Dapol have released an update on the development of their all new ex LSWR/SR/BR M7 0-4-4T along with images of their latest Engineering Prototype. A total of 105 Drummond LSWR M7 0-4-0 passenger tank locomotives were built between 1897 and 1911. They were built in a number of batches with detail differences. The first batch … Continue reading Dapol show Engineering Prototype and details of revised M7 0-4-4t in N gauge [Updated 27/07/21]
Tag: N Gauge
Kernow Model Rail Centre announce Class 50 GBRF Pack in N gauge, and other Dapol news
Although not the usual time period for my blog, I certainly remember the Class 50s on the Waterloo to Exeter line albeit not in this latest livery. The Kernow Model Rail Centre have today announced they have commissioned Dapol to produce the GBRf Class 50s in N Gauge. 50 007 “Hercules” and 50 049 “Defiance” … Continue reading Kernow Model Rail Centre announce Class 50 GBRF Pack in N gauge, and other Dapol news
Dapol (re)announce details of new N gauge Maunsell High Window Coaches [updated]
Dapol have today announced, or in reality re-announced, details of new tooling Maunsell High Window coaches in N gauge. This is an expansion of the previously released low window versions. They will initially be produced in SR lined olive green and further liveries will be phased in to expand the range. Three new tooled models … Continue reading Dapol (re)announce details of new N gauge Maunsell High Window Coaches [updated]
New Bachmann Collectors Club Limited Edition Ready for N-Gauging Duty
The latest limited edition model to be produced exclusively for Bachmann Collectors Club members is the N Scale Class 08 Diesel Shunter as No. 878 ‘Basra’ in Longmoor Military Railway livery (371-020K). Although not technically Southern Railway related the extensive Longmoor Military Railway was located in the heart of the Southern Railway territory in Hampshire … Continue reading New Bachmann Collectors Club Limited Edition Ready for N-Gauging Duty
The new Graham Farish Merchant Navy Pacific reviewed – Bulleid power exceptionally well captured in N gauge RTR
Graham Farish first announced that they would be producing brand new tooled Bulleid Merchant Navy Pacifics in N gauge back in March 2012. For any N gauge Southern Region modellers I can wholeheartedly say it has been very much been worth the wait. I am fortunate, even as a 4mm modeller, to have obtained one … Continue reading The new Graham Farish Merchant Navy Pacific reviewed – Bulleid power exceptionally well captured in N gauge RTR
Graham Farish N Class Engineering Prototype first pictures
Back in March 2013 Graham Farish announced its intention to produce the N Class 2-6-0 mogul in N gauge. I am pleased to show below the first pictures (copyright and courtesy of A York) of the Engineering Prototype (EP). Being an EP there are still a couple of things that need to be put right, … Continue reading Graham Farish N Class Engineering Prototype first pictures
Next Pictures: Arnold / Hornby N Gauge Brighton Belle Running Prototype
Last month I was able to post the first pictures of the Arnold / Hornby N Gauge Brighton Belle fist off engineering prototype tooling that is being produced in the British 1.148 scale rather then the usual continental 1.160 scale. Courtesy of Simon Kohler of Hornby and with thanks to the Worthing Model Railway Club and their … Continue reading Next Pictures: Arnold / Hornby N Gauge Brighton Belle Running Prototype
First Pictures! Arnold / Hornby N Gauge Brighton Belle Engineering Prototype
It was back in January this year that the continental manufacturer Arnold that are part of the Hornby International stable of brands initially announced they were to produce an N gauge version of the Brighton Belle set and that it will be in the British 1.148 scale rather then the usual continental 1.160 scale. It was later announced here, along … Continue reading First Pictures! Arnold / Hornby N Gauge Brighton Belle Engineering Prototype
Brighton Belle in N – Hornby Arnold update
As per my post at the time Arnold one of the brnads of Hornby International announced last January their intent to produce a N Gauge Brighton Belle in British 1.148 scale rather then the usual continental 1.160 scale. Hornby Arnold have today released further information as follows: The “Brighton Belle” is one of the most … Continue reading Brighton Belle in N – Hornby Arnold update
Continental kippers! – a Brighton Belle in N Gauge from Arnold
It might sound a little left field but continental manufacturer Arnold have yesterday announced a Brighton Belle set in N Gauge and that will be in the British 1.148 scale rather then the usual continental 1.160 scale. This is not perhaps as odd as it might seem as Arnold are part of the Hornby International stable … Continue reading Continental kippers! – a Brighton Belle in N Gauge from Arnold