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Leamington Spa

Posted on July 3, 2018 by smoppett

I had the opportunity to organise a trip to Peter Waterman’s excellent O Gauge model of Leamington Spa for the ORS. He and his team are attempting to re-create a model of both the GWR and LMS stations in the … Continue reading →

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Nothing Much

Posted on November 10, 2016 by smoppett

The trouble with having a blog post that highlights an event, is that when that event has happened, your blog looks stupid. So here is a picture from a recent holiday in Scotland so I am not directing you to … Continue reading →

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1015 Western Champion

Posted on April 14, 2016 by smoppett

I love Westerns and have a small layout based on an MPD in the Bristol area in the early 70’s so I have been collecting together a loco stable for it. I have a few weathered Westerns, but I wanted … Continue reading →

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WycRail15 7th November

Posted on October 20, 2015 by smoppett

The annual model railway exhibition for my model railway club (High Wycombe) is on Saturday 7th November. Conveniently located next to junction 4 of the M40. Further details from WycRail15 or UK Modelshops

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Hornby’s New GWR Coaches

Posted on September 17, 2015 by smoppett

My favourite railway company is the GWR. Hornby hasn’t served the GWR well in coaches over the years. Their best examples are the B-Set and Autocoach, and they acquired them from the old Airfix range. Then a few years ago … Continue reading →

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N Gauge Elevator

Posted on September 15, 2015 by smoppett

Sometimes you come across a new product that, on the one hand takes your breath away, makes you question why it hasn’t been done before, and even if it is a solution looking for a problem. I guess I have … Continue reading →

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Google celebrates Frank Hornby’s birthday

Posted on May 15, 2013 by smoppett

Today, 15th May 2013, anyone visiting Google will be presented with a graphic representing the works of Frank Hornby. Thank you Google. Find out more of Frank Hornby here.

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So long ago

Posted on May 6, 2013 by smoppett

Long ago when my school homework was all I had to worry about, I found the time to build wagon kits and I got very good at it. That was thirty years ago, and now I have the space but … Continue reading →

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Here Goes

Posted on May 6, 2013 by smoppett

This is my first post. I want to use this blog to document my railway modelling. I hope it finds an audience somewhere.

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