‘U’ have decided again and again… the 2024 wish poll results for 00 have been counted and verified, the Southern scores are…

The results from the not so annual Wishlist Poll for for 2024 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. … Continue reading ‘U’ have decided again and again… the 2024 wish poll results for 00 have been counted and verified, the Southern scores are…

Picture of the Month – December 2024

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The Model Railway Club – November Lecture – the history of the LSWR Adams T3 locomotive and developing the RTR model for the EFE Rail range.

I am delighted and honoured to have been asked to present the November lecture at The Model Railway Club this Thursday 14th November.  My presentation is on the history of the LSWR Adams T3 locomotive and developing the RTR model for the EFE Rail range. The lecture will start with background of producing a Ready-to … Continue reading The Model Railway Club – November Lecture – the history of the LSWR Adams T3 locomotive and developing the RTR model for the EFE Rail range.

EFE Rail Adams T3 identities revealed in Bachmann Winter British Railways Announcements

The EFE Rail London & South Western Railway (LSWR) 4-4-0 T3 Class were announced at the 2024 Bachmann Collectors Club Members Day on Saturday 7th September ) held at the Swanage Railway. I have developed these models in my role with Kernow Model Rail Centre for the Bachmann EFE Rail brand and seem to have proved popular a popular … Continue reading EFE Rail Adams T3 identities revealed in Bachmann Winter British Railways Announcements

Picture of the Month – November 2024

This months picture... See Canute Road Quay at the High Wycombe and District MRS MRX24 exhibition on Saturday 9th November.

Bachmann announce LSWR Adams T3 4-4-0 as part of the EFE Rail Range

The 2024 Bachmann Collectors Club Members Day was today (Saturday 7th September) held at the Swanage Railway. The venue  was the perfect location for Bachmann’s next new product announcement, in its EFE Rail range being the London & South Western Railway (LSWR) 4-4-0 T3 Class. I have developed these models in my role with Kernow Model … Continue reading Bachmann announce LSWR Adams T3 4-4-0 as part of the EFE Rail Range

Bachmann confirm new tooled Class 09 identities and new PLV/PMVs/CCT versions in 00 Gauge

Bachmann Europe have announced their new products for Autumn 2024 that includes brand new tooled Class 08/09 identities and new PMVs/CCT versions. The brand new tooling for the Class 08 and Class 09 includes eight versions across BR Green, BR Blue, BR Railfreight (Red Stripe), BR Provincial and DB Red (Unbranded) liveries with the following … Continue reading Bachmann confirm new tooled Class 09 identities and new PLV/PMVs/CCT versions in 00 Gauge

Bachmann announce all new Class 09 and Class 08 Shunters in 00 Gauge

Bachmann Europe revealed on Saturday (15th June) that it has been working on brand new OO Scale models depicting the iconic BR Class 09 and Class 08 Diesel Shunters. The LMS and the Southern Railway, see my Talking Stock #15 post about the three SR Maunsel 350HP sunters here, had pioneered the idea of diesel … Continue reading Bachmann announce all new Class 09 and Class 08 Shunters in 00 Gauge

Picture of the Month – June 2024

This months picture... See Canute Road Quay this month at the Southampton Trams Museum model event – (Solent Sky Museum) Albert Road South, Southampton,  SO14 3FR (Just around the corner from the real Canute Road!)

Bachmann announce new versions of the LSWR/SR Adams O2 with additional tooling as part of their EFE Rail Range

As part of their quarterly British Railway Announcements for Summer 2024 Bachmann have announced a further run of the LSWR/SR Adams O2 as part of their EFE Rail brand.  Some of these versions include new tooling to allow earlier condition versions and liveries to be produced. These models are produced by Kernow Model Rail Centre … Continue reading Bachmann announce new versions of the LSWR/SR Adams O2 with additional tooling as part of their EFE Rail Range