

Class 390 Pendolino now chipped!!
Many thanks to Rob at Great Eastern Models in Norwich, for Colcester now has the first of two Class 390 Pendolino units chipped and...


A new arrival... The Bachmann Class 90!
Colcester acquired a brand new AC Electric Locomotive from Great Eastern Models in Norwich - the Bachmann Class 90... Although this model...


Furman Smithy street signs...
After trying different methods, I finally found a correct font and size to create road signs for the Furman Smithy Village Board. These...


Furman Smithy Junction - Redesign Mk2
Having already taken considerable time and money to redesign the existing junction at Furman Smithy, it became apparent on the first time...


Welcome to Victoria Terrace..!!
With the winter months upon us, available time up in the shed will become scarce as I battle with the elements - the shed relies on power...


OHLE Mast replacement
The Colcester Approach Lines have had OHLE Masts and wires up for sometime now, however I was becoming more and more displeased with the...


Two more loco`s chipped!!
Along with the Class 395 Javelin and the Class 350 Desario which have been chipped already, my Class 91 in East Coast livery and my Class...


Furman Smithy Station opens!!
After being just the bare-bones of a station for quite a while, Furman Smithy was finally given its platform surfaces along with...


New Junction, New Station and a New Loco...
Sorry for the long gap in news posts but things have been a little busy. First up has been the creation of a brand new area of trackwork...


Upper Storage Yard Completed!!
Well, with the Lower Storage Yard in place the construction and completion of the Upper Storage Yard was done over the May Bank Holiday....