To mark 35 years since the Channel Tunnel breakthrough, here's a timelapse taken from the back cab of a eurostar train. 50 kilometres in about 50 seconds.

Following the weekend running session Fareford East , here's a collection of late 80s throwback highlights courtesy of Max Nash. Thanks Max, Lyndon and SBJ for the catch up rounding off all that was great in 2025, the shows, the collaborations and the laughs. Enjoy... 😉 #variousmultipleunits #trains

For sale: Buy 6x Mk2Fs and a Mk2b for the price of one Bachmann one. Includes Laserglaze for the Mk2Fs - ebay.us/m/B63ny5 #VariousMultipleUnits #bsmrguk

One day to go….. ebay.us/m/XxJSXK

Auction details to follow #bsmrguk #VariousMultipleUnits #4VEP

Talk about dream come true getting to run your models on the real thing. We took #Project3417 Jnr x3 to Strawberry Hill Depot to see the real @gordon3417.bsky.social & all became kids again playing trains on trains! Huge thx to Steve, Lynn & Darren for accommodating us #VariousMultipleUnits #bsmrguk

#WhatsOnTheWorkbench - So both the @Gaugemaster and @kernowmodelrail models are near finished. I'm taking a 9day hols but you can see the real 3417 at Swanage this weekend. Please help support the restoration of 3417 - link: setg.org.uk/donate/ #VariousMultipleUnits #bsmrguk

The traction on display at Leicester LIP including 73964, 769535 and 769549.

Cannot wait for Model World LIVE 26th &27th April at the Birmingham NEC. I'll be demoing building EMUs with much of the #VariousMultipleUnits fleet there so please come and say Hi if you're around 😊 #ModelWorldLIVE

#ModelWorldLIVE - my most challenging model yet. At the time, only the cabs and sides/roof were available and this kit required some creative work to get it to fit together squarely. I also have 2nd one in my to-do box but I doubt I'll get near that anytime soon, lol. #VariousMultipleUnits #bsmrguk

#ModelWorldLIVE - Great Eastern Class 312 AC Electric. I was extremely fortunate to get this kit, in exchange for building a commission (thanks), and it takes pride & place within my collection despite being out of Region, Yeah, rule 1 applies 😂. #VariousMultipleUnits #bsmrguk

#WhatsOnTheWorkbench - I am surprised that neither the BR or SR Bulleid 4EPBs are available in RTR form, especially given their widespread use across the Southern Region. That said, I did cheat a little on my builds. Who said cheats never prosper 😂 #VariousMultipleUnits #bsmrguk

WhatsOnTheWorkbench - 4CEP 1529 renumbered with "1066 Electrics" logos all from railtec transfers. I've also fitted protectors to the inside of the corridor connections and given it some mild weathering.Next up are the roof and chassis. #VariousMultipleUnits #bsmrguk

Here is my oldest and my latest. My Lima Class 33 was gifted to me back in the early 80s. I learned to add detailing and do all sorts of enhancements I would never had risked on a £180 Heljan one. Good luck with your projects and aspirations for 2025 😊 #VariousMultipleUnits #mentalhealth #BSMRGUK

Some more photos from Wednesday's adventure when I also made a quick visit to Burton-on-Trent to see the various rolling stock at Nemesis Rail's depot.

#SecretsOut - in collaboration with @gordon3417.bsky.social we'll recreate 3 models of 4VEP 3417 in OO from the latest Hornby models & give you the chance of winning one, through auction or raffle prize. More details on this will follow, Stay tuned for updates #variousmultipleunits #bsmrguk

Applied Railtec Transfers; Custom TOPS EMU numbers, double arrows, Network South East branding and white lining... #VariousMultipleUnits #BSMRGUK #ModelRailways

#WhatsOnTheWorkbench - 2x Blue Grey VEPs getting cab front rebuilds and roof corrections. All 4x DTCs have had replacement cabs and rebuilt corridor connections. All the undersized roof vents have been replaced, & all the numbering has been removed, ready to detail #VariousMultipleUnits #BSMRGUK

#WhatsOnTheWorkbench - mixed bag of jobs with the completion repaints of the 73s, with 73114 Large Logo and 73125 Stewarts Lane IC Executive done. Also made a start on the 2x blue grey VEPs. Both stripped & replacement cabs built ready to fit + repaint roof & vents #VariousMultipleUnits #BSMRGUK

#WhatsOnTheWorkbench - working on bits & pieces. VEP 3002 is being prepped for it's rebuild, 458417 is having its lighting installed before it goes to Gordon's Lane, and 3417 is getting it's interiors done. Have a great weekend, all 👋🏽😅 #VariousMultipleUnits #BSMRGUK

Bachmann - What are the chances of you announcing Class 442s and/or 313s in your new tooling announcements this Friday at midday??? Everyone is shouting slim (and a few expletives), but I'm kinda hopeful for one of them at the very least! #VariousMultipleUnits

All three vehicles have now been safely unloaded at Alstom Derby. Now we look forward to an exciting future in preservation!

#WhatsOnTheWorkbench - I am made up with the new Accurascale Mk2C TSO(T). The detailing, paintjob and interiors are best in class. Only gripe is the shiny black roofs, I've repainted with Humbrol Matt Dark Grey No. 67 +matt varnish. It's now ripe for some weathering. #VariousMultipleUnits #BSMRGUK

1. New layout 2. New workbench 3. 4w Sentinal 4. Wealden Rambler set 5. Salmon Trout

Now the cats out of the bag- heres a video I took of 3417, by @variousmu.bsky.social , running on #Latchmere today. She looks absolutely AMAZING! top work Danny. If you like it, why not chuck a couple of quid at the REAL thing?? Follow the links on their insta profile @gordon3417.bsky.social #TMRGUK

Christmas present time with @variousmu.bsky.social today. And another (and the final one!) cargowaggon to complete the rake. Next- to weather some of them!! #TMRGUK #BSMRGUK #NetworkSoutheast #modelrailways #modeltrains #BritishRail #Latchmere

I cannot wait for the day that this becomes a reality and 3417 is back on the mainline. Please help by making a donation to help restore this unit & make it mainline operational. You can donate via the SETG website: setg.org.uk/donate/ #variousmultipleunits #BSMRGUK @nse-latchmere.bsky.social

#RunningSession - we ran 3417 through Latchmere. We replicated Gordon Pettitt's birthday run with the 2x 73s. Then we let her loose, and she ran beautifully around Latchmere, videos to follow. Please help the real 3417: You can donate thru their website: www.setg.org.uk #VariousMultipleUnits #TMRGUK

#WhatsOnTheWorkbench - What are your plans for 2025? Mine so far: 1. 930082 3CEP Route Learner x2 for Folly Lane 2. A number of commision GLVs, 4CIGs, and 3417s 3. And to finish a lot of what has been started Ambitious huh! Well, that's the plan, so watch this space. #VariousMultipleUnits #BSMRGUK

#YearEndReview - Q4 Oct: More shows starting with Fareham. It's great to see so many familiar faces in South London with my biggest ever fleet display at Beckenham. I was next to Folly Lane, where I was able to hand over the 2x 4CIGs and buy a new VEP for Project 3417 #VariousMultipleUnits #BSMRGUK

5725 & 5913 at Woking with a Guildford service.

#YearEndReview - Jul: Chatham Dockyard Show was simply the best show I did in 2024. I made a lot of new friends and genuinely had the best time. I also commenced Project901, converting a Class 101 DMU & 4REP DMSO into the RTC Ultrasonic Test Train Class 901. #VariousMultipleUnits #BSMRGUK

#YearEndReview - Apr: We celebrated 40 years of the GatEx. Progress continued with 312 and the interior of 458417, and 455873. 2EPB received new chassis and motor, and i finished the 2x Translator Mk1s and the 2x ViTrains Class 47s. That was a productive month. #VariousMultipleUnits #BSMRGUK

#YearEndReview Q1; Jan: started my biggest builds this year, Class 312, and the Class 458/4. The month concluded with the arrival of my sensational Cavalex Class 56 and at London Waterloo, 3417 celebrated Gordon Pettitt's 80th birthday looking absolutely stunning! #VariousMultipleUnits #BSMRGUK

#RunningSession - well, not quite! The plan was to take these two to Latchmere, but I've a cold, so had to make do with the sidings. After a little servicing, both 3417 and 901001 ran beautifully. Hopefully, we get a proper run soon. Have a great weekend, folks 😊 #VariousMultipleUnits #BSMRGUK

#WhatsOnTheWorkbench - 901001 now out of paintshop with the Shawplan etched window frames fitted and the blanked out ones cleaned up. All three coaches are ready to add the decals, vents and lining now with varnishing and glazing to follow. #VariousMultipleUnits #BSMRGUK

#WhatsOnTheWorkbench - 3417: fitted the glazing back in and added Handrails, pipework, jumper cables, airpipes, plus the double arrows & Gordon Pettitt nameplates. Now she just needs a good run. Please help the real 3417: donate thru their website: www.setg.org.uk #VariousMultipleUnits #BSMRGUK

#WhatsOnTheWorkbench - 4VEP 3417 coach S76263 & S70797 have completed paint shop, had decals & window frames added on, & are ready for glazing. Thanks to Railtec Transfers & NSE Latchmere for the decals. You can donate to the real 3417 thru website: www.setg.org.uk #VariousMultipleUnits #BSMRGUK

#WhatsOnTheWorkbench - 3417 MBSO S62236 now painted, transfers, window frames fitted & coach varnished. Next fit the windows, chassis & nameplates on courtesy of Shawplan. 1 down, 3 to go... Remember you can donate to the real 3417 thru their website: www.setg.org.uk #VariousMultipleUnits #BSMRGUK

#WhatsOnTheWorkbench - so here's a little workbench round up of the various projects I'm currently pushing through the paintshop. Class 901 is getting its etched windows, the 73s are ready for their stripes, and lower greys and 3417 is ripe for lining and transfers. #VariousMultipleUnits #BSMRGUK

#RunningSession 1 of 4 - I've always been obsessed with the British Rail Inter-City Mk1 Charter stock, every since I saw it sat in the yard at Clapham Junction, hauled by 47620 Windsor Castle... #VariousMultipleUnits #BSMRGUK

Today @variousmu.bsky.social and i put BSI couplings in our 159s today. (Using a hot glue gun👍😁) and managed to run them in multiple. I just need to get some lights in it now. #BSMRGUK #IMRGUK #TMRGUK #modeltrains #scalemodelling #modelrailways #BritishRail

A great day running trains with @variousmu.bsky.social today. Got our favourite cromptons running together on a special tour whilst sheltering from the storm outside. 👍👍 #BSMRGUK #IMRGUK #TMRGUK #modeltrains #scalemodelling #modelrailways #BritishRail

#Bluesky I don't think we've been formally introduced. I'm #VariousMultipleUnits & I build, rebuild, scratchbuild, kitbuild & create Multiple Units in OO gauge. Thrilled to be here & make new connections. Here's some builds I've made for myself & others. Thx ☺️ #BSMRGUK #trains #modelrailway #BMRGUK

MANCHESTER PICCADILLY: 86219 One of the joys of a new platform is an opportunity to start at the beginning with all the glorious sunny shots! Saturday 9th November 1985 sees 'Phoenix' catch the very last rays of the afternoon sun at the head of 16:00 Euston.

A photo from earlier today just as the snow started coming down a bit heavier. A rarity for Bournemouth!

#WhatsOnTheWorkbench - paintshop week for 3417, 73130, 73212, 73125, 73114, and 901001. Having got over a cold this week,work commences and I hope to have the lot done by the end of next week. Given there are no NSE stripes, I'm hopeful this'll go fairly smoothly 😂 #VariousMultipleUnits #BSMRGUK

Can't believe there's no model railway / #TMRGUK / #BSMRGUK starter pack on here yet - unless I've missed it? Well if I did, there's now two, as I've done one! go.bsky.app/6htXddd Very much a first stab - who's missing? New people are coming over all the time, so recommendations please!

SR Class 4DD - Honestly blown away to be able to give an exclusive look at the forthcoming KR Models 4DD. This is one-half of the 4 coach unit with a DMBS and TS. Come see for yourself this Sunday at Tolworth Showtrain on my stand #VariousMultipleUnits 🤩 #4DD #krmodels #tolworthshowtrain

#4DD KR Models sample at Tolworth Showtrain on my stand. #VariousMultipleUnits - not gonna lie, I love it! Huge thanks to KR Models for letting me display it. I have to say it's stunning. I have my own on order from Rails of Sheffield #ModelTrains #BSMRGUK #exhibition