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Picture of the Month – August 2016
This months picture… My Grandfather leans on his ballast fork during a tea break from his duties as a ganger, whilst M7 No. 47, built from a SE Finecast kit, scurries past on a local Pull Push service...
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And the winner of the @Hornby N15 is… and also Fisherton Sarum at the...
Firstly I would like to thank all the readers of my little corner of the blogosphere whom took the time to enter my little competition to win a brand new Hornby R2620 Urie N15 King Arthur Class number...
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Bachmann update and first pictures of the ex SECR 60′ Birdcage stock, updated...
The Bachmann Europe team met up this week with the model trade press to update the market on the latest developments and progress, a full report can be found on the RmWeb forum here and I take this...
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Recent 4mm model releases and from Hornby, Dapol, and the latest Class 24...
Some say that Southern modellers have never had it so good. Over the last couple of months a number of SR / BR(s) related products have arrived in 4mm scale (a future post will catch with recent 2mm...
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Recent 2mm model releases from Graham Farish and Dapol
Further to my recent post on a number of SR / BR(s) related products that have arrived in 4mm scale this post catches up on recent 2mm releases. These are the Graham Farish Bulleid 3 coach sets and...
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A view from the line #17 the wild flora or green fingered modelling
I am about as far from a horticulturalist as one can get, my own green space outside my home is more of a nature reserve and home to local wildlife than a garden! The nearest I get to green fingers is...
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The excellent Model Rail Magazine SR USA 0-6-0 Tank arrives
Originally announced back in April 2012 the SR USA 0-6-0T Tank commissioned by Model Rail Magazine has now arrived. The gestation period although appears long, due to a number of factors including...
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Picture of the Month – September 2016
This months picture… Drummond T14 class No. 30461, built from a NuCast kit, is turned at Fisherton Sarum whilst Bulleid Merchant Navy class 21C14 ‘Nederland Line’ built from a Millholme kit, heads to...
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South Western Circle in the South West at Exeter this Saturday
Regular readers of this blog will know that I am an active member of the South Western Circle, the historical Society for those interested in primarily the London & South Western Railway but also...
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Canute Road Quay #tease
Coming soon… a timesaver variation.. watch this space… Any guesses?
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Announcing Canute Road Quay… a new little timesaving or timewasting project…
A number of factors have led to me considering the possibility of producing a simple and small shunting puzzle layout to keep me entertained, be able to operate at home and possibly exhibit without the...
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Hornby announce the ex SECR / SR / BR(s) Wainwright H Class 0-4-4 tank as...
Today, via their Engine Shed blog, Hornby have announced that they are to produce the ex SECR / SR Wainwright H class 0-4-4 tank as part of their 2017 range. The blog post also includes images of the...
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The baseboard for Canute Road Quay takes shape
Earlier this month I announced my new little timesaving / timewasting project Canute Road Quay. Last weekend I took the opportunity to visit the excellent Scaleforum exhibition and collect from Tim...
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Picture of the Month – October 2016
This months picture… Adams 0-6-0 0395 class number 3441 sits in the headshunt at Fisherton Sarum awaiting its next shed pilot turn, she is built from a DJH kit. The postman is on his rounds in the...
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The 2016 wishlist poll opens today
The annual Wishlist Poll for new N and/or 00 models has started today. The purpose of The Poll is to provide an easy way for modellers and collectors to tell the major manufacturers and commissioners...
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Picture of the Month – November 2016
This months picture… N1 No. 1822 heads past the shed at Fisherton Sarum. The N1 is a conversion from a Bachmann N class. M7 class No. 47 sits in the carriage siding.
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‘U’ have decided… the 2016 wish poll results have been counted and verified,...
The results from the annual Wishlist Poll for for 2016 for new N and/or 00 models are now available. The purpose of The Poll is to provide an easy way for modellers and collectors to tell the major...
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Quay Points… an update re Canute Road Quay and / or improving Peco turnouts
My new little timesaving / timewasting project Canute Road Quay has progressed slowly over the last few weeks. This post brings you up to date with that progress and also the details the modifications...
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When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Their Tomorrow, We Gave Our...
If you so wish, wear your poppy with pride today, pause respectfully for two minutes at 11 am this Remembrance day morning, and again on Sunday 13th, remembering all those, both service personnel and...
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Visit the High Wycombe and District MRS open day this Saturday 19th November...
Following on from our successful Wycrail exhibition at the start of the month the High Wycombe and District Model Railway Society is holding an open day at its clubrooms this Saturday 19th November....
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