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Two major events coming on the 11th of May:
First, there is the Eurovision Song Contest, a night of music, over-the-top outfits, and a sense of global camaraderie, where nations compete not just for votes, but for a chance to showcase their culture and creativity on a grand stage. Click on the pictures to replicate this event on your layout.
And more importantly, this is the return of the model railway exhibition at the Isle of Wight steam railway in Havenstreet. From 10am to 5pm on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th, you will get to enjoy more than 10 layouts across 3 rooms, as well as traders. You also have the opportunity to get a combined ticket including a steam train ride. Click here for more details.
Don't forget to read our latest modelling tips and unboxing videos located at the bottom of the newsletter.
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Railway song of the week
Modelling the Isle of Wight railways is now easier if you are willing to make small compromises. This train pack from Hornby includes a Terrier in Isle of Wight Central livery and 3 4 wheel coaches which are not 100% accurate but close enough for most layouts.
If you are willing to do a bit more work, the coach resin kits from Smallbrook Studio are the best choice due to their accuracy. You can get single coaches or a pack of 4 with close couplings as they used to run on the Island. They are straightforward to build and require easy painting.
If you prefer freight to passengers trains, Smallbrook also produces several wagons which were specific to the Island. Most rolling stock was taken from the mainland and modified to be used locally. The LBSCR 8 ton goods van, 6/10 ton cattle van rebuilt to be used a passenger luggage van and the LSWR 20 ton goods brake van are great examples of this.
If you love the Isle of Wight and/or buses and coaches, you probably also want to consider the great books from Terry Jones. After writing books on the history of Moss Motor Tours of Sandown and on Shotters of Brightstone, his third book is on Seaview Services. All of them are full of colour pictures as well as history of each company.
These books are the perfect present to a friend or even yourself!
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Do you need to order?
Send us an email or give us a call to check availability or to reserve anything, whatever scale you model in. As usual, if we do not have in stock what you are looking for, we will order it for you and you will get it fast (usually within a week if the manufacturer has it in stock). We place weekly orders with most suppliers.
Remember, you can park for free for one hour on the High Street. So no excuse not to come and visit us!
Upstairs Downstairs is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am till 4.30pm. Obviously, our website is open 24h a day and we can post to most locations, including Europe, USA and Australia.
Upstairs Downstairs
3 Pier Street
Sandown, PO36 8JR
Isle of Wight
Tel: 01983 406 616
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