Category Archives: Narrow Gauge

2024, Motivation Monday, First One In, Fifteen Minute Heros

Posted on January 1, 2024 by bawdsey

With the festive season officially over, twelfth night and all that, it’s been quite a good couple of weeks of getting stuff done. Over the period I was able to do some short bursts, as well as lengthier sessions in … Continue reading →

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Last One Out 2023, with Francis Bourgeois

Posted on December 31, 2023 by bawdsey

As we take our last steps out of 2023, it’s time to say thank you to all you readers, who take the time out of your day to read the blog, or look at the Instagram, YouTube and Facebook pages. … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 23

Posted on December 25, 2023 by bawdsey

It’s that time of year again, a quick thank you to you readers for taking your time to drop by and spend some time here. The blog, YouTube Instagram threads and Facebook wouldn’t be possible without input and inspiration from … Continue reading →

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Warley 2023 images from the trade #7 (wordless Wednesday)

Posted on December 16, 2023 by bawdsey

BACHMANN EFE RAIL EFE RAIL N GAUGE

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Warley 2023 images from the trade #6

Posted on November 26, 2023 by bawdsey

MODEL RAIL MAGAZINE OXFORD RAIL It was nice to see Oxford Rail back in the room with an update of their 15T Cowans Sheldon crane. It’s is again under development with the addition of a match truck of a design … Continue reading →

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Warley 2023 images from the trade #2

Posted on November 26, 2023 by bawdsey

HELJAN There are some models that have that X factor, I don’t have any significant interest in O gauge, I have no connection at all to the 153 DMU class, I’ve never even ridden in one that I recall, yet … Continue reading →

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Warley 2023 images from the trade #1

Posted on November 25, 2023 by bawdsey

REVOLUTION

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Heljan O Gauge Class 24 Warley News 2023

Posted on November 25, 2023 by bawdsey

In recent years Heljan has received more requests for an ‘O’ gauge Class 24 than anything else. So they’ve gone ‘all out’ to bring you not just a Class 24/0, but also the later Class 24/1s AND Scottish Region ‘24/1s’ … Continue reading →

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Feel Good Friday, Accurascale’s classic 37

Posted on November 10, 2023 by bawdsey

My first thoughts on the Accurascale class 37. Shot almost in real time apart from changing camera position, what you see is what I got, so no preparation as such apart from having the box ready to open. I did … Continue reading →

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The Art of Railway Modelling, James Hilton (Book Review)

Posted on November 1, 2023 by bawdsey

The Art of Railway Modelling £18.50 Wild Swan Books Ltd ISBN 9 781912 038558 The Art of Railway Modelling” by James Hilton is a very different look at the captivating world of railway modelling. James, an experienced modeller himself, shares … Continue reading →

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