Tag Archives: railway
The clergy and railways
This came up on an RMWeb thread. I recall seeing Teddy Boston’s layout in the Model Railway News back in the 1960’s. It’s a very respectable bit of modelling for that era, and he also build a delightful model of … Continue reading
Potpourri #1005
A sign for the times? I’ve been throwing things out, and I expect that I’ll need them next week….. London Bridge lines in the 1930’s. An inspirational shot….. An interesting branch terminus on the Reading, NE USA. The baseboard shape … Continue reading
Potpourri #1004
Brian has been out train hunting again: Thought I’d try capturing an RHTT locally, on it’s extended tour of the south east today. First time I’d been out with my camera for a while, and went to Horley station. Thankfully … Continue reading
Petts Wood, again, and Redhill
Two more excellent Petts Wood photos. Both are by Bryan Hardwick, who gave permission to post them. They are on one of the link tracks around Petts Wood junction. My grandparents lived 1/4 mile away, but the bottom of their … Continue reading
Potpourri #1003
Here’s another “operational incident.” This must make a good model for someone! More pictures here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/02/all-cetaceans-go-whale-sculpture-stops-dutch-train-crashing-into-water A fun video about the old LTSR/District services to Southend. I have always wanted a model of the coaches used for this service ever … Continue reading
Petts Wood, 1950’s
I saw this photograph posted on Facebook by Derek Martin, and asked if I could share it. It’s a fine shot of the up Golden Arrow passing through platform 1 of Petts Wood station. I was brought up in Petts … Continue reading
Potpourri #1002
An “operational incident” from Duncan. Ramsgate, I think….. we’ve all done this on a layout… less so in full scale! How silly can you get? Couple posed on rail line for wedding shoot Some interesting ideas here: Five innovations that … Continue reading
Potpourri #1001
An interesting prototype – New York City warehouses early last century. Certainly a good basis for a small or micro layout – and to use up all that Peco SetTrack. A little humour, via Simon. Mind you, I’ve laid track … Continue reading
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday.
No bright ideas today. Just a few gleanings from the web (hopefully not messing with anyone’s copyright. Still my favourite electric locomotives….. An unusual visitor at Dorchester South station. Meeting up with a primary school friend on Saturday, I was … Continue reading
Real trains and little trains
Sorry, guys, no Beyonce today! Just another video from Brian. Here’s some more live steam action from yesterday at the Sittingbourne and Kemsley light railway, to share next time. A buffer beam view of the route, (you can hear snippets … Continue reading
