A N Gauge Modern Image Model Railway
Over time I have written pages and pages of what I can consider to be quality content for this site. However, I have also done this on a number of other sites as well. Consequently I have articles and writings on more than 10 websites all covering the theme of N Gauge modelling In an…
I love my job, but it doesn’t half get in the way of fun stuff sometimes. There is a good reason for no updates for a month, sadly I’ve been very busy with work. Boo hiss That being said, I am aware there is a significant element of the population these days who are not…
Good progress was made on Cottingfield in 2020, and perhaps with another month or two before the layout had to be hibernated it may have been ‘finished’. Although equally I know a lot of modellers who would tell you a layout is never finished. So what does it need to be ‘finished’? That’s a very…
Because Cottingfield ordinarily lives in the garage it has had to hibernate for winter. The challenge with garage based layouts is that in winter they are sadly prone to getting damp. With the best will in the world, the vast majority of garages are not as well sealed as the main house. Our garage has…
Now please don’t think I am eco-warrier, because I’m not. However I am always conscious when it comes to recyclycing. Sadly however, we can’t say the same for Peco. It occurred to me earlier when packing models into their transport boxes ready for short term storage. Farish and Dapol often have their detractors, but kudos…
Last night was a balmy warm evening in East Yorkshire, so I was sat outside engaging in a bit of painting whilst Mrs Cottingfield sat reading. The warm weather provide a swift drying experience with the acrylics and I was in a position to be able to do second coats where needed within a matter…
Something exciting happened today in the world of N Gauge modelling. Revealed to the world was a new brand owned by Bachmann and distributing models from other Factories. EFE Rail’s aim is to re-introduce previously-released models by third-parties and distribute them through its retail channels to a wider audience. From the initial tranche of announcements…
Separately I have written a page on the ‘adjustments’ I made to this model. But a burger van is no use without some where to sell your wares. As I have alluded to in another post I have spent many years working on and visiting a wide variety of Yorkshire industrial estates. And as such…
I realised sat in the sunshine today that it’s been a long while since I posted a progress update to the site instead of waffling on about new releases. Consequently here we go. I’ve added all the ensuing photos to the construction gallery as well to aid with the timeline effect. Birds Eye View I…
It has truly been a great week for modellers of the Diesel & Electric era. Hot on the heels of the announcements of new 153 DMUs coming to the Gaugemaster Collection, now we have more. Welsh Model Railway business Dapol have announced they are releasing more of their highly rated Mark 3 Coaches and DVTs…