Hello all, after years of having an interest in all things Somerset & Dorset I have been inspired to have a go at modelling the LNER/ BR Eastern Region but where do I start? I would like to know of which books videos etc are worth buying to get an understanding and learn about the history of the LNER/ BR (E) and it's constituent companies. I intend to model the immediate post war period and the early Sixties.
Shaun
Hello & where do I start?
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Hi Shaun and welcome to the forum.
I am not usre where in the world you are. I am in York which has a public library with a good selection of books on all railways and the Eastern region in particular. So a good source of books (and free) could be your local library. Other than that, there are hundreds of books you could buy - if your budget is up to it - alternatively, can you give us a litle more direction on your interests. Are you looking for mainline running/branchline running? Also the LNER covered most of the UK - it was nicknamed London and Nearly Everywhere Railway.
If you can narrow down your interests - there are many here who can help you.
Andy
I am not usre where in the world you are. I am in York which has a public library with a good selection of books on all railways and the Eastern region in particular. So a good source of books (and free) could be your local library. Other than that, there are hundreds of books you could buy - if your budget is up to it - alternatively, can you give us a litle more direction on your interests. Are you looking for mainline running/branchline running? Also the LNER covered most of the UK - it was nicknamed London and Nearly Everywhere Railway.
If you can narrow down your interests - there are many here who can help you.
Andy
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Space Rock
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Unfortunately I live in the heart of GWR territory and the local libraries are biased that way. I am looking at mainline running south of York but north of Peterborough. I want if possible to set it in 2 time frames & my space is limited to 30'x15' .
I am looking for books detailing the WWII to early diesel period and types of trains train formations & track diagrams. I just want to be able to sit down and watch realistic looking trains going by in a realistic setting.
Shaun
I am looking for books detailing the WWII to early diesel period and types of trains train formations & track diagrams. I just want to be able to sit down and watch realistic looking trains going by in a realistic setting.
Shaun
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Colombo
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Shaun,
http://www.wolverhamptonmrc.co.uk/layout/stoke.htm
Colombo
Your proposed layout sounds a lot like Wolverhampton MRC's layout "Stoke Summit". Have you seen it?I am looking at mainline running south of York but north of Peterborough. I want if possible to set it in 2 time frames & my space is limited to 30'x15' .
I am looking for books detailing the WWII to early diesel period and types of trains train formations & track diagrams. I just want to be able to sit down and watch realistic looking trains going by in a realistic setting.
http://www.wolverhamptonmrc.co.uk/layout/stoke.htm
Colombo