Opening the Box - After modelling Savernake in summer the way he remembers it, the Editor questions whether rose-tinted nostalgia or grim reality produces the best layouts.
Window Shopping - Ben Jones's monthly foray among the news ana latest releases from the hobby reveals just how advanced a-e Dapol's Virgin Pendolino models, with less than 20 weeks to go until the launch.
Falworth - small space '00' - Trucker, George Woodcock unveils his minmum-space exercise in modern image 'GO' modeing. It contains lots of ideas for a small layout, permanently fixed at home or portable for exhibitions.
Clamming up - Darren Sherwood builds the latest engineers' wagon kit from Parkside Dundas in 'GO' and adds an ingenious battery-operated flashing tail lamp.
20 'Hymek' - BR's best hydraulic - Our 'Masterclass' examines the popular but short-lived Beyer Peacock Class 35 diesel hydraulics with contributions from Simon Bendall and Robert Forsythe.
Take your first Steps in 'scratch building' - Garden rai.v.ay guru Trevor Jones sets out a simple way to improve the the trailing 'Cartazzi' truck and tender oouping on a Bachmann 'A4' 4-6-2. It's scratch-building - wet. almost!
Q&A - We set out to answer your modelling questions and this month there's a motorizing project for a Knightwing shunter and a small modern factory to fill a corner of your layout, plus a host of nrcs and tips.
Class 304 Southern style - 2 - Darren Sherwood completes the Southern Pride Class 304 EMU kit and shows how to go about painting it and fitting the Black Beetle motor ooge.
Reviews Special - Eagerly awaited by modern image modellers, the Class 170 Turbostar has arrived from Bachmann. Is the latest '00' modern diesel multiple unit from Bachman's Far East factory the 'dream machine' we've been hoping for?
Showcase - A single stunning images of a GWR '28xx' 2-8-0 taken outdoors in natural light by Brian Daniels shows how well model railways and photography work together if you give the location some careful thought.
Summer at Savernake - Happy memories of Summers by the trackside can be recreated in model form. Chris Leigh suggests some seasonal modelling and looks for ways of reflecting summertime in scenic work and model buildings.
Model Mail - Your chance to respond to editorial comments, add to the articles or expound theories of your own.
Reviews - Amongst this month's new releases which receive the scrutiny of our reviewers are a DPS Class 20 and some inexpensive modern cars.
GM traction Irish style - A stunning new locomotive kit from Ireland offers Darren Sherwood the chance to delve into the mysteries of dealing with resin castings.
Model Rail Select - Your guide to the model railway trade.
Exhibition diary - Dates and venues for this month's shows.