Today's post is an update / catch up on the status of a few Southern Railway / Region related models that are in progress with a number of the Ready to Run manufacturers / commissioners. Kernow Model Centre Regular readers of my blog will know that I have been assisting the Kernow Model Centre with their … Continue reading Southern Railway / Region related model news 07/08/15
Tag: Bullied Merchant Navy Pacifics
The new Graham Farish Merchant Navy Pacific reviewed – Bulleid power exceptionally well captured in N gauge RTR
Graham Farish first announced that they would be producing brand new tooled Bulleid Merchant Navy Pacifics in N gauge back in March 2012. For any N gauge Southern Region modellers I can wholeheartedly say it has been very much been worth the wait. I am fortunate, even as a 4mm modeller, to have obtained one … Continue reading The new Graham Farish Merchant Navy Pacific reviewed – Bulleid power exceptionally well captured in N gauge RTR
Talking stock #20 The Devon Belle
The "Devon Belle" Pullman service between London Waterloo and Ilfracombe with a portion to Plymouth did not in reality last for long as named train services go. It was introduced by the Southern Railway on 20th June 1947 and lasted until September 1954. Usually the train was worked from London to Exeter with Merchant Navy class … Continue reading Talking stock #20 The Devon Belle