3MM Society Morris 8 Series 2.

 My Dad had one of these, well several actually and so I was delighted when this kit became available again.
The first I remember was DXE 790, an all black example which my Father rebuilt only to be T boned by the local Doctor!
The second was NV 1690 IIRC, a two tone black and blue which a friend aquired many years later and had painted flames coming out of the side bonnet.
Many happy memories facilitated by the chaps at the Society Shop- Cheers Lads!

Station Canopy Supports

These cast white metal gems are from the 3mm Society shop.
For around a pound these are suffuicient for the station building that will grace East Boldre.
With the wealth of goodies that I have, I must get on, weather permitting, and build the baseboards.
These will be my standard-now-3'6'' x 16'' 6mm ply braced with 2''x1'' red deal.
This will enable me to use a common fiddle yard for both Teignford and subsequent layouts. I can't see why I have to have a fiddle yard for all layouts when a common one will do. Also will help to have only one adaptable light gantry.

More Cullibo!

Mouthwatering eh! Remember 1st April orders!

The Signal Mans Dog.

Faithfully waiting for his master to finish his shift, Woody stands guard at the bottom of the Signal Box steps.
These scenes were seen all over the railway system in days gone by.
Today, with H&S it would not be seen- or would it?

Smallbrook Studios Brake Van.

 We seem to be getting off the 3mm theme!
However, Nigel couldn't resist a bargain and picked this kit up at the recent Northampton show for a fiver, all he needed to add was a set of wheels.
Cast in resin , it was made up as per the instryuctions and has turned into a lovely model of the prototype.

The Cullibo hits the streets.

 Announced for release and delivery on the 1st April is a new product.
Specifically made for driving a single  Railcar, it utilises a Mashima 10/16 motor, High Level Gearbox and rolling stock axles all cobbled together in an etched brass coach bogie frame.
Limited to a hundred, punters will have to wait till the 1st April to buy!

Cement Silo.

 Colin has scratch built this superb Cement Silo.
As a Dorset Modeller, Pine Road is his current layout, he models to 4mm.
I won't hold that against him though because it really is a nifty bit of scratchbuilding using, I believe a simple funnel for the lower part of the hopper.

Station Signs-Again

 I was so pleased with the signs I recieved from Jeff at Station Signs that I had to have some more!
So, I am going to update the signs on Teignford, large ones on the layout fascia and the small ones dotted around the layout and on the lamp posts.
The Swanage ones are for the group layout.
Whatever scale you model in, speak to Jeff, he is a most obliging man and delivery is Quick!
Fresh as a daisy prints and I wish my photography skills did more justice.
Highly Recommended.

Southern Country Stations.

This volume, by Robert Antell is one I have been searching for some time.
It is a wealth of drawings and photos, more than the other Ian Allan offering in two volumes of the Great Western.
This will spur me on to get some buildings started for East Boldre.

Tri-ang TT at Northampton.

Going back to the root of 3mm, this large Tri-ang TT layout is by Kevin West and diplayed a large chunk of the items produced by the Margate factory.
Run on Type A track, it took me back to our layout which was the reason that 3mm became my prefered scale.