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Alvis cars, history and model guide
The Alvis car company, Introduction This Alvis cars history and model guide looks at the…
The origins of TT and The Tri-ang TT range 1958-64
TT gauge had it’s heyday in the 1950’s and 1960’s. However production had ceased by…
Guide to Deagostini, Atlas Editions, Dinky Toy car and van models.
Deagostini are a magazine, part-work, company that produces subscriber based magazine series. Nowadays, they focus…
Oxford Models, guide to their Police vehicle models, from the 1950’s and 60’s. Part 1.
Oxford models guide to their Police vehicles part 1. Oxford models have released a number…
Model railways on a budget, #1 ,baseboards and track
This article and series features exclusive video content. The videos can be downloaded for free,…
The Tri-ang, 1955 first edition catalogue, part 2.
This is part two of a series looking at the Tri-ang 1955 catalogue, page by…
The Tri-ang, 1955 first edition catalogue, part 1.
Here we look at the 1st edition Tri-ang catalogue from 1955. Even at the beginning…
The Vauxhall Cresta PA estate by Friary, a mess?
The Vauxhall Cresta PA estate by Friary, From 1959 until 1962 Vauxhall produced an estate…
The Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway- heritage Lines
The Embsay and Bolton Abbey railway is a four mile long heritage line near Skipton…
The Tri-ang-Hornby M7 tank locomotive, model guide.
The Tri-ang Hornby M7 Tank locomotive model was in the Hornby range for over 40…
The worst cars ever made, the Hillman Imp
The Hillman Imp, also known as the Hillman Limp , “had a distant relationship with…
Rail trails – Accrington to Baxenden
This rail trail walk is 3.74 miles long and the grade is medium. Explore the…