The history of model railways

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 07:29:00 +0000

The history of model railways

by Trackside Signs

Buses - Bob Hart

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:31:00 +0000

Buses - Bob Hart

Left to right, RT 14, STL 2169 & RT 62 on the paddock of St Dennis's Heritage Garage, this used to be a loco servicing shed until closure & conversion to the local preservation societies headquarters.

STL 2584 on the right, the last green & cream liveried one to run in service in Hertfordshire, is now carrying almost identical product addverts on her front corners to those she wore on that last day of service all thanks to Trackside Signs!

shows a line up of the first 4 models to have these superb period add's applied.

Moving in closer to show the amazing detail that is retained on these tiny (just 9.

The other two models in close up, these being RT's with roofboxes & as such, the addverts were set slightly further in towards the route blinds & not so far around the side corners, once again the Trackside Sign stickers fit the bill perfectly!

Finn's Layout - Simon Camm

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:07:00 +0000

Finn's Layout

by Simon Camm

Finn’s layout started as a simple N gauge oval with a standard DC control.

Peco points for turnouts and flexitrack was added to the oval and mostly Lyddle End buildings and a few Graham Farrish ones acquired for the layout.

By the summer we decided to build a landscaped layout, the first ever for both of us, which had to fit into a passageway.

Construction started in the autumn of 2012 using a polystyrene insulation board of dimensions 1.

Rough designs were made to-scale on paper before transfer to the board after consultation between grandson Finn (hero I.

Construction incorporated tunnels under the high relief and a cut-out for an estuary to incorporate a ‘viaduct’.

The theme was a period in the 1930s and 40s of the Great Western Railway with GWR 060 Pannier Tank and 262 Engines with GWR chocolate/cream corridor coaches plus early BR red compartment coaches and additionally assorted trucks and a guards van.

Advertising signs by Trackside Signs, plus bespoke ones made by them, complimented the layout to inject additional visual realism.

Bambury Shed

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:35:00 +0000

It has been a regular “visitor” at the W&NW club (and it’s predecessor The Buckley and District Club) where the members have been heavily involved in the maintenance, upgrading and operation of the layout when on exhibition.

We are lucky to have been charged with

Crossing the Stour - Bryan Arnold

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:59:00 +0000

Crossing the Stour

by Bryan Arnold

My layout is based on the Somerset and Dorset Railway where the double track mainline goes to single track to cross the River Stour.

At 6ft by 3ft it was built to allow me to sit back and watch the trains hurry through the green summer countryside.

The advertising hoarding has been cunningly placed to catch the eye of passengers as they gaze out over the river!

"Two of my grandchildren live in Malvern and two in Norwich.

Bovington Junction - Ken Jones

Ken ordered a 36inch British Railways Totem from us to go above his layout

Why do men play with model railways?

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:15:00 +0000

Why do men play with model railways? Before you pass judgement, model railways are Social & creative activity

We all need a way to unwind from the stress of life, particularly in the last 18 months.

Investment for life

For those of us engaged in this hobby, we know it doesn’t come cheap.

Family hobby

In a time when we have all been separated and divided, it is so important for the family unit to have something that pulls them together and model railways does just that.

Enhances skills

As those of us who are part of this incredible network of enthusiasts, we know it’s not just a case of cobbling together a few bits of rail and some wheels.

Why do men play with model railways?
So why do grown men play with model railways?

Frying Tonight? - By Howard Leader

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:49:00 +0000

By Howard Leader

Model Railway Events in 2021
Let’s be honest, we’re all getting pretty desperate for a return to normality now.

Schools & leisure centres

We know that in the past we have managed to hold events as smaller venues such as school halls and leisure centres.

Model railways events in 2021
At the moment many clubs and societies have taken the view that they sadly can’t go ahead with their

What can expect at the NEC

It’s still the U.

How Trackside helps

We were fortunate enough to have our own stand at the NEC four years ago.

Ribblehead Viaduct - Allen Pearson

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:07:00 +0000

Ribblehead Viaduct - Allen Pearson

Back in 2012 I decided to build a model of Ribblehead viaduct in N gauge, using Computer Aided Design and 3D printing and rapid prototyping techniques.

Trackside Signs, recreated and supplied signs for the Station Inn pub as shown in the pictures.

Allen Pearson

Please follow my progress on Facebook

Stonebridge
Pete Waugh

Stonebridge is a fictitious large terminus set in mid Lancashire during the late 50s/60’s.

Loco exchanges are carried out in the terminus which has routes to Preston and the west and Blackburn and all points east.

The layout is an end to end design measuring 6ft wide by 8ft and is operated by Traincontroller for computer controlled schedules so I can sit back with a brew and watch the trains go by.

Crossing the Stour - Bryan Arnold

Crossing the Stour

by Bryan Arnold

Ken ordered a 36inch British Railways Totem from us to go above his layout

Why do men play with model railways? Before you pass judgement, model railways are Social & creative activity

Investment for life

Family hobby

Enhances skills

Why do men play with model railways?
So why do grown men play with model railways?

Pete Waugh

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The history of model railways