This post is a bit of mix of a couple of updates in the BR(s) related model world and also where and when you can see Canute Road Quay on tour. Heljan 07 Firstly, Heljan have announced a further run on their excellent 07 Class. This has been in response to strong demand and positive … Continue reading A bit of an update: Heljan 07s, 247 Developments and Canute Road Quay on tour
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The Heljan 07 Class 0-6-0, Southampton Docks fleet almost complete
First announced back in November 2017 the Heljan 07 Class has now arrived and along with the Dapol ex LSWR B4 0-4-0t and the Model Rail / Bachmann USA 0-6-0t nearly completes the line of regular shunting locomotives used at Southampton Docks. A number of of other classes were also often also regularly seen at … Continue reading The Heljan 07 Class 0-6-0, Southampton Docks fleet almost complete
Warley 2016 updates from a Southern Perspective [updated 30/11/16]
Well the annual event that is the Warley National Model Railway show at the NEC has now been and gone and by all accounts it appears that it was a good show, not that I was able to see as much of it as I might have liked. I had a good weekend on the … Continue reading Warley 2016 updates from a Southern Perspective [updated 30/11/16]
‘U’ have decided… the 2016 wish poll results have been counted and verified, the Southern scores are…
The results from the annual Wishlist Poll for for 2016 for new N and/or 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 (excluding models … Continue reading ‘U’ have decided… the 2016 wish poll results have been counted and verified, the Southern scores are…
The 2016 wishlist poll opens today
The annual Wishlist Poll for new N and/or 00 models has started today. 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 (excluding models announced, tooled or made since … Continue reading The 2016 wishlist poll opens today
Annual wishlist poll for 2015 opens today
The annual Wishlist Poll for new N and/or 00 models has started today. 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 (excluding models announced, tooled or made since … Continue reading Annual wishlist poll for 2015 opens today
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]
A few new BR(s) related arrivals in the market
This is just a quick update post to advise of a number of BR(s) model items in at the retailers this week. Firstly, from Hornby, after what seems like an age waiting, not one Pull Push set but two..both the A and B versions of the R4534 ex Maunsell Pull-Push coach pack are now in stockists. As … Continue reading A few new BR(s) related arrivals in the market
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