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RAILWAY OF THE MONTH
Glen Nevis
Chris Thorp built this dual-level O gauge layout in his loft to remind him of diesel days on the West Highland Line in the 1980s.
PLAN OF THE MONTH
Norcombe Head
Phil Martin presents his two-level scheme for a branch terminus à la Minehead, with a subsidiary branch up a valley and extension to a quarry.
SCALE DRAWINGS
LTSR 4-4-2T
These Atlantic tanks were so good on the London, Tilbury & Southend that the LMS built more. This abridged article by Ian Beattie has Brian Meredith plans.
EDITORS'S PICK
Building the Parkside Models SR 25T Brake Van
Martin Wicks gets to grips with the O gauge model of the SR 'pill box' type, making a few modifications en route to add extra detail.
RAILWAY OF THE MONTH
Aberdeen Kirkhill - The Sequel
Glenn Daniel updates us on this significantly enlarged OO gauge representation of a 1980s BR Traction & Rolling Stock Depot, set in Eastern Scotland.
PLAN OF THE MONTH
Gimbalton
Peter Osborne devised an ingenious sector plate for his latest OO project, one which can move in three dimensions to service a low level fiddle yard.
SCALE DRAWINGS
G&SWR 119 Class 4-4-0
This class of 24 4-4-0s, built in the Glasgow & South Western Railway works at Kilmarnock, were famed for their work on the hilly route to Greenock in particular. Drawings by W D Stewart, with accompanying text by Tim Rayner.
EDITORS'S PICK
Clifton & Lowther
Childhood memories of watching the West Coast Main Line action at this location led Eric Farragher to recreate them in N gauge.
RAILWAY OF THE MONTH
Dent Station
This location, the highest main line station in England amidst the scenic wonders of the Yorkshire Dales, marks in model form the completion of phase two of Ian Nuttall's mammoth project to model the Settle & Carlisle in the 1930s in OO.
PLAN OF THE MONTH
Marks Tey
This Essex station marks the junction between the former Great Eastern Railway main line - which runs north-east from London to Suffolk and Norfolk - and the branch to Sudbury. Ian Stock considers its potential for modelling, both in the present day and the 1960s.
SCALE DRAWINGS
G&SWR Class 5 0-6-0T
The Glasgow & South Western had a trio of these locomotives, designed by Peter Drummond and used for shunting, as John Treays relates.
EDITORS'S PICK
Crioch
Having already described one of his two small-space-4mm scale layouts which share a common fiddle yard and storage crate (Hudson Street, RM February 2016), Peter Fletcher presents the other, a Highland Railway shed scene inspired by Tain.
RAILWAY OF THE MONTH
Langdon Beck
Three Cumbrian/North Yorkshire branches could have been linked to create another trans-Pennine route, as Peter Osborne shows with this OO layout.
PLAN OF THE MONTH
A City Terminus in OO
Steve Flint demonstrates how an extensive facility, with goods yard, engine servicing and carriage sidings, can be fitted handsomely in a 20' x 9' area.
SCALE DRAWINGS
LBSC Atlantics
With the Bachmann 4-4-2s in OO on the horizon, the home-built class of six H2s and the close relatives the five Kitson H1s are described by W G Ascough.
EDITORS'S PICK
Customising R-T-R Locomotives in OO
Your FREE Shows You How booklet explores how to add extra realism to R-T-R locomotives, including renaming and renumbering, upgrading moulded details, adding crew figures, plus detail painting and weathering techniques.
RAILWAY OF THE MONTH
Wenfleet
Tom Kirtley ventures back to pre-war times with this salute to the LNER in OO gauge. Wenfleet station represents a busy junction in South Yorkshire.
PLAN OF THE MONTH
Largs
The station serving this Ayrshire coastal resort is much rationalised and served by electric trains; its steam-age heyday, excursion trains and all, is studied by Stewart Clinton as a basis for a new layout project.
SCALE DRAWINGS
Cuckoo Junction Signal Box
This quaintly-named Midland & Great Northern Joint structure guarded a road crossing and one end of the company's Spalding avoiding line. Historical notes by Tim Rayner; drawings by Steve Croucher, from originals produced by Christopher Pamer.
EDITORS'S PICK
GWR 16xx 0-6-0PT
Great Western pannier tanks provide an ideal project for the determined beginner; Tony Wright shows how with this construction of a former Nu-Cast whitemetal kit in 4mm scale, now revamped by South Eastern Finecast.
RAILWAY OF THE MONTH
St Martins Wharf
Inspired by Colonel Stephens' lines in East Anglia, this exhibition layout - set in the 1930s.
PLAN OF THE MONTH
Castle Hill
Occupying just 11' x 10', this OO layout scheme demonstrates how main line operations can be achieved in a modest spare room-sized space.
SCALE DRAWINGS
Bridgnorth Station
Jim Smith describes this neo-Jacobean style station building, which now serves as part of the northern terminus on the Severn Valley Railway, with drawings by Steve Croucher.
EDITORS'S PICK
On The Rail 2018
Your FREE comprehensive pocket guide, covering the whole of the UK, contains all the information you need to plan a day out with a railway theme.
RAILWAY OF THE MONTH
Hemyock
Latterly kept alive by milk traffic, the terminus of the Culm Valley Light Railway in mid-Devon has been modelled in 4mm scale by Chris Lamacraft.
PLAN OF THE MONTH
Coalville Crossing
A freight-orientated Midlands scheme employing two decks, recreating the heavy coal traffic which flowed through this unprepossessing Leicestershire town. It was designed by Ian Stock in his preferred N gauge.
SCALE DRAWINGS
An NER-style elevated signal box
The North Eastern Railway built distinctive over-track signal boxes along the Newcastle to Carlisle line, and elements of several (chiefly Wylam) were used to create a 1:148 scale replica, as Peter Brown explains.
Regularly revised and updated, the 00 and N Gauge Setrack Planbooks are an ideal introduction to the hobby. Each of the layout plans is illustrated with a suggestion of how the layout can be transformed into a realistic representation of a real railway, and a detailed list of the components required is also supplied. Plus pages of useful tips on constructing baseboards, track laying etc - in fact all you need to know to make a good start. (Planbooks are included in our 00 Starter Track sets Ref ST-100 and 101, and our N Starter Track Set Ref ST-300).
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The outlines illustrated in this book, designed by the Lyme Regis artist Shuna George, are a starting point for you to commence with your pencils, paints and imagination. They are designed for the young and young at heart of all ages, the novice and the enthusisast. The book also provides for you to draw your own outlines, or to record your own memorabilia or notes of your visit to Pecorama
An inspirational 122 page book looking at the railways of Europe, includes some first class modelling of interesting places; also ideas for modelling and construction techniques.
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From choosing a suitable location for your 00 Gauge layout, and the type of control methods to use, this book is packed with advise and inspiration for new railway modellers and returnees to the hobby alike. There is also a look back at the history of 00 gauge, and a wealth of practical projects, many of which will be simple evenings' tasks that will enhance your models and hone new skills. Additionally, maintenance advice is given to keep your layout in tip top condition, plus a selection of track plans to help you get started. 122 pages fully illustrated.
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The sheer variety of railroads in North America makes them a subject with enormous potential for enthusiasts everywhere. This invaluable guide is aimed at everyone who wishes to start modelling or enjoys this perennially fascinating subject. 130 pages fully illustrated.
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As well as the starting point for most model railway projects, trackplans are a fascinating aspect of the hobby in their own right. For many years they have been a popular feature in Railway Modeller magazine and are presented here for the first time in one handy volume. 64 pages fully illustrated.
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A best seller for many years, Cyril Freezers's classic collection of model railway track plans. Over thirty plans are drawn and described, both covering steam era and modern image concepts and important design and location ideas. The plans have dimensions quoted for 00, a grid is superimposed to enable easy conversion to other scales. 36 pages.
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From the earliest days of N it has been the practice to take plans drawn for 00 and halve the dimensions to arrive at a suitable layout for N. Whereas up to a point this works, it does not take into account factors such as the space needed for operating areas nor the normal reach of the operator. This selection of 20 track plans designed with N gauge in mind takes these and many other issues into account to exploit the possibilities presented by this compact scale.
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The history of a Pullman dining car which carried passengers in luxury to the Channel Ports en route for Paris. Today Orion can be seen preserved at Pecorama where it provides the perfect setting for morning coffees and cream teas. Includes some useful drawings for modellers. 35 pages.
It is nearly 50 years since the first printing of this book which is a collection of plans designed to have a maximum dimension of 8 feet in 00. It has been re printed and upgraded many times since then as this best selling publication provides not only an excellent selection of track plans, but also addresses issues around compact layouts such as convenient access, modular design and operating potential. A grid is superimposed to make conversion to other scales easy. 33 pages.
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Regularly revised and updated, the 00 and N Gauge Setrack Planbooks are an ideal introduction to the hobby. Each of the layout plans is illustrated with a suggestion of how the layout can be transformed into a realistic representation of a real railway, and a detailed list of the components required is also supplied. Plus pages of useful tips on constructing baseboards, track laying etc - in fact all you need to know to make a good start (Planbooks are included in our 00 Starter Track sets Ref ST-100 and 101, and our N Starter Track Sets Ref ST-300 and 301).
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The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. With a number of well-illustrated step-by-step articles, backed up with helpful text, this booklet explains how to upgrade a modeller's favourite engine. Subjects covered include renaming & renumbering, upgrading moulded details, adding crew figures, and detail painting and weathering.
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. There is a wide range of options available for the remote control of Points and Signals, this booklet explores them and gives practical advice to help you choose the system that suits you and your layout operation.
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. This booklet looks at the installation of the Peco 00 Overhead Catenary system; it is included in the Catenary Mast pack (Ref LC-100) as the Instruction and Installation Manual.
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. This booklet looks at the concept of DCC Sound, and the options available for installing a sound chip in a locomotive. For more information on Digital Command Control (DCC) , see our booklets Introducing DCC (No 17) and DCC Decoder Installation (No 20).
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. This booklet looks at the construction of the Wills Craftsman range of building kits, and the flexibility of design and construction offered by this range.
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. This booklet gives easy to follow instructions and diagrams on the wiring relating to Electrofrog turnouts, including 3 way turnouts, long crossings and single and double slips. For more information on layout wiring, see our booklets Wiring the Layout Part 1 (No 4) and Part 2 (No 5).
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. This booklet looks at the methodology behind colour light signalling, and gives practical advice on the placing and operation of signals.
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. This booklet looks at the methodology behind semaphore signalling, and gives practical advice on the placing and operation of signals.
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. This booklet looks at the construction of a smaller scale (0 Gauge or smaller) layout in the great outdoors, giving practical advice on planning and building a railway outdoors. See our booklet Railway Modelling Outdoors in the Larger Scales (No 19) for outdoor railways in scales larger than 0 Gauge.
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. This booklet looks at the construction of a larger scale (0 Gauge and larger) layout in the great outdoors, giving practical advice on planning and building a railway outdoors. See our booklet Railway Modelling Outdoors in the Smaller Scales (No 18) for outdoor railways in scales up to 0 Gauge.
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. This booklet looks at the concepts, possibilites and equipment available for DCC operation. For more information on Digital Command Control (DCC), see our booklets DCC Decoder Installation (No 20) and Introducing DCC Sound (No 25).
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. This booklet explores the possibilities of how you can add depth and perspective to your layout by providing an appropriate backscene. For more information on scenic detailling, see our booklets Modelling Water (No 12), Modelling the Landscape (No 13), Detailing the Landscape (No 14), and Adding the Background (No 15).
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. Providing a convincing landscape for your layout will provide an authentic setting for your trains; this booklet looks at the principles behind putting together what is on the other side of the railway fence. For more information on scenic detailling, see our booklets Modelling Water (No 12), Detailing the Landscape (No 1), Adding the Background (No 15), and Creating the Backscene (No 16).
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. The details you include in your layout can make it into an accurate depiction of real life, and this booklet gives advice and ideas of how to accomplish this transformation. For more information on scenic detailling, see our booklets Modelling Water (No 12), Modelling the Landscape (No 13), Adding the Background (No 15), and Creating the Backscene (No 16).
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. This booklet show you how to provide a realistic setting for your model trains by providing an authentic background. For more information on scenic detailling, see our booklets Modelling Water (No 12), Modelling the Landscape (No 13), Detailing the Landscape (No 14), and Creating the Backscene (No 16).
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. Whether it be in the sea, a canal, river or tiny stream, water and its effects appear everywhere in the landscape, and this booklet shows how to model it convincingly. For more information on scenic detailling, see our booklets Detailing the Landscape (No 14), Modelling the Landscape (No 13), Adding the Background (No 15), and Creating the Backscene (No 16).
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. This booklet gives an overview of 00 Gauge modelling and explores the potentials of the most popular modelling scale; see our 'Guide to 00 Gauge Modelling' (Ref PM-206) for an in depth, practical guide to building a layout in this scale. For details of N Gauge Modelling, see our booklet Making a Start in N (No 7), or the 'Guide to N Gauge Modelling (Ref PM-204).
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. This booklet gives an overview of N Gauge modelling and explores the potentials of this small scale; see our 'Guide to N Gauge Modelling' (Ref PM-204) for an in depth, practical guide to building a layout in this scale. For details of 00 Gauge Modelling, see our booklet Making a Start in 00 (No 6), or the 'Guide to 00 Gauge Modelling' (Ref PM-206).
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. This booklet is a companion to our booklet Wiring the Layout Part 1 (No 4), and takes the exploration of basic wiring techniques on to look at more advanced electrical projects such as Cab Control. See also booklet Wiring the Layout Part 3 (No 21) which explains the neccesary wiring for Electrofrog 3 Way Turnouts, Crossings and Single and Double Slips.
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. This booklet uses simple, clear diagrams to show the basic concepts of layout wiring, including an explanation of the difference between Insulfrog and Electrofrog Turnouts. See also booklets Wiring the Layout Part 2 (No 5) which leads on from this publication to more advanced techniques, and Wiring the Layout Part 3 (No 21) which explains the neccesary wiring for Electrofrog 3 Way Turnouts, Crossings and Single and Double Slips.
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. Good tracklaying is vital to the satisfactory operation of a model railway, and this booklet, which is applicable to all scales and gauges, gives easy to follow instructions with accompanying photographs on how to properly lay track and ballast.
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. This booklet looks at the different types of baseboard construction, and how to build a firm, reliable baseboard for your layout illustrated by helpful photographs and drawings.
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. There are many considerations to take into account when planning a layout - siding, loop and headshunt lengths, clearances and many others. Most important is that your layout will enable you to operate your railway in the way that gives you pleasure, this booklet will help you ensure that you have considered all the relevant factors before starting to build.
If you are planning an N Gauge project this book serves to provide you with the information and guidance you need to get started. 120 pages fully illustrated. Features include: • Inspirational Layouts • Using DCC in N • Step by Step Modelling Features • Project layouts • N gauge Track Plans you can build • Introduction to British and Overseas N Gauge Modelling and Much More.
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Your essential guide from the experts at Railway Modeller. Covers a wide variety of topics from initial planning through to those important finishing touches. With both practical advice and step by step guides, it is essential reading for those new to the hobby and an important reference book for more experienced modellers. 122 pages fully illustrated. Features include: • Planning and Design • Baseboard and Layout Construction • Laying the Track • Creating a Backscene • Modelling the Landscape • Using Static Grass Applicators • Modelling with Card • Building Plastic Building and Wagon Kits • Scratchbuilding Structures • Control and Wiring - and Much More.
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