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Confectionery Crossing... Fry's Sentinel, No.7492 make a rare appearance on the road crossing outside the gates of the Somerdale site, as it propels one of the firm's registered 'GWR Mink A' vans towards Keynsham station. From there the van will be collected by a local pick-up goods and taken into Bristol, before being marshaled into one of the many express freight service for the North - with it's confectionery contents travel as far as Glasgow or Edinburgh! The 'Mink A' van is one of the latest releases from Rapido Trains UK, and was suitably weathered prior to staging this photo; I used various weathering powders to replicate the faded/bleached paintwork often seen on GWR goods vehicles after a few months in service.

Cheers for the quick response. Will give it a go. Do the aforementioned screws have anything to do with the cab?

How does one get into the cab of these? Attempting to fit crew to mine, and assumed it was the two addition screws on the underside holding the cab on, but its still held fast. Any tips?

Lady in Blue... Penrhyn Hunslet 2-4-0T+T, No.590 'Linda' scales the slatewalls of Gwyndy Bank, making light work of the 1 in 80 gradient.

Likewise, been like it for a few days. Can't even clip on the notification to view the notifications page

Bit the bullet and went for a £100 one. First ever mystery box so intrigued as to what maybe in there. Hopefully some BR steam era items in need of weathering

Winter at Wellow... Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway 7F 2-8-0, No.53809 makes a spectacle as it approaches Midford with a coal train from Norton Hill Colliery during the sever winter of 1963...

Any information on how to remove the top feed?

Just purchases one of these early today for a very reasonable price, and a good runner too (for now). The model is an example fitted with a top feed, but the intention is to convert this to one without. This (along with the pipework) appears to be separately fitted parts. Is this the case? If so how easy are they to remove? Any information before I attempt this would be much appreciated!!!

During RailEx Taunton 2023 I had the opportunity to take-in one of Britain's finest model railways - Chilcompton Tunnel - Stephen Jones and his team's stunning recreation of this much photographed location on the legendary Somerset & Dorset Railway in OO. Filmed in the style of the legendary railway photographer Ivo Peters, we see just a small selection of over 20 prototypical train formations as they tackle the challenging gradients of the Mendip Hills edited with real sound. Sounds are provided by a number of prototypical and similar locomotives from my collection, captured at various Gala and Preserved Railways over the past few years. Trains as featured: 0:18 - Fowler 4F Class 0-6-0, No.44447 pilots West Country Class 4-6-2, No.34091 'Weymouth' on a South bound express. 1:18 - Stanier 8F 2-8-0, No.48773 heads North with a Pigeon Special, whilst GWR interloper Collett 2251 Class 0-6-0, No.3210 emerges from Chilcompton Tunnel with the stopping service to Templecombe. 2:44 - Fowler 4F Class 0-6-0, No. 44331 makes a powered accent of the Mendip hills on a stopping goods. 3:28 - S&DJR 7F Class 2-8-0, No.53806 makes a spirited getaway from Chilcompton with a rake of empties bound for Radstock. 4:18 - BR Std 9F 2-10-0, No.92220 'Evening Star' heads South with the 'Pines Express', as BR Std 5MT 4-6-0, No.73082 coasts toward Bath with a fertilizer train. Hope you enjoy!

Going down with flying colours... Vicar Sam Weech and Ollie Matthews - the Bishop of Welchester, nurse 'Thunderbolt' on the final charge to Mallingford. Having lost time due to circumstances beyond their control, the duo use the down hill stretch of the line to their advantage... taking care not to exceed the 25mph speed limit imposed by the Light Railway Order act of course...

The Lonesome Pine... BR Std 9F 2-10-0, No.92220 'Evening Star' fittingly heads the final 'Pines Express' over the Mendip Hills - 8th September 1962.

The long slog... WD Austerity 2-8-0, No.90553 plods North with an unfitted minerals train. The locomotive is seen here passing one of a number of water troughs on the route as it begins the long climb to the summit.

12th - 13th August 2023 saw the return of RAILWELLS hosted by the Wells Railway Fraternity, at Wells Town Hall, Wells Somerset. The show featured no less than 16 visiting layouts and dioramas in a variety of gauges and scales, as well as a good selection of trade, demo and society stands. Layouts as featured; BRIDGEWATER - O NORTH 9TH STREET TERMINAL - P87 SCALE PARKEND MARSH SIDINGS - P4 ABBEY STREET - S SCALE CHURNBURY- 2MM FINE SCALE SANDSHIFTERS - P4 CLINKERFORD - P4 TORRE - P4 EWE - OO LOCHTY - EM FOXCOTE NEW PIT - 2MM FINESCALE PORT JUBILEE - 2MM FINESCALE THE SOMERSET COAL CANAL AT WELLOW - P4 RUYTON ROAD - P4 SAINT NICOLAS- OO CHARD JUNCTION - O Hope you enjoy!

Saturday 5th August 2023, saw the return of Exmoor Rail host by the Exmoor Coast Railway Modellers, at their new venue The West Somerset Community College, Minehead, Somerset. This years line-up featured no less than 16 layouts in a variety of gauges and scales, along with and excellent selection of demonstration and trade stands. Layouts as featured; GARA BRIDGE - OO UPWEY JUNCTION - OO ASHMOUTH - 4MM RED HOOK BAY - H0 SCALE BRADSTOCK - 7MM HARRIS'S SIDINGS - 4MM ST. OSWALDS - O16.5 TUFFELEY ROAD - OO MOORS VIEW - 2MM ASHGATE - OO9 VENTEROL-ROUSSET - H0 SCALE THISWAYE - 7MM THE DEEPING PROJECT - GMRC LAYOUT - OO / OO9 SHEEP DIP - 4MM TOP YARD - EM 1914/18 WINTER IN FRANCE - OO9 Hope you enjoy!

29th July 2023 saw the return of the Bridport & District Model Railway Exhibition hosted by the Bridport & District Model Railway Club, at The Sir John Colfox Academy in Bridport, Dorset. The show featured no less than no less than 30 visiting and clubs layouts and dioramas (a large selection of which are featured here) in a variety of gauges and scales, as well as a good selection of trade and demonstration stands. Layouts as featured; BRIDPORT TOWN - 16.5MM NORGE - H0 TAVAS-YN-BOGH - OO & OO9 HOBBITON END - 5.5MM TADNOLL - OO TRAMS - 4MM I" AD THAT - Hornby DUBLO SHILLINGFORD - OO MARSHWOOD ROAD - OO MILLBURN ROAD - OO WEDMORE - O MOORE STREET YARD - H0 ON RED - OO SLADES GREEN - OO WAYHAUGHT HALT - OO CASCADE CANYON - TT:100 LEMBETH WALK - 12MM Hope you enjoy!

Well... It took four days, but this years video from Larkrail is now edited online!!! Once again, many thanks to all involved. 15th July 2023 saw the return of the Larkrail Model Railway Exhibition at the New Oriel Hall, Larkhall, Bath. The show featured no less than 11 layouts and dioramas in a variety of gauges and scales, as well as a good selection of demo stands, plus trade. Layouts as featured; ARUN QUAY - 7MM HUNSLET WORKS - 7MM SCALE / NARROW GAUGE NEWTON HEAT WORKS - 7MM SCALE / NARROW GAUGE COPENHAGEN FIELDS (GOODSHED AND MARKET) 2MM FINESCALE LOCKTY - EM WANTAGE TRAMWAY - P4 ARCADIA - S SCALE SHELFIE 4 - MAPLE RIVER - H0 SHEEP DIP - OO UPWATCH QUARRY - 16MM HEPTON WHARF - P4 Hope you enjoy!

An excellent show as ever and credit to all involved! My video from the weekend is currently in editing, just sorting out the colour balance, so will hopefully be good to go in the next day or so :)

17th - 18th June 2023 saw the return of the Mere Model Railway Exhibition hosted by the Mere & District Railway Modellers, at Mere Lecture Halls, Mere, Wiltshire. This years show featured no less than 12 visiting and clubs layouts and dioramas in a variety of gauges and scales, as well as a good selection of trade stands. Layouts as featured; BRADSTOCK - O RAMMA WOOD - O9 BADGERS BOTTOM - G9 MERE ABBAS - O NO.2 YARD - P4 FRESHWATER - 2MM FINESCALE YARDS END - O-16.5 RIVER CRANE MILL - 009 PENWORTH - N BREMEN TRAMWAYS - HO THREE BRIDGES BY THE SEA - OO GOLD CREEK - N Hope you enjoy!

10th - 11th June 2023 saw the return of the Mendip Model Railway Exhibition hosted by the Shepton & District Model Railway Society, at the Shepton Scout Hall, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The show featured no less than 13 visiting and clubs layouts and dioramas in a variety of gauges and scales, as well as a good selection of trade stands. Layouts as featured; ASHGATE - OO9 WOODBURY WHARF - OO9 BEVOIS PARK AND ST. DENYS - N CHEFFLEY - OO BOVINGTON JUNCTION - N PORTWENN - O-16.5 TONY'S FOREST - O-14 TUCKING MILL - 2MM FINE SCALE WYVERN WHARF - O FELTHAM ROAD MPD - OO HEMYOCK - OO SHEPTON MALLET (HIGH STREET) - OO Hope you enjoy!

Funny you mention those photos Phil. As these are the ones I took inspiration from! The brake van being suitable modified and weathered from that first pic (though the tail, tail WH marking was hidden by the tree)! Wonder what that marking ment...

Approaching the Summit... Ex S&DJR 7F 2-8-0, No.53809 approaches Masbury summit with a down goods from Bath. Bring up the rear is Ex LMS 3F 'Bagnall' 0-6-0T, No.47506 having assisted the train from Radstock to the summit, some 811 feet (247 m) above sea level.

Hi Limpley Stoker Here's one of the shots of my Titfield Station build which has been used for the kits promotion, really was a labour of love. I'd like to say a massive thank you to @Not Jeremy for his wonderful new book The Titfield Thunderbolt: Story of a Much Loved Film - which has been a great source for information during its construction. Can't recommend it enough! My full build can be seen the current June 2023 issue of Railway Modeller.

One for rogues gallery I think!!! A bit late to the party on here, but many I extend my thanks to all who put on such a superb event last Sunday! It was my first time attending and what can I say... What a wonderful and relaxing event! Was great to get to catch up with so many people, as well as meet a few new ones. Plus, was great to finally get a see a number of amazing layouts and projects I've been following over the past few years in the flesh. I can also confirm the legendary pasties and cakes are just that! (As the image above proves)... @10800 has beaten me too it, but I finally got around to editing my video from the day. Once again many thanks to all involved and very much looking forward to hopefully attending again next year!

15th - 16th April 2023, saw the Bentley Model Railway (Railroad) Group host their twenty seventh Model Railway Exhibition, held at the Calne Community Campus, Calne, Wiltshire. The show featured no less than 12 visiting and club layouts and dioramas in a variety of gauges and scales, as well as an excellent selection of society, trade and demo stands. Layouts as featured; HIGHBRIDGE ROAD - OO VICTORIA & ALBERT DOCKS - OO FARMER'S DROVE - OO PEASEVERN YARD - O ULVIK - H0 WHEAL IMOGEN - P4 BOVINGTON JUNCTION - N NOVE MESTO - TT PENRYN STONE & CLAY COMPANY - OO9 ST. PHILIPS - OO SYDNEY GARDENS - OO DEPOT DE CAMIONS - N Hope you enjoy!