As per my post last week I attended the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition Last weekend assisting Hornby Magazine editor Mike Wild operate his Topley Dale layout at its first and last public outing. This post is a brief round up of some of the updates and news items from the show with a Southern … Continue reading That was the Warley that was…from a Southern perspective
Tag: Model Rail Magazine
Fisherton Sarum appears in Model Rail Magazine
Although still October, the December 2013 issue (Number 189) of Model Rail Magazine has already hit the subscribers doormats and is also available via their iPad app. Copies hit the newsagent shelves on Thursday (31st October) and features an article about Fisherton Sarum. The article is written around a completely new stunning set of photographs by … Continue reading Fisherton Sarum appears in Model Rail Magazine
In the media: completing the set…a teaser
If you have ever read my In the Media page you will have noticed that Fisherton Sarum has so far appeared in three of the four mainstream model railway monthly magazines, Railway Modeller (2006), Hornby Magazine (2009) and British Railways Modelling (2013). I am pleased to advise that the December issue of Model Rail Magazine, being published … Continue reading In the media: completing the set…a teaser
Model Rail USA tank to now be manufactured by Bachmann
Within my post of last Saturday breaking the news of the Bachmann H2 class announcement I also broke the news that the Model Rail Magazine commissioned USA 0-6-0 tank model is now to be produced by Bachmann instead of as originally announced Dapol. I just wanted to additionally make this quick post to confirm such, rather … Continue reading Model Rail USA tank to now be manufactured by Bachmann
Southern models perform well in Model of the Year polls
Each year Model Rail magazine, RMweb and MREmag join forces to ask modellers to vote for their favourite models of the preceding 12 months. The results of the latest poll, are published today on both RMweb and MREmag . In another busy year for new British ready-to-run models in the three major scales, Bachmann Europe emerged as the … Continue reading Southern models perform well in Model of the Year polls
Another Southern Shed layout to the fore!
It is always good to see other Southern layouts appear on the scene either at exhibitions or in the modeling press. On returning from my vacation at the weekend I saw the September issue of Model Rail magazine (173) on the shelf in the supermarket and was immediately drawn to the image of the Southern Region layout on … Continue reading Another Southern Shed layout to the fore!
Project USA – Model Rail magazine announce ’00’ RTR Southern USA Tank
Following on from the success of their first commissioned model steam locomotive in the shape of the Sentinal 4wVBT in 2011 Model Rail Magazine have announced that their next commission via Dapol [Edit: 31/08/13, this model will now be produced by Bachmann] will be the Southern Railway USA 0-6-0 tank. The Southern Railway purchased 14 (plus … Continue reading Project USA – Model Rail magazine announce ’00’ RTR Southern USA Tank
Kernow / Dapol – Beattie Well Tank Wins Model of the Year Award
I am extremely pleased to advise that the '00' gauge Beattie Well Tank commissioned by the Kernow Model Centre and manufactured by Dapol has come first place within the 4mm Steam locomotive category in the Annual Model of Year award 2011. The annual poll is organised jointly between RMweb, Model Rail Magazine and Model Railways Express online magazine and … Continue reading Kernow / Dapol – Beattie Well Tank Wins Model of the Year Award
Long live the printed word…or where my ramblings can be found
Whilst of course I am indebted to all of you out there who take the time to read my online ramblings, here in my little corner of the world wide web (I still don't know why people say 'www' when it takes more syllables to say than then full version), I firmly believe there is still very much … Continue reading Long live the printed word…or where my ramblings can be found
Making your vote count – Railway Model of the Year 2011 poll
It’s that time of the year again when the now annual Model Rail Magazine / RMweb online forum / MREmag online independent news service – Railway Model of the Year Award poll has gone live online via RMweb. Railway modellers, not necessary solely readers or contributors to the listed magazines or forums, are invited to take part. … Continue reading Making your vote count – Railway Model of the Year 2011 poll