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 from N to 0 gauge. Kernow Model Centre Regular readers of my blog will know that I have been assisting the … Continue reading Southern Railway / Region related model news update – further updated 12/06/2015
Tag: Graham Farish
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
Bachmann 2015/16 range announcements include Class 450 EMU and 45T Ransomes and Rapier steam crane (updated)
Bachmann Europe Plc. have today, back in its usual March timing after last years change to July to coincide with the 25th Anniversary celebrations, announced their plans for the next 18 months, or so, for both the Bachmann Branchlines (00) and Graham Farish (N) brands. They also provided updates on the current work in progress. I outline below … Continue reading Bachmann 2015/16 range announcements include Class 450 EMU and 45T Ransomes and Rapier steam crane (updated)
Hornby make surprise announcement of Original Air Smoothed Merchant Navy Pacific
Hornby have today made a surprise announcement, bringing forward one that was due for December this year that as part of the 2016 range, that they are to produce an Original air smoothed Bullied Merchant Navy Pacific. , with some assistance already from myself, to be part of their 2016 range. The initial releases, although full … Continue reading Hornby make surprise announcement of Original Air Smoothed Merchant Navy Pacific
That was the Warley that was ’14, duplication is the name of the game… [Updated 28/11/14]
Last weekend saw the annual Warley National Model railway Exhibition at the NEC, this post rounds up the news from a Southern / BR(s) perspective. As duplication seems to be the order of the day I have also duplicated part of the post title from one I have used before. It is usual for some manufacturers … Continue reading That was the Warley that was ’14, duplication is the name of the game… [Updated 28/11/14]
Bachmann work in progress report
Further to the earlier announcement of new items to added to the both the Bachmann '00' and Graham Farish 'N' ranges I can also now update on the status of the work in progress on previously announced items. To a certain extent it is the shear amount of work still in progress that has dictated the size … Continue reading Bachmann work in progress report
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’
Graham Farish N Class Engineering Prototype first pictures
Back in March 2013 Graham Farish announced its intention to produce the N Class 2-6-0 mogul in N gauge. I am pleased to show below the first pictures (copyright and courtesy of A York) of the Engineering Prototype (EP). Being an EP there are still a couple of things that need to be put right, … Continue reading Graham Farish N Class Engineering Prototype first pictures
Talking Stock #27 4mm Bulleid coaches – new R-T-R on the way?
The topic of Bulleid coaches has come to the fore again via a number of mediums. Firstly; the new Graham Farish Bulleid coaches in 2mm N gauge have hit the shops, a good review of them by Nigel Burkin can be found on the Model Railways Live website here. Secondly; current Model Rail magazine editor Ben … Continue reading Talking Stock #27 4mm Bulleid coaches – new R-T-R on the way?
That was the Warley that was…from a Southern perspective
As per my post last week I attended the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition Last weekend assisting Hornby Magazine editor Mike Wild operate his Topley Dale layout at its first and last public outing. This post is a brief round up of some of the updates and news items from the show with a Southern … Continue reading That was the Warley that was…from a Southern perspective