LAYOUTS:
EMPIRE MILLS (EM) - The Model Railway Club’s layout cleverly employs a collection of interchangeable modules to enable a multitude of scenic options.
NEWS, NEW GEAR & NEW MODELS - Howard Smith has a glut of good stuff to cover, including a Kibri crane kit, a Banksy-style graffiti pack, brand new stone sheet textures and more.
DEEPING LANE (OO) - ‘Bostcroft’ modeller Stephen Mullen is back with a layout that he purchased, rather than built, then modified to suit his needs.
HELJAN CLASS 07 - This latest model of this Ruston & Hornsby shunter ticks a lot of boxes for Andy York, who recommends the model without hesitation.
ELMFIELD (N) - The first of a pair of layouts from Dave Westwood. Although relatively small in stature, his layout is filled with details to admire.
CAVALEX WAGONS - New players on the scene, and already making a great impression, Andy York previews their hefty aggregate hopper wagons.
KENSINGTON ADDISON ROAD (0) - The Twickenham & District MRC crew return with details about the construction of their capacious 1920s west London model.
RAILS DYNAMOMETER - The model of this Mallard-measuring coach is awash with attractive details. Small wonder, as Rapido Trains built it on Rails’ behalf. Andy York picks out the highlights.
PRACTICAL BRM:
A BABBLING BROOK DIORAMA - Kevin Phare’s ‘Cold!’ cakebox is a pint-sized lesson in scenic modelling. Here’s how he made it, with particular focus on the running stream within.
ACCURASCALE HUO HOPPER - The superlatives keep on coming, as Andy York appraises Accurascale's heavyweight hoppers.
REVOLUTION TRAINS CLASS B WAGONS - A little company with big ideas in N gauge. RevolutioN’s wagons are pleasingly robust, as Howard Smith discovers.
FEATURES:
A DOCKYARD CAKEBOX - Phil Parker assembles a realistic dockyard scene to fit within the confines of an 8ln square x 6in cardboard box. Read all about it here.
SNOW HILL SPLENDOUR - Built, rebuilt then largely overlooked, Snow Hill was once one of Birmingham’s major stations. Peter Smith restores it to its GWR glory, in 7mm.
REFRESH YOUR TRACK - Howard Smith makes a start on the track
PRE-FABULOUS - Continuing the Pre-Fab theme, Daisy Robinson introduces us to the use of precast concrete for common lineside structures.
CLASS 07 PROTOTYPE - Stalwarts of the Southampton Docks, these 0-6-0 shunters saw many years in industrial and heritage usage. Pip Dunn provides an account of their differences and working days.
MAKE A PRE-FAB HUT - Phil Parker builds and paints up a Pre-Fab hut from a Skytrex kit, with surprising results.
IMPROVE YOUR TELEGRAPH POLES - Paul Klrkup enhances telegraph pole kits, with prototype info for their correct placement.
TAIL LAMP - Trees and bushes deserve as much attention on a layout as the locomotives and rolling stock, thinks Kevin Phare. Join him as he rambles through the scenery.