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This article looks at the many Roman model kits and figure sets that are available. Roman models have proved popular over the years with figures …
Horse trams
Manchester trams then and now, looks at the development of trams in Manchester. For example horse trams began in 1877 and Manchester now has …
Over the years the Bentley Blower has been popular with both die-cast and plastic kit manufacturers. Everyone from Airfix to Franklin Mint has had a …
The Metcalfe Terraced house kit can be improved with a few extra parts from Wills and lit with some 12v grain of wheat bulbs.
You will …
Heritage railways in Britain – The East Lancashire Railway
The original East Lancashire Railway was centered on the town of Bury. Likewise the preserved line returned …
In 1836, I.K Brunel drew up a set of locomotive specifications for the fledgling GWR. These specifications proved to be a handicap to the designers …
Railway Locomotive lamps: During the whole of the steam era locomotives utilized oil lamps for headlights. These were generally fitted to lamp brackets just above …
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Vintage Trains return in July. As restrictions ease the Keighley and Worth Valley railway has a full programme on offer …
Introduction
Mercedes Benz first produced cars in the 19th century.
Karl Benz was the first to use an internal combustion engine in a car. This was the …
Tri-ang on the rise.
The year of 1962 marked 10 years since the founding of, model railway manufacturer, Tri-ang. Consequently, lots of new products appeared. Most …
Introduction
The Tri-ang Dean single, lord of the Isles, R.354, first appeared in 1961 and is still available today, after 60 years. Although the modern version …
Introduction – the death of Hornby?
Early models of the class 81 included a rare 1964 Hornby Dublo version. The first class 86 electrics to run …