Before the Buffers

14/06/2026

Was a nice evening so I decided I’d run Peggie, two Guppies, a flat wagon from another supplier and a Frog… was a nice way to end the weekend.

08/06/2026

A few things on the bench… a BLW Rose kit, a lineside hut ffesty van of some description (my knowledge of the ffesty isn’t the best) that’s having done attention to its roof and kits being put together.

02/05/2026

26/04/2026

The Minnow was quietly released at yesterday’s National Garden Railway Show and is now on our website for £15 each.
16mm scale, 32mm only.

https://before-the-buffers.sumupstore.com/product/minnow

25/04/2026

Big thanks to all who came and saw us today at the National Garden Railway show!

25/04/2026

National Garden Railway Show 2026, just opened and we’re ready! On stand 47.

19/04/2026

Running in the garden.

19/04/2026

And done. Golden Star ready for its owner.
Built, painted, lined (trimline), RC fitted (RC Trains) and satin varnished. Another excellent Boot lane works kit 🙂

17/04/2026

The current customer build on the bench… this will be finished and running very soon.
Boot Lane Works Golden Star

Dropped together for photos, still a bit to do.

04/04/2026

Happy Easter all! I know it’s a day early but the weather is nice at the mo