After initial optimism, the IDA ‘twin’ intermodal flats have yet to achieve their full capability for Direct Rail Services due to ride issues over poor track. Gareth Bayer describes the rise and fall of the
Read moreGoing low with the IDA flats
Category: Modelling
Dapol delivers a great ‘Super Low’
REVIEW: The IDA container ‘twins’ have been released to accompany the Class 68, these being used on DRS intermodals. DAPOL has further expanded its range of current day wagons in ‘OO’ gauge with the release
Read moreOlivia’s Trains commissions British Oxygen TEA tankers from Heljan
THE striking British Oxygen Company TEA tankers are set to appear in ‘OO’ gauge with the news that Heljan has been commissioned to produce the wagons exclusively for Sheffield-based retailer Olivia’s Trains. Few details have
Read moreGreat Central brings new models
The three-day exhibition at the Great Central Railway in mid-June saw Bachmann, Dapol and Hornby all in attendance and showing the latest progress on several new models, as illustrated here. Catching the eye on the
Read moreHalf-year update from Bachmann
The first appearance of the long-awaited Mk.2f coaches is the highlight of the manufacturer’s summer briefing. AS is now traditional, Bachmann provided an update on the state of play with its ranges at the start
Read moreOxford Rail Mk.3s move forward
The company has now received factory samples of the InterCity livery with the other schemes on their way. EARLY June saw Oxford Rail receive the first fully factory-decorated samples of its new ‘OO’ gauge Mk.3a
Read moreTank wagon traffic to TMDs
The 1980s and 1990s saw Traction Maintenance Depots continue to receive fuel deliveries and, to a lesser extent, other fluids by rail. However, as privatisation took hold, such traffic went into terminal decline as road
Read moreDEMU Showcase headlines Midlands events in June
It is again time to head to Burton upon Trent for the society’s all-diesel and electric show with the Great Central three-day exhibition following soon afterwards. EARLY summer is here and with it comes the
Read moreLayout: The Sidings
Seeking to construct a new but easily manageable ‘OO’ gauge exhibition layout, Nick Gurney describes how he was inspired to create a modern day stabling point that draws heavily on the sidings found alongside York station.
Read moreHighland ‘37’ from Mickleover club
A limited edition Class 37/0 has been commissioned to help fund a new clubroom for the model railway group. IN a novel piece of fundraising, the Mickleover Model Railway Group has commissioned Bachmann to produce a
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