CONTINENTAL MODELLER April 2026 Vol.48 No.4

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RAILWAY OF THE MONTH

WEILBURG

Deutsche Bundesbahn locations in Epoch III – Gerard Tombroek reports on the large HO home layout built in an attic by Wim Laanstra.

PLAN OF THE MONTH

FONTAINES-MERCUREY

On the former Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée main line, electrified at 1,500v DC – Régis Déroussin introduces his second HO layout, once again based on a local theme.

FEATURES

DE ZANDERIJ

Master structure builder Michel Altorf-van der Kuil has a new HO/HOe diorama, a small sand loading facility, intended to allow him to try out some scenic techniques.

BREGSTADT

Les Richardson describes his latest exhibition layout, a venture into TT, which is due to be at the York show over the Easter weekend (Saturday 4 to Monday 6 April).

YANGA UPDATED

A country station near the border with Victoria – Les Fordham tells how he rebuilt his HO New South Wales branch terminus for better operation.

NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS 2026

As usual, the first part of our extensive coverage deals with HO.

Next month – N, Z, TT, O, 1, narrow gauge, G, and scenics.

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