 recent modifications completed…and working
In my previous Controlling Interest posts I have discussed changes being made to a number of layout control items on Fisherton Sarum. For the last number of weeks the layout has been set up in its entirety at my local Model Railway Society , the High Wycombe and District MRS (whom have a nice new website also worth … Continue reading Controlling Interests #5 recent modifications completed…and working