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.
Tag: Southern Railway
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
#onthisday 100 years since the first Atlantic Coast Express the first ACE
Yesterday, technically was the 100th Anniversary since the first run of the Atlantic Coast Express, known as the ACE, although no new train service was actually introduced, the 11am from Waterloo on Monday 19th July 1926 was the first service to carry the ACE name, hence posting today rather than yesterday. This is a version … Continue reading #onthisday 100 years since the first Atlantic Coast Express the first ACE
Picture of the Month – July 2026
This Month's Picture... Bulleid 'Battle of Britain' light pacific 21C151 'Winston Churchill' was allocated to Salisbury and is being turned at Fisherton Sarum. She has recently been fitted with extension to her original short deflectors to the new 'standard' length style.
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 further models as part of their 2026 00 gauge range
Hornby have today announced further models as part of their 00 gauge range for 2026. As with last year their regular announcements will generally focus on items that will be delivered within 12 months, there will be at least one further announcement to come, in probably in October. The new SR / BR(s) relevant announced … Continue reading Hornby announce further models as part of their 2026 00 gauge range
Picture of the Month – June 2026
This Month's Picture... ex SER crane tank No.1302. Originally built 1891 and numbered N°302 in SER stock, then A302, it was built for service at Folkestone Harbour, it spent time at Ashford work, Dover, Richborough. Renumbered as N°A234S by the Southern Railway and Worked at lancing works until the autumn of 1938 when it was … Continue reading Picture of the Month – June 2026
Rapido Trains UK announce SER/SECR/SR O Class 0-6-0 and ‘Evolution’ Horseboxes and open carriage trucks in 00 gauge
Rapido trains UK have announced South Eastern Railway (SER) / South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR) O Class 0-6-0 and 'Evolution' Horseboxes and open carriage trucks in 00 gauge. A total of 122 of the James Stirling designed O class were built between 1878 and 1899, with versions being produced almost every year. Sharp, Stewart … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce SER/SECR/SR O Class 0-6-0 and ‘Evolution’ Horseboxes and open carriage trucks in 00 gauge
Crossing the border bringing Canute Road Quay and some SR order… Perth MRG show 27th & 28th June
Continuing Canute Road Quay's record breaking year travelling many more miles in a single year than ever before Canute Road Quay will be heading north across the border to appear on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June at the Perth Model Railway Group exhibition at the Dewars Centre, Glover St, Perth PH2 0TH The Perth … Continue reading Crossing the border bringing Canute Road Quay and some SR order… Perth MRG show 27th & 28th June
Canute Road Quay on the road again – Salisbury Railex 23rd & 24th May 2026.
Canute Road Quay is on the road again, part of a record breaking year travelling many more miles in a single year than ever before and is appearing at the Salisbury & South Wilts Railway Society's Railex on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May at The Thruxton Centre, Thruxton circuit, Andover, Hampshire SP11 8PN. The show … Continue reading Canute Road Quay on the road again – Salisbury Railex 23rd & 24th May 2026.