Tag: London Brighton and South Coast Railway

Bachmann announce ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches as part of their EFE Rail brand in 00 Gauge [Updated 17/03/25]

Bachmann have today, ahead of the London Festival of Railway Modelling have announced ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches as part of their EFE Rail brand in 00 Gauge. I have developed these models in my role with Kernow Model Rail Centre for the Bachmann EFE Rail brand.  Between 1936 and 1939 sixty ex LBSC coaches were … Continue reading Bachmann announce ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches as part of their EFE Rail brand in 00 Gauge [Updated 17/03/25]

Rapido Trains UK announce ex LBSC/SR 8 ton Diagram D8 (D1433) covered vans in 00 gauge

Rapido trains UK  have announced they are to produce the London Brighton and South Coast (LBSC) Diagram D8,  8 ton, SR Diagram 1433 covered van in 00 Gauge. The LBSC D8, later SR Diagram 1433 8 ton covered vans with 9’ 9” wheelbase and an overall length of 18’ 4”, were built between 1878 and … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce ex LBSC/SR 8 ton Diagram D8 (D1433) covered vans in 00 gauge

When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Their Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today #Remembrance #lestweforget

If you so wish, wear your poppy with pride today, pause respectfully for two minutes at 11 am this Remembrance Sunday and again tomorrow for Armistice Day remembering all those, both service and civilian personnel who have given their lives for the freedom that we all enjoy today, and should you feel so inclined, support … Continue reading When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Their Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today #Remembrance #lestweforget

Rapido Trains UK announce new generic ‘Evolution’ pre-grouping bogie coaches and release SECR O1 Class decorated sample images

Rapido Trains UK  have announced a range of generic pre-grouping coaches, with the new 00 Gauge 48’ ‘Evolution’ Bogie Coaches. There is such a variety of coaching prototypes in the pre-grouping era that it has been difficult for the industry to justify making 100% accurate models for all of them. Rapido Trains UK  are filling … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce new generic ‘Evolution’ pre-grouping bogie coaches and release SECR O1 Class decorated sample images

Sonic Models announce the LBSCR K Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge [Updated]

This comprehensive new project, by Sonic Models available exclusively via Rails of Sheffield, will cover the full lifespan of the mighty K Class 'Mogul', with 10 different guises available for pre-order including usage with the LBSCR, Southern Railway and British Railways. See my Talking Stock Post#22 post about the missing class here. The tooling will cater for various prototypical detail … Continue reading Sonic Models announce the LBSCR K Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge [Updated]

2B or 23 with a bar, that question of SR two character explained, a new SEG Book

The question of what the Southern Railway / BR(s) two character headcodes actually mean is relevant to any LSWR/SR/BR(S)  modeller operating EMUs or Class 33, Class 73/74 locomotives and even the latest Bulleid / Raworth electric locos by EFE Rail. A new Southern Electric Group Publication by friend Rick Squirrell compiles and lists all the … Continue reading 2B or 23 with a bar, that question of SR two character explained, a new SEG Book

KMRC announce LBSC Diagram 1369 & 1364 five plank open wagon range in 00 Gauge.

Kernow Model Rail Centre have announced LBSC 'Open A', SR Diagram 1369 & 1364 five plank open wagon range in 00 Gauge as exclusive models with the tooling designed, developed, and owned by Kernow Model Rail Centre. The 10-ton five plank 'Open A' wagon later to SR Diagram 1369 on a wooden underframe became the … Continue reading KMRC announce LBSC Diagram 1369 & 1364 five plank open wagon range in 00 Gauge.

KMRC announce Exclusive 00 Gauge 1907 RCH 12T seven plank open wagon in the livery of Moger & Co Ltd and LB&SCR

KMRC announce an Exclusive 00 Gauge 1907 RCH 12T seven plank open wagon in the livery of Moger & Co Ltd as running on the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway (LB&SCR). Joseph Moger and his sons were coal merchants and known to have operated by 1865 out of LB&SCR yards at Crystal Palace (including … Continue reading KMRC announce Exclusive 00 Gauge 1907 RCH 12T seven plank open wagon in the livery of Moger & Co Ltd and LB&SCR

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Rapido Trains UK announce RCH 1907 00 Gauge 7 plank open including SECR/SR D1357 & LBSC D1373 versions

Rapido trains UK  have announced they are to produce the RCH 1907 specification 7 plank 16'6" long private owner wagons. The South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR) ordered, between 1910 and 1914, a large number of these RCH 7 plank wagons that became SR Diagram 1357. The London and South Coast Railway (LBSC) purchased a … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce RCH 1907 00 Gauge 7 plank open including SECR/SR D1357 & LBSC D1373 versions