The Lugg Valley Chronicles….

At this time of year, I always seem to slip into a modelling hibernation, preferring to catch up with my reading, and pondering over possible new modelling projects. I might nip into my modelling room if the mood takes me, to run a train or two, a little shunting might take place and a few … Continue reading A Winter’s Tale………….

I can’t remember when I first started to build this Slater’s GWR 7-plank Dia. 02 wagon kit, or how I came by it in the first place? Suffice to say that it was not on my list of planed wagons for the layout. The same can be said of an SR even planked 12T van, … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Wagons………….

For the past few months, I’ve been restoring a rather sad Slater’s milk tank wagon, which I purchased from a certain auction site. I have always had a soft spot for 6-wheeled milk tanks, several kits are available from Slater’s and CRT Kits, all of which build into accurate models. Dapol also produce an RTR … Continue reading Back on track…………..

I’m breaking new ground with this post, because it features a video, and photos of the Kington network of railways. It all came about when one of my friends took a weekend break in Herefordshire, and came across the remains of a section of the trackbed between Pembridge and Titley Junction. For anyone with an … Continue reading Kingtons Lost Railways………