Clik here to view.
Picture of the Month – August 2017
This months picture… Stanier Duchess class No. 46236 ‘City of Bradford’ is turned at Fisherson Sarum during trial runs for the 1948 Locomotive Exchange trials, she is coupled to a WD type tender for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Canute Road Quay an update post the Exeter show and news of a pending...
It has been just over a month since Canute Road Quay made its first proper public exhibition appearance at the excellent Exe Model Railway Society’s exhibition so I thought a little update might be in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Picture of the Month – September 2017
This months picture… Bulleid Light Pacific, Battle of Britain 21C151 ‘Winston Churchill’ is turned at Fisherton Sarum.
View ArticleClik here to view.
The first Bachmann ex SE&CR 60ft Bridcage coach sets arrive
Bachmann first announced the introduction of these ex South Eastern and Chatham Railway 60ft Birdcage coaches back in March 2013. Has it been worth the wait? Although at the time of writing only the BR...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Can I have a P please. Hatton’s annouce an ex SECR P Class 0-6-0T and Andrew...
Merseyside based model retailer and commissioner Hatton’s have announced today two new exclusive locomotives to their range. The one of most interest for followers of this blog will no doubt be the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The annual model Wishlist Poll takes a holiday this year
Usually kicking off in October each year the annual Wishlist poll is however taking a break for 2017, but should be back in 2018. The Poll Team have advised that the short break will be helpful as the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Controlling Interests #10 – more on turning tables, Fisherton Sarum’s...
Wear and tear occurs on anything mechanical over time and model railways are no exception, especially when subjected to the rigors (and occasionally operator error) of exhibiting for hours on end at...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Picture of the Month – October 2017
This months picture… Maunsell 2-6-0 N1 class 1822 heads west on a freight service. 1822 has been converted from a Bachmann N Class with modified front end and valve gear. The first four wagons are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New SR related R-t-R updates, H Class, P Class, 10201/2 and Gate Stock...
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The first ex LSWR Gate Stock sets arrival from Kernow Model Rail Centre
The ex London and South Western Railway (LSWR) Gate Stock sets from Kernow Model rail Centre, were first announced back in 2011 and although the process has been a long one with a few hurdles along the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
November exhibitions and open day; Fisherton Sarum, Wycrail, Showtrain and...
November sees the continuation of the bust Autumn schedule of exhibitions and an open day. Fisherton Sarum is making two appearances and it is also the annual Wycrail exhibition of the High Wycombe and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Picture of the Month – November 2017
This months picture… Adams A12 Jubilee class, built from a Nu-Cast kit, is turned at Fisheton Sarum with a Drummond M7 in the background.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Picture of the Month – December 2017
This months picture… Urie N15 Class No 744 ‘Maid of Astolat’ is turned at Fisherton Sarum
View ArticleClik here to view.
Canute Road Quay to appear at The Model Railway Club’s Open Day / Mini...
Canute Road Quay will be making an appearance at The Model Railway Club’s open day / mini exhibition next Sunday 10th December at their London Keen House club rooms. USA 0-6-0t No 72 still with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
It could be a white Christmas at Canute Road Quay
It’s a cold, crisp and frosty December morning as we approach Christmas at Canute Road Quay and the crew on board ex LSWR Adams B4 Class No. 100 try to keep warm whilst shunting on the quay as flurries...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Picture of the Month – January 2018
This months picture… A line up of Bulleid pacifics on shed at Fisherton Sarum awaiting their next turn. The light pacifics are modified Hornby models whilst the Merchant Navy’s are Millholme kits.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bachmann 2018/19 range announcements includes new tooled LBSC H1 and Bulleid...
Today Bachmann Europe Plc. announced their plans for the next 18 months, or so for both the Bachmann Branchlines (00) and Graham Farish (N) brands. They also provided updates on the current work in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hornby announce 2018 range includes brand new Lord Nelson class and Maunsell...
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fisherton Sarum at the CMRA Stevenage exhibition this weekend 13th / 14th...
This weekend sees the annual Chiltern Model Railway Association (CMRA) exhibition at the Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LZ. I am pleased to be exhibiting Fisherton Sarum...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A bit of an update:- Hornby Lord Nelson, Hatton’s P Class, Oxford Rail,...
This post is a bit of a smorgasbord of updates including product development updates from Hornby and Hatton’s, a new announcement from Oxford Rail, Fisherton Sarum’s next outing and finally the 2017...
View Article