MattDitch

Statfold Barn - "Sweet Indian Steam" 11/06/22 Here is a selection of my images taken at the above event. The full gallery can be found here >> https://www.mattditch.photography/rail#/statfold-barn-sweet-indian-steam-110622/

It's been a little while since I released a new model, sorry about that! Problems with my creative mojo, we've all been there, I'm sure. The above model is a freelance Peckett style side tank. Although I did take some inspiration from various Peckett locos. I've designed two versions, one for the Kat0 108/109 chassis and one for the Roco 0-6-0. I've also started adding some extra details to my models where possible and prototypical, such as rivets and handrails. Going forward, I'll be adding this kind of detail to all my models, past and future. The models can be purchased from my website >> https://www.mattditch.photography/online-shop-1 and eBay >> https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?item=134141095300&_ssn=mdmodels12&_sop=10

New Video - Beamish Transport Collection, Thursday with Andrew Barclay "Glyder"

Things have been quiet around here for a while, sorry about that! New models are coming soon....ish! In the meantime, if you use the code 20%OFF you'll get 20% off your order in my shop >> https://www.mattditch.photography/online-shop-1 The code is valid for one week, happy shopping!

New video - Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway "Everything Goes" gala. 01/05/22

Beamish - "Transport Collection Thursday" with Andrew Barclay "Glyder" Full Gallery

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway "Everything Goes" gala Full gallery

And here's the video

Victor & Vulcan reunion gala at the North Tyneside Steam Railway https://www.mattditch.photography/rail#/victor-vulcan-reunion-gala/

New Video - Beamish Steam Gala 2022

New O16.5 (7mm narrow gauge) locomotive kit. I was recently asked if I could produce a 7mm version of the Clogher Valley Sharp Stewart that I offer. I can’t offer chassis suggestions, as the person who commissioned me intended to scratch build their own chassis. I have however included an image that shows the dimensions of the model opening. The model is supplied with real coal, headlamp and cowcatcher. The photos show an unpainted but primed model. Website >> https://www.mattditch.photography/online-shop-1/o165-7mm-narrow-gauge-clogher-valley-sharp-stewart-tram-locomotive-body-kit-mdm53 eBay >> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134090975591

New 009 Sentinel railcar kit and 10% off weekend sale I'm very pleased to be able to finally share the Sentinel railcar kit I've been working on. It's designed to fit the Kato 105 chassis. It can be run as a single unit, there is space at the back which could be a second cab. Or, you can purchase the double pack, which contains two body kits. This would allow the user to make a multiple unit. Single Railcar >> https://www.mattditch.photography/online-shop-1/009-sentinel-railcar-body-kit-mdm51 Double Pack >> https://www.mattditch.photography/online-shop-1/009-sentinel-railcar-bodykit-double-pack-mdm52 eBay Link >> https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?item=133289066533&amp%3Brt=nc&amp%3B_trksid=p2047675.l2562&_ssn=mdmodels12&_sop=10 Use the code EASTER10 to get 10% off your orders over the Easter weekend. https://www.mattditch.photography/online-shop-1

Beamish steam gala 2022 Just a small selection of some of my favourites. The full gallery can be found here

009 Peckett saddle tank engine, based on those used on the Sena sugar estates. Designed to fit the Roco 0-6-0 steam locomotive chassis. Online shop eBay

New 009 kit announcement. Inspired by the Pecketts used on the Sena sugar estates. This kit is designed to fit either the Kato 108 or 109 chassis. The kit can be purchased from my website A skirtless version for the Roco 0-6-0 steam loco chassis is also available. But, I will do a separate post on this version of the kit.

I've decided to run a weekend long flash sale over on my website. Use the code APRILSALE1 for 20% off all orders. https://www.mattditch.photography/online-shop-1

New Video - Victoria Garesfield Colliery & Railway

Just a small selection of the images I took on Friday at the KWVR gala. The full gallery can be found here

New Video - Keighley & Worth Valley Railway 2022 Steam Gala. 11/03/22

New Kit Thursday....no I'm not going to make this a thing I'm often asked to make more 009 diesel kits, so here is one! It's a freelance centre cab based on my Armstrong Whitworth diesel design. Don't worry, you don't have to paint yours yellow! This is designed to fit a Kato 105 bogie chassis. Link to model Next up is a colonial style Hunslet side tank, again in 009. I have two versions of this available, with and without side skirts. The side skirt version is designed to fit the Kato 108 or 109 chassis. Link to model The skirtless version was done as a request and I thought it is a shame not to share it. I don't know what chassis this could fit. But, I have included the measurements in the below link. Link to model These models are also available from my eBay store here

New Video - First steam of the year. "Horden" at Tanfield. 27/02/22

Just a reminder that this sale is still going on. And, will run till tomorrow

I'm having a weekend 20% off sale on my website. It'll run from today till Monday. Use the code WEEKEND20 for 20% off your order. Click here to view the full range All my models are also available from eBay All the items on there have the "make me an offer" feature on. So feel free to make me a sensible offer

New gallery and first steam of 2022 Photos of Andrew Barclay 0-6-0ST “Horden” on the Tanfield railway between East Tanfield and Andrews House. The full gallery can be found here. But in the meantime, here are a few of my favourites.

New Video - Durham, old railways and lost pit villages This video takes a look at Durham's railway past. Starting with a brief look at Durham Elvet station before moving onto Shincliffe Town station and the line to Houghall and the old pit village there.