Category Archives: Inspiration

And a few more pictures from Allan, this time from the Rother Valley Supporters Robertsbridge show. Swiss trains… A simple loop, but with a very nice castle in the background. Westhay narrow gauge… West Sussex in attendance with Johnannes modules … Continue reading →

A few more pictures from Allan, this time of the Brockenhurst exhibition.  It looked an interesting little show….  First off is the rather long-winded Marley Potts and Witherwack Sidings (BR NE region 1953-63).  Lots of interesting modelling here, including a … Continue reading →

A few more pictures from Allan of the Model Rail Quest inspired Hastings show.  First and foremost, good to see John Brightwell and Alpenbahn (N) on the road again. I’ve a soft spot for Melin Dolrhyd (OO9).  A simple oval … Continue reading →

A slight novelty layout was Brooklands (O), modelling construction of the banked motor racing track.  Really, just an O gauge shunting layout and none the worse for that. I like Woodbury Wharf (OO9).  A very simple one-piece cameo layout, but … Continue reading →

I turned down a morning out at this show on Saturday, with a lot to do before going on holiday.  It turned out to be a good call, as although it was an excellent show, I got a lot of … Continue reading →

Moving on, Brighton East is an old friend, but I love the fact that it is instantly recognisable as Brighton.  We did wonder how the nuclear flask wagons had got there.  Perhaps lost from Dungeness, or perhaps carrying vital supplies … Continue reading →

Last Saturday I drove over to Bracknell to visit the Spring expoEM.  I have never insisted on exhibitions having any ‘N’ gauge, so an excellent show like this an easy drive away was a must.  There were some very good … Continue reading →