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The December 2024 Issue of Railway Modeller

RAILWAY MODELLER December 2024 Vol.75 No.890

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RAILWAY OF THE MONTH

Templecombe Lower
In the first half of a two-part feature, Tim Chapman describes how he recreated one of the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway's most important locations in 00 gauge, complete with its unusual operational practices.

PLAN OF THE MONTH

Heavy Metal!
Ian Cairns revived memories of 1960s Tyne Dock Consett iron ore trains by modelling this 9F-hauled formation in N gauge.

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Railway Of The Month

In the first half of a two-part feature, Tim Chapman describes how he recreated one of the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway's most important locations in 00 gauge, complete with its unusual operational practices.

Diesels In The Snow

This spectacular N gauge exhibition layout, Moors View by Paul Holwill, was first featured in the January 2022 issue of Railway Modeller, we make a return visit, for which the time frame has been brought forward by a few decades to portray the 1980s diesel era.

Making A Start in 00-9

Chris Ford continues the construction of his Ffestiniog Railway-inspired layout, this month turning his attention to the bridges, tunnels and the distinctive slate walls.

Hunslet Engine Co

Andy Ross brings us up to speed with some recent developments on his herculean project to recreate the Hunslet works in Leeds in 7mm scale.

North Cornwall Brewery

As a result of his long-held affection for model railway shows, which can be traced back to visits to Central Hall with his eldest brother in the 1960s, Malcolm Briggs set out to create a portable 00 gauge layout specifically for exhibition use, for which presentation was a key consideration.

Winter Wonderland

Don Hesketh describes this small yet eye-catching N gauge model, created in conjunction with his wife Caroline, which seeks to appeal to exhibition visitors of all ages. Readers can see it at the Manchester Model Railway Society Christmas show this December.

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Born in Swindon in 1983, Craig developed an interest in railways (both real and model) from a very young age. He pursued an education in art and design, graduating in 2005 with a degree in Illustration. After working for the next few years as a freelance artist/photographer, which included frequent photographic assignments for the model railway press (including Railway Modeller), Craig took the opportunity to join the PECO Publications team full-time in July 2011.
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Toby has spent almost his entire working life in the hobby, firstly by renumbering and weathering locomotives at The Model Centre, then becoming a railway journalist for ten years before joining the RM team. It all started at the age of nine, when he lived in Lyme Regis and became interested in its branch line. He became a Class 37 enthusiast while at Cardiff University and trained as a fireman on GWR engines, but his special interest is the LMS. Outside work, he is a volunteer with the groups restoring ‘Black Fives’ Nos.45163 and 45293.
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Callum Willcox

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Born in Bath 1994, Callum was bitten by the railway, after being shown his Grandfather's loft railway at very young age. Over the years his passion for the hobby and railways in general has flourished, creating and displaying multiple exhibition layouts, as well as taking part in series 1 of Channel 5's Great Model Railway Challenge in 2018. Special interests include the railways of the First World War and the Somerset & Dorset, with regular videos and updates on his YouTube channel SDJR7F88.
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Adrian Stickland

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Originally from South London, Adrian studied at the Plymouth College of Art and began working in graphic design for some of the major publishing houses. Adrian began his employment with PECO in 2002 within the company’s Art Studio, and he was later promoted to Art Director, overseeing editorial design for the two monthly titles, plus many other of the PECO Modellers Library portfolio.
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Andrew Burnham

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Andrew Burnham took over the editorship of Continental Modeller in 1989 following the untimely death of the first editor David Lloyd. Andrew has a special interest in German and Australian railway and is very knowledgeable on all matters associated with narrow gauge railways, both British and Overseas. When not working on anything to do with railways, he takes some time out to play bass guitar in a band.
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John joined the Peco family when Sheila King (no relation) retired after 45 years in charge! After more than 20 years in retail & production management, John joined Peco Publications in 2000. While the editorial team concentrate on producing excellent modelling articles, features, news, reviews and constructional content, John and his team of Sue & Nicole look after all administration, advertising, promotions, planning and distribution ensuring that our publications reach the readers on time!
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