Following their announcement in April this year retailer Rails of Sheffield have delivered on their SECR Diagram 1424 8 & 10 ton 16ft Covered Goods wagon as part of their range of exclusive models. They have worked in partnership with a 3rd party UK based 3D printing specialist and also Dapol for the final assembly … Continue reading Rails of Sheffield ex SECR Diagram 1424 Covered Goods wagons in 00 arrive, a review.
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Wainwright SECR D Class 4-4-0 to be produced in 00 by Rails of Sheffield and Locomotion Models
Retailer Rails Of Sheffield have today announced that in partnership with Dapol and Locomotion Models that they are to produce the South Eastern and Chatham Railway Wainwright D Class 4-4-0 locomotive. This is the first time that this locomotive has been produced in 00 in ready to run form. It has been produced using the … Continue reading Wainwright SECR D Class 4-4-0 to be produced in 00 by Rails of Sheffield and Locomotion Models
Project Genesis, early era 4 and 6 wheeler coaches announced by Hattons including ‘SECR’ and ‘SR’ versions
No not as those whom know me might think, something to do with a prog rock band I'm a very big fan of (some say nerdy about), but a new range of detailed, but 'generic', 4 and 6 wheel ready to run coaches in a variety of styles and liveries, including initially 'SECR' and 'SR' … Continue reading Project Genesis, early era 4 and 6 wheeler coaches announced by Hattons including ‘SECR’ and ‘SR’ versions
Rails of Sheffield announce the production of ex SECR Diagram 1424 8 & 10 ton Covered Goods wagon in 00
Retailer Rails of Sheffiled have announced a new model in their planned range of exclusive models. Working in partnership with Dapol they have announced an 00 model of the ex South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR) 16ft Covered Goods wagon (box van) to Diagram 1424. 110 of these wagons were between 1904 and 1908, to an … Continue reading Rails of Sheffield announce the production of ex SECR Diagram 1424 8 & 10 ton Covered Goods wagon in 00
New ‘Moguls’..’The book of the’ from The Irwell Press join the ‘Q’
The latest books hot of the press from my good friends at the Irwell Press are firstly two new publications in the excellent hardback "Book of the" series to cover the Southen Railway Moguls. The two volumes cover the initially ex South Eastern and Chatham and later Southern Railway, Richard Maunsell designed and produced 2-6-0 … Continue reading New ‘Moguls’..’The book of the’ from The Irwell Press join the ‘Q’
Bachmann and Graham Farish mid term work in progress update from an SR and BR(s) perspective
As has been the case in previous years the team at Bachmann have provided the media, and Bachamnn Collectors Club members, with a mid-term update on work in progress across all the many stages of the manufacturing process from: research, Drawing office CAD, Tool room, Engineering Prototypes samples, livery artwork, production and being shipped. This … Continue reading Bachmann and Graham Farish mid term work in progress update from an SR and BR(s) perspective
Canute Road Quay has a few visitors, including latest @hattonsmodels releases, but normal service is resumed after; and preparation for Railex
It has been a busy period recent both in the arrival of some new ready to run models such as the Hatton's ex SECR P class 0-6-0t, see my review here, and also their 14" Andrew Barclay along with some time spent applying some finishing decals prior to weathering of a couple of kit built … Continue reading Canute Road Quay has a few visitors, including latest @hattonsmodels releases, but normal service is resumed after; and preparation for Railex
A review of the @Hornby ex SECR H Class 0-4-4t
Hornby first announced their intention to produce, as part of their 2017 rang,e the ex SECR Wainwright H class 0-4-4t back in September 2016 The first models, the SECR livery version, duly arrived October 2017 followed by the BR late crest lined black version in December 2017. I have now received my own model No. 1324 … Continue reading A review of the @Hornby ex SECR H Class 0-4-4t
Hornby announce 2018 range includes brand new Lord Nelson class and Maunsell Kitchen Dining First catering coaches [updated 12/01/18]
Hornby have today announced their full range for 2018 hot on the heals of yesterdays Bachmann announcement. For this year's range Hornby have gone to a single announcement rather than new toolings announced over the last few month either at Warley or via their Engineshed blog, possibly as a result of new broom(s) at the … Continue reading Hornby announce 2018 range includes brand new Lord Nelson class and Maunsell Kitchen Dining First catering coaches [updated 12/01/18]
New SR related R-t-R updates, H Class, P Class, 10201/2 and Gate Stock @hornby @HattonsModels @kernowmodelrail
There has recently been a flurry of activity in the Ready to Run world from various manufacturers / model commissioners and this post is a quick update on a number of models that I had the chance to take a look at, run and photograph at the Hornby Magazine Great Electric Train Show (GETS) on … Continue reading New SR related R-t-R updates, H Class, P Class, 10201/2 and Gate Stock @hornby @HattonsModels @kernowmodelrail