I make no apologies for this blatant plug, but as I am long time member, and indeed past Chairman and now Publicity Officer, of the High Wycombe and District Model Railway Society it would be wrong of me not to promote this year’s WYCRAIL ’15 exhibition that takes place this coming Saturday, November 7th Once again it is being … Continue reading Wycrail Exhibition this Saturday – 7th November – High Wycombe @hwdmrs
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A Fisherton Sarum exhibition retrospective
I have now just about recovered from three enjoyable consecutive weekends exhibiting Fisherton Sarum twice and, in between, assisting fellow High Wycombe and District MRS member Alan Paley with is exquisite pre-grouping Loughborough Road layout. Firstly I must extend my thanks once again to my family and members of the aforementioned High Wycombe and District … Continue reading A Fisherton Sarum exhibition retrospective
Fisherton Sarum at the Great Electric Train Show this weekend 10/11th October
This coming weekend, 10th / 11th October 2015, Fisherton Sarum will be at the Great Electric Train Show organised by the Hornby Magazine at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon Fisherton Sarum's last outing at the excellent Worthing MRC annual exhibition two weeks ago proved that the relocation of the main control panel from the rear of the layout to … Continue reading Fisherton Sarum at the Great Electric Train Show this weekend 10/11th October
Fisherton Sarum on the road, a bit like buses
It has been a while since Fisherton Sarum last made an appearance at an exhibition, back in March at the London Festival of Railway Modelling in fact. With the Summer (if it can be called a summer this year) now over the exhibition circuit is back in full swing and sees Fisherton Sarum at two shows in … Continue reading Fisherton Sarum on the road, a bit like buses
Workbench Witterings #3 – maintenance and running repairs
There are many reasons why I choose to take Fisherton Sarum on the road a few times a year this include: the enjoyment of exhibiting something I have built, having fun operating the layout with my family and friends and to meet a wide range of fellow modellers; many of whom have a common interest … Continue reading Workbench Witterings #3 – maintenance and running repairs
Controlling Interests #9 Operating from the front
As with any layout the old adage says "it is never finished" this is true of Fisherton Sarum. Regularly after operating the layout at an exhibition, more often or not in the pub over a pint, ideas for modifications / 'improvements' are suggested by the operating team (usually a combination of Mark and Roger...), some more … Continue reading Controlling Interests #9 Operating from the front
Workbench Witterings #1 A 45T steam crane and a green Van ‘B’
As promised a few posts ago when I first opened the box on my Wild Boar Models 45T Ransomes and Rapier Steam Breakdown Crane I thought it was about time I started "a whats on my workbench" type series of posts, so welcome to the first of my "Workbench Witterings". I am sure I am similar to … Continue reading Workbench Witterings #1 A 45T steam crane and a green Van ‘B’
On the local exhibition road…Loughborough Road
This Saturday I will be assisting fellow High Wycombe and District MRS members Alan and Simon Paley with their delightful Pre-Grouping Midland and London North Western Railway layout Loughborough Road at the Milton Keynes Model Railway Society's exhibition being held at the Stantonbury Leisure Centre, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes. MK14 6BN. Alan's Loughborough Road layout is a fictitious location but is based … Continue reading On the local exhibition road…Loughborough Road
Fisherton Sarum on the road in 2015
Regular readers of this blog will know that I do not exhibit Fisherton Sarum all that often, primarily so that it does not become too familiar on the exhibition circuit, potentially avoiding the walk on by syndrome that can be seen with some layouts that the public has seen time and time again. However I do enjoy heading out on … Continue reading Fisherton Sarum on the road in 2015
Fisherton Sarum returns to Wycrail show Saturday 1st November
Next Saturday 1st November is the annual Wycrail model railway exhibition of the High Wycombe and District Model Railway Society, of which I am a member. Fisherton Sarum is returning to this exhibition having made its public debut at the 2006 show. This year’s Wycrail ’14 exhibition will once again, take place at the now established, … Continue reading Fisherton Sarum returns to Wycrail show Saturday 1st November