 |
Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
Features: Penlan - Sandy Croall took as his inspiration for this 4mm scale exhibition layout the lines of the former London & North Western Railway in South Wales in Edwardian times. Automatic tram stops - Gordon Bulmer explains how his layout's trams can be made to operate automatically using the live overhead, replicating prototypical running practices without operator involvement. The Pipe Works - David Lenton based this modest-sized 0-16.5 layout loosely on the John Knowles Pipe Works at Woodville, near Swadlincote in south Derbyshire. The layout features a mix of industrial steam and diesel locos. Semley - This former station, once the railhead for Shaftesbury, is one of several closed calling points on the London & South Western trunk route to the west. Tim Rayner salutes its glory days. Trevellyn II - Following on from our Railway of the Month feature last month, Chas May outlines the design criteria behind this 00 layout and shows you how it all goes together. Clever design and neat construction are the hallmarks of this small layout, all of which fits into a Peugeot 206. Porthladd Aberalyn - Gareth Jones describes the construction of this small N gauge exhibition layout, built principally to allow the loco collection of his son Daniel to be operated. Westward Halt - Tony Draper built this U-shaped 00 layout after returning to the hobby following a gap of 25 years. He describes his experiences here and includes a note of caution should anyone follow in his footsteps. Scale Drawings: BR standard 12 ton van - Despite recent ready-to-run examples and kits being available, some types of van need to be modelled by combining products from several manufactures, as Martin Jones explains. Railway Modelling Explored - 1: Signal box detailing - In last month's magazine we showed you how to shorten the Wills Great Eastern-type signal box kit to make a smaller structure, such as was found on the Buntingford branch. Here Bob Phelps and Tim Rayner complete the project. Railway Modelling Explored - 2: Catch and trap points - Catch and trap points are often overlooked by modellers, but will make layouts much more realistic if used correctly. Tim Rayner explains their purpose in this short feature. Railway Modelling Explored - 3: EM gauge explained - The Editor investigates the potential of 18.2mm gauge. Regulars: Readers' Letters Latest Reviews - Among the items reviewed this month are a transfer table/traverser for 16.5mm gauge from Heljan, the latest four Class 47s in 00 from ViTrains, a 'Jubilee' with Fowler tender in 00 from Bachmann, more special-run wagons, new Peco tank wagons in N, Bachmann wagons including the new 8-ton cattle wagon, a Drewry shunter in N from Graham Farish, Hornby Skale autos in 1:76, Lima container crane in HO, Hornby 'Skaledale' Magna buildings, the Bachmann two-car Class 108 DMU in 00, BBC transfers from C-Rail Intermodal, Harburn Hobbies scenic details for 4mm, and more Classix 1:76 motor vehicles from Pocketbond. Book & DVD Reviews News - Another 'Thumper' from Kernow, Felixstowe Docks 08 Bachmann limited edition, Bratchell 455/9 EMU announced, LCDR coaches from Steam and Things, Class 58 progress in N from Dapol, display cases, four new items for Gauge 3, and much more. Societies & Clubs - The biggest and best guide to the exhibitor scene up and down the land. Railway of the Month: Oakwell Central - David Woodward describes this 4mm scale LNER period layout, which is based on a secondary terminus in the Nottinghamshire area. Inspiration has come from many sources. Plan of the Month: The Breakers' Yard - Lifelong railway enthusiast and small layout devotee Paul A. Lunn presents another inspiring 00 design and proves that you can indeed 'have it all' in a modest area. The layout suggestion centres on a scrapyard, and utilises plastic static loco kits to good effect.
Article Snippets
Can you provide something to add to this area?
This part of the page works like a Wikipedia entry - we welcome contributions from anyone to improve the usefulness of this page
Click the '?' above for more information.
Adverts and Links based on this content
Advertisement