Tom at Trains and Terrains has released a great range of 3D printed detailing items including a number suitable for SR modellers. The LSWR / LBSC / SR related items include: LSWR/SR signs (Beware of Trains, whistle etc,) SR Ground signals, SR Loading gauge, LBSC / LSWR / SR water columns, SR Ballast bins, a … Continue reading New SR related 3D printed items from Trains and Terrains including LSWR/SR/LBSC water cranes
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Picture of the Month – August 2026
This Month's Picture... Pull Pull set 734 that was converted in 1942/3 from ex LSWR 46′ 6″ Emigrant corridor stock heads west past Fisherton Sarum shed propelled by an M7 class 0-4-4t. The driver has been lazy and not removed the red lamp.
Rapido Trains UK announce LSWR / WD 20t Brake Vans in 00 Gauge
Rapido trains UK have announced the LSWR / War Departement 20t Brake Vans. later SR Diagrams 1545 and Diagram 1549 in 00 Gauge. Thirty five new 20 ton brake vans to a design by Surrey Warner were introduced by the London & South Western Railway (LSWR) in 1907, they had an 18ft body on a … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce LSWR / WD 20t Brake Vans in 00 Gauge
Summer comes soonest in the South…
With again a respectful nod to the Southern Publicity Department back in 1936, it's time to take a break... ...as I head quite a bit South (over 1600 miles) to live for a while on a favourite island of African, Greek and Roman influences along with sun, sea, gelato, narrow and standard gauge railways and … Continue reading Summer comes soonest in the South…
Hornby announce new TT:120 LBSC Terriers and 4 wheel coaches as part their 2025 range
Hornby have today announced further new items as part of their forthcoming TT:120 gauge range for 2026, there will likely be further TT:120 announcements throughout the year. Included for Southern modellers are new liveries for their LBSC A1 Terriers and 4 wheel coaches. The William Stroudley designed A1 /A1X class first introduced by the London, … Continue reading Hornby announce new TT:120 LBSC Terriers and 4 wheel coaches as part their 2025 range
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 morning 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 the sterling work of … Continue reading When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Their Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today #Remembrance #lestweforget
Hornby Autumn announcement includes a new Drummond M7 livery version
Hornby have today announced some new locomotives to their range due within the next six months. The only addition for SR modellers is a Drummond M7. The Hornby M7 tooling dates back to 2006 but still holds up as a good model. The notable thing about this addition to the range is the tooling combination … Continue reading Hornby Autumn announcement includes a new Drummond M7 livery version
EFE Rail Adams T3 decorated samples revealed
The EFE Rail London & South Western Railway (LSWR) 4-4-0 T3 Class were announced at the 2024 Bachmann Collectors Club Members Day held at the Swanage Railway. I have developed these models in my role with Kernow Model Rail Centre for the Bachmann EFE Rail brand. Decorated samples of the five versions being initially produced have been revealed. Sound … Continue reading EFE Rail Adams T3 decorated samples revealed
Opportunity to own an 00 gauge 4-Vep EMU 3417 ‘Gordon Pettitt’, and support its preservation.
As I reported here Kernow Model Rail Centre have, along with Gaugemaster, The Winchester Railway Modellers and exceptional EMU Modeller Dan Havlik united to help raise funds for the ongoing preservation and operation of Southern Electric Traction Group (SETG) heritage 4-Vep EMU 3417 ‘Gordon Pettitt’, the only preserved and mainline-registered Electric Multiple Unit in the UK, by producing unique 00 gauge models … Continue reading Opportunity to own an 00 gauge 4-Vep EMU 3417 ‘Gordon Pettitt’, and support its preservation.
Kernow Model Rail Centre join forces to support the Southern Electric Traction Group preserved 4-Vep 3417
Kernow Model Rail Centre have, along with Gaugemaster, The Winchester Railway Modellers and exceptional EMU Modeller Dan Havlik united to help raise funds for the ongoing preservation and operation of Southern Electric Traction Group (SETG) heritage 4-Vep EMU 3417 ‘Gordon Pettitt’, the only preserved and mainline-registered Electric Multiple Unit in the UK, by producing unique 00 gauge models of 3417. … Continue reading Kernow Model Rail Centre join forces to support the Southern Electric Traction Group preserved 4-Vep 3417