Kernow MRC Bulleid Diesels break cover along with Gate Stock livery samples & Bachmann Birdcage set livery sample and other SR model news [updated 31/03/17]

At the BRM / Warners / MRC London Festival of Model Railways this weekend Kernow Model Rail Centre have on display for the first time a full livery samples of the Bulleid diesels 10201/2&3.  The post also provides very first images of the Bachmann ex SECR Birdcage sets crimson livery sample unveiled at the show for the very … Continue reading Kernow MRC Bulleid Diesels break cover along with Gate Stock livery samples & Bachmann Birdcage set livery sample and other SR model news [updated 31/03/17]

The process in producing a Ready-To Run model and assisting manufacturers – A comment piece

As regular readers of my blog will I know I often assist a number of the model manufacturers and commissioners with support, advice and research in conjunction to models that they are in the process of developing. This post is a ‘comment piece’ and my own opinions on aspects of the process to producing a … Continue reading The process in producing a Ready-To Run model and assisting manufacturers – A comment piece

Latest on new Southern related model in development and or production

Last weekend I had the privilege to be assisting fellow High Wycombe and District MRS members Alan and Simon Paley with their delightful Pre-Grouping layout Loughborough Road (on which most of the pictures  below were taken) at the excellent RMweb live event in Coventry.  It was also a chance to catch up with a number of the … Continue reading Latest on new Southern related model in development and or production

ex LSWR Gate Stock from Kernow Model Centre released for tooling

As many of the regular reader to his blog will know I have been assisting the Kernow Model Centre with the research and development of a number of the their Southern Railway related commissions. I am pleased to advise that  after several iterations of the CADS have been processed that Kernow Model Centre  have today signed these … Continue reading ex LSWR Gate Stock from Kernow Model Centre released for tooling

Kernow Model Centre to kickstart DJ Models Class 71

Further to the announcement by DJ Models in July, reported here,  of their intention to produce a Class 71 in 00 and use a ' kickstarter'  process there has been a further development via The Kernow Model Centre whom have today made the following announcement: "For the first time, a UK 00 model railway locomotive will be … Continue reading Kernow Model Centre to kickstart DJ Models Class 71

DJ Models announce Class 71 in 00

Dave Jones of DJ Models has today announced the addition to his range of the Southern Region Class 71 Bo-Bo 3rd Rail electric locomotive. Dave Jones advised: what makes this model so special is that this model will be attempted to be financed by crowd sourcing through a ‘Kickstarter’ campaign. This will allow, for the … Continue reading DJ Models announce Class 71 in 00