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A4GoldenEagle posted an update: Such is my commitment to playing trains that I have […]

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:21:00 +0200

Such is my commitment to playing trains that I have some track set aside for when on holiday, even if I do have to run my layout partially under a couple of beds.

A4GoldenEagle posted an update: Finishing my rundown of my early 1950s Flying […]

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:13:34 +0100

Finishing my rundown of my early 1950s Flying Scotsman formation, I present the Aberdeen Portion. Composed of in this case a CK (Composite Corridor) and a BTK (Brake Third Corridor). These are modified Bachmann RTR carriages with again fairings over the solebars and monsoon vents. The real Aberdeen Portion also included a TK (Third Corridor) It…

A4GoldenEagle posted an update: A large chunk of any passenger train formation is […]

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:17:25 +0100

A large chunk of any passenger train formation is composed of third/second/standard class and these are the third corridors (TK) for my early 1950s Flying Scotsman formation. There are two diagram 329s special versions built for The Flying Scotsman service with fairings over the solebars and monsoon vents. They are flanking a diagram 349…

A4GoldenEagle posted an update: As an alternative to my Thompson catering trio of FO, […]

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:15:46 +0100

As an alternative to my Thompson catering trio of FO, RK, and TO I run my Gresley RTS (Restaurant Triplet Set). These are made from a Comet Models kit depicting diagrams 12A/B, 13 , and 14. These are interesting as between the dining saloon and the kitchen car there are shared bogies, making them easier to pull. Just like the real carriages…

A4GoldenEagle posted an update: Continuing my rundown of my early 1950s Flying […]

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:11:21 +0100

Continuing my rundown of my early 1950s Flying Scotsman carriages. I present my Thompson catering quartet consisting of my Diagram 351 FO (First Open), Diagram 353 RK (Restaurant Kitchen), Diagram 350 TO (Third Open), and diagram 352 RB (Restaurant Buffet). These I am most proud of as they ate my first foray into scratch built carriages. I…

A4GoldenEagle posted an update: Following on from my post about my Golden Eagle. […]

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:05:40 +0100

Following on from my post about my Golden Eagle. The carriages she pulls are worthy of their own post. Starting with the diagram 344 BG (full brake) and diagram 348 FK (first corridor with ladies retiring room). Both are modified Bachmann RTR, those modifications being

. Strips of plasticard for fairings over the solebars

. Painting and…

A4GoldenEagle posted an update: Since the video I posted yesterday was a bit dark here is […]

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:09:23 +0100

Since the video I posted yesterday was a bit dark here is a close up of 60023 Golden Eagle, her express blue livery pairing well with the teak effect carriages.

A4GoldenEagle posted an update: For my inaugural post I want to introduce my favourite […]

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:45:18 +0100

For my inaugural post I want to introduce my favourite model train engine my Gresley A4 60023 Golden Eagle. She is my favourite because she is an A4 in my favourite livery British Railways express blue (a very ravishing and radiant livery) Over the years she has been detailed significantly with lamps, etched plates, real coal, and more.…