Category Archives: OO

57xx, Out! First Look

Posted on December 6, 2025 by bawdsey

Well it’s here, the Accurascale 57xx, and spoiler alert, its definitely been worth the wait. This release really brings the Pannier family up to date with a contemporary high quality and detailed model of this iconic and promiscuous family, nearly … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday Accurascale 57xx

Posted on November 26, 2025 by bawdsey
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How it Started Bachmann’s 08..

Posted on August 23, 2025 by bawdsey

This, ^^ this ^^ is how it started. A chance find on Facebook, advertised fairly as damaged and a poor runner. I wasn’t looking for one but the price vs condition made me think this is worth a punt. The … Continue reading →

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Snailbeach Sunday, 009

Posted on June 29, 2025 by bawdsey

A couple of days back I wrote about Red Wharf Bay, memories of an Iain Rice plan, jogged by standing on a beach watching the tide roll in. The beach features in this post too, but of an entirely different … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday Class 30 To 31

Posted on May 7, 2025 by bawdsey
Posted in accurascale, Albion Yard, Bachmann, blog, British Rail, Conversion, D&E, dapol, DC, dcc sound, Eastern Region, finescale, heljan, ho scale, Hobby, Hornby, Layout, man cave, model, Model Railroad, Model Railway, Modelling, Modelu, n gauge, O Gauge, OO, OO Gauge, Oxford rail, peco, railroad, railway, Rapido Trains, realism, scale modelling, shelfie, shelfie3, toy train, train set, TT120, woodland scenics, wordless wednesday | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Accurascale’s Diagram 1/108 and 1/109 16T Mineral Wagon Review

Posted on February 16, 2025 by bawdsey

Into the man cave this past week or two Accurascale’s 16Ton minerals have rattled across the doorstep. Two varieties have arrived a set of Diagram 108 re-body, and a set of Diagram 109 riveted body vehicles. They are packaged in … Continue reading →

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For Sale: Man Cave clearance..

Posted on December 15, 2024 by bawdsey

Bachmann 24/1 32-422 OO gauge Bachmann Class 24/1. As new condition all components included, DCC ready and test run. Price £110 including Uk post and packaging. Collection can be arranged at Newark Notts. SOLD STC OO gauge Bachmann 24/1 32-441. … Continue reading →

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DC Control Freak

Posted on November 4, 2024 by bawdsey

Over the past week or so there been some concurrent internet discussions regarding the latest RTR releases and what DC controller is the best to use if you’re not using DCC. This discussion has been rumbling around for a few … Continue reading →

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Throwback to Accurascale’s GWR 57xx (Warley 2023)

Posted on November 2, 2024 by bawdsey

Over the past few weeks I’ve been revisiting my layout building plans and aspirations, having worked over a Bachmann 3F ‘Jinty’ for a future bookazine article. That tasking took me back to the makeovers I’ve done in the past on … Continue reading →

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Transformation Tuesday, Peco Bullhead, The List..

Posted on October 15, 2024 by bawdsey

I’m pretty certain I’m one of the few, apart from Peco, who has taken time out to try a large number of ready to run products through the Peco Code 75 bullhead track, points and crossings. At the time of … Continue reading →

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