The name Bassett-Lowke will be familiar to model and miniature railway enthusiasts in Britain and around the world. The company co-founded in the late-1890s by Wenman Joseph Bassett-Lowke (1877-1953) became a by-word for its high-quality products. Today they’re revered by collectors and enthusiasts. However, I knew nothing of any of this when I came across ‘WJ  … Continue reading Bassett-Lowke: Part 1