GWR K14 1927 livery December 30 2025

We have only 2 remaining K14 non corridor PBV in 1927 livery, pictured below.

1898 K14 non-corridor, 2 remaining

1898 K15 corridor, 2 remaining. 

1927 K14 non-corridor livery, 2 remaining

1922 low stock for K15 version

1912 liveries are sold out. 

BR 80xxx update December 19 2025

Design work is continuing, here are some images directly from the designer. I use these to make corrections as he works.

The design should be complete early next month, then we can start the process of the pilot sample model. This will include making all the patterns and etch tools, so it is important to get the design as perfect as we can now.

BR 80xxx 4MT additional versions added December 08 2025

We have revised the versions available and added notes of additional details.

Version 1. 80000-80058 Fluted rods, L/H vent rear position. Early BR Totem

Version 2. 80000-80058 Fluted rods, L/H vent rear position.  Late BR Crest

Version 3. 80059-80078 Fluted rods, L/H tank vent in the forward position. Early BR Totem

Version 4. 80059-80078 Fluted rods, L/H tank vent in the forward position.  Late BR Crest

Version 5. 80079-80154 Plain rods, L/H tank vent in the forward position. Early BR Totem

Version 6. 80079-80154 Plain rods, tank vent in the forward position.  Late BR Crest

Version 7A. Scottish region with recess in cab side and Manson tablet catcher fitted Early BR Totem

Version 7B. Scottish region with recess in cab side and Manson tablet catcher fitted Late BR Crest

Version 8A. Scottish region with recess in cab side for Manson tablet catcher. (no apparatus fitted) Early BR Totem

Version 8B. Scottish region with recess in cab side for Manson tablet catcher. (no apparatus fitted) Late BR Crest

Additional variations:

• Water pick-up scoops, fitted to 80034-53, 80059-68, 80081-95.
• Extra brackets fitted to Southern Region locos for fitting of route disks
• Speedometers fitted from 80059, earlier locos being fitted later on
• Scottish Region with tablet catchers, 80000-9/20-30/54-8, 80110-4/21-30
• AWS fitted (over a number of years) to the rear of the bogie, battery being held in a locker accessed at the rear of the bunker, a plate fitted on the rear buffer beam to stop damage by the coupling. The original Hudd version did not have the battery box. 
• From 1960 Southern Region locos had lifting hooks fitted to the roof.
• LNER style return cranks 80000-80120 and LMS 4 bolt return cranks 80121-154
• Any shed code available, just add in the comments on your order

with tablet catcher

without tablet catcher

BR 80xxx update December 03 2025

Design work is nearing completion now. It’s mostly the pipe work to be added now, such as injectors etc. I will be spending time to study the drawings carefully and make my comments and corrections before we start the pilot sample model. This job is made much easier with these 3D drawings. 

Last 2 GWR Castles available November 27 2025

Remaining Castles available from stock November 2025

Period 3 5077 Fairey Battle

Period 3. GWR 7001 Sir James Milne

GWR 850 Update November 18 2025

Assembly of the footplates with all details being added is underway.

some of the brass castings for the footplates.

GWR Dean Goods for sale October 22 2025

We have a Dean Goods for sale

Payment by BACS, Cheque or cash only

0 fine GWR Dean Goods 2431, DCC fitted with original box. £2350 plus shipping

BR 80xxx update October 19 2025

Progress continues with the BR 4MT design. More detail has still to be added along with ongoing corrections. 

BR 80xxx October 10 2025

Now having direct contact with the designer is helping greatly with getting information understood and corrections made. We are doing this on a mobile phone messenger app, so communication is quicker than by email.

We are focussed on the frames and motion at present, although you can see part of the front footplate with the mechanical lubricator.

GWR 850 August 08 2025

With footplate parts riveted the next step is assembly of the footplate and boiler components. Picture below shows some of the footplate and valance parts hand riveted.

GWR 850 June 23 2025

Progress continues on the GWR 850 project.

Smokeboxes added to the boiler units and the long process of individually hand embossing rivets on all the saddle tanks so they can then be formed and soldered in place.

boiler bands are also being soldered on individually again giving a better finish to the model than etched bands.

Approx 50'000 rivets! to do. 3 panel and 5 panel tanks shown below

GWR/BR Castles available from stock June 2025 June 18 2025

Remaining Castles available June 2025

Period 3 5077 Fairey Battle

Period 3. GWR 5081 Penrice Castle

Period 3. GWR 7004 Eastnor Castle 

Period 4. Early BR 5000 Launceston Castle 

GWR 850 April 10 2025

Work continues on the project with focus on the boilers and smokebox assemblies

BR 80xxx 4MT February 19 2025

Progress is now being made on the standard tank design. These early drawing screen shots allow me to start checking for errors.

I will post more design progress pictures as I receive them.

GWR 850 update February 03 2025

Progress continues on the 850 project with body components etched. Many rivets to be hand pressed on the tanks!

Motors are now in stock as the wheel-gearbox assemblies are next.

Weathered models by Neil Podbery November 05 2024

The pictures show the fine work done on one of our GWR Castles and one of our GWR 51xx models.

Neil Podbery, being a professional artist is certainly a worthy successor to Martyn Welch. Neil, as you can see has a subtle touch and uses his artistic sensibilities in his use of colour and texture. One of the few people who can add value and realism to your Lee Marsh model.

check out his website http://www.neilpodberyfineart.co.uk

GWR 850 August 13 2024

Axles, crank webs and horn blocks have now all been CNC Machined. Once the wheel centres are ready assembly can begin.

Crank webs are CNC machined from solid brass giving us a strong crank axle assembly

blocks have a rebate for the ball bearings to be fitted

the above axles are to become the crank axles, once assembled the thin portion will be removed

GWR 850 test run December 05 2023

Test running the GWR 850 sample on Bucks Hill. The model happily pulls this short mineral train!

Please note reservations for the 850 project end on 22/12/2023 

GWR 850 May 20 2023

GWR 850 March 20 2023

Work has begun on the production sample, with lost wax brass patterns being made. Wheels/crank axle/gearbox are also being made.

Tony Reynalds March 14 2023

Tony sadly passed away last week. He was a friend and mentor. He supported me in this business from the start, from helping with drawings to supportive feedback as well as collecting a number of models. He was always willing to share techniques and was a constant source of encouragement. I will miss our chats and visits. Malcolm Mitchell and I enjoyed many a good chin wag with Tone in the workshop after the Bristol show.

Tony in his workshop.

Castle test run February 24 2023

Double header filmed by Cliff.

Please note as per the project page, each customer will be contacted individually when their model is ready for shipping. Then final invoices will be issued and arrangement's made to ship by DHL.

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Castle test run January 22 2023

Thanks to Cliff Williams for a video showing a production model under test.

GWR K14 running on Bucks Hill December 30 2020

Kevin Wilson sent a short clip of his 1912 livery K14 running on his layout