abc British Railways Locomotives 1960
A proper Ian Allan spotter book, this. Takes me right back to platform ends, pencil stubs, and cold fingers waiting for something smoky to come through.
Check price on AmazonPete's Kit Shelf
A few bits I trust in the railway room.
Books, tools, starter sets and little gifts Pete would happily keep in the railway room. No fancy sales patter, just useful kit with a mug of tea nearby.
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Books
Britain's Railways in Colour: BR Steam in the 1950s and 1960s
Grand colour reference if you like your weathering honest. The grime, the steam, the brickwork, it is all there for a modeller with a careful eye.
Check price on AmazonThe Hornby Book of Model Railways
A steady starter book for planning a layout without tying yourself in knots. I wish I had one like this before I made my first board wobble like a jelly.
Check price on AmazonPlacing Semaphore Signals on Model Railways
Signals make a railway feel like a railway. This is the sort of guide that stops you plonking one anywhere and calling it done.
Check price on AmazonGetting Started
Hornby R1255M Flying Scotsman Train Set
A handsome way to get wheels turning on OO gauge. Flying Scotsman still makes visitors smile, and that counts for a lot in my book.
Check price on AmazonHornby R1287M Tri-ang Railways Remembered Set
This one has a lovely old-toy-room feel to it. If nostalgia had a controller knob, it would probably look a bit like this.
Check price on AmazonHornby Railroad Plus Class 110 DMU BR Blue/Grey
A DMU is brilliant for small layouts, no turning palaver, no fuss. Very handy if your branch line is more quiet halt than Doncaster.
Check price on AmazonDapol Kitmaster Static Railbus Kit
A modest little railbus project for a rainy afternoon. Not fast, not flash, but full of character, which is half the hobby.
Check price on AmazonTools & Materials
WWScenics Extra Fine Dark Grey Ballast
This ballast scatter is the sort I like around a hardworking little branch line, proper coal-dust grey, none of your circus colours.
Check price on AmazonDeluxe Materials Ballast Magic
A tidy way to set ballast without flooding the whole scene. Use it gently and the track bed will thank you.
Check price on AmazonWoodland Scenics Track Painter: Rusty Rail
Shiny rails at the sides look a bit toy-like. A quick rusty touch works wonders, just mind you do not paint the bit the wheels need.
Check price on AmazonTracksetta OO Gauge Track Laying Tool
Curves are where many layouts start arguing with you. A Tracksetta keeps things smooth, which saves a lot of muttering later.
Check price on AmazonGift Ideas
Gift Republic Train Enamel Mug
A railway mug is never a bad idea. Fill it with tea and suddenly even wiring point motors feels slightly more civilised.
Check price on AmazonAvonside Steam Trains Calendar
A nice wall calendar for the shed or spare room. Good pictures, useful dates, and no danger of it derailing.
Check price on AmazonClassic British Trains Fine China Mug
A smarter mug for the railway fan who already has everything except somewhere proper to put their brew.
Check price on AmazonRailway Map of London 1898 Jigsaw Puzzle
A grand little puzzle for a quiet evening. Maps and railways together, that is dangerous territory for losing two hours.
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