Windsor Models 0 Gauge

(London, UK)

Thanks to Mark C for these comments :

"Windsor Models were active between the mid 1920s and the start of WWII. The company was run by a gentleman by the name of Leslie Forrest, who was a great friend of Norman Eagles, of "Sherwood Section of the LMS" fame, which for those who do not know, was an O gauge clockwork railway constructed and operated by Norman and friends between the 1920s and the late 1980s when Norman passed away. A lot of locomotives,rolling stock and structures were made by Leslie Forrest for the "Sherwood" layout, some as Windsor Models, some in a private capacity."

"I have one of the two catalogues issued by Windsor Models, mine being the second one from 1932. I understand the first was issued in 1930. Their first address was 5 Windsor Road, Denmark Hill, South London,and they moved sometime after the second catalogue was issued to 7a,The Parade, St John's Hill, Clapham Junction. We know they moved after the second catalogue was issued as it is usually found with the new address over stamped on it."

Thanks again, Mark.

Windsor Models GWR 3 rail coarse scale 4-6-0 2923 Saint George loco and tender with 12 volt DC Leakey motor

Windsor Models Great Western Railway 3 rail coarse scale 4-6-0 2923 Saint George loco and tender with 12 volt DC Leakey motor

Windsor Models GWR 56xx class tank locomotive. Image courtesy Jonathan Ward. This is the locomotive illustrated (page 36) within the 1970 Troy Model Club Series book Older Locomotives (1900-42) by Peter Gomm.

Windsor Models GWR 3 rail coarse scale 0-6-2 56xx tank locomotive

Windsor Models Great Western Railway 3 rail coarse scale 0-6-2 56xx tank locomotive

Windsor Models Great Western Railway 4 wheeled horse box, length 6.5 inches

Windsor Models 4 wheeled private owner seven plank open wagon

Windsor Models 4 wheeled NE open carriage truck

Thanks to Bruce C and Tim W for the following photos, of Tim's Windsor Models van. The same photo twice, one showing more of the surrounding layout.

Windsor Models 4 wheeled van, in Great Western Railway livery

Thanks to Mark C for the following two photos of Windsor Models wagons. Very much appreciated.

4 wheeled open wagon, known to be constructed by Leslie Forrest (of Windsor Models) for the clockwork Sherwood Section of the LMS 0 gauge layout

4 wheeled tank wagon, known to be constructed by Leslie Forrest (of Windsor Models) for the clockwork Sherwood Section of the LMS 0 gauge layout

Windsor Models small bridge

An intriguing station building which, again, was offered for sale via eBay, and attributed to Windsor Models. Far from mint condition, but still extremely attractive.

Windsor Models Covered Station building

The first edition Windsor Models catalogue, 16 pages, 1930

The cover of the second edition Windsor Models catalogue, from 1932

The cover of the second edition Windsor Models catalogue, 32 pages, with new address

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