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1971 – March – Personalities
Between the February and March editions of Railway Magazine, the price had changed from 4s (20p) to 20p (4s). Yes, the UK had been decimalised. From “Some thoughts on the end of steam” by the prosaically named “62741”. Personalities of the … Continue reading
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Hindsight is perfect….
A few quotes from the February 1975 Modern Railways show that a lot can happen in 40 years, most of it beyond one’s wildest dreams. From an article on the “London Rail Study”, a government appointed team looking at railways … Continue reading
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Good, bad or ugly?
A letter from the October 2011 British Railway Modelling…. No room for graffiti One of the many reasons I have for subscribing to BRM is that you not only inspire and inform but give food for thought in an adult, … Continue reading
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Living in the past
I came home from our last ESNG with a pile of old rail magazines, prototype and model. Ian was offering them free to any takers, and what was left I offered to take home and have a browse then recycle … Continue reading
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Oh I do like to be beside the seaside….
From last weeks news…. Firstly, an Atlantic storm passed through the UK, with some high winds around the south coast. The rail line along the sea front at Dawlish was under attack from the sea once again, and these fine … Continue reading
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A little light relief
A little light relief today (thanks to RMWeb and the BBC.) An idea for scenic detail…. I hope that those bollards are removable. It would be good to model this and see whether any visitors at an exhibition notice the … Continue reading
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Tagged inspiration, prototype, railway, toilets
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A slight diversion
A mixed bag today, with two things that caught my eye, and two whimsical railway thoughts…. I had an overdose of model railway shows this weekend, and came away encouraged to get down and do some more modelling. However, the … Continue reading
Three more links and a picture
Three more links….. Firstly the BBC describes….. ‘China freight train’ in first trip to Barking China has launched a direct rail freight service to London, as part of its drive to develop trade and investment ties with Europe. … The … Continue reading
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Odd modelling ideas #20171
A couple of interesting modelling challenges from the Daily Telegraph for the New Year…. First, the Crystal Palace Subway. It’s been more than 60 years since a train last pulled up to the forgotten station – but this beautiful underground heritage … Continue reading
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Tagged Hints and tips, inspiration, Layout design, model railway
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Book review – ‘The LBSCR Elevated Electrification’
A present to myself this Christmas was this little book…. Between 1909 and 1929 there was an overhead electric commuter service on parts of the London Brighton and South Coast Railway. It didn’t get as far as Redhill – we … Continue reading
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