The imposing long building beyond the turntable at Fisherton Sarum is a representation of the water tower, dormitory and stores building at Salisbury. It dominates the turntable end of the layout and although over 2 foot long is actually a good 6 inches under scale length. The water tank at Salisbury held 110,000 gallons and … Continue reading A view from the line #4 The water tower a presence and pressure…
Tag: London & South Western Railway
LSWR Gate Stock Pull Push sets announced by Kernow models
I am happy to post with the permission of Kernow Models the following announcement, from them: We are pleased to announce that we have commissioned Dapol to produce the much-requested LSWR Push-Pull Gate Set in OO Gauge. This will be produced from tools owned by Kernow Model Rail Centre and will be to the same high … Continue reading LSWR Gate Stock Pull Push sets announced by Kernow models
Talking Stock #3 A change of eras for Beattie Well Tank
Being a Southern Railway modeller of the period 1946 to 1949 it is not unusual for me to need to re-livery Ready-to-Run models that come on the market as generally they cater for either pre-war or post Nationalisation eras. This is currently the case with the delightful Beattie Well Tanks that have been produced by … Continue reading Talking Stock #3 A change of eras for Beattie Well Tank
Ever increasing South Western Circles…
Tomorrow I shall be attending one of the quarterly meetings of the South Western Circle, the Society, and I quote from their website: "was formed in 1962, is a society for railway historians and enthusiasts interested in the London & South Western Railway (LSWR). The society has a membership of over 500, and aims to assist and … Continue reading Ever increasing South Western Circles…