12A Models release new BR(S) Conflat D kit
The Southern Railway / BR Southern Region had a longer wheelbase (18’7”) version of the Conflat wagons seen elsewhere on…
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Mail by Rail – Updating the Hornby LMS T.P.O Sorting Coach
The old Hornby LMS T.P.O Sorting Coach can be brought up to modern muster with a few evenings work – Mark Pearson shows you how
Wrenn 12T Fish Van – A quick “scrub up”
Mark Pearson renovates an old Wrenn Fish Van sourced from a swapmeet bargain bin.
Hitting the Brakes – The Humble Brakevan Uncovered.
Richard King fondly recalls the continued use of brakevans on railways until the 1990s, sharing the author’s train spotting memories, it delves into the purpose and equipment of Guards brakevans, highlighting their varied applications beyond freight trains.
A most unusual wagon – The making of a 16 wheeled flat transporter wagon from Triang parts.
Mark Pearson takes us on a another venture in to the weird and wonderful. And this time it has a lot of wheels….
Hornby R60157 BR track research van 975667 – Bytesize Observations and Improvement
Mark Pearson improves the running of the new Hornby R60157 BR track research van.
Lima Siphon G – Improving An Old Classic
Mark Pearson upgrades and improves another old classic – the Lima Siphon G
Improving the old Triang Maunsell PMV Bogie Luggage Van
Mark Pearson breathes new life into another old stager – the Triang SR bogie van
