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44ft LSWR Bullion Van
This week we have completed the build of a Roxey brass kit of a LSWR 44ft Bullion Van. The LSWR Bullion Van was built in 1912/1913 for...
Frank Barrett
Aug 61 min read
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A Somewhat Different Day!
FJB Model Railways had a very different day out of the workshop last week, we were invited to a recognition event at the Bristol City...
Frank Barrett
Jul 231 min read
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Something different enters the workshop
We always look forward to receiving something new in the workshop, and that was certainly the case this week! A new customer came along...
Frank Barrett
Jun 121 min read
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A new project has started
We have been asked to build a 4mm Roxey Moulding 4C09 LSWR 44ft Bullion Van, made up of brass etch and white metal parts. This should...
Frank Barrett
May 291 min read
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A Mucky week in the Workshop
It has been a busy time in the weathering workshop, as we had a range of locomotives in for a mixture of renumbering / renaming and...
Frank Barrett
Mar 281 min read
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Gresley 51’ Luggage Van
A Customer’s Ex Kirk kit of a Gresley 51' 1½" Luggage Van (Full Brake) rolls out of the spray shop, now ready to get mucky in the...
Frank Barrett
Mar 211 min read
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Class 59
We recently received a Lima Class 59 loco, that unfortunately the Customer had dropped, resulting in a range of damage to the body and...
Frank Barrett
Jan 311 min read
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A new Customer’s Project
We have received a new project into the Workshop today. A partially built OO gauge Sutherland Models kit of a LMS Stainer 2-6-2T. A nice...
Frank Barrett
Jan 241 min read
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Some more New Equipment
With many thanks to Axminster Tools and Proxxon Tools, we have some new equipment to help us in the workshop. Proxxon SP/E Grinding &...
Frank Barrett
Jan 231 min read
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An Unusual Weathering Project
Our Customer had a very clear view on how he wanted his Plasser OWB10 Permanent Way unit to look! A very heavily weather unit, and trust...
Frank Barrett
Jan 231 min read
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New Equipment
We have received some new equipment for the paint / weathering workshop supplied by our colleagues at The Airbrush Company - ...
Frank Barrett
Sep 22, 20241 min read
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A return to the workshop
After a family holiday over the Easter break, the first job is to repair a number of OO gauge locos. Two Hornby Class A4 and a Bachmann...
Frank Barrett
Apr 8, 20241 min read
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Welcome to our Website
Welcome to our website for FJB Model Railways. We felt the time was right to have a platform to display the range of work we have...
Frank Barrett
Dec 31, 20221 min read
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