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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
Railway of the Month: Trefor - Chris Halligan was prompted to rewrite the railway history of north Wales in order to create this 00 layout, set in LMS times. Scale Drawings: LNER CIS 4-4-2T - The handsome North British Atlantic tanks are the subject of this 'drawn & described' feature, by David Malton and Tim Rayner, and Phil Parker constructs the Connoisseur Models 0 gauge kit. Plan of the Month: Not quite the Channel Tunnel! - Anthony Bilton was faced with a dilemma: run his 00 gauge east coast stock on a fictitious branch line, or operate his Italian HO models in a similar setting? His solution was to have both, and no fiddle yard. The British 'half, Skipsea Town, is mirrored with Pusteria, which is in the June issue of continental modeller. Features: Portwen and Hope - See behind David Pugh's railway room door to discover this N gauge layout, set in steam days as a reminder of his train spotting past. Darenth Road - Ivan Maxted has built various layouts based on this north Kent location. This 0 gauge minimum-space example was built in Canada. Small railway gallery - In conversation with the editor, serial small layout builder Nigel Adams talks about his experiences in different scales, and explains why it seems that many in the clergy are closet railway enthusiasts. Bridgford - Alastair Knox describes this N gauge exhibition layout, representing the LMS period and featuring an impressive etched viaduct as its chief scenic feature. Desirable residences - Richard Bannister shows you how to upgrade the inexpensive 4mm scale Dapol plastic kit for a suburban detached house. Lever frames, points & signals - The final instalment in this series sees Tim Rayner tackle the creation of a fully-interlocked lever frame, beginning with the bespoke Modratec computer program Sigscribe4 to design the interlocking required. Crossing the tracks - Martin Watson took the Hornby R076 footbridge kit in 4mm and adapted it to suit his needs: this included shortening its span and adding working lighting. California Levels - David Atkinson adopted the unusual scale of 6mm:1' to allow the use of commercial 9mm gauge track as 18" gauge for this industrial layout. Taming 'Smokey Joe' - Stefan Duda regeared this Hornby favourite to reduce its jackrabbit running characteristics; the operation can be performed to the firm's Class 06 as well. Roundtree Sidings pt.2 - Lee Davies describes the construction phase of this 4mm scale layout; planning, baseboards and track. Grassing up! - Grass applicators that employ static to assist in providing a realistic appearance are gaining in popularity, as Craig Titey explains. Tuning the 'Duke' - Project of the Month - Although fine in itself, the Homby Railroad model of No.71000 Duke of Gloucester offers much scope for an upgrade, as Craig Titey demonstrates. Regulars: Comment - Opinions and observations across the field of railway modelling. This month, N gauge enthusiast and modeller Richard Bardsley discusses the 'hand of God'. Readers' Letters Latest Reviews - The items reviewed this month include the brand new Lionheart Trains 0 gauge GWR small Prairie, the retooled Heljan Class 33 and new-shape Class 128 in 00; the retooled Graham Parish Deltic in N; and more. Book & DVD Reviews News - Including 00 and N gauge announcements from Dapol in its new catalogue; a 61xx Prairie in 0 gauge from Lee Marsh Model Co; Cargowaggons in 0 from Heljan; and much more. Societies & Clubs - The biggest and best guide to the exhibition scene up and down the land.
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