I am fortunate, and indebted, that many (although not all) of the photographs of my layout Fisherton Sarum that I am able to use here on this blog were taken by my friend, fine modeller and expert photographer Chris Nevard. The results of his skills in my case were first seen in Hornby Magazine and these days … Continue reading Model Photography – Mastery of Chris Nevard
Ever increasing South Western Circles…
Tomorrow I shall be attending one of the quarterly meetings of the South Western Circle, the Society, and I quote from their website: "was formed in 1962, is a society for railway historians and enthusiasts interested in the London & South Western Railway (LSWR). The society has a membership of over 500, and aims to assist and … Continue reading Ever increasing South Western Circles…
Fisherton Sarum – Size matters…
Obviously in some instances, despite what you might be told elsewhere, size does sometimes matter. In response to a comment made on a previous post I thought I would provide some further information as requested. To recap the overall scenic section of the layout is 8’ long by 3’ deep split into two 4’ x … Continue reading Fisherton Sarum – Size matters…
A view from the line #3. Taking coal at Fisherton Sarum.
The elevated coal stage at Fisherton Sarum like the shed, as discussed in my post A view from the line #2 below opened in 1901. Just like the Shed itself, the coal stages were also built in a house style and as such as well asSalisburysimilar stages existed at Eastleigh,Basingstokeand Plymouth Friary. Construction was wooden … Continue reading A view from the line #3. Taking coal at Fisherton Sarum.
Talking Stock #2 The 1948 Locomotive exchange trials
The 1948 locomotive exchange trials took place from April though to September 1948 with Waterloo to Plymouth being one of the chosen routes and utilised during may and June 1948. I was keen to introduce some of the locos that ran on the Southern during the trials into the locomotive fleet on my Fisherton Sarum … Continue reading Talking Stock #2 The 1948 Locomotive exchange trials
A view from the line #2. The shed at Fisherton Sarum itself.
The shed opened in 1901 at Salisbury was the fourth to be built and replaced the two older sheds that were near the Station itself (on what then became the west yard) that were together known as Fisherton shed (Fisherton Street being the name of the road next to the station, and forms one of … Continue reading A view from the line #2. The shed at Fisherton Sarum itself.
Model Rail Live and Reading RSME shows this weekend
This weekend sees a number of events taking place that I feel are worthy of a mention; firstly Model Rail Live Following the success of last years inaugural event is once again being held at the Barrow Hill Roundhouse home to a wide range of steam, electric and Diesel locomotives and along with a number of … Continue reading Model Rail Live and Reading RSME shows this weekend
Model criticism, assumptions and just plain badly informed?
There has been much discussion over the last few years on model forums, and no doubt over a cuppa or three at many a model railway club, about the standard of the current ready to run models. Bachman first raised the bar approximately 15 years ago with the introduction of their Blue Ribbon range and … Continue reading Model criticism, assumptions and just plain badly informed?
Talking Stock #1 Bulleid Merchant Navy Pacifics
This is the first in hopefully a series of posts looking at the various items of rolling stock that have and operate on Fisherton Sarum. Over time the intent is that the series will include locomotives, coaching stock and wagons. First up are Bulleid’s masterpieces the Merchant Navy class in original ‘Air Smoothed’ condition. I … Continue reading Talking Stock #1 Bulleid Merchant Navy Pacifics
Albert Goodall components – last chance
I was saddened, but fully understood the reasoning, last weekend at the REC exhibition in Woking to find out that Shirley Goodall will be attending her last three shows this year. It hardly seems like nine years since Albert passed on and Bulleid Pacific modellers as one are grateful to Shirley, ably assisted by ex … Continue reading Albert Goodall components – last chance