Category Archives: Eastern Region

Kits for Sale (only J69 left)

Posted on October 31, 2019 by bawdsey

Due to me selling Bawdsey earlier this year and no longer looking to build an EM industrial layout, I have three kits from the ‘maturing’ cupboard looking the find new homes. If you’re interested in any please contact me here … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday , Standing Back

Posted on September 12, 2019 by bawdsey

It is interesting sometimes doing that arty ‘stand back’ and look at what you’ve done. I’m doing this a lot at the moment, getting the layout ready to go out for the second time. This picture was taken early January … Continue reading →

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Woodland Development

Posted on August 15, 2019 by bawdsey

Back at the beginning of the year, the woodlands along the rear of the layout were being blocked in. Most of it was acceptable, but in cliche corner with my over bridge scenic break, getting the trees and overhang right … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday (Heljan 07)

Posted on July 24, 2019 by bawdsey
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Throwback Thursday , Paint

Posted on July 11, 2019 by bawdsey

Whilst waiting for more tree making material to arrive, I’ve turned to a trial of the backscene. I’m using a similar technique to that I used here, Setting the Scene where myself and the late Roy Jackson painted the sky/backscene … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday Bachmann 45

Posted on July 9, 2019 by bawdsey
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Wordless Wednesday Brew Street

Posted on June 19, 2019 by bawdsey

Chris Nevard

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Good Night and Thanks For Your Service..

Posted on June 15, 2019 by bawdsey

Well a few times I’ve mentioned on here that it’s game over. Today, it is. Developments here mean that Albion Yard has ‘left the building’. All the neat stuff has been saved, and wiring, motors and some track too. But … Continue reading →

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Great Central Grand Day Out

Posted on June 14, 2019 by bawdsey

This weekend it’s the Great Central Model Railway show centred around operating real trains, and the Model Railway Exhibition at Quorn station. It’s the first time I’ve been as a punter and for £23.00 including all day parking very good … Continue reading →

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Heljan OO Class 45/1

Posted on May 31, 2019 by bawdsey

Today Heljan are announcing their all new Derby/Sulzer Type 4 in ‘OO’. This model is currently being tooled and featuring a large number of authentic detail variations – including the first-ever accurate models of ETH-fitted Class 45/1s. The first examples … Continue reading →

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