During WW1, some antiquated (by the standards of the time) GCR Sacre 4-4-0s were sent to the GNSR to help out. One wonders what the Scottish crews made of them. They had quite modest cabs, so they may not have been ideal.
Conversely, the newly-formed SECR obtained some GNSR 4-4-0s (similar to the preserved Gordon Highlander ) in 1900, and the Scottish cabs must have seemed luxurious compared to Stirling's minimalist provision on his South Eastern locomotives. The SECR men called them 'Glass Houses'.
Rapido UK are planning numerous versions, along with an SECR version, but this will only be available as a Rails of Sheffield exclusive - which means they will be ahem expensive...but they look good in SECR green, and also in Southern green (my personal favourite):
ETA: the Rails exclusives are just under £230 ( a lot more if you want all the DCC bells and whistles), whilst the 'normal' versions at Rails are about £195...
A lot of money, either way, though Rapido UK models are usually excellent, despite some faults and criticisms now and then. I have (I confess) several locomotives, coaches, and wagons from this firm, and they all suit me fine. The Suffix Border Railway's management (Captain Parsley and Sergeant Sage) is also well pleased, though getting impatient at the late arrival of our nice blue Barclay Fireless 0-4-0F to shunt the Friday Street Chemical Works sidings. The models arrived in the UK at the anticipated time, were found on inspection to be under par, and so were sent back immediately to China for modification...
Modelling, again, and Hornby have just announced their 2026 range. Totally underwhelming as far as I'm concerned, though there is a decent beginner's Train Set available, with quite a good selection of 'extras' at a reasonable sum of £££. Other releases are approaching the £400 mark...
By contrast, I have today taken delivery of a retro Triang locomotive, from an eBay seller who (I think) does a fair bit of trade at toy and train fairs, as well as online. It is the classic 0-4-0D 'Dock Authority' diesel shunter, dating (in my case) from around 1962 - it has the improved tension-lock couplings. In very good condition (the lining around the number is a little worn!), it cost me £20 plus postage.
A small retro 00 layout, using rails, accessories etc., from the 1960s, may ensue. Triang Super 4 track, I think...with Airfix and/or Bilteezi buildings, and Merit trees/accessories...remember them? I have some suitable bits n'bobs in stock...
Ah! nostalgia - it may not be what it used to be, but it's cheaper...
Modelling, again, and Hornby have just announced their 2026 range. Totally underwhelming as far as I'm concerned, though there is a decent beginner's Train Set available, with quite a good selection of 'extras' at a reasonable sum of £££. Other releases are approaching the £400 mark...
By contrast, I have today taken delivery of a retro Triang locomotive, from an eBay seller who (I think) does a fair bit of trade at toy and train fairs, as well as online. It is the classic 0-4-0D 'Dock Authority' diesel shunter, dating (in my case) from around 1962 - it has the improved tension-lock couplings. In very good condition (the lining around the number is a little worn!), it cost me £20 plus postage.
A small retro 00 layout, using rails, accessories etc., from the 1960s, may ensue. Triang Super 4 track, I think...with Airfix and/or Bilteezi buildings, and Merit trees/accessories...remember them? I have some suitable bits n'bobs in stock...
Ah! nostalgia - it may not be what it used to be, but it's cheaper...
I might have some bits of interest to you in the crap I have accumulated over teh years....
Modelling, again, and Hornby have just announced their 2026 range. Totally underwhelming as far as I'm concerned, though there is a decent beginner's Train Set available, with quite a good selection of 'extras' at a reasonable sum of £££. Other releases are approaching the £400 mark...
By contrast, I have today taken delivery of a retro Triang locomotive, from an eBay seller who (I think) does a fair bit of trade at toy and train fairs, as well as online. It is the classic 0-4-0D 'Dock Authority' diesel shunter, dating (in my case) from around 1962 - it has the improved tension-lock couplings. In very good condition (the lining around the number is a little worn!), it cost me £20 plus postage.
A small retro 00 layout, using rails, accessories etc., from the 1960s, may ensue. Triang Super 4 track, I think...with Airfix and/or Bilteezi buildings, and Merit trees/accessories...remember them? I have some suitable bits n'bobs in stock...
Ah! nostalgia - it may not be what it used to be, but it's cheaper...
I might have some bits of interest to you in the crap I have accumulated over teh years....
Thanks! I'll bear it in mind, but it's all a bit of pipe-dream - I really don't have space on the Ark for anything more than the little shelf shunting-layouts I already have. Ideally, I'd like a continuous run layout, maybe 8 feet by 4 feet, using one of Freezer's plans...
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Rapido UK are planning numerous versions, along with an SECR version, but this will only be available as a Rails of Sheffield exclusive - which means they will be ahem expensive...but they look good in SECR green, and also in Southern green (my personal favourite):
https://rapidotrains.co.uk/secr-g-class-4-4-0/
Get thee behind me, Satan...
A lot of money, either way, though Rapido UK models are usually excellent, despite some faults and criticisms now and then. I have (I confess) several locomotives, coaches, and wagons from this firm, and they all suit me fine. The Suffix Border Railway's management (Captain Parsley and Sergeant Sage) is also well pleased, though getting impatient at the late arrival of our nice blue Barclay Fireless 0-4-0F to shunt the Friday Street Chemical Works sidings. The models arrived in the UK at the anticipated time, were found on inspection to be under par, and so were sent back immediately to China for modification...
Modelling, again, and Hornby have just announced their 2026 range. Totally underwhelming as far as I'm concerned, though there is a decent beginner's Train Set available, with quite a good selection of 'extras' at a reasonable sum of £££. Other releases are approaching the £400 mark...
By contrast, I have today taken delivery of a retro Triang locomotive, from an eBay seller who (I think) does a fair bit of trade at toy and train fairs, as well as online. It is the classic 0-4-0D 'Dock Authority' diesel shunter, dating (in my case) from around 1962 - it has the improved tension-lock couplings. In very good condition (the lining around the number is a little worn!), it cost me £20 plus postage.
A small retro 00 layout, using rails, accessories etc., from the 1960s, may ensue. Triang Super 4 track, I think...with Airfix and/or Bilteezi buildings, and Merit trees/accessories...remember them? I have some suitable bits n'bobs in stock...
Ah! nostalgia - it may not be what it used to be, but it's cheaper...
I might have some bits of interest to you in the crap I have accumulated over teh years....
Thanks! I'll bear it in mind, but it's all a bit of pipe-dream - I really don't have space on the Ark for anything more than the little shelf shunting-layouts I already have. Ideally, I'd like a continuous run layout, maybe 8 feet by 4 feet, using one of Freezer's plans...
Yes, it does! Runs OK, though.