Deliberately left myself with a slightly long wait at Sandy, and it turned out to be gorgeous autumn sunlight.
October 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Deliberately left myself with a slightly long wait at Sandy, and it turned out to be gorgeous autumn sunlight.
GETS done for another year. Good trade stalls (though surprised not to see Rails!), maybe lacking any wow-factor layouts. Plenty of good ones, of course.
October 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
GETS done for another year. Good trade stalls (though surprised not to see Rails!), maybe lacking any wow-factor layouts. Plenty of good ones, of course.
Pre-GETS breakfast. (Tesco café, Fenny Stratford, if you ever want a food alternative near the show.)
October 11, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Pre-GETS breakfast. (Tesco café, Fenny Stratford, if you ever want a food alternative near the show.)
Currently on the last northbound train of the day at the NYMR gala, with literally about two other people. Baffles me why after-dark running isn't more popular - it's so atmospheric! (I know the SVR do it - sampled it last year and it was great.)
September 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Currently on the last northbound train of the day at the NYMR gala, with literally about two other people. Baffles me why after-dark running isn't more popular - it's so atmospheric! (I know the SVR do it - sampled it last year and it was great.)
So this is my Pullman dining experience. Meals cancelled because of an earlier trespass incident that stopped the staff reaching Paddington apparently. Got an email an hour ago but didn't pick it up until I was actually on the train. Honestly, fuming.
September 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
So this is my Pullman dining experience. Meals cancelled because of an earlier trespass incident that stopped the staff reaching Paddington apparently. Got an email an hour ago but didn't pick it up until I was actually on the train. Honestly, fuming.
So this is my Pullman dining experience. Meals cancelled because of an earlier trespass incident that stopped the staff reaching Paddington apparently. Got an email an hour ago but didn't pick it up until I was actually on the train. Honestly, fuming.
September 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
So this is my Pullman dining experience. Meals cancelled because of an earlier trespass incident that stopped the staff reaching Paddington apparently. Got an email an hour ago but didn't pick it up until I was actually on the train. Honestly, fuming.
My (late) summer holiday starts with a pint at Paddington! Will be sampling the Pullman dining experience once I get underway...
September 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
My (late) summer holiday starts with a pint at Paddington! Will be sampling the Pullman dining experience once I get underway...
And to finish - bit of blue!
August 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
And to finish - bit of blue!
Possibly my favourite photo from the day - there was a period when the shadows from the adjacent building played across 37501 delightfully.
August 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Possibly my favourite photo from the day - there was a period when the shadows from the adjacent building played across 37501 delightfully.
They've got Sprinters in preservation now. Well, a Sprinter. This was arguably the defining sight on the railways in my area growing up. Sigh. Still, the paint job is fantastic.
August 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
They've got Sprinters in preservation now. Well, a Sprinter. This was arguably the defining sight on the railways in my area growing up. Sigh. Still, the paint job is fantastic.
The common narrative is that British steam locomotive manufacture ended with Evening Star, but of course it continued for export for another decade. Took me a while to twig why this particular loco was top-and-tailing with Prince until I realised it was the true final engine off the production line!
August 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The common narrative is that British steam locomotive manufacture ended with Evening Star, but of course it continued for export for another decade. Took me a while to twig why this particular loco was top-and-tailing with Prince until I realised it was the true final engine off the production line!
Also enjoyed seeing the ever-changing Harefield Road in person, after following it on YouTube for a long time!
August 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Also enjoyed seeing the ever-changing Harefield Road in person, after following it on YouTube for a long time!
A slightly unexpected bonus was being able to get a really good look at Making Tracks without the massive crowds that usually jostle around it (though I was there quite early - saw later on that it did indeed get very busy). It's not just the size that's impressive - the detail really is exquisite.
August 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
A slightly unexpected bonus was being able to get a really good look at Making Tracks without the massive crowds that usually jostle around it (though I was there quite early - saw later on that it did indeed get very busy). It's not just the size that's impressive - the detail really is exquisite.
So - Greatest Gathering yesterday! I'm not going to spam your timeline with loads of pics - let's be honest, we'll all have taken more or less the same photos, right? But here's a few quick personal highlights for me.
August 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
So - Greatest Gathering yesterday! I'm not going to spam your timeline with loads of pics - let's be honest, we'll all have taken more or less the same photos, right? But here's a few quick personal highlights for me.
This is where I was going! I bet you couldn't guess!
August 2, 2025 at 8:08 AM
This is where I was going! I bet you couldn't guess!
I'm off on an adventure! But where to? It's such a mystery! You'll never guess!
August 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I'm off on an adventure! But where to? It's such a mystery! You'll never guess!
I've got some coaches and other bits and bobs on eBay at the moment. Check them out if you're in the market for some OO gauge Lima blood & custard Mk1s, a Hornby (Railroad) BR green class 110, or an odd little collectable from EMR... www.ebay.co.uk/sch/1/i.html... #BSMRGUK
March 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I've got some coaches and other bits and bobs on eBay at the moment. Check them out if you're in the market for some OO gauge Lima blood & custard Mk1s, a Hornby (Railroad) BR green class 110, or an odd little collectable from EMR... www.ebay.co.uk/sch/1/i.html... #BSMRGUK
The third and final postcard from Abecedary Junction dates waaaay back to the early '90s... #ModelTrainShow2025
February 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The third and final postcard from Abecedary Junction dates waaaay back to the early '90s... #ModelTrainShow2025
Second postcard from Abecedary Junction. #ModelTrainShow2025
February 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Second postcard from Abecedary Junction. #ModelTrainShow2025
A few snapshots of Abecedary Junction for #ModelTrainShow2025. One day I'll do some properly edited videos, when it's more detailed up; but for this year, a few quick one-shot postcards from my little layout...
February 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
A few snapshots of Abecedary Junction for #ModelTrainShow2025. One day I'll do some properly edited videos, when it's more detailed up; but for this year, a few quick one-shot postcards from my little layout...
Ah, very nice. Three years in the making.
February 12, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Ah, very nice. Three years in the making.
My Accurascale 31 has arrived! Three years, to the month, since I ordered it. Still, glad to have it, and looking forward to getting it on the layout later.
February 12, 2025 at 10:03 AM
My Accurascale 31 has arrived! Three years, to the month, since I ordered it. Still, glad to have it, and looking forward to getting it on the layout later.
Quite like this view down the platforms...
February 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Quite like this view down the platforms...