Category Archives: peco

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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Transformation Tuesday, Kings Cross & The Heljan 25 and 86

Posted on August 6, 2019 by bawdsey

One of the nice things about this hobby is the social element to it. Last night in ye olde London towne a group, nine, later ten, of us met up. In two different pubs we were asked what’s the occasion? … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday (Heljan 07)

Posted on July 24, 2019 by bawdsey
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NMRA Motivation Monday

Posted on July 15, 2019 by bawdsey

Bob Phelps receives the NMRA’s distinguished service award Saturday 13th July 2019 from NMRA President Pete Magoun, at the NMRA National Train Show in Utah. So why’s this of interest? Bob, principal product design engineer worked for Peco for 54, … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday Bachmann 45

Posted on July 9, 2019 by bawdsey
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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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Wordless Wednesday (except with words)….

Posted on May 8, 2019 by bawdsey

Yup still messing around with Panniers, this one, and a 74xx being done on mates rates for goodies for future projects! A few people have messaged asking why no updates for a while? Last week saw me in Dolgellau, working … Continue reading →

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N Gauge Motivation Monday

Posted on April 15, 2019 by bawdsey

In the past I’ve bought a used layout, in my case it was the layout that became Bawdsey. It is a good way of getting started in a new scale or gauge, and if anyone out there is looking for … Continue reading →

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