Wincanton- Last part!

This 0 gauge S&DJR road van was pre3sent on Peter Hollins Shillingstone.

Unfortunately my picture doesn't do it justice as the weathering is just right.

Wincanton Part Deux!

To the left is Rosedale, a truncated branch line due to receive the Beeching axe, indeed he is standing on the platform!

Springfield group from Weymouth presented this well observed 0 Gauge model.

Wincanton MRE November 2019.

 There were several 0 Gauge layouts that attended this years Wincanton Exhibition.

First of these is Woolbridge which, of course, is based on the ex-SR station at- believe it or not- Wool.

Years ago I built a 4mm version from plans in the Railway Modeller and this does portray the prototype, sadly no longer in existance, very well. Indeed it is instantly recognisable which belies the mark of a good model.

 The goods shed and signal box are also faithfully modelled, I should have asked about the engine shed parentage!

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Wincanton Model Railway Exhibition 9/10th November 2019

All set up at the Wincanton Model Railway Exhibition.

Although very frosty this morning the weather soon changed and the rain hammered down .

Many excellent layouts in a good selection of scales plus traders offering many bargains .

The only problem is which bargain to buy!

A couple of bookings for 2021 were made soI can't sell the layout yet!!!

3 MM Society-Passing of Terry Smallpiece.

It was with great sadness that I received the news that a stalwart of the 3mm Society has passed away.

Terry was very supportive to my daughter, Pamela, who, at the age of 7, started a passion for Tri-ang TT model railways. With Terry's help we amassed a comprehensive collection and eventually built and exhibited a 15ft long exhibition layout of Tri-ang TT.

A wants list was always updated to Terry and it was always an exciting time when a package from Terry was delivered by the postman.

Some in the 3mm Society may remember my article in Mixed Traffic- The Financial Director- which elucidated on Pamela's collection.

Rest in peace Terry- I am truly indebted to you and that I could call you a true friend.

Narrow Planet Name and Numberplates.

It is somewhat pleasing that there are some suppliers which will provide products in various scales without having to order from multiple businesses.

One such is Narrow Planet-
www.narrowplanet.co.uk

My latest order has been received and it contains cabside numbers, smokebox number and shed code for my 57XX Pannier Tank, Nameplates for a 009 Baldwin and smokebox numbers and shed codes for a couple of 3mm locos.

The brass etches are excellent and the colouring just right.

I might just mention that they also supply other scale narrow gauge kits plus a RTR coach commissioned from PECO.

So, credit where credit is due and NP will be my go-to supplier of etched brass plaates.

O Gauge Ian Kirk Dia D98 Non Corridor Brake 3rd.

At the recent Rail-Ex Taunton, H&A Models had some plain plastic bags with O Gauge bogie coach kits for around £40.

Instructions are somewhat basic and the parts need some cleaning up but for the money!

OK, you have to purchase wheels and buffers which still only totals £60 ish.

Below is what you get in the bag- lots of bits- looking forward to building this.