The Kernow Model Rail Centre has today announced the release of exclusive commission from Bachmann Scenecraft in 00 of the ex London South Western Railway (LSWR) Type 3a, Grade two listed, signal box at Petersfield. The Petersfield type 3a signal box was built c1885 and is located on the Portsmouth Direct Line between Havent and … Continue reading New exclusive LSWR Type 3a ‘Petersfield’ Scenecraft Signal Box in 00 available now from Kernow Model Rail Centre
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Making a scene on the back of Canute Road Quay or simply how I have done the backscene
I have spoken before in a view from the line post about my views on the need for a backscene on a layout. Even simple a plain blue or grey painted back board is better that nothing. A good backscene helps create impression of depth and finishes the overall illusion that we are trying to … Continue reading Making a scene on the back of Canute Road Quay or simply how I have done the backscene
Further progress on Canute Road Quay, buildings and inset track start to take shape
A weekend at home for a change has seen some progress made on my new little timesaving / timewasting project Canute Road Quay. This post brings you up to date with that progress, further buildings have been added and a start made on the inset quayside trackwork. Firstly taking on board an excellent suggestion made by … Continue reading Further progress on Canute Road Quay, buildings and inset track start to take shape
Bachmann celebrates 25 years and announces new models, including Birdcage stock in ‘N’
Today, 20/07/14, Bachmann Europe celebrated its 25th anniversary this year with a trade event at their Leicestershire headquarters. Bachmann Europe was established in England during 1989. Initially its Branchline product range consisted of models produced using the moulds of the old Palitoy 'Mainline' range. The Branchline range has continued to grow and raise the standard for British outline '00' … Continue reading Bachmann celebrates 25 years and announces new models, including Birdcage stock in ‘N’
Kernow models announce Boscarne Junction LSWR Ground Frame Hut
Following on from the announcement by Kernow models of the London South Western Railway (LSWR) Type 3 signal box based on Boscarne Junction back in August, I am pleased to advise following a suggestion made, that they have today announced a further commission via Bachmann Scenecraft of the LSWR style Ground frame hut that was … Continue reading Kernow models announce Boscarne Junction LSWR Ground Frame Hut