LAUNCESTON STEAM RAILWAY 009

A model of Launceston Steam Railway, Cornwall, UK, built to the scale of 4mm to 1ft, using 9mm gauge track - 009.

[@davidpoole1945]

It is simply marvellous - So talented Richard and realistic. I am mesmerised in watching the Video - It is just so real. Thank you .

[@richardholder]

Thanks David. Glad you enjoyed the video. Railway modelling has given me so much pleasure over the years - especially since i retired.
Richard

[@stevehoward99]

Beautifully modelled, probably the best 009 model I have seen for a long time

[@richardholder]

Many thanks Steve.

[@grahamhorabin8072]

Fantastic model - really captures the railway. I can only dream of building something this good !!

[@richardholder]

Thanks Graham. So glad that you appreciate my version of Launceston

[@liamtaylor-warren8656]

I recently visited this line and fell in love with it, and narrow gauge. Fantastic model- Really captures what the railway is all about.

[@richardholder]

Thank you Liam. I also love Launceston Steam Railway. Nigel and Kay Bowman, who own and run the railway are such a lovely couple and they have created such a unique atmosphere there.

[@garydimmock6718]

What a lovely layout. It captures the feel of the railway extremely well. Well done!

[@richardholder]

Thank you Garry. Sorry for the delay in replying. Richard

[@ChrisofCabra]

Just superb. I know the line well. Thank you

[@richardholder]

Thank you Chris. I really enjoyed building the layout. Nigel and Kay at Launceston have been so helpful and encouraging.Richard

[@greatwesternproductions2857]

Very good adaptation of the real one. Can I ask where did you get the engines?😊

[@richardholder]

Thanks for your comment,. All the locos were built from adapted kits that were produced by Brian Madge. Unfortunately, Brian has been unwell and as far as I am aware, the kits are not available at the moment. However, Bachmann have announced that they are to produce four Quarry Hunslet locos including DOROTHEA from Launceston, but the release date has not yet been announced. Richard

[@agnostic47]

@@richardholder Two years on and the release dates have STILL not been announced. The release of the Baldwins became farcical.

[@kineticrail]

do you use uncouplers on your layout?

[@richardholder]

I use Greenwich NG couplers and a Gaugemaster n-gauge Electromagnet to uncouple.

[@pannier1366]

we're is this?

[@richardholder]

So sorry that I missed this question. The Real Launceston Steam Railway is situated in Launceston Cornwall, UKRichard