Modelling the Midland Region from 1948

by Colin Boocock, Tony Clarke, Peter Swift

Overview

The London Midland Region covered a huge part of England from London to the north and north west, from the Scottish borders into the south west. It served huge metropolitan cities and towns, supported heavy industry, and ran through areas of outstanding natural beauty such as the Peak District and Lake District. Modelling the Midland Region from 1948 is an essential guide to creating your own model based on the London Midland Region of the British Railways era. It covers all aspects of researching and modelling the Midland Region.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785005190
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	04/30/2019
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	7.49(w) x 9.73(h) x 0.42(d)

About the Author

Colin Boocock is a trustee of the charity Famous Trains model railway and director of its operating company Famous Trains Ltd. He is an experienced railway mechanical engineer and President of Famous Trains.  

Tony Clarke is a trustee of the charity Famous Trains model railway and director of its operating company Famous Trains Ltd. Tony Clarke specializes in model railway scenery and is Famous Train’s vice-chairman. 

Peter Swift is a trustee of the charity Famous Trains model railway and director of its operating company Famous Trains Ltd. Peter Swift is archivist for the Historical Model Railway Society and is Famous Train’s secretary. 

Table of Contents

Preface 6

1 The Formation Of The London Midland Region 8

2 London Midland And Scottish Locomotives 16

3 British Railways Locomotives 38

4 Passenger Rolling Stock 61

5 Goods Rolling Stock 86

6 Structure Modelling 102

7 Scenic Modelling 126

8 Signalling 141

9 Electrification And Infrastructure 162

Appendix: The Famous Trains Model Railway 168

List of Suppliers 171

Index 174