Wear your poppy with pride today, pause respectfully for two minutes at 11am this morning, remembering those who have given their lives for the freedom that we all enjoy today and support the sterling work of the Royal British Legion. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not … Continue reading When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Their Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today
Tag: London Brighton and South Coast Railway
Talking Stock #17 Drummond’s 4-4-0s more than just T9s!
Dugald Drummond joined the London and South Western Railway (LSWR) in 1895 as Locomotive Engineer, succeeding William Adams (see my Talking Stock # 14 post here) having previously worked for the North British Railway, London Brighton & South Coast Railway and the Caledonian Railway. His title changed to Chief Mechanical Engineer in January 1905 and he … Continue reading Talking Stock #17 Drummond’s 4-4-0s more than just T9s!
LSWR Lamp Iron etch by RT Models
Robert Thompson of RT Models has added a new etch to his range of 4mm scale detailing parts suitable for the Southern Railway and its constitutions companies. This lamp iron etch is in addition to the range of Albert Goodall Bulleid / SR related components that RT Models acquired last year, that are steadily being either reintroduced or upgraded. The etch … Continue reading LSWR Lamp Iron etch by RT Models
A(12) Jubilee for the Jubilee!
This weekend the Country celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of her Majesty whilst bunting manufacturers reflect on the good times and worry about their ongoing share price and the inevitable drop in sales. To mark the occasion in Southern style I thought I would share a few pictures of my Adams A12 'Jubilee' class 0-4-2 locomotive number 528. Built originally in … Continue reading A(12) Jubilee for the Jubilee!
We will remember them….
The message for today goes without saying… They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. Pictured left is my model of N15x class number 2333 Remembrance, originally … Continue reading We will remember them….