Tag: British Railways

Picture of the Month – November 2021

This months picture... Early British Railways. USA 0-6-0t No. s73 shows off her new interim identity, whilst B4 Class 0-4-0t No. 30089 has already gained here new number and early BR crest.

Kernow Model Rail Centre to produce the 4-TC unit, class 491/438 via Bachmann

Kernow Model Rail Centre have today announced that they have been working with Bachmann to produce the Southern Region 4-TC unit, also known as class 491 and later class 438,  that were usually propelled by 4 REP EMUs, Class 33/1s and also Class 73s, Class 74s and other compatible 1951/57/63 built EMUs. Although the 4-TCs were … Continue reading Kernow Model Rail Centre to produce the 4-TC unit, class 491/438 via Bachmann

Something slightly different, Golden Arrow baggage truck, test build from Marc Models

Baggage trucks has been used on South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR) and subsequently Southern, Continental boat-train services but these original 6 wheel vehicles ceased being used at the onset of World War 2. When boat-train services resumed in 1946 simple goods stock 'Conflat D' wagons were initially used until it was decided by the … Continue reading Something slightly different, Golden Arrow baggage truck, test build from Marc Models