Friend and Collingwood layout builder, Simon Paley, takes a look at the 3rd and 4th Rail electrification systems. In this Part 2 Collingwood shows you how post he provides a Modelling Guide. The first part of this series Background & Design can be read here. Conductor Rail Installation Once you have, using the information in the … Continue reading Collingwood shows you how – 3rd and 4th Rail Electrification Systems – Part 2 – A Modelling Guide
Tag: Southern Region
Bachmann Spring British Railways Announcements include LBSC livery coaches
Bachmann Europe have revealed today its spring 2026 British Railway Announcements that includes LBSC Raw Umber livery versions of the ex LBSC IoW coaches in the EFE Rail range and new livery versions of the SR 12T Covered van in the Bachmann Branchline range. Following the delivery of EFE Rail’s OO Scale Isle of Wight … Continue reading Bachmann Spring British Railways Announcements include LBSC livery coaches
Happy New Year – Picture of the Month – January 2026
Welcome to 2026 - Happy New Year - This Month's Picture... An industrious start to the New Year as B2 0-6-0t Peckett 'Leader' waits as W4 0-4-0t fellow Peckett passes at Canute Road Quay. . Both models are based on Hornby models.
Rails of Sheffield’s exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Stroudley ‘A1/A1X’ 0-6-0Ts return
The Rails of Sheffield’s exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Dapol Stroudley ‘A1/A1X’ 0-6-0Ts were first introduced back in 2020. My post about the release can be read here. Rails of Sheffield have announced today that a new production run of seven versions with a number of tooling enhancements are due in quarter 3 2026. The enhancements include … Continue reading Rails of Sheffield’s exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Stroudley ‘A1/A1X’ 0-6-0Ts return
EFE Rail Class 74s and ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches arrive.
The EFE Rail range Class 74, first announced in January, and the ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches announced in March have now started to arrive at retailers. I have been responsible for developing both these new tooled models in my role with Kernow Model Rail Centre). EFE Rail Class 74 Ten locomotives were rebuilt … Continue reading EFE Rail Class 74s and ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches arrive.
SR Newsround #November 25
Although I try and bring you any SR / BR(s) related model news as soon as it is announced, especially new tooling etc., sometimes smaller snippets of news do not necessarily justify a dedicated post, or simply time gets in the way etc. This is the first of an 'SR Newsround' style post to capture … Continue reading SR Newsround #November 25
Picture of the Month – October 2025
This Month's Picture... A Drummond T14 class ‘Paddlebox’ 4-6-0 No. 30461 in early British railways livery passes Fisherton Sarum on a rake of Diagram 1774 40T ballast hoppers. The T14 is a Nucast white metal kit and the D1774/5 ballast hoppers are modified Lima models.
GoFundMe page launched to help cover the cost to move General Steam Navigation to a new location and create a new working base at The Yeovil Railway Centre.
The General Steam Navigation Locomotive Restoration Society is embarking on an exciting new chapter as they prepare to relocate the iconic Merchant Navy class locomotive 35011 General Steam Navigation to a new secure storage location and separately set up a new volunteer working base at the Yeovil Railway Centre. This move marks a significant step … Continue reading GoFundMe page launched to help cover the cost to move General Steam Navigation to a new location and create a new working base at The Yeovil Railway Centre.
Rapido Trains UK announce SR U Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge and further ‘Evolution’ coach liveries
As part of a flurry of new announcements Rapido trains UK have announced they are to produce the SR Maunsell U Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge and further 'Evolution' coach liveries. The initial batch of U Class locos was created due to a combination of the operational requirements for a semi-fast and cross-country capable loco, … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce SR U Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge and further ‘Evolution’ coach liveries
Clan Line support coach Mercator to be produced for MNLPS by Bachmann in 00 Guage
The Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society (MNLPS), the owners and operators of Bulleid Merchant Navy Pacific 35028 'Clan Line', have announced the production by Bachmann of their support coach the BR Mk2 BFK Mercator! 350278 'Clan Line' was withdrawn from BR service on 5th July 1967, a few days before the final end of steam … Continue reading Clan Line support coach Mercator to be produced for MNLPS by Bachmann in 00 Guage