Sam Hewitt

  • Class 50s’ 1994 Paddington farewell re-created

    Class 50s’ 1994 Paddington farewell re-created

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    With their horns blaring, Class 50s Nos. 50007 Sir Edward Elgar and 50050 Fearless drew to a stand at the stops at Paddington on March 26, 1994 bringing to an end the life and times of the ‘Hoovers’ on national metals. The aptly-named ‘50 Terminator’ tour was the last passenger service for the English Electric-built…

  • Doing what comes naturally: Eco-friendly alternatives to plastic modelling materials

    Doing what comes naturally: Eco-friendly alternatives to plastic modelling materials

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    GreenScene’s Andrew West offers a biodegradable alternative to plastic modelling materials.

  • Hornby’s completely retooled ‘Princess Coronation’ streamliner is on the way

    Hornby’s completely retooled ‘Princess Coronation’ streamliner is on the way

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    Hornby’s much-anticipated, retooled versions of the streamlined ‘Princess Coronation’ Pacifics are due out any time now.

  • Bachmann Europe plc unveils latest EP samples to public at Warley Show

    Bachmann Europe plc unveils latest EP samples to public at Warley Show

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    Several engineering prototype models were shown for the first time at the Bachmann Collectors’ Club Members’ Lounge.

  • ‘OO9’ Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Baldwin 2-4-2T Lyn is on the way

    ‘OO9’ Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Baldwin 2-4-2T Lyn is on the way

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    Trade support for modellers in OO9 gauge continues to grow, with Heljan announcing its second new narrow-gauge model at the Warley exhibition.

  • Hatton’s to release Plasser & Theurer crane

    Hatton’s to release Plasser & Theurer crane

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    Just in time for the big Warley show, Hatton’s announced a highly-detailed OO-gauge model of the Plasser & Theurer 12t single-jib crane.

  • Last levers in the Calder Valley

    Last levers in the Calder Valley

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    FOUR heritage Network Rail signalboxes were abolished at the end of their signallers’ shifts on October 20, in the final phase of the West Yorkshire Resignalling Scheme, reports Richard Horner. The scheme is part of the Great North Rail Project, with the first phase, completed in January, leading to the closure of post-war Huddersfield and…

  • Breakwater repairs to protect Dawlish sea wall route

    Breakwater repairs to protect Dawlish sea wall route

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    WORK is underway at Dawlish in Devon to repair four breakwaters which help to protect the west of England main line from the force of waves. The work is being undertaken with the help of ‘world-leading engineers’ in coastal, tunnel, cliff and railway engineering, and is expected to take six months. Expert engineering teams from…

  • Railway Heritage Trust supports projects worth more than £5m

    Railway Heritage Trust supports projects worth more than £5m

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    THE Railway Heritage Trust (RHT) supported 65 restoration and conservation projects during 2017/18, with grants worth £2.15million. Further partnership funding from organisations, including the Department for Transport, the Scottish Government, train operators, local authorities, private companies and community groups, added another £2.9m across the country. Of the 69 grants awarded by the RHT in 2017/18,…

  • Public feedback forces NR to change Bescot sleeper plant plans

    Public feedback forces NR to change Bescot sleeper plant plans

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    NETWORK Rail has significantly altered its plans for a new sleeper factory at Bescot Yard following feedback from local residents, councillors and MPs. Residents raised concerns during consultation on the original plans over the proximity of the factory to houses backing on to the yard site, its visual impact, and increased traffic on local roads.…

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