Sounds that can’t be made… or they can on Canute Road Quay and RisEx 23/02/19

Sound fitted DCC controlled locomotives are being more and more popular, effective and cheaper, especially since the introduction of cheaper sounds chips such as the Hornby TTS range of sound fitted decoders. However whilst the sounds of the locomotive themselves are achieved with a few add on sounds such as doors closing and guards whistles, … Continue reading Sounds that can’t be made… or they can on Canute Road Quay and RisEx 23/02/19

The quay facts about being on the road with Canute Road Quay

The next couple of exhibition appearance of Canute Road Quay are drawing near, as always I always look forward to exhibiting my little train sets and enjoy catching up with friends and making news ones alike. There will be a new feature on Canute Road Quay for these shows as I have commissioned a sound … Continue reading The quay facts about being on the road with Canute Road Quay

A bit of an update: Heljan 07s, 247 Developments and Canute Road Quay on tour

This post is a bit of mix of a couple of updates in the BR(s) related model world and also where and when you can see Canute Road Quay on tour. Heljan 07 Firstly, Heljan have announced a further run on their excellent 07 Class. This has been in response to strong demand and positive … Continue reading A bit of an update: Heljan 07s, 247 Developments and Canute Road Quay on tour

Fisherton Sarum on the road in 2015

Regular readers of this blog will know that I do not exhibit Fisherton Sarum all that often, primarily so that it does not become tooĀ familiarĀ on theĀ exhibitionĀ circuit, potentially avoiding the walk on by syndrome that can be seen with some layouts that the public has seen time and time again. However I do enjoyĀ heading out on … Continue reading Fisherton Sarum on the road in 2015