Modelling

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 innovative WH Davis ‘Super Low 45’ and their slow return to service. JUST a year shy of the design’s 10th…

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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 of the IDA container flat ‘twins’, as used exclusively by Direct Rail Services on its intermodal services radiating from the…

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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 been released by either party but CAD work has been completed and approved with tooling now underway. BOC operated a…

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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 Bachmann stand was the first appearance of one of the 4mm scale regional limited edition Class 47s, this being the…

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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 of July, this being a sort of mid-year report where the latest samples are shown to the model railway press…

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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 coaches, these all being finished in InterCity colours. The batch consisted of several Tourist Standard Open (TSO), First Open (FO)…

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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 transport became more cost effective. David Ratcliffe profiles an assortment of tank wagons that could be found on depots during…

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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 annual Diesel & Electric Modellers United exhibition in Burton upon Trent. Taking place on the first weekend of June, this…

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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. Photography by John Humphries. THE Sidings is my third exhibition layout after Dyserth Road and Holland Park, both of which…

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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 limited edition Class 37 in ‘OO’ gauge, the proceeds from which will help to pay for a new clubroom. The…

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