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Back in the 1980s, the L&WMRS built a Thomas the Tank engine layout. It was a simple track plan, a couple of ovals with loops in the station, and fiddle yard. Some sidings exi...
There was a small second-hand stall at the open day, and of course, it liberated a fiver from my pocket towards club funds. The Hobby's model light set is a fascinating bit of vin...
Operating from various premises around Euston station from 1963 to 1998, Collectors Corner, was a simply wonderful emporium for those who love train stuff. Set up to dispose of al...
In their day, Beatties didn't just sell British model trains, they were a supplier of the foreign stuff too. In those days, modelling anything beyond these shores was seen as weir...
Among my worries about hauling Melbridge Dock out for a weekend, was how well the locomotive fleet would work. After all, they had been in store for a decade, and maybe my memorie...
As the influence of the digital age begins to soften, designers are turning to more saturated hues as a way to create interiors that feel warmer and more personal. The post Nostalg...
Combine me feeling reasonably flush (not loco buying flush, but not bad) and an excellent second-hand stall, and you won't be surprised that my rucksack was pretty full. Like any...
Doncaster 2016. Melbridge Dock and Ruston Quays set up next to each other to celebrate 25 years (I think) of the show. The Dock had appeared at the very first one, and here it's d...
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The owners of this Geelong abode knew a good thing when they saw it. When it came to renovation, instead of stripping out the home’s obvious appeal, they engaged Belső Design Studi...
My most recent video for World of Railways, covering a few things to look for when buying second-hand locomotives.
The recycled cardboard model depicts Union Corner's iconic dome and roof signs.
I'm pretty sure that if you'd asked my Dad which was his favourite of the Melbridge Dock locomotives, he'd have plumped for "Titch". Not really a serious loco, as far as operating...
Combining the iconic aesthetics of the 1980s with modern Team Associated precision, the RC10 Ultra Fox is built for those who remember the thrill of the first dirt jump and those r...
Spotted in York earlier this year, a nice piece of colourful graffiti at the top of a building. Graffiti is a fact of life, and has been for many years. Replicating it on a model...
Time to launch the second of my Dad's boats, for his celebration day on the 31st. I've already sailed his Victorian launch, but the other vessel I really wanted to see in action is...
Nottingham PlayhouseThe camaraderie and eccentricities of some model railway enthusiasts make for an endearing group portrait in William Ivory’s well-gauged comedyBefore the play b...
What's new from the Rails Bespoke team?At Rails of Sheffield, we know that no two modellers are the same. See some of the latest examples of our team's work! More
Written in permanent marker on the back of Melbridge Dock, are the words "7 seagulls". Pretty soon after the layout appeared at shows, people took to counting how many of the bird...
Thoughts on obsolete technologies, Skip-its, and more. The post What Makes You Nostalgic for Your Childhood? appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
Wandering around Skipton, I spotted something a little different. Yes, the canals are lovely (more photos in a future post), but there is a tugboat serving crumble!Of course, I had...
In the early 1960s, few families in Korea could afford a watch, television or even a radio. My parents, like many of their generation, relied on the distant whistle of a passing tr...
Hornby's wonderful new OO Gauge 'Birth of the Railways' Train Pack has now arrived into stock - including three iconic Era 1 locomotives! Order yours today.More
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