Kernow 0 Gauge ex-LSWR van.

 Thank you Mr Kernow for this a S&DJR van.

Delayed by the postal strike, I must say that the wait was worth it!

Withe a die-cast metal frame and added detail the result is stunning.

This- yet again- provides impetus to dispose of vast amounts of 00 gauge stock and concentrate on the five layouts that I have or are proposed.

New Year resolutions are great- aren't they?

Slaters 0 Gauge 4 wheel GWR Brake 3rd.

Found this at a recent exhibition and, as I am building an All 3rd thought it a good idea if only to copy the brake gear!

This one has been well made and, if I can remove the roof, will be paired with said all 3rd.

Couplings need fitting- Sprat and Winkle as usual- then it will be ready for forthcoming layout.

The layout will be based around Wells so I can use S&DJR, Southern and GWR locos and stock.

 

O Gauge S&DJR 6 wheel Passenger Brake Van.

A recent find is this etched brass 6 wheel S&DJR Passenger Brake van.

It is absolutely gorgeous- so much so that a lot of my oo gauge items are going to be sold to make way for more 0 gauge.

I will still have 009 layouts and stock plus 00 gauge Watershoot Bay and Woodlands as well as the two venerable 3mm layouts Hennock and Teignford.

Much 0 gauge track and turnouts have been amassed and a new layout is being planned- but not too big.

 

Happy Christmas all.

 

 My attempt at an environmental Christmas Greeting!

Nigel Cullimore passed away on 24th October.

 

It is a very sad occasion when we loose a great friend.

I had known Nigel for over 20 years and we shared a mutual pastime of model railways. 

We attended many shows as exhibitors and days out to various places of mutual interest.

A qualified sparky, Nigel also had a passion for military aircraft and ships- his attention to detail was astonishing.

Seen here on board a Lancaster Bomber taxiing together with a member of the aircrew. His last days saw him having visits arranged for him which had always been wished for.

Rest in peace my friend- one of the nicest most genuine people I had the privilege to know.

Slaters 0 Gauge 4 Wheeled Coach- Full Third Dia. S9.

Next on the build list is a coach- first one I have made in 0 Gauge.

Supplied with a 17 page instruction booklet plus a couple of sheets of historical data.

As suggested I am making the chassis first although work has been done on the body whilst waiting for chassis components to cure.

Below is how far I have progressed. This coach will be a nondescript Maroon for use on the next 0 gauge layout.

 

0 Gauge Slaters Palvan kit- completed.

The Slaters Palvan kit is now completed. An excellent kit to put together although I must admit that the brake gear gave me some challenges.

The brake gear is brass, made up from a well etched sheet.

No specific transfer sheet is available although some of the Shocvan/ Palvan sheet is useful although no made up wagon numbers are supplied.

So, more ficticious numbers but you can't read them when the wagon is moving!