9F Evening Star – adding a little more detail

Good Evening, Locoyard followers! As mentioned before in a previous post; my Hornby Railroad 9F class Evening Star has been the subject of an ongoing detailing project. Highlighting the copper pipes was done before, as was adding the lamp brackets, smokebox door and the replacement of the recessed glazing. However, I was not happy with…

The Watercress Line; an enthusiast’s guide

As mentioned in my post yesterday, I visited the Watercress Line (or Mid-Hants Railway) on Saturday. It is the closest preserved line from where I live and I visit when I can. Although not the longest preserved line (7 miles long), it is a pleasant railway journey. The towns at either end of the line…