Modelling
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Tales From Knottewithought Junction: The Dedicated Traveller
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He never left the train, even when it was shunted into the sidings at the end of the day.
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Back to Buntingford
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Pete Fowler first thought about building an OO-scale layout of the former Buntingford branch terminus in Hertfordshire 30 years ago, but was put off by the lack of information then available. The internet has changed all that – and Pete Kelly brings this progress report on a charming and atmospheric layout in progress. Imagine the…
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Hornby hits the reset button
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SIMON Kohler’s return to Hornby marks the end of an unstable period in Hornby’s recent history and with it comes a distinct change in strategy which encompasses the best of Hornby tradition and practices which have stood the test of time, at the same time preparing the company for the challenges of a fast-changing hobby.…
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Running-in your new model locomotive
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Many readers will have received new model locomotives for Christmas – but they need to be carefully prepared for use, and running-in is an important part of ensuring years of reliable service, writes Nigel Burkin. ‘Running-in’ or ‘breaking-in’ new models is a perennial subject, and one that comes to the fore around Christmas. Many people…
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A Settle & Carlisle goods shed in ‘N’
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Pete Kelly spends an absorbing weekend putting together a well-detailed Metcalfe building kit from a series of buildings based around the legendary Settle & Carlisle line that are also available in the even more richly detailed OO scale. Just like model trains, card kit buildings are becoming more sophisticated by the day – and one…
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What’s in the Shops: O-gauge Great Western Class 43XX mogul is another Heljan triumph
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Nigel Burkin discusses a model of one of the Great Western Railway’s 43XX 2-6-0 mixed traffic locomotives.
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What’s in the Shops: An O-gauge MGR hopper wagon from Dapol
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Dapol’s well-detailed O-gauge MGR coal hopper wagon sells for a very attractive price.
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Doing what comes naturally: Eco-friendly alternatives to plastic modelling materials
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GreenScene’s Andrew West offers a biodegradable alternative to plastic modelling materials.
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Hornby’s completely retooled ‘Princess Coronation’ streamliner is on the way
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Hornby’s much-anticipated, retooled versions of the streamlined ‘Princess Coronation’ Pacifics are due out any time now.
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Bachmann Europe plc unveils latest EP samples to public at Warley Show
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Several engineering prototype models were shown for the first time at the Bachmann Collectors’ Club Members’ Lounge.
