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‘U’ have decided again… the 2018 wish poll results for 00 have been counted and verified, the Southern scores are…

Posted in General, Model News, tagged , , , , , , , , , on November 13, 2018| 5 Comments »

The results from the annual Wishlist Poll for for 2018 for new 00 models are now available. The purpose of The Poll is to provide an easy way for modellers and collectors to tell the major manufacturers and commissioners of ready-to-run railway models what they would like to see made from new tooling (excluding models announced, tooled or made since 2000).

My kit built U Class, could this be a candidate for an RTR?

Once again the the SR U class 2-6-0 tops the SR/BR(s) list and was this year 4th overall (it topped the SR list and was second overall at the last poll in 2016), the GWR Manor 4-6-0 was 1st this year.  The second place SR loco was the humble Q Class 0-6-0 ,  which as it was in 2016, was 11th overall this year. The top 10 for SR/BR(s) were as follows (overall position / number of votes):

  • U Class 2-6-0 (4/271)
  • Q Class 0-6-0 (11/ 315)
  • Bulleid Leader (14/310)
  • K Class 2-6-0 (18/281)
  • Z class 0-8-0T (19/277)
  • D Class 4-4-0 (25/267
  • SR Milk Tank Wagon (30/247)
  • SECR Wagons, Vans and Brake van (31/244)
  • LSWR Wagons, Vans and Brake Van (39/235)
  • Isle of Wight ex LBSC/SECR 54ft Bogie Coaches (41/233)

The complete results file can be downloaded here 1. Results – The 00 Wishlist Poll 2018 – Most Wanted and by category here 2. Results – The 00 Wishlist Poll 2018 – By Category

You can join in the discussion regarding these results can be here on RMweb.

As always it will be interesting to see how many of these items feature in the manufacturers plans in the coming years.

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Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday – 100 years 1918-2018 #lestweforget 2333 #Remembrance, they shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.

Posted in General, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 11, 2018| 1 Comment »

This Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday we mark 100 years since the end of the ‘Great War’, unfortunately not the war to end all wars, and although this post is mainly written to commemorate this especially poignant anniversary it is also dedicated to all Railway companies across the country and indeed the world that lost many staff; not only those drafted into the military services, but also those lost whom continued their duties on the railways keeping the networks up and running, we should honour and remember them all.

If you so wish, wear your poppy with pride today,pause respectfully for two minutes at 11 am , remembering all those, both service and civilian personnel whom have given their lives for the freedom that we all enjoy today, and should you feel so inclined, support the sterling work of the Royal British Legion.

When You Go Home,
Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Their Tomorrow,
We Gave Our Today

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Inscribed on James Scott’s Victory Arch, at Waterloo station: “Dedicated to the employees of the Company who fell in the war.” and the names of those London and South Western employees who gave their life are honoured within the arch.

Locomotive 333 was built originally by the London Brighton and South Coast Railway, designed by Billinton, as an L class 4-6-4 ‘Baltic’ tank. She was given the name Remembrance and became the companies War Memorial engine and carried a plaque with the inscription:

“In grateful remembrance of the 532 men of the L.B.& S.C.Rly. who gave their lives for their country, 1914-1919″

In 1934, under the auspices of Maunsell they were rebuilt as Class N15x (an appropriate Brighton-style suffix) 4-6-0s, and fitted with standard Urie LSWR tenders along with smoke deflectors. Now number 2333 ‘Remembrance’ retained its name, plaque and status within the Southern Railway.

And just to end this post, as written by Paul Hunter – the poppy is more than a one time of a year symbol:, 

I am not a badge of honour, I am not a racist smear,
I am not a fashion statement, to be worn but once a year,
I am not glorification of conflict or of war.
I am not a paper ornament a token,
I am more.

I am a loving memory, Of a father or a son,
a permanent reminder of each and every one. 
I’m paper or enamel, I’m old or shining new,
I’m a way of saying thank you, To every one of you.

I am a simple poppy, a reminder to you all,
That courage faith and honour,
will stand where heroes of all kinds fall.

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Picture of the Month – November 2018

Posted in Canute Road Quay, General, Picture of the Month, tagged , , , , , , , , , on November 1, 2018| 1 Comment »

This months picture…

USA 0-6-0t No 72 still with original style bunker and cab shunts past a Warwell wagon loaded with a Sherman M4 tank at Canute Road Quay. The USA tank is a repainted and numbers Model Rail commissioned loco by Bachmann whilst the Warwell is from Hattons with a Oxford Diecast Sherman tank on board.

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Canute Road Quay appearing at @HWDMRS Wycrail’18 exhibition Saturday 3rd November

Posted in Canute Road Quay, Exhibitions, tagged , , , , , on October 27, 2018| 1 Comment »

The next appearance of Canute Road Quay will be, at the time of posting exactly 7 days away as the doors will just be opening, 10am, at the High Wycombe and District MRS annual Wycrail exhibition in High Wycombe,  on  Saturday 3rd November at the Cressex Community School, Holmers Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. HP12 4UD

An ex LSWR Adams B4 0-4-0T shunts the loco coal to the small sub shed at Canute Road Quay. The B4 is a McGowens white metal kit.

Canute Road Quay will be in the company of 30 other high quality and inspirational model railway layouts, including British, North American and Continental outline and in a wide range of scales and gauges including Z, N, 00, H0, EM, 0 and narrow gauges. Full trade support will be present ranging from tools, kits, electronic components to R-T-R models and books.

USA 0-6-0t No 72 still with original style bunker and cab shunts at the warehouse on the quayside on Canute Road Quay

The venue is conveniently close to the M40 Junction 4 and the free vintage bus service will be operated between Wycombe Railway Station (Chiltern Line) and Wycombe Town Centre to the Cressex Community School and via the free large Park and Ride free car park at the Handy Cross Hub. The show closes to the public at 5pm.

Further information and details can be found on the Societies website at www.hwdmrs.org.uk

I hope to see you there!

In addition to appearing at Wycrail a few more exhibition appearances have been added to the Canute Road Quay tour along also with a couple more appearances planned for Fisherton Sarum, check out my exhibition diary page here for further information.

 

 

 

 

 

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More Bulleid Diesels on the way from Kernow Model Rail Centre

Posted in Kernow Models, Model News, tagged , , , , , , on October 18, 2018| 2 Comments »

Following the total sell-out of the Bulleid diesels within two months of delivery, the Kernow Model Rail Centre have today announced that in response to customer demand a further batch of Bulleid diesels has been arranged.  You can read my review of the first batch here.
This batch will feature the same four models as the first batch with two additional versions added.  The first four will be certified limited editions of 150 pieces and will be supplied with numbered certificates of authenticity and an appropriate named train headboard.  The headboard will be supplied loose in the box for customer fitment.  The remaining two models will feature 10201 and 10202 in BR Green with Late Crest and a grey roof for the first time and are not limited editions.

A view of 10201.

The other side of 10201.

The models available to order are: –

  • K2701A – 10201 in BR Black with early emblem and Bournemouth Belle headboard
  • K2702A – 10202 in BR Black with early emblem and Golden Arrow headboard
  • K2703A – 10203 in BR Black with early emblem and Atlantic Coast Express headboard
  • K2704A – 10203 in BR Green with Late Crest and Royal Scot headboard
  • K2705 – 10201 in BR Green with Late Crest (Grey roof)
  • K2706 – 10202 in BR Green with Late Crest (Grey roof)

10101 and 10202 in black.

As previously, these models will need to be paid for in advance to obtain the prices shown below. To reward the loyalty of our customers who previously pre-ordered these models a special offer will be sent to them direct.  If customers wait until they arrive they will pay a higher price, assuming they have not sold out prior to release.

The models will be £179.99 for DCC Ready or £309.99 for DCC Sound Fitted.  By paying in full immediately customers will save £10 (£15 for DCC Sound fitted versions).

Delivery is expected in the 1st Quarter of 2019.

Please visit the dedicated Bulleid Diesel page on the Kernow Model Rail Centre website here for further information or to place your order.

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The wishlist poll is back for 2018 and opens today, vote now, vote Southern…

Posted in General, Model News, tagged , , , , , , , , on October 15, 2018| 4 Comments »

The annual Wishlist Poll is back for 2018 following a break in 2017 and has started today. The purpose of The Poll is to provide an easy way for modellers and collectors to tell the major manufacturers and commissioners of ready-to-run railway models what they would like to see made from new tooling (excluding models announced, tooled or made since 2000). It should be noted that the poll is only being tun for 00 gauge models this year.

There are plenty of Southern Railway / Southern Region related items to vote for, hint hint. A lot has happened since the 2016 poll results were published. The breakdown of items announced so far including those SR related, and sometimes even delivered by now, is as below:

  • 10 From the Top 50 (inc. the Lord Nelson, Terrier, P Class & Maunsell RF)
  • 17 From the High Polling segment (inc. 10¼” vent Bulleid coaches)
  • 9 From the Middle Polling segment (inc. the E1, Class 410/412 & 15” vent Bulleid coaches)
  • 3 From the Low Polling segment (nothing SR)

There are 20 categories covering steam locos of the Big Four and BR; Diesel & Electric Locomotives; DMUs; EMUs; Coaches; Non-passenger-carrying Coaching Stock; Freight Stock; General Service Stock; Standard Gauge Industrial Locomotives; and finally London Underground.

So what’s new or different for SR modellers in 2018? You will find all your usual favourite / possibly wanted locos still listed; such the U, Z, Bulleid Leader etc., but the following are included within the poll for the first time this year:

  • LBSCR Marsh J1 & J2 Class 4-6-2T
  • LSWR Adams A12 ‘Jubilee’ 0-4-2
  • LSWR Drummond K10 4-4-0
  • LSWR Drummond L11 4-4-0
  • LSWR Drummond T14 ‘Paddlebox’ 4-6-0
  • Shunters 15201-15203 (SR1-SR3)

The poll has ‘split’ the previously combined SECR D & E classes thus:

  • 4-4-0 SECR D (31057-31750 with gaps)
  • 4-4-0 SECR E (31036-31587 with gaps)

The following are new in the EMU category:

  • 5 BEL Southern Railway Brighton Belle (c.1957-c.1964)
  • Class 700/707/717

The following are new in the SR Coaches category:

  • LBSCR 4-wheel Stock
  • LBSCR Elliptical (‘Balloon’) Stock
  • SECR/SR – Pull & Push No.660

Last year Bachmann announced its Bulleid range, but this has left the following gaps, which are now listed individually:

  • (SR) Bulleid 10¼in Vent Corridor Brake Composite ‘Loose’ (Diag.2406 BCK of 1948)
  • (SR) Bulleid 15in Vent Corridor First (Diag.2552 of 1949)
  • (SR) Bulleid 15in Vent Open Third (Diag.2017 of 1950)

The following are new in the Non-passenger-carrying Coaching Stock category (NPCCS):

  • LBSCR Horse Box
  • LSWR Horse Box
  • SECR Passenger Luggage Van (PLV/PMV)

In General Railway Service, you will find listed new:

  • LSWR Drummond’s ‘Bug’ 4-2-4T
  • Southern Railway Inspection Saloon DS291

And finally, within London Underground (inc IoW stock) category, you will find:

  • Underground 1940 Waterloo & City Stock (later Class 487) (inc Match Trucks for transport to BR Works)

The poll will be running from today, 15th October, until the 3rd November. Full details can be found here on RMweb.

Lets hope that by voting Southern we can continue the great expansion in Southern related models being produced in the future!

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A bit of an update: Heljan 07s, 247 Developments and Canute Road Quay on tour

Posted in Canute Road Quay, HW&DMRS, Model News, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 6, 2018| 2 Comments »

This post is a bit of mix of a couple of updates in the BR(s) related model world and also where and when you can see Canute Road Quay on tour.

Heljan 07

Firstly, Heljan have announced a further run on their excellent 07 Class. This has been in response to strong demand and positive reviews, such as mine here, for the first production run.

One of the original releases D2985 is seen at rest on Canute Road Quay

Nine additional Class 07s are now being prepared for release in early 2019. These will cover new identities for the most popular BR green and BR blue editions which sold out quickly earlier this year, the well-known Eastleigh Works shunter of the 1970s/80s, D2991, plus two more  industrial versions in ICI grey/orange and Powell Duffryn blue/white. These model have a 6 Pin DCC socket and will be priced around £139. see below for the full list.

Artwork drawing for 2906: BR Eastleigh Works light green D2991

Version 1 – as-built BR Locos

  • 2904: BR(S) green D2986
  • 2905: BR(S) green D2988
  • 2906: BR Eastleigh Works light green D2991
  • 2907: BR blue D2998
  • 2908: BR blue 07002
  • 2909: Powell Duffryn blue/white ‘07006’

Version 2 – Later BR and industrial dual-braked variant

  • 2914: BR blue 2989
  • 2915: BR blue 07009 (weathered)
  • 2916: ICI grey/orange 07005 Langbaurgh

247 Developments

Friend, excellent modeller and proprietor of 247 Developments Brian Mosby has advised me that he now has produced 22 etched smoke box number plates 30081-89, 30092-103 and 30147 for the Dapol ex LSWR B4 Class 0-4-0t. Brian also stocks a range of SR etched nameplates and smokebox door number plates including the Lord Nelson class which will be of great use when the forthcoming new Hornby model arrives. In addition he stocks dated smokebox door roundels for the Bulleid pacifics and SR Engine Head Signal route discs. Brian’s products are of excellent quality and I can wholeheartedly recommend them.

Canute Road Quay on tour

It was a very enjoyable weekend at the Worthing MRC show last weekend with Canute Road Quay, Thanks to friend and fellow modeller Simon Paley for his assistance and company over the weekend and all those readers of this blog whom dropped by and said hello.

Simon keeps the visitors to the Worthing show entertained
A Dapol ex LSWR B4 ‘Caen’ in Southampton Docks livery makes her debut at the show

It is always a pleasure to exhibit at this show, I took Fisherton Sarum there in 2015, as the Worthing MRC club president, Dave Kent, is a friend and past member of the High Wycombe & District MRS. He will hate me for saying this again, as I know he reads this blog, but when I joined the Society at the tender age of 15, *cough* years ago, he took me under his wing so to speak, working on the scenery for the Societies then large 00 layout ‘Hillingdon Court’.  Dave is an exceptional modeller and some of you may well have previously seen is excellent SR third rail layout Ashington (which featured in the November 2007 issue of Hornby Magazine).

For those that could not get to Worthing, Canute Road Quay can be seen a few upcoming shows, the first of which is my own Model Railway Societies show in four weeks time, on Saturday 3rd November 2018 the High Wycombe and District MRS Wycrail 18 show being held at , , Cressex Community School, Cressex Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4UD It is always a good show and Canute Road Quay will be one of 30 layouts on show.

The first couple of months next year sees Canute Road Quay attending the following shows:

26th / 27th January 2019 – Canute Road Quay: Southampton MRS, Barton Peveril Collge, Chestnut Avenue, Eastliegh, SO50 5BX

23rd Feb 2019 – Canute Road Quay; RisEx Princes Risborough and District MRC, Community Centre, Wades Park, Stratton Road, Princes Risborough, Bucks, HP27 9AX

As always the full list of show dates can be found on my Exhibition diary page here. 

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