Managed to catch the Death Star as it passed over this evening.

Now, this would look rather nice steaming round my garden. My wife seems less enthusiastic. Added to the watch list whilst I slowly introduce the concept of the earthworks. #modelrailway #modeltrains #bsmrguk #modelrailroading #railwaymodelling #SM32

Morristown and Erie 22 is complete! Just decals, horn and a couple of bits of tidying up to be done, but the bulk of the work is done and I'm super-happy with the outcome. #TE-47-4E #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #kitbash #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroading #railwaymodelling

For any of the #modelrailway #modeltrains #modelrailroad #modelrailways community out there, I can recommend having a look at this dedicated social media app - I've just joined and it looks like it could be really good. play.google.com/store/apps/d...

Fresh from the ground for #FindsFriday A rather nice Late Iron Age shale core 2,000 year old residue from bracelet manfacture (the square hole being from where this centrepiece was originally held in place on a pole lathe) 📷 Winterborne Kingston #Dorset July 2024 #Durotriges24 #FindsFriday

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S&DJR 1P 54 arrives in Westhaven with the Rapido Evolution coaches. A longer video is now on the Westhaven GWR YouTube channel. @rapidotrainsuk #modelrailways #modeltrains #modelrailroad #s&DJR #bsmrguk

How To Model Easy Realistic Water with Toilet Paper - No Resin! #scalemodel #modelmaker #diorama #water

How I built a lighthouse diorama. Watch the full video on YouTube. #lighthouse #diorama #modelmaking #TT120

Birthday present from my youngest daughter on 3rd May, and I completely forgot to pop it up on #starwarsday #may4th I'm looking forward to making time to build it.

I've added a new video on my YouTube channel, part of a series on my project to build an M&E GP15-1. The paint didn't go to plan. Links to the rest of the series in the video. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #kitbash #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroading #railwaymodelling youtu.be/ISGsmWKK-Yw?...

Final weathering detail added. (Oil leak under the engine room compartment door.). Took the opportunity to get some bright sunshine shots. ☀️ #ModelRailway #Weathering

While in Alnwick, I went to the old railway station which is now a bookshop. Barter Books has a huge selection of books, and a model train that runs around above the book shelves.

Hope you have sunshine this weekend wherever you are! We have!! #Sunshine #Modelrailway #ModelTrains #Trajns

If you like The Bunker you’ll enjoy the new series from This Is Not A Drill. Listen on your regular app or support the pod on Patreon and get the whole series right now.

I have bought some Kato n scale. I love it. Everything is marvellous. Particularly the track for ease of joining and laying out. #kato #modelrail #modelrailway 🚂

Little Wren Another one of our small prints. Full of details and only £15. It’s only been available for under 2 weeks and we’ve nearly sold out. Only 3 copies left. A great way to get a little taste of what we’re doing. #artsky #affordableart www.cutfromtheland.co.uk/product/litt...

Swift As The Wind. The elusive Hare is one of countryside’s most mysterious creatures. Hiding amongst the weeds and wildflowers and then running free across the fields. Linocut prints from the Scottish countryside. #hare #hareart #natureart www.cutfromtheland.co.uk/product/swif...

Little Wren. Our newest design. A smaller print but full of details. A bargain at only £15. Treat yourself to some beautiful nature art. #birdart #birdsky www.cutfromtheland.co.uk/product/litt...

This is such an important article. Everyone should read it, or better still listen to the blog and experience the raw creative process of it, combined with a bit of domestic background noise and an insight into egg delivery, which I didn't realise is a thing. open.substack.com/pub/iandunt/...

Some details from my layout! #modelrailroad #h0scale

😂 Terry Prachett would be proud - lol

Imagine being able to take a summer's day and fit it inside a box?

youtube.com/watch?v=Po5-... #hoscale #187scale #bsmrguk #modelgraffiti #modelrailway #modeltrains #modelrailroad #railwaymodelling

The wiring in Hornby's sentinel is quite fragile so I've removed the DCC socket and hardwired the chip to prevent further breakage #modelrailway #railwaymodelling

Installation was a lot of careful effort. The rings ended up being just a tiny bit oversize, but I think it is better than the irregular hand-rolled stanchions I have seen in the past. After installation, 2 thorough cleanings: dishsoap then IPA. #ZeroleneBuild #HOScale #ModelRailroad #ModelRailway

THREAD. I have a v ltd supply here of Everything Will Swallow You hardbacks if anyone would like one from me, signed. ALSO you get a beautiful free linoprint bookmark by my mum, Jo. Cover price plus P&P. Pls email me at [email protected] if you'd like to grab one. (UK only, sorry)...

It's great to have some notable UK modellers here on Bluesky - hopefully a few more can be encouraged to join and share their work.

Spot the difference - Copenhagen Fields at York Model Railway Show in 2012 and this weekend. Come and see the layout this weekend at York Racecourse - open from 10am Sat Sun Mon

Suggest press ‘repost’ instead of ‘like’, and don’t feel embarrassed reposting your own stuff if needed - there is no algorithm to do it for us…

A few days at work have slowed progress on the M&E GP9/TE-47-4E project, but tonight I've found some time to set the airbrush up to get some paint on the model. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #kitbash #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroading #railwaymodelling

Next stop Porthmadog - your next chance to see Minffordd running will be on 16-17 May at Y Ganolfan. See you there?

After last night's frustration with the SD40-2 consist I sat down today and took my time. The issue with the lights on 8256 was easy - it had bulbs despite being DCC ready. LEDs swapped from the RI donor loco. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroad #railwaymodelling

After congratulating myself on the SD40-2 decoder fit, I discovered tonight that it has no lights, and damaged it trying to fix it. The speed matching is good with 8909, bur there are issues. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroad #railwaymodelling

GBRf #Class60 60095 ‘Whernside’, on-hire to DC Rail, at P7 Derby

Looking for something to do at Easter? Our Collectors Club will be at York Model Railway Show, with all our latest announcements on display. For more information please visit www.yorkshow.org.uk

Sometimes it’s all about the atmosphere, not just the models or the layout. They have a magical way of transporting me back in time…. #ModelRailway #ModelTrains

I really wanted to share this important message from independent model shops across the industry. These shops are the lifeblood of our hobby, providing the expertise and community that keep it alive. Now is the time to back independent retailers! 🚂🛠️ #keeponrailwaymodelling #modelrailways

After a hard day’s yard shunting a well deserved beer or two for the Minffordd crew - day one of @modelrailscotland.bsky.social done ✅

A bit of a side project this evening. I picked up an Athearn Ready to Roll SD40-2 super cheap on Ebay to consist with the one I already have. It's DCC fitted but no sound, and I really want to get them working together. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroad

Note the distinct boards, panel-specific weathering, and complete brake detail. #HOScale #ModelRailroad #ModelRailroading #ModelRailway #CaswellBuild

That's a lovely model, the weathering really finishes it off nicely. Thank you for sharing the process.

Running a sound fitted Port of Par Bagnall shutter - yes it really is that tiny! #OOGauge #ModelTrains

Shane’s 101 on the Forth Bridge this weekend at @brmmagazine National Festival of Railway Modelling. #lego #lgauge #legotrains #modelrailways

I should be posting about model trains more

Ivatt 2MT 41243 used to pull the local service along the Midland line between Bristol, finally on my layout at my Bitton inspired station #modelrailway #railwaymodelling #avonvalleyrailway

I attended the London Festival of Railway Modelling at Alexandra Palace today. The walk up the hill from the station is always a joy, but was particularly impressive in the morning sun with a slight haze over the city. One of London's best spots.

Here's the programme-by-programme dossier in which the @thenewworldmag.bsky.social reviewers tracked the breaches of broadcasting codes which Ofcom seems happy to ignore www.thenewworld.co.uk/the-gb-news-...

Provence is popular with the residents of Muswell Hill and Crouch End, so this weekend we're bringing a bit of Provence to Alexandra Palace - Venterol-Rousset is one of 40 superb layouts at the London Festival of Railway Modelling. Find out more, and book buff.ly/Sxb74uW #LFORM26

This gondola is topologically complex with the dump mechanism, brake gear, etc. After one layer of Mr. Mahogany Surfacer 1000, a few spots were missed. #HOScale #ModelRailroad #ModelRailroading #ModelRailway #CaswellBuild