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blueRailways announces new DC wireless controller
blueRailways has unveiled its new Model 603 DC wireless controller/receiver, which joins the already existing family of analogue wireless controllers.
Kernow GWR Steam Railmotor
A decade after its announcement, BEN CHURCH reviews this distinctive GWR train and asks whether the wait has been worthwhile.
Rapido reveals new batch of 1907 RCH open wagons
Rapido Trains UK has announced a second batch of RCH 1907 open wagons for ‘OO’, now with a new body tooling that can cover four different wagon types.
‘E1’ exclusive for Brighton Circle
Rapido Trains has revealed that it is planning an exclusive ‘OO’ gauge model of sole surviving London, Brighton & South Coast Railway (LBSCR) ‘E1’ 0-6-0T 110 in Marsh lined black for The Brighton Circle.
Rapido/Rails SECR 7 plank open wagons
Rapido has unveiled production samples of the new exclusive range of South Eastern & Chatham Railway (SECR) and Southern Railway (SR) themed seven-plank open wagons for Rails of Sheffield in ‘OO’ gauge.
Dapol reveals decorated JHAs
Dapol has unveiled samples of its forthcoming Powell Duffryn Standard (PDS) JHA bogie hopper wagons in ‘OO’ gauge.
New ‘T’ gauge additions
TGauge.com has revealed decorated samples of a series of forthcoming and recently released ‘T’ gauge models. These diminutive models run on 3mm gauge track with a scale of 1:450.
Realtrack Models Class 142 deco samples surface
Samples of Realtrack Models’ forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Class 142 ‘Pacer’ DMU have been received for evaluation. Liveries include BR Provincial and BR chocolate and cream examples.
Welsh Inspiration
North Wales, the Snowdonia National Park and its surrounding landscape offer picturesque views of coasts, mountains, valleys and hills. Combined with the traditional slate industry that dominated the area, the region’s railways traverse very harsh environments whether on the North Wales Coast line or through the mountains.
Speedlink Freight
From Crecy Publishing comes this comprehensive guide to the ill-fated Speedlink wagon service, employed by British Railways from 1977 to 1991.