If you are really-really good!!

Always wanted one of these.

As a reward for giving up smoking- two months now- the family presented me with a Heljan Type 33 'Crompton'. This will eventually run on the new 4mm version of East Boldre which is being built side by side with the 3mm one- watch this space!!!

Diesel Railcar.

Nigels single unit Railcar is coming on nicely- the motor bogie he created being more that sufficient to pull itself along.
Hopefully more info at our next meeting.

3mm Society SR N Class 2-6-0

 Back into stock is this kit which is whitemetal and brass construction with the opportunity to produce several variants.
This will be part of the stock for East Boldre, together with some relevant rolling stock already started.

What have I been up to?

 Appologies for the break in posting, due entirely to having been away at work and holidays.
These pictures were taken at the Hill of Down in Co. Meath, Ireland.
The railway is on one side, the canal on the other with a Pub in the middle.
Peace and quiet occasionally disturbed by waterfowl or a passing DMU .

We had a lovely time in Minehead!!

 Well we did until most of the pubs shut at 11pm on the Friday night. This was the first time in years that we actually heard a time bell at 10.45 and shouts to get out just after 11 !!. Even the escapees from Butlitz were miffed that they had to return early.
Still that aside we enjoyed a terriffic time, the accomodation and breakfast was excellent.
Took the opportunity to walk around Minehead Station early morning so a few uncluttered pics are attached.
The exhibition flew by with much talking and quite a few 3mm Society members took the time and trouble to come and see us.
Would we go again- you bet!!

We are off to Minehead!!

Teignford is on the road again-this time we are off to sunny Minehead (well it had better be!) for Exmoor Rail organised by that very nice man Exmoor Dave!!
Please visit the link below to find out who and what are on show- UK modelshop site has a wealth of info including details of both of my layouts.+

http://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/other/events_detail.php?eid=9313

Look forward to this one as we are next to the West Somerset Railway and will be able to see proper trains all day!!
Don't forget to come and say hello and bring us cider or ice cream!!

Pine Road 4.

The final three pictures of this superb layout- must find or do something myself!!

Railway Workers.

 These are some more that have been painted- this time though they are white metal castings.
Available from the 3mm Society, a few deft touches with a fine file or emery stick sees them ready for painting.
Two sets of loco crew and a man pushing a wheelbarrow ( which I haven't painted yet!)

100,000 visits!!!

Whilst my back was turned the hit rate exceeded one hundred thousand!!

Thanks to all who viewed-it is appreciated. 

Please let me know if there are any bits that you particularly enjoyed .

Pine Road -Part Trois!