tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58172464292704683682024-02-21T10:45:22.354+00:00Tony's Trains At Barby Model RailAll the latest news and info from Tony's Trains At Barby Model RailTony's Trains At Barby Model Railhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13577381875241430808noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817246429270468368.post-48401368798287779472017-03-02T15:32:00.000+00:002017-03-02T15:32:02.096+00:00March Events<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We're only doing one event in March but it's a pretty big one! </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial";">March 25th & 26th 2017, The London Festival Of Railway Modelling, Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY. 10:00-17:00(16:30 Sunday) Early Admission for advanced ticket holders from 09:30. Tickets: Adults £12.00, Child (5-16) £6.00, Family £36.00 (2 Adults & 3 Children). Advance tickets £11.00 (£10.00 for BRM Subscribers). One of the UK's biggest and most popular shows we always enjoy attending this one. With over 40 layouts on display and more than 100 traders plus manufacturers Hornby and Bachmann in attendance it's a great event at a great venue. Full details and advanced booking info at: <a href="https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/shows/show/the-london-festival-of-railway-modelling/">https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/shows/show/the-london-festival-of-railway-modelling/</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recently arrived from Bachmann is the long awaited Stanier Mogul. We have very limited quantities of the LMS and BR Early Crest versions in stock, with the late crest version due in the next couple of weeks.... </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Other recent arrivals:</span></strong><br />
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<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Heljan 1361 Saddle Tanks and 1366 Pannier Tanks</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Bachmann 57s in GWR and Northern Belle liveries</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Royal Mail TPO coaches with nets in 60s livery</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Re-release Autocoaches in various liveries</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Plus much, much more.</span></strong></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Please feel free to get in touch with any order requirements or queries about stock availability. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Keep enjoying your modelling guys, Tony :) </span></strong>Tony's Trains At Barby Model Railhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13577381875241430808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817246429270468368.post-3486510596333011602017-01-18T18:09:00.000+00:002017-01-18T18:09:10.496+00:00looking ahead to 2017 releases....<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many of you will by now be well aware of the ranges announced by Hornby and Bachmann in their 2017 catalogues, but for those of you who aren't a quick run down of some of the more interesting items:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The undoubted star of Hornby's 2017 range is their retooled LMS Princess Coronation. Hornby have announced three different liveries for initial production:</span></strong><br />
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<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">R3553 6231 Duchess of Athol in as built condition with single chimney and without smoke deflectors. </span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">R3509TTS 46235 City Of Birmingham in her final livery of BR green late crest and as she still stands dormant in the halls of the Thinktank centre in Birmingham. She comes fitted with TTS sound, although we are considering removing this addition for those who do not require it.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">R3555 46256 Sir William A Stanier FRS in BR maroon late crest. Featuring Ivatt's modifications as made to the final two members of the iconic class, 46256 received the name of her original designer and had something of a celebrity status, Hornby reproduce her is what was to be her final days.</span></strong></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the other end of the steam era spectrum is the SECR H Class 0-4-4T, one of which is preserved (and at time of writing in working order) on the Bluebell Railway. Hornby have announced three different liveries for this model again.</span></strong><br />
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<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">R3558 No.308 in original SECR livery.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">R3539 No.31518 in BR late crest.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">R3540 No.1324 in Southern Railway Olive Green.</span></strong></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">There is also a train pack featuring No.31551 in BR Late Crest (a shame really considering there is a individual late crest example and early crest is yet to be offered) and a Maunsell Push Pull set in BR green.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another new tooling for 2017 will be the BR electric class 87, like the LMS Princess Coronation that went before them, another loco that found itself earning a living on the west coast mainline. Two initial liveries will be available:</span></strong><br />
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<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">R3580 87035 'Robert Burns' in BR Blue</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">R3582 87010 'King Arthur' in BR Intercity Swallow livery</span></strong></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few other highlights from the range include:</span></strong><br />
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<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Hitachi class 800s in GWR livery and test livery</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">'The Final Day' Collection, four limited editions of an express engine from each of the 'Big Four' companies in the liveries they carried on New Year's Eve 1947, the final day before nationalisation.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Overrunning from the 2016 range the Merchant Navy class locos in original condition are due out during 2017. They are joined by 35018 British India Line in rebuilt condition (a release which will hopefully coincide with the return to steam of the real 35018!)</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">The return of 8Fs, Rebuilt Scots, Std 4 4-6-0s and Q1s to the range.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">A new livery Peckett, '883' Lilleshall Co. in what appears to be plain black livery.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">HST power cars and matching coaches in the latest GWR green livery.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Class 60 60087 in the ever popular Colas Livery.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Class 50 D400 'Special Edition' in as delivered BR blue.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Maroon livery Collett Coaches. Along with reissue GWR livery.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Return of Maunsell coaches in 'ornate' Southern livery and the return of Stanier Period III stock in LMS and BR Maroon.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">For wagon fans an all new tooling GWR toad brake van (seen behind the H class in picture above)</span></strong></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Many modern image fans will be feeling somewhat let down by the Hornby range and it's large focus on steam era models but the Bachmann 2017 will more than make up for that! </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The biggest announcement regarding new toolings was the class 20/3, which Bachmann assure me is to be an all new tooling with (for the first time on a 20) working lights. The model is set to be produced in three different liveries:</span></strong><br />
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<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">35-125 20306 in DRS Livery (as pictured)</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">35-126 20311 in Harry Needle Railroad Company Orange</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">35-127 20312 in DRS Compass Livery</span></strong></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For steam era modellers there is a slightly unusual choice, but a very charming one at that, in the Midland Railway 1532 (later LMS/BR 1P) an 0-4-4T loco designed by Johnson. The class survived into the 1950s before withdrawal and is represented by Bachmann in three different liveries:</span></strong><br />
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<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">31-740 1273 in Midland Railway Crimson livery</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">31-741 1303 in LMS black livery</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">31-742 58072 in BR black early emblem</span></strong></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">as always with Bachmann new toolings the '2017' tag should be taken with a pinch of salt! However, we can look forward to seeing several new announcements this year and several long awaited new toolings! Including:</span></strong><br />
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<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Special Edition Avro Vulcan Set featuring 37558 'Avro Vulcan XH558' (actually 37424 as unveiled at the DRS open day last June) and 2 1/144 scale Avro Vulcan XH558 models of the aircraft.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Expected release of much anticipated models including LMS Stanier Mogul, LNWR Coal Tank and possibly the Southern H2 Atlantic.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Reissue of 9F as Evening Star and (from the same batch) 92211 in BR Black</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">A range of Railfreight locos to commemorate 'Railfreight 30' including an 08, 37 and 47s in Railfreight liveries and appropriate Railfreight liveried rolling stock.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Split Headcode Box 37099 'Merl Evans 1947-2016' in Colas livery.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">DRS 37688 'Kingmoor TMD' and 37884 in Europhoenix (sound fitted)</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">47245 in West Coast livery</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">66739 'Evening Star' in GBRf/BR Brunswick Green. </span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">2017 should be the year we see LNER Thompson coaches and maybe SECR Birdcage stock.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">The previously exclusive to Invicta and TMC, Mk1 CCTs and Horseboxes also join the standard range. </span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Due in very soon is the reissue Mk1 TPO with nets in 1960s livery.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">All new tooling VEA vans, Carflats and Prestwin Twin Silo wagons announced.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">2017 should also see the release of the much anticipated Warflat wagons.</span></strong></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">We are currently working on a payment scheme to help spread the cost of these products as we recognise that while Hornby and Bachmann are taking us to new levels in performance and detail, some of their range is getting beyond the resources of the common modeller. More details of that one to follow very shortly in another blog.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Full range details are available on Hornby and Bachmann websites:</span></strong><br />
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<a href="http://www.hornby.com/uk-en/"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.hornby.com/uk-en/</span></strong></a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pre-orders are welcome on any items in the range (no deposit or upfront payments required!) </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">If I have missed any of your favourites from the new announcements please don't be offended and rest assured we can pre-order any item from either range, just drop us a line with your requirements :) Keep enjoying your modelling guys, Tony :)</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As we are now into 2017 and with no events in January we shall jump straight into February and look at some of the bigger events we hope to be present at during the year.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Festival Of British Railway Modelling, February 11th&12th 2017, Doncaster Racecourse, DN2 6BB. Saturday: 10:00-17:00, Sunday: 10:00-16:30 (09:30 for advanced ticket holders) Admission: Adult: £9.00 (£8.00 for advanced tickets, £7.00 for BRM Subscribers in advance) Child: £4.50. Family (2 adults & 3 children): £27.00</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">We make our return to the popular show at Doncaster Racecourse, organised by British Railway Modelling (BRM) magazine. This years show has over 30 layouts on display and over 80 traders. We will be in our usual position on stand 70 (I believe) this year. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Full details of this show and advanced booking information can be found at: <a href="https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/shows/show/the-festival-of-british-railway-modelling/">https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/shows/show/the-festival-of-british-railway-modelling/</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rugby Evening Toyfair, Tuesday February 14th 2017, The Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby, CV21 2LN. 19:00-21:00. Admission: Adults: £1.50. Senior Citizens: £1.20. Children: 50p. Barely giving us time to draw breath from Doncaster we return to our local fair in our home town. An enjoyable small fair albeit on a rather unusual date this time around.... why not treat your other half to a new loco for Valentines Day?! Full details can be found at: <a href="http://www.barrypotterfairs.com/index.php">http://www.barrypotterfairs.com/index.php</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coventry Toyfair, Sunday 26th February 2017, The Connexion Leisure Club, Leamington Road, Ryton-On-Dunsmore, CV8 3FL. 10:30-15:00 (Early Entry from 08:00). Admission: Adults: £3.00 Senior Citizens: £2.50 Children: £1.00 Early Entry: £5.00. Our first appearance at another local toyfair in 2017. The Coventry fair is twice the size of Rugby Evening and offers far more in the way of choice. Another one we still enjoy attending. Full details at: <a href="http://www.barrypotterfairs.com/index.php">http://www.barrypotterfairs.com/index.php</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A quick look (with no major details given at this stage) at some of the other events we are set to attend during the year (some are subject to final confirmation):</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">March 25th & 26th 2017: The London Festival Of Railway Modelling, Alexandra Palace</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">May 27th-29th (Late May Bank Holiday) 2017: Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway, Cotswold Festival Of Steam</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">June 17th-19th 2017: The Model Event, Great Central Railway</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">August 12th 2017: Silver Fox DCC Exhibition, Milton Keynes</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">October 14th & 15th 2017: The National Festival Of Railway Modelling, East Of England Showground (Peterborough)</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">November 25th & 26th 2017: Warley National Model Railway Exhibition, NEC (Birmingham)</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">We will also continue to attend toyfairs at Rugby, Coventry and Bridgnorth throughout the year. As well as looking to increase the number of show bookings and events during 2017 and even into 2018. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">More blogs coming soon. Keep enjoying your modelling guys. Tony :)</span></strong>Tony's Trains At Barby Model Railhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13577381875241430808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817246429270468368.post-32551624344707367702016-12-08T11:44:00.000+00:002016-12-08T11:44:39.305+00:00December News Round Up<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi all, as we head into the festive period there are a number of minor things that we need to update you all on. Opening hours, events, announcements, etc.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Right, starting off with the opening hours. Up until Christmas Eve we will be open as usual, Tuesday to Saturday 10-5(4 on Saturday) with Christmas Eve actually falling on the Saturday, we will be closed Sunday and Monday as usual. However this is where the changes begin:</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Holiday Tuesday 27th: CLOSED</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Wednesday 28th: 11am-3pm</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Thursday 29th: 11am-3pm</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Friday 30th: 11am-3pm</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Saturday 31st (New Years Eve): 11am-3pm.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Then a return to business as usual from Tuesday January 3rd 2017. We feel the hours between Christmas and New Year will suit both you the customer and us as a business as last year we found it to be a rather quiet week but at the same time offers a chance for those who want to come down the chance to do so. If you are planning to visit on one of those days during the usual opening hours please give us a call and we'll see what we can do with regards to making sure we are there. </span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>On New Year's Day we will be attending Bridgnorth Toy Fair. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bridgnorth Leisure Centre, High Town, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 4ER. 10:30-15:00. Entry price £2.00 (all ages). A chance to blow off the cobwebs at the ever popular Bridgnorth Toy Fair, why not combine the visit with a trip to the Severn Valley Railway and what could quite possibly be the final days of steaming for their popular little 45xx tank 4566 which is 'out of ticket' at the start of 2017.</span></strong></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">As I'm sure many of you are already aware, at Warley show (which we attended and were very proud to do so) Hornby announced several new products. Including the Modified Duchess as 46256 Sir William A. Stanier FRS, also 46235 City Of Birmingham in BR green with TTS sound and Duchess of Athol in LMS livery. There will also be new tooling class 87 electrics and the new Hitachi class 800 units being delivered for use by GWR. All will be available for pre-order from us, just let us know any requirements.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the time of going to press we are expecting Peckett 0-4-0 tank engines, LNER (and BR) B12s and original condition SR (and BR) Merchant Navy pacifics in stock by the end of January. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had a recent meeting with Hornby which outlined their future plans and strategies. Personally I felt the meeting was very positive and Hornby are certainly looking to improve their relationship with the dealers, it has to be said there were a lot of cynical voices in the room and there is clearly a long way to go for Hornby to rebuild their shattered reputation in this industry. I am not going to disclose exactly what was said in that meeting though in public. Let's just say the future looks a lot brighter.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Finally (in case this turns out to be the last blog of 2016) may I take the opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. A massive thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last 12 months and beyond, I couldn't do it without you guys. Keep enjoying your modelling. Tony :)</span></strong>Tony's Trains At Barby Model Railhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13577381875241430808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817246429270468368.post-65580385450676259172016-11-11T13:23:00.001+00:002016-11-11T13:23:44.544+00:00A Train Set for Christmas and other gift ideas....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's that time of year when we start looking at the Christmas market and the obvious place to begin is with the classic gift, the train set. There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to choosing a set for someone but it helps to know what they like when it comes to railways and what they'd be looking for in a starter set. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Kicking off with the above pictured set Military Manoeuvres by Bachmann. I've made no secret in the past of how great I think this set is. For a first time railway modeller the great plus point of this set is it comes with a siding as part of the set so instant 'play value' as shunting can begin straight away without the need for additional track. However, the set being based on Military practice does make it a bit specialist for some modellers especially those who are just starting out....</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you want something a bit more traditional then The Midlander Express gives you exactly that. A very classic set, featuring an LMS Jubilee and two Maroon Mark1 coaches. In BR livery, it represents the period that is still the most popular amongst most modellers as it was the time when both steam and diesel ran side by side. Although as we've touched on in a different blog, the preservation layout offers the same benefit and the chance to mix regions. One negative of this set is it's very much an oval of track and a one train formation, even if there was a siding included it wouldn't be the kind of set you'd want to go shunting with anyway. (As a side note, I remember when I was a kid a friend having have a HST set that came with 2 sidings and a goods shed but looked completely ridiculous with HST coaches being shunted into them by the HST power car!) </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">The last Bachmann set we are going to feature is The Permanent Way, a bit different to the other two this one comes complete with Digital Sound fitted to the loco and the entry level Bachmann digital controller. The liveries are very much set in the 90s so only really suits those who want to model the more contemporary scene. Like The Midlander Express it also features just the basic oval of track. Although there is a degree of shunting options that would be available here and being a class 20 it would be well suited to hauling and shunting wagons. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Some good points that all Bachmann sets have to offer are:</span></strong><br />
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<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">High quality products, the locos, coaches and wagons are all as good as the best products the range has to offer. </span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Good quality, durable, control systems. We have been using the same Bachmann controller on our test layout for the best part of a decade and it works just as well as a new one. One word of caution regarding the basic Digital Controller is that it only accommodates nine locomotive addresses and can be easily outgrown. Having said that it is also a good quality, durable controller.</span></strong></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Military Manoeuvres RRP 169.95, Our Price £145.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Midlander Express RRP 209.95, Our Price £178.50</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Permanent Way RRP 274.95, Our Price £220.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Western Wanderer (Pannier Tank and 2 wagons) RRP £99.95, Our Price £85.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Thames Clyde Express (Midland Compound and 3 Coaches)</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">RRP £174.95, Our Price £149.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Rural Commuter (105 DMU) RRP £99.95, Our Price £85.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although we don't keep much N gauge in stock we do have two Graham Farish sets available, being made by Bachmann they are of similar quality to the Bachmann sets.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">We have The Night Mail for modern image fans featuring a Class 47 with 2 mail coaches and a basic oval of track, RRP £199.95, Our Price £170.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">For the steam fan, we have A Day At The Races (not pictured) featuring a BR Std 3 tank engine and 3 horseboxes in BR green. This set also has a siding with it.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">RRP £189.95, Our Price £162.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's the sets end of the market looked at, now a time for a look at the other end of the market for 'stocking fillers' and 'cheap' gifts. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Starting off with the excellent range of Oxford Wagons, at the time of writing all of the single 4 wheel wagons from Oxford come in at under £10 each. Wagons from Bachmann generally range from £12-£22 so there's a significant saving buying Oxford wagons even if the range isn't quite as big.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another ever popular gift are the Metcalfe range of cardboard building kits, easy to put together and of solid build quality they are popular with those new to the hobby and experienced modellers alike. Prices on these kits ranges from £8 up to £20. We also keep a small range of N gauge Metcalfe products in stock. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another suitable avenue for the cheaper gift is the pack of figures. We have stocked (and still do stock) the excellent range of figures from Bachmann and Modelscene. But recently have taken delivery of a new range from Woodland Scenics which feature many different scenarios to those we have seen before including Golfers, Fishermen, Cyclists and much more. Prices range from £7-£12.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last up in our selection are the excellent range of road vehicles from Oxford Diecast. The range includes, cars, buses, lorries, farm vehicles, emergency services vehicles, even Ice Cream vans. A lot of the vehicles are represented in real life corporate colours (including all the railway companies) plus TV and film colour schemes too, the Anglia (top right) is in the same colours as Vyvyan's in The Young Ones! Prices range for £4 for a single car up to £25 for certain lorries & Gift Packs.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The stunning Bachmann Midland Pullman, which we have featured heavily in a previous blog. A truly magnificent model but costing an eye watering £509.95 (with discount!) it certainly doesn't come cheap!</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">These are just a few ideas we have for suitable gifts for Christmas. We do, of course, stock a comprehensive range of Locomotives, Coaches, Wagons, Buildings and Scenic accessories to suit all budgets and tastes. <br /><br />Plus of course, if you're really stuck for what to buy we still do the good old Gift Voucher! </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Thanks for reading this, hope you enjoyed it. Please contact us if you require any advice and what to buy for the Railway Modeller in your life! Keep enjoying your modelling guys, Tony :) </span></strong>Tony's Trains At Barby Model Railhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13577381875241430808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817246429270468368.post-83437542418528916952016-11-02T11:21:00.000+00:002016-11-02T11:21:31.447+00:00November Events and New Releases<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi all, sorry we've been a bit quiet in recent times (all I seem to say in these blogs of late!) but here's the traditional month opening blog regarding our upcoming events. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">November 26th/27th, Warley National Model Railway Exhibition, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. 9:45-18:00 (9:15 for advanced ticket holders, 17:00 Sunday) Admission: Adults: £15.00 (£13.50 advance) Junior (5-16): £8.50 (£7.00 advance) last advance ticket orders 11th November so act fast to save money. Available from the NEC box office 0844 5810737 or <a href="http://www.theticketfactory.com/">www.theticketfactory.com</a> </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Our debut at the what is still the UK's biggest model railway show, in it's traditional venue of Hall 5 of the NEC. With 90 layouts to see and 150 trade stands there is a lot to see. Plus support from the majority of major manufacturers, there is nearly always a 'big' announcement made by one of them! As you can see from the picture we are stand D17, hopefully if you come you'll find us ok! Full details at <a href="http://www.thewarleyshow.co.uk/">www.thewarleyshow.co.uk</a> </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At long last the first of the new Bachmann Wickham Trollies have appeared, 32-992 in yellow. Still to follow are 32-991 in BR Maroon and 32-993 in yellow with wasp stripes.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">We had one out on our test track to see what it was all about on Monday and they run very sweetly. Although we found it struggled with the long insul frog Hornby points. The unit drives off one axle on the wagon, which is fitted with a traction tyre (Bachmann kindly supply a spare pair of tyres). At the present time we are yet to find a solution as regards chipping, Bachmann have stated it isn't possible. My first instinct says that the best bet is to build up the load in the wagon to accommodate a very small chip (like the Gaugemaster DCC22). I will be keeping an eye on the usual forums and in magazines for other solutions.... RRP on this one is £79.95 our price £68. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bachmann have also reissued the ever popular 9F, this time in weathered black livery with double chimney and the large 1F tender. As we have touched on in a previous blog weathering can be a bit hit and miss but this one has turned out very nicely, with some lovely subtle tints and a non uniform look to it. A very smart model. 92189 has been given her 40E Colwick shedplate so it's quite possible she performed on the legendary Annesley Runners from time to time</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Continuing the weathered theme (and the reissue theme!) Bachmann have brought the popular little 64xx back in the same three liveries they carried last time around. 31-635a is in GWR, 31-636a returns in BR black early crest and 31-638 (pictured) appears in BR green late crest but this time weathered. Personally I'd rather have seen a bit more variation. Possibly shirt button crest on the GWR version or Early Crest on the BR green version (whether they carried Early Crest in BR green during their service days I'm not sure) but they certainly have in preservation. Maybe the weathering would have been better applied to the black version? </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Prices: Capital Commuter: RRP £209.95, our price: £178.50</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">9F: RRP: £164.95, our price £140.50</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">64xx Pannier (GWR & Black clean): RRP: £95.95, our price: £81.60</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">64xx Pannier (BR green weathered) RRP: £105.95, our price: £90.10</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And finally! One last arrival, we don't usually feature Second Hand models in the blog but we are selling a SanCheng brass King on behalf of a customer. It could do with a slight touch up but underneath it is a beautifully made all brass locomotive. We are asking £1,000 for this one :)</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Thanks for reading, hopefully see some of you at Warley and hope some of the above items are of interest to some of you! Keep enjoying your modelling guys, Tony :)</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>GWR green No.5 Portishead, a real livery for the loco following purchase by the GWR of the stock and assests of the defunct Weston, Clevedon and Portishead Railway. Would be a nice stable mate for the upcoming Dapol Panniers....</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Southern Olive Green No.9 Fisbourne, a reissue of Olive Green but this time representing an Isle Of Wight resident.</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>LBSC Umber Brown No.643 (Gipsyhill) another new livery from Dapol, this time the impressive LBSC brown livery as has been seen in recent times on the Bachmann E4 in OO and for fans of full size locos as carried by 672 Fenchurch on the Bluebell railway before withdrawal for overhaul.</strong></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Tuesday 20th September 2016, Rugby Evening Toyfair, Benn Hall, Rugby, CV21 2LN. 19:00-21:00, admission: adults: £1.50. Seniors: £1.20. Children: 50p. Our local evening fair, one of the smaller fairs in the UK but offering a reasonable selection of new and used models. Full details at: <a href="http://www.barrypotterfairs.com/">http://www.barrypotterfairs.com/</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Saturday 1st October 2016, Daventry Model Railway Club 4th Annual Exhibition, Parker Academy, Ashby Road, Daventry, NN11 0QF. 10:00-17:00. Admission: Adults: £5.00, Young Person (5-17): £2.50 (under 5s free), OAP: £4.50, Family (2 adults + 2 children): £10.00. We return to our local club's show, whilst not one of the biggest shows in the UK the 17 layouts to 13 traders ratio is very good and it offers a nice smaller show for those of you who aren't keen on the hassle and jostle of the larger events. Good refreshments are available and a friendly team of Daventry club members will be available to look after you. Look out for us in the designated traders hall this year. Full details at: <a href="http://www.daventrymrc.org/exhibition2016/index.htm">http://www.daventrymrc.org/exhibition2016/index.htm</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th October 2016, The National Festival Of Railway Modelling, East Of England Showground, Peterborough, PE2 6XE. 10:00-17:00 (16:00 on Sunday, 09:30 entry to advanced ticket holders). Admission: Adults; £10 (£9.00 in advance, £8.00 in advance for BRM subscribers). Children: £5.00. Family: £30.00 (2 adults + 3 children). We return once again to the popular show at the East Of England showground. One of the UK's biggest shows featuring over 30 layouts and over 100 traders and societies as well as demonstrators and the BRM village. Well worth a visit. Full details at: <a href="https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/shows/show/the-national-festival-of-railway-modelling">https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/shows/show/the-national-festival-of-railway-modelling</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Sunday 23rd October 2016, Coventry Toyfair, The Connexion Leisure Club, Leamington Road, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry. CV8 3FL. Admission: Adults: £3.00. Seniors: £2.50. Children: £1.00. Early Admission (from 08:00): £5.00. Another of our local toyfairs and a much larger fair than Rugby offering far more choice. Offering around 150 tables. Full details at: <a href="http://www.barrypotterfairs.com/fairs.php?fair=20">http://www.barrypotterfairs.com/fairs.php?fair=20</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's all the events for September and October covered. A blog will appear soon detailing all recent new releases and the concluding part of our Woody Bay research. Hopefully the project layout will kick off soon :) Hope to see some of you at these events, keep enjoying your modelling. Tony :)</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>First up we have our most recent arrival, which a pair of class 40s. First up we have D338 in green with yellow panel. A split box 40 in green has been long awaited and they have been selling fast here as a result.</strong><strong> Also released is 40159 in BR blue with centre headcode. </strong><strong>Beautifully applied paintwork and lettering sets the model off a treat along with the superb running qualities that comes as standard with Bachmann models. We are very impressed with these and don't expect either to hang around for long. RRP is £138.95 our price is £118.96</strong></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next up is the retooled Ivatt 2 tank engine. Until recently this was of the few split chassis models left in the range and it's wonderful to see Bachmann's commitment to removing all of these from their range. The chassis is superb, it runs sweetly and quietly, the wheels and motion are a big step up from what went before it. Like the V3 the chassis is designed to take the new 'next 18' chip, which is a fantastic product (see chips article)<br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, like the V3 released before it (see our Chips Article for info), the body hasn't received any attention. It has to be said that for it's time it was a brilliant body and can still stand up against the majority of models on the market, but a few minor upgrades would have just set the model off a treat. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Two variants have been produced 41243 with early crest and 41291 with late crest (41291 comes DCC fitted, this can be removed easily) RRP for 41243 is £129.95 our price £110.50 while 41291 (with chip) RRP is £154.95 our price £132. While we recognise the effort Bachmann have put into this we feel that it doesn't stand up well against the models in that price bracket when comparing body details. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">I've saved what I consider to be the best 'til last. Bachmann's latest set 'Military Manoeuvres' is an absolute cracker. RRP £169.95 our price £145. For your money you get a 03 shunter in MoD livery (MoD 2144 Western Waggoner) 2 wagons in MoD livery and a BR standard brake van in MoD livery (not a pillbox as the box states) as well as this you get a circle of track with a siding. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Not only does this combination offer a lot of 'play value' to the first set buyer, I believe freight sets are good for this rather than just a passenger train set, plus the siding allows a wagon to be shunted out or in to the formation too. It also is something really different to the standard fare and at the present time is a rare opportunity for the military modeller to acquire stock in ready to go condition. While we have our reservations about the Ivatt 2, we whole hearted applaud this offering.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's all for this one guys. At the time of writing all items are in stock in the shop (and still in stock at Bachmann so more can be ordered).</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">For those of you who are wondering about the progress of the project layout we will be returning to that soon and also be visiting Woody Bay for a charter with the replica Manning Wardle 2-6-2T Lyd and L&B coaches. Organised by the excellent 30742 charters (some places still available I believe) This event coincides with the railways steam gala. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Please feel free to get in touch over anything in this blog or for any other modelling issues. Keep enjoying your modelling. Tony :)</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well here it is, retailing at £21.95 it is certainly not cheap as chips (groan!) but it is very small and comes well packaged. This chip is ideal for fitting into those small spaces where other chips cannot go. It's a shame this technology was not available for the likes of the Adams Radial (either Hornby or Oxford) or Hornby's new class 71! </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Right back to the chips, starting with some we like! On the left we have the Gaugemaster DCC26 (8 pin) which is an excellent budget chip retailing at just £14.95 it's one of the cheaper chips on the market and is easy to install with the chip not taking up to much room. Next up we have another Gaugemaster chip the DCC28 which is a direct plug in of the more conventional 8 pin design. which makes life very easy as it plugs straight in rather than having to find away of hiding wires. One problem is it sits rather high in comparison to other chips. Which is where the chip on the right comes in the DCC Concepts Zen Nano 8 pin direct plug in (with stay alive, if you can find room for it) is an excellent small chip that will fit into most locos including the troublesome Adams Radials! The two direct plug in chips we have found to provide excellent performance straight from the off.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial";">Hope you've enjoyed this one and keep enjoying your modelling guys. Tony :)</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial";">Ps, I realise 'chips' is slang and I should really call them decoders ;) </span></strong>Tony's Trains At Barby Model Railhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13577381875241430808noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817246429270468368.post-1090533011896637712016-08-02T12:33:00.001+01:002016-08-02T12:33:59.168+01:00August Events<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have a couple of small events to tell you about in August. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Silver Fox DCC Model Railway Club Exhibition, Saturday 13th August 10:00-16:00. Oakgrove School, Brickhill Street, Milton Keynes, MK10 9JQ. Adults: £5.00, Children £3.50. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">A new event for us, the exhibition has 23 layouts and 14 traders. Ranging from Z gauge to O gauge it looks to be a well balanced show and we are looking forward to attending this one for the first time. Full details at <a href="http://www.silverfoxdcc.org/2016-exhibition.html">http://www.silverfoxdcc.org/2016-exhibition.html</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Bridgnorth Toy & Train Fair (Tony Oakes Fairs), Monday 29th August 10:30-15:00. Bridgnorth Leisure Centre, High Town, Bridgnorth, WV16 4ER. Admission: £2.00 (all ages). One of the few toyfairs we still attend, a very enjoyable atmosphere and what better place to spend a Bank Holiday than Bridgnorth, with it's steam railway, cliff railway and beautiful town. Well worth a visit.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">That's all for this update, keep enjoying your modelling guys. Tony :)</span></strong>Tony's Trains At Barby Model Railhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13577381875241430808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817246429270468368.post-55210111590890334492016-07-29T12:06:00.000+01:002016-07-29T12:06:14.097+01:00Summer comes soonest in the South....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We all know this famous image, the young child looking up at the engine driver aboard the latest in Southern Railway technology bound for somewhere on the South Coast for the annual holiday. Summer may have come soonest in the south for this young holidaymaker but it certainly didn't come soonest for Southern railway modellers. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">We even have PECO and Heljan giving us Southern narrow gauge stock in the form of Lynton and Barnstaple locos, coaches and wagons! (keep an eye on our project layout for more on that one)</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">So there we have it, model railways very own Cinderella story. Summer might not have come soonest but it certainly has been very much worth the wait. We can now recreate equally well Southern mainline scenes out of Waterloo or head down to the withered arm for those long lost Devon and Cornish lines. For the preserved modeller we can now populate our layouts based on the likes of Bluebell (be prepared to shell out though if you want 592 in SECR livery), Swanage, Isle of Wight and more.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Southern locos and rolling stock are some of the best selling lines we have here, whether it's because Southern modellers have been starved of quality for so long or whether it's because the quality is so high I'm not sure. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">So, what's next? Where is the next Cinderella story for Railway Modelling? What about the North East? Will the arrival of Hornby's Q6 see a range of models for that part of the world develop? Or what about north of the border? Now we are seeing a lot of pre-grouping locos produced is it time for a Caledonian, Highland or North British machine to grace the ready to run market? </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Hope this is providing food for thought. Keep enjoying your modelling. Tony :)</span></strong>Tony's Trains At Barby Model Railhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13577381875241430808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817246429270468368.post-56395417071005360612016-07-15T11:59:00.000+01:002016-07-15T11:59:12.741+01:00Launching Project Woody Bay.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Launching another new feature of the blog, project Woody Bay. It has long been an ambition of mine to recreate this station in model form and with Heljan producing the iconic Manning Wardle 2-6-2T, PECO producing some of the coaches and wagons and Bachmann reproducing the station building itself there's no excuses left really!</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial";">This will be an occasional blog which focuses on all the aspects needed to build this model, so expect to see blogs on:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial";">But we are going to kick off with where all layouts should kick off and that is at the research stage. Beginning with a brief history of the railway.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial";">Several schemes had been proposed to reach the hilly areas of North Devon but in 1895 a proposal to build a narrow gauge railway from Barnstaple Town station to Lynton was passed and the line completed in Spring 1898 with the official opening taking place on May 11th. The scheme's most influential backer was Sir George Newnes, a well known publisher who seemed to have a less than perfect reputation with the local population. Regardless of this it was Lady Newnes who officially opened the railway. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For a short time it prospered but in truth the railway seldom returned any decent profits and as early as 1921 it's demise was being forecast. When we look along the route it is obvious to see why Lynton station, 20 miles from Barnstaple was a long and steep journey. With the unfortunate drawback of the station being high above the town so as not to spoil the views from several prominent residents homes.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Barnstaple Town offered a connection to the LSWR main line (now also closed) and from there the line climbed up into Exmoor. Via, Snapper Halt, Chelfham, Bratton Fleming, Blackmore Gate, Parracombe, Woody Bay and Caffyns Halt before finally reaching Lynton and Lynmouth. A problem many of these locations faced is they were destinations in name only and many miles from the actual villages they served, as we'll see when we look at </span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's easy to see why the Swiss chalet style stations like Woody Bay did survive as they made excellent homes, which is what all of the stations apart from Blackmoor Gate, which became a pub. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">Woody Bay station probably has the largest claim to have been nowhere near it's destination as it's 3.5 miles to Woody Bay from the station. Plans for a connecting branch. Never materialised.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In 1923, as part of the grouping act, the railway became part of the Southern Railway. Initially the Southern seemed determined to turn the fortunes of the railway around, a new locomotive was constructed along with several new items of rolling stock. It wasn't to be however and the railway closed in September 1935.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">This wasn't to be the end for Woody Bay or the Lynton and Barnstaple railway as the line now has a preserved section starting at Woody Bay and running currently for around a mile to Killington Lane but with grand plans to extend. The group also looks after Chelfham Station and Snapper Halt so there is plenty going on with the society. A society I was in fact a member of in the late 90s and where I could helped with initial site work at Woody Bay. Distance proved an issue though so I reluctantly had to give it up. Hopefully one day I shall return there to help once again.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">More info on the railway at <a href="http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/">http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/</a> </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Hopefully the next time we look at the project layout we'll conclude the research with a visit to Woody Bay and have a look at the locomotives and rolling stock of the railway. I hope this blog has proved interesting and something different.<br /><br />Keep enjoying your modelling guys. Tony :)</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kicking off with yet another new loco from Hornby! In the last month we have seen three new toolings from them. The Q6, the Adams Radial tank and now the 71. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I won't bore you too much with a history lesson, as many reviewers seem to do. The class was built at Doncaster between 1958 and 1960. The class saw use on the Southern region largely for freight work and trains like the Golden Arrow. By 1977 the class was withdrawn, replaced by 33s and 73s.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">The model itself has been wonderfully reproduced. Paint finish, lining and transfers are beautifully applied.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Performance is super smooth and very quiet, a nice detail is being able to see the engine through the side window. A detail pack is included, which features a set of reporting numbers and front skirts should you choose to remove a coupling from one (or both) end. I haven't tried myself yet but one has been chip fitted here and I'm told space is incredibly tight in there and a small chip is the best solution, this seems to be a recurring problem of late. RRP for each model is £154.99, our price £135.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">One thing I am very pleased about is the decision not to plaster NRM all over the box of the "as preserved" example as in previous cases I've found it leads to confusion with the Shildon 'high gloss' examples, which I personally think look awful! </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meanwhile Oxford Rail have released the first of their latest range of goods wagons. First up we have the LNER cattle wagon, seen here in BR(E) guise. First impressions are that it's a very nicely produced wagon with nice details and lettering applied. However, I have been informed by a wagons expert that there are several errors in the model, which could spoil the hardcore enthusiasts enjoyment of them. Our price is £10.50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next up we have the North British 4 plank wagon, initially released in it's parent companies colours. This model is again a very good example and the same wagon expert who has several doubts of the cattle wagon has no criticism of note on this wagon. My main issue is the fact they have a very limited use in my opinion as I believe less than 5% of all those built survived to BR ownership in 1948 and that was probably as far as they got! Our price is £8.50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Overall I think Oxford Rail have made a great job on both of these and they continue their tradition of producing good quality, affordable goods wagons for the steam era modeller.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last up we have a Bachmann reissue to bring you but quite a significant one. The Inspection saloon makes a welcome return to the range. Three examples are offered, second runs of Maroon and Blue/Grey livery are a nice addition, however it has to be the appearance in EWS livery that has stirred the most interest. As always beautifully detailed and finished it offers something very different to the up to date modern image modeller. All three liveries are available from us, RRP £59.95, our price £50.95. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">That's all for this update, the launch of the project layout will come very soon I promise! If any of these items are of interest to any of you or any other queries please feel free to get in touch. Keep enjoying your modelling. Tony :)</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After a long wait the Hornby Adams Radial is finally with us, which gives the comparatively rare opportunity to compare two identical products. The Hornby Adams Radial and the Oxford Rail Adams Radial.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">The new Hornby model certainly is impressive and has been well worth the wait. The models are reproduced in spectacular detail, but are they a worthy competitor to the earlier release by Oxford Rail?</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It has to be said that both models are of a very high standard and either would make a very welcome addition to any modeller's collection. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Performance: The Oxford model was notorious for it's inability to negotiate uneven track work, this issue was quickly remedied and the more recent models have performed without any trouble. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">We have given the Hornby model a quick shakedown test this morning and it ran smoothly first time out with no signs of any such problems. It has to be said that the original Oxford model ran very smoothly round our test track too. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Hornby model has more weight than the Oxford version which I imagine would also contribute to tractive effort although we haven't put either through a comprehensive test on this matter and the real locomotive was never known for a large tractive effort.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">I'd say the Hornby model just edges it on this occasion though.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Chip fitting: When we received delivery of the Oxford model we found chip fitting a difficulty but can be done with a direct 8 pin chip from Gaugemaster. I feel that Oxford would have been better off going for a 6 pin socket rather than an 8 pin. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Having seen the higher coal load on the Hornby model I was sure it would take a chip a lot easier than the Oxford version I was however very disappointed. It turns out there is less space for the chip than the Oxford version and that the standard 8 pin direct will not fit. I intend to experiment with several smaller chips to see if the problem can be resolved. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Oxford have recently announced a sound fitted version of the model which I am quite eager to see as I can't imagine where such equipment is to be fitted.... A victory for Oxford on this one though.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Detail and finish: A very close run thing! Starting with the BR liveried versions. I think I prefer Hornby's lining and numbers over Oxford's but there is little to choose. Smoke box numbers, shed plates and BR crests are equally as good as each other.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">The LSWR version is an interesting one as I think they are as good as one another but interestingly present themselves in two different shades of green, the Hornby one being lighter. Which is more correct is a matter for debate in my opinion. I think there is little to separate the two models on this one. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">One problem the Oxford model does have is the fact that several examples have had loose buffers. One positive of the Hornby model is the fact that the finished model doesn't have the massive coal load pre-production models (or the model on the box picture) have.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Price: This is the big one, with an RRP of £119.99 (our price £110) for the Hornby model and £99.95 (our price £88) for the Oxford model there is quite a substantial gap in the prices. Had the Oxford model not came along I think we'd be referring to the Hornby version as reasonable value for money in the current market. However, the Oxford version does represent very good value for money. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">In conclusion, I think both models are excellent and wouldn't be disappointed to have either in my collection but the Hornby model just has the edge on the Oxford model, the question is, is it worth an extra £20? I'll leave that decision up to you!</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Keep enjoying your modelling guys. Tony :)</span></strong>Tony's Trains At Barby Model Railhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13577381875241430808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817246429270468368.post-65154244254051239132016-07-01T13:07:00.001+01:002016-07-01T13:07:13.514+01:00July Events<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Just a couple of events to tell you all about for July. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Barry Potter Fairs, Coventry Toy Fair, The Connexion Leisure Club, Leamington Road, Ryton-On-Dunsmore, Coventry, CV8 3FL. Sunday July 17th, 10:30-15:00. Adults: £3.00 Senior Citizens: £2.50 Children: £1.00. One of our local fairs we try to attend whenever other events don't clash. The fair offers 150 tables of new and used model railways as well as many other varieties of models and memorabilia. Well worth a look if you're in the area! Full details at: <a href="http://www.barrypotterfairs.com/">http://www.barrypotterfairs.com/</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">DRS Charity Open Day 2016, DRS Gresty Bridge Depot, Gresty Road, Crewe, CW2 5AA. Saturday 23rd July, 10:00-16:00. Adults: £5.00 Under 16s: FREE. Tickets available in advance or on the day. We return to the excellent DRS open day which is held bi-annually at DRS' Crewe Depot. A great day out for all fans of modern traction boasting a wide selection of DRS owned vehicles and at £5 admission represents great value for money. Hopefully we will be trading inside the main shed building this year, final confirmation is still awaiting on that matter however. Full details at: <a href="http://www.directrailservices.com/news-articles/2016/01/21/date-announced-drs-charity-open-day-2016/">http://www.directrailservices.com/news-articles/2016/01/21/date-announced-drs-charity-open-day-2016/</a> </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">That's all for this one, hope to see some of you at one of these events. More blogs coming soon which will relate to matters modelling again. Including the launch of the Tony's Trains At Barby Model Rail 'project layout' keep enjoying your modelling guys :) Tony.</span></strong>Tony's Trains At Barby Model Railhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13577381875241430808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817246429270468368.post-82510907324057280222016-06-21T14:27:00.000+01:002016-06-21T14:27:05.904+01:00Form an orderly Q... six <strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shortly before we headed to GCR Model Event at the weekend Hornby delivered their latest offering. The Raven Q6.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First impressions are good and the loco certainly captures the real thing beautifully. For those who hate fitting the detail pack the only requirement is to fit the loco brake rigging. There are no provisions for vacuum fitting and from quick research the class didn't receive the equipment, I can't even find evidence of the Consett based ones having it? This might leave a slight challenge for those looking to recreate 63395 owned by NELPG, but one I'd imagine that would be relatively easy to overcome.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chipping the BR version proved very easy as there is plenty of room in the tender to accommodate any chip you desire, even the LNER livery version is relatively easy, but as can be seen in the picture it is significantly lower so a Gaugemaster direct plug in chip is too large for the job. As with most Hornby locos it uses the standard 8 pin chip. Hornby's RRP is £140, we are offering ours for £125.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">From Bachmann's stable we have a new wagon and some reissue 4Fs to enjoy.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The much anticipated 14T tanker arrived on Friday (frustratingly after we had headed for Loughborough!) As with all Bachmann wagons they are all wonderfully reproduced with wonderfully applied liveries and crisp decals of which all the writing is legible and, providing eyesight prevails, can be read right down to the smallest detail. The RRP is £20.95, our price is £17.80. Whilst not being the cheapest vehicles on the market, for your money you are guaranteed a very smart model.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also arriving from Bachmann are reissues of their wonderful Midland 4F. First up is the first weathered variant of the class. As mentioned in previous blogs Bachmann produce a much better weathered model than Hornby although I can't help but feel the rusty orange is far too vibrant in places. RRP is £124.95, our price is £106.50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While 44044 depicts the last days of the 4F's working life Bachmann's other livery shows how the class looked when they first rolled out of Derby works, 1917 in 3848's case. The Midland crest is beautifully reproduced on the cab side and the loco displays the letters M R on the buffer beam. RRP is £114.95, our price £97.80.<br /><br />So there we have it 4Fs from cradle to grave all in one delivery!</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A nice selection of new releases this week, the 4F has been produced extensively over the years in a number of guises but I believe this to be the first time the model has been offered in 'as built' condition (by any manufacturer) </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Whereas the Q6 delivers a ready to run loco for what is probably the most ready to run starved of regions in the UK, the North East has been long overlooked by many manufacturers and hopefully the addition of Raven's 0-8-0 will open the floodgates for this region to develop in the same way as the Southern did at around the turn of the century. Here's hoping anyway! <br /><br />Please feel free to get in touch about these models or any others. Keep enjoying your modelling guys. Tony :) </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Just to be clear, I'm defining 'young modellers' as anyone under 30. To start we have a layout we have looked at before. Joey Evans started this layout in summer 2014, having had an interest in railways and model railways since childhood. His interest developed from his Grandfather's layout and trips to preserved railways, notably the Ffestiniog Railway in North Wales. Which is the first myth I want to address, the youth of today by no means just want to model modern image. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial";">As has been touched on before, preserved modelling is a growing trend and a lot of young modellers are choosing to model what they see at Loughborough, Bewdley, Toddington, Keighley and many more (who knows with OO9 a growing scale maybe Ffestiniog too) rather than what runs on the national network. Or in some cases (like mine, I know I'm 32 before anyone points out the age limit) by the stories and memories of parents and grandparents. Steam modelling is definitely not reserved to the older generations!</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial";">There are some truths to be had in the idea that there aren't as many young people interested in railways and model railways these days than there used to be and that the cost of building a model railway these days means it is often a case of only the committed out there will see it through, it's not a hobby for the half hearted anymore.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">There are a lot of young modellers out there working hard to build their own miniature world and the fact I have only featured a couple here doesn't mean they aren't out there. Likewise just because they don't scream and shout about it also doesn't mean they aren't out there either. The hobby can be viewed as a social stigma these days so it's not really the kind of thing you go out shouting about!</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "arial";">The world is an ever changing place and technology is ever evolving too. Like any other technology model railways have evolved as well, digital control, sound locos, layouts linked into computers, tablets and smart phones. Is that the future? Will that save 'our' hobby? Who knows at the end of the day, although I can't help but feel our hobby doesn't need saving! <br /><br />I hope this blog has provided some food for thought. Those of you who I know who are young and enjoy your modelling, please don't feel offended I haven't used your work in this one. Those of you who are older and still feel like a kid then that's great!<br /><br />Thanks for reading, hope to see some of you soon (GCR show next weekend!) and keep enjoying your modelling, however old you are! Tony :)</span></strong>Tony's Trains At Barby Model Railhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13577381875241430808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817246429270468368.post-65336213911409750522016-06-08T12:37:00.000+01:002016-06-08T12:37:24.211+01:00Whether to weather or not?<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Weathered models are now a regular occurrence in the ranges of Hornby and Bachmann, several good companies exist who offer weathering as a custom service and many modellers do their own weathering. However, the decision to weather models or not regularly divides opinion amongst modellers....</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hornby's weathering has always been a little basic for my liking. This Crosti 9F has got quite a gentle shade of weathering on the wheels, cylinders and frames. Other examples have had a very 'vibrant' (for want of a better word) weathering which comes out an odd looking orange colour and doesn't look very appetising. My main gripe with Hornby's weathering is the top of the boiler remains pristine which is one of the first things to get dirty on a steam loco. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">That brings us on nicely to the idea of sending locos away to be weathered. There are several companies out there these days that offer a comprehensive weathering service as well as renaming and renumbering services. (those of you who know me will know I used to work for one, less said about that the better though!) This is by no means the cheapest way of getting your models weathered but, providing you choose the right company, provides a much more realistic effect than even the Bachmann models do.</span></strong> <strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are currently looking into offering a limited weathering and renumbering service here at Tony's Trains At Barby Model Rail, further details to follow (as and when).</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Which leaves the final weathering option, do it yourself! Opinion is often divided on how the best affects can be achieved, airbrushing always seemed the best way to me. However, a high quality Airbrush set (inc. compressor) could easily set you back more than £400 (that's a lot of weathering jobs by one of the weathering companies). One thing I learned during my time doing weathering was it's a skilled art and the biggest challenges are having the nerve to start and knowing when to stop! If you feel confident to carry out the weathering then have a go, if not then send them away to be done! </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Which neatly brings us round to the question raised by this article. Whether to weather? If you have one weathered loco does that mean all your locos need to be weathered? Then what about the rolling stock? Can you have weathered locos hauling pristine stock around or vice-versa can pristine locos haul weathered stock?</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Well, as is always said, it's your layout and you can do as you please. However, in my opinion it needs to be a case of one in, all in! Running lightly weathered locos on pristine coaching stock isn't a big issue though and I must admit I have done and still do that regularly. The cost soon mounts up if you send all your carriages and wagons away for weathering! <br /><br />I know a lot of people like to run their locos around absolutely pristine in a rose tinted utopia of what the railways should be like where the sun always shines and your favourite team is always in the Cup Final, while others like to run with a gritty realism of weathered locos and the railways almost on their knees approach. The way I used to (and still do) get round it is by running all the weathered stock during one session and then all the pristine stock during another.<br /><br />Would be interested to hear other people's take on this subject. Thanks for reading and keep enjoying your modelling. Tony :)<br /><br />ps, sorry we've been a bit quiet lately been hectic here! </span></strong>Tony's Trains At Barby Model Railhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13577381875241430808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817246429270468368.post-11429302566020949232016-06-01T10:51:00.000+01:002016-06-01T10:51:09.616+01:00Upcoming Events - June.<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There's only one event we are doing that we haven't already told you about but it's a pretty big one!</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial";">Friday 17th - Sunday 19th June, The Model Event, Great Central Railway, LE12 8AG (this is the postcode for Quorn station where the main parking facility is, the station also features in a previous blog of ours!)</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial";">All nice touches, although three of the four are hardly necessary to run the train. However, there only seems to be one talking point with this set and that's the price. With an RRP of £599.95 and a discounted price of £509.95 it certainly isn't cheap but is it really all that expensive? </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial";">One comment that cropped up was "I think I'll stick with my Tri-ang one" which is absolutely fine if you wanted to do that and it makes you happy, but let's assume we want to have the best we can get. How much would that cost? Well a quick bit of research shows that you could easily run up a bill of £300 investing in a reasonable Tri-ang version, extra coaches and all the details and modifications you need to bring the model up to a standard that would be acceptable on a modern layout.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />To some that might not matter (and if it doesn't then great, as I've said many times before it's your railway!) and if you've got the spare time then it makes a nice modelling project, but to me I'd rather spend the extra money and have the far superior product without the extra work.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For those of you who do want the model then it represents a second chance to acquire one if you missed out first time round. Yes, the price has increased since that first release and Bachmann's price increases are well documented. However, I have seen second hand ones sell for over £400 before so at least this presents the chance to obtain a new one for slightly more. On the subject of second hand prices, before the first run of this model came out I can remember people asking £200-£300 for the Tri-ang set due to the fact "nobody else makes one" </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another interesting comment to come out of the production is "it's not practical" well yes if you have a layout depicting a sleepy country branchline station or a steam shed then this set certainly will not fit in! However, it's no different to running a medium sized steam, diesel or electric loco on five coaches so if you run a train like that then you can run one of these! </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">In conclusion, I'm not saying this product is cheap but I believe it is a wonderful model wonderfully well presented and if you want that kind of quality then this is what it costs. Personally I'd pay it, but can fully understand those who don't want to or can't justify having one. This is just my opinion and you are more than welcome to disagree :)</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">On another note, we are at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway's excellent Cotswold Festival Of Steam this weekend, it's a great event with eight locos in steam (three of which are visiting) well worth a look and if you do visit drop in and say hello :) we will be selling the Midland Pullman there too! ;)</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Full details: <a href="http://www.gwsr.com/planning-your-visit/2016-events-calendar/cotswold-festival-of-steam-2016.aspx">http://www.gwsr.com/planning-your-visit/2016-events-calendar/cotswold-festival-of-steam-2016.aspx</a></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />Hope you've enjoyed this one and don't find any of my views controversial, this blog is intended to be thought provoking as well as promoting the shop. Keep enjoying your modelling, however much it costs! Tony :)</span></strong><br />
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<strong></strong><br />Tony's Trains At Barby Model Railhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13577381875241430808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817246429270468368.post-34669085968386321912016-05-25T12:14:00.001+01:002016-05-25T12:14:52.266+01:00Preserved layouts, the best of both worlds?<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A trend seems to be developing amongst railway modellers in the last few years and that is the desire to model preserved locations, either real or fictional. This blog is going to look at that trend and also some of the pros and cons of such an idea.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As can be seen in the above picture is quite possible to recreate a station on a preserved railway, one advantage of Quorn (or Rothley) on the GCR is that Bachmann produces the buildings to complete the scene (although now quite difficult to find) which certainly offers a head start on a project. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial";">Quorn has many advantages for the preserved railway modeller. If you are limited for space (as Joey is) the actual station fits into a reasonably small space and the break can come relatively near to the reception siding (in the foreground), if you aren't limited for space then you can incorporate features like the turntable, goods shed and dock. The other major advantage is that (at present) it's also the only through station on a preserved line that has fully functioning double track operation. Although with clever cut off points Bewdley on the Severn Valley could give the same operational qualities. I will look further at other locations in later blogs but for now I'm just going to focus on Quorn as an example of what can be achieved.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The above image shows Quorn station on the GCR as it is today, quite literally as the photo was taken last week! Which provides another good reason for modelling a preserved station that all the research you need is available at pretty much anytime. No trawling through countless photos online or in books looking for that one detail you can't find, it's all right there to see and record 'live' as it where. The negative is the rivet counters out there will pick you up on any and every mistake you make!<br /><br />When it comes to stocking a preserved layout in my opinion things can become a little difficult. It's a commonly held belief that 'anything goes' on a preserved layout and that to a degree is very true. Liveries can be mixed together to have, for example, a London Transport livery pannier hauling a rake of mark 1s or blue diesels running alongside pre-grouping livery steam locos. <br /><br />The genre really does provide a chance to run every conceivable era from one (pioneering) right through to era nine (post privatisation) as Joe Connell's photo below shows even the very latest in diesel technology has made it on to preserved metals at diesel galas.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But wait! There is a drawback to this idea (in my opinion) and that is if you want realism you shouldn't really go dragging long since departed classes out of history and back into the current world. Dragging the likes of Hornby's D16s and Bachmann 3Fs back into existence isn't really cricket in my opinion. But those who want to, it's your railway at the end of the day! The same possibly applies to bringing back long lost members of 'famous' for example bringing back another A3 or Duchess wouldn't really work but another pannier tank or Black 5 would go relatively unnoticed.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />So far we have only really touched on the idea of building models of real locations and there are many of them to choose from, we have already looked at Oakworth in a previous blog, we've touched on Quorn in this one and I plan to look at several others in future blogs. However, there are two other options to consider, one is to design your own station and create your own little preserved world or you can find a station that is long since closed and bring it back to life in model form. The big advantage to this is nobody can really tell you it's wrong and you can tailor the track plan to suit your location too. Generic buildings can be used as well in this scenario rather than being tied down to precise replicas. <br /><br />Populating these layouts with locos and rolling stock is an interesting challenge, a layout I'm currently working on (nowhere near complete) is a fictional preserved station and I have chosen as resident locos, a B1, black 5, 8F, pannier tank and Hunslet Austerity (J94) and a class 37 along with a reasonable selection of passenger and freight stock to represent the home fleet and then other preserved locos can visit for galas. <br /><br />There are several other ideas that make a preserved location appealing:</span></strong><br />
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<li><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Small stations can be realistically modelled in small spaces and play host to big locos realistically. For example stations like Oakworth has seen big locos like City of Wells, 8Fs, Jubilees and many more in it's time which would look very out of place on a normal branchline but fit a lot better in a preserved location.</span></strong></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">That's all for this blog, I hope it has made interesting reading and doesn't come across to preachy in places. As I said earlier it's your railway and you do what you want! This is just food for thought. Thanks to Joey Evans and Joe Connell for allowing use of their images.<br /><br />Hope you enjoyed reading this one, keep enjoying your modelling and hopefully see you all soon. Tony :) </span></strong>Tony's Trains At Barby Model Railhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13577381875241430808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817246429270468368.post-16801154616999939002016-05-20T13:34:00.001+01:002016-05-20T13:34:27.123+01:00A Zest for O gauge.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Anyway, here is our latest arrival and it's a bit special. Heljan's latest O gauge offering is the iconic Warship Diesel Hydraulic locos. It's really hard not to get carried away with O gauge models purely on the size and scale but this is a very impressive bit of kit. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">There is little one can fault with the model. As usual the livery, crests and numbers are well applied. Performance is hard to judge as we only have a single yard of O gauge in the shop, which is barely a wheels turn in this scale! <br /></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is little to criticise of the locos, however, the British Railways emblem on the green version isn't the best version I've ever seen. Elsewhere for the price tag I'd have thought a pair of etched brass nameplates could have been included. Another personal issue I have is unboxing the loco which is quite a nerve racking moment as the box warns if done incorrectly this can damage the loco.<br /><br />We have 2 liveries in stock, D827 in green with small yellow panels and D869 Zest in maroon with small yellow panels. Priced at £550 each. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">That's all for this time, like I say something different next time. In the meantime keep enjoying your modelling guys and stay in touch. Tony :)</span></strong> </div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">It's always the way, no new releases for a while then they come along like buses! Literally in the case of one new arrival! We'll start with the latest offerings from Hornby Hobbies.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">First up is a reissue of the Hornby Britannia, this time reproduced as 70034 Thomas Hardy with an early crest on the tender. As ever with the 'full fat' Hornby range it looks the business, the lining, numbering and lettering is all crisply applied and as an added bonus it performs well too. RRP is £159.99, our price £145.00</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also reissued by Hornby is the Crosti 9F this time with a light weathering applied, for me this model sits rather uncomfortably between the full range and the railroad range as it features a very well advanced, well detailed body but still sits on the older chassis which is the only reason I believe it still to be badged as a Railroad product. It has also received a standard Hornby weathering job, which while toning the model down is a little basic for most modellers taste. RRP is £119.99, our price 110.00</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meanwhile, as predicted last week, Bachmann have continued on with their NSE30 range by releasing 47576 Kings Lynn in the popular 'toothpaste' livery. A striking livery beautifully applied and as an added bonus it comes with the etched brass nameplates, however there is no plate for the crest directly above the name, was this a separate plate or was it just painted on? (I'm not sure perhaps one our diesel followers can confirm?) Lovely smooth running model as always and a great addition to the range. RRP £134.95, our price £115.00</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Also, just in (literally) from Bachmann are reissue K3s in LNER black & BR early crest livery. They both retail at £139.95 and our price is £118.95. More information available if required.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally, to prove it literally is like buses down here today, we have the latest release from Oxford Diecast as part of their Omnibus range. A Leyland Titan in Midland Red livery. I felt it necessary to bring in some form of bus suitable to the local area and the Oxford models are superbly detailed as well as being great value for money. In the strange coincidence of this particular model is the Loughborough destination blind, which as many of you will know is home to the Great Central Railway where I am a fireman! :)</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">That's all for this update, but look out for a special blog with updates of another new release later this week! Stay in touch and keep enjoying your modelling. Tony :)</span></strong>Tony's Trains At Barby Model Railhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13577381875241430808noreply@blogger.com0