Sunday, 6 September 2026

Dundreich at the show yesterday

 The highlight for me was seeing PD Hancock’s layout . I had seen some of it in January at the Glasgow Show but this being a special 75th anniversary show of the club, more was there to be enjoyed. 

In m any ways PDHancock is the model railway of Charles Grant , Donald Featherstone and perhaps HG Wells rolled into one. Enjoy the pictures then read more at the links below-

The founding charter of the railway.


Brilliant scratch building. Card l imagine.

Notice the use of some Airfix fortifications in the background.
The equestrian statue from the Sherif of Nottingham Airfix set.
Airfix’s Roman Fort l think.





https://elmrc.org.uk/p-d-hancock/

https://elmrc.org.uk/the-p-d-hancock-collection/

https://elmrc.org.uk/dundreich/

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12 comments:

  1. Dave6 September 2026 at 16:26

    Hi Alan…off topic, but was wondering whether the Memories of 34 rules you mentioned in a previous post are available anywhere to download or purchase? Thanks…

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    1. Anonymous6 September 2026 at 16:47

      Written by a friend but not commercially available lm afraid.
      Alan Tradgardland

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    2. Anonymous6 September 2026 at 18:03

      Thanks anyway.

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    3. Brian Cameron8 September 2026 at 23:23

      I wrote them up in Lone Warrior (the Journal of the Solo Wargamers Association) 225.

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  2. Roger6 September 2026 at 18:27

    Now those 'blogger hiccups' seems to be happening here as well. Your previous post is the one that shows up as your last on on my blogger link list. If you go to 'Feedburner' you can manually update your blogger feed.

    Very nice layout. I really like the incorporated Airfix details.

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    1. Anonymous9 September 2026 at 06:42

      Blogger works in mysterious ways its blunders to perform, l fear.
      The Airfix detail is fascinating.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. Robert (Bob) Cordery6 September 2026 at 19:42

    Tradgardmastare,

    Thank you for sharing these images of PD Hancock’s buildings and what remains of his layout. His use of bits and pieces from Airfix kits and figure sets shows imagination … and it’s interesting that they are now available again!

    All the best,

    Bob

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    1. Anonymous9 September 2026 at 06:45

      Glad you enjoyed them. It was terrific to be able to see PDH’s work close up and appreciate the modelling skills on display. Probably the highlight of my model railway show going for some time.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. Mark, Man of TIN7 September 2026 at 06:36

    Interesting to see these fragments and holy model railroad relics - still inspiring after many years!

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    1. Anonymous9 September 2026 at 06:47

      Absolutely still inspiring, the stand was mobbed by folk, or rather had a steady , enthusiastic stream talking, looking and appreciating.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  5. Brian Cameron8 September 2026 at 23:31

    Classic stuff. He pretty well originated narrow gauge modelling in 4mm scale running on 9mm gauge track in 1950 when little was available beyond wheels and rail, motors and gears. Along with John Ahern he was a great advocate of realistic scenery on model railways. And yes, the buildings are all cardboard, bits of stripwood and celluloid for the windows.

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  6. Anonymous9 September 2026 at 06:50

    John Ahern is another almost magical name. Talented photographer and wonderful model maker. If interested follow this link-

    https://pendonmuseum.com/about/madder-valley-railway

    Alan Tradgardland

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