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?
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Talking Stock #38 The Adams B4s the not so small 0-4-0 tanks
Due to the expansion of the many small yards and docks the London and South Western Railway (LSWR) required a number of small tank locomotives. First introduced by Adams in 1891 the B4 class of 0-4-0 tanks comprised initially of two batches of ten built at Nine Elms works and the first ten were completed … Continue reading Talking Stock #38 The Adams B4s the not so small 0-4-0 tanks
Making Quay Changes #2 post rationing time travelling into the late 1950s
This is the second in a series of 'Making Quay Changes' posts with the Canute Road Quay being transported to either a different location or era or both. After my Making Quay Changes #1 post moving the scene Eastwards, perhaps to the docks of Ipswich or Yarmouth, utilising the lovely Model Rail magazine limited edition … Continue reading Making Quay Changes #2 post rationing time travelling into the late 1950s
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 – September 2018
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Talking Stock #37 The USA 0-6-0t, the yankees at the docks
The Southern Railway purchased 14 (plus one extra for spares) of these powerful, short wheel based locomotives from the United States Army Transportation Corps in 1946 for use within Southampton Docks to replace the ageing ex LSWR B4 0-4-0t. They were built to US Army specification T1531, all bar one of the 14 were built by … Continue reading Talking Stock #37 The USA 0-6-0t, the yankees at the docks
The Heljan 07 Class 0-6-0, Southampton Docks fleet almost complete
First announced back in November 2017 the Heljan 07 Class has now arrived and along with the Dapol ex LSWR B4 0-4-0t and the Model Rail / Bachmann USA 0-6-0t nearly completes the line of regular shunting locomotives used at Southampton Docks. A number of of other classes were also often also regularly seen at … Continue reading The Heljan 07 Class 0-6-0, Southampton Docks fleet almost complete
Off to the ACE… and few pictures B4 I go…
Ok it is not the proper Atlantic Coast Express , but I'm off for a much welcome summer break to a lovely island where the main airport code is coincidental ACE! Anywho, before I depart for some sun, sea, volcanoes and relaxation I will also leave you with a photo review and few very quick … Continue reading Off to the ACE… and few pictures B4 I go…
Canute Road Quay has a few visitors, including latest @hattonsmodels releases, but normal service is resumed after; and preparation for Railex
It has been a busy period recent both in the arrival of some new ready to run models such as the Hatton's ex SECR P class 0-6-0t, see my review here, and also their 14" Andrew Barclay along with some time spent applying some finishing decals prior to weathering of a couple of kit built … Continue reading Canute Road Quay has a few visitors, including latest @hattonsmodels releases, but normal service is resumed after; and preparation for Railex
Picture of the Month – March 2018
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