Category Archives: Eighties

Definitely Define

Posted on January 10, 2019 by bawdsey

Well I’m definitely getting there, not just with the layout but to Define 2019 this weekend. Define will be a first showing for the layout, it’s a one day event, sort of a social/open house thing by the Define group. … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday, (Illuminating Shelfie2)

Posted on November 29, 2018 by bawdsey

These images are about two years old, I find that surprising because sometimes time seems to stand still with a layout, despite progress being made. Shelfie2 has had a bit of a Byzantine journey, ranging from a North Wales DMU … Continue reading →

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More thoughts from Warley 2018

Posted on November 27, 2018 by bawdsey

Well, back from Warley, and back from this mornings equine lawnmower entrapment scheme, here’s a few more images from the 2018 Warley show. Oxfords OO N7 decorated samples, the announcement was covered earlier here Toy Fair . The appearance looks … Continue reading →

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Warley 2018 Rapido images

Posted on November 24, 2018 by bawdsey

Firstly apologies for lack of narrative with this post, getting a few minutes around the show to grab images is challenging at times! Still here’s the Canuck stuff, and it looks to Rapido’s high standard The Tempo, I have no … Continue reading →

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Bachmann Class 121 at Spalding

Posted on November 3, 2018 by bawdsey

Today at the Spalding show the EP for Bachmann’s BR class 121 is on display. Due in about 12 months time it’ll be worth the wait. Underframe details look exceptional including the speedometer drive from bogie to chassis. The internal … Continue reading →

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PCA Accurascale at GETS

Posted on October 13, 2018 by bawdsey

Announced at GETS today Accurascale PCA bulk cement wagons in OO Gauge. Three pack £69.95, discounts for rakes, estimated arrival January 2019 7mm HUO EP was also on the stand as was the 4mm PCV’s And at the end of … Continue reading →

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Heljan Telford 2018 O gauge and OO gauge announcements

Posted on September 1, 2018 by bawdsey

This morning there’s a very interesting press release from Heljan at the 2018 Telford O gauge show. God news for 7mm modellers with the popular GWR AEC Railcar and BR Class 56 Diesels being announced below, but for the 4mm … Continue reading →

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Motivation Monday, Brown…

Posted on August 27, 2018 by bawdsey

Yup, Brown! Ok admittedly brown isn’t often the ‘go to’ colour for inspiration, but today, it is. This past week I’ve been in mid Wales, an area of the UK often overlooked in terms of landscapes the island has to … Continue reading →

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Heljan’s O Gauge Class 50

Posted on June 7, 2018 by bawdsey

Heljan have kindly sent across images of the engineering prototype for their O gauge British Rail Class 50. As usual at this stage, it’s an early prototype and subject to change. Some details have already been identified for improvement. Release … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Mancave, Dingham Delights

Posted on May 16, 2018 by bawdsey

Today I’ve been putting together, and trial fitting Dingham electromagnetic couplers. These are them fitted to a Bachmann 08. They’re a bit fiddly to assemble, but the instructions are clear and give good hints and tips on their use. I’ve … Continue reading →

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