July 2026

Hugh showed off progress on his entry in the members competition, in a handy box with a stick fiddle yard. The lifting bridge is almost fully operational, and he hopes to have it working in time for the competition! If anyone knows more about the photo it is based on (in the lid) he would very much appreciate you letting him know.

This is Hugh's Sentinel print on a kato chassis that he had running on the layout, posed on the fiddle stick that accompanies the layout.

Above are a few of Bradly's slowly increasing stud of 009 locos.

Dave had another of his military railway models, to a scale of 1/35 on 0 gauge track. The wagon is German Rly high sided gondola, complete with various soldiers and supplies, pulled by a Breau 7 shunting loco kit by AK Models, based on a 1938 Danish prototype for 5ft 6in gauge.

New member Jim had this Sm32 diorama with a delightful live steam Acucraft Lynton and Barnstaple Countess plus wagon. To the Right are several signals he has made from scrap metal, including  brass rods and ladders made from a Gerbil cage!

Charlie bought along probably the smallest l009 loco he has ever built, an American General Electric 23 ton switcher kit by Grandt Line on a Tramfabriek all rounder chassis (which he reccomends!) This is for a proposed layout based on a Scottish logging line, which he has a detailed survey completed for! 

Martyn has had this simple Pizza Box layout (literally) for some years now, and will be entering it for the members competition. 

Martyn also found these in Rhudland Models shop - three nice Hopper Trucks in 009 for a bargain price, even if you order them online.