Window Shopping
The latest '00' news from Bachmann, first pictures of the Hornby 'M7' and Dapol's promised Ivatt 2-6-2T
Garrochburn
Mike Bisset's '00' layout that never leaves home features former Glasgow & South Western Railway territory in SW Scotland in the 1960s.
Collett's 'Castles' - simply the best!
Masterclass examines the GWR 'Castle' 4-6-Os, built over a 27 year period for front line express services.
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Q&A
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Simple and Thrifty
George Woodcock tweaks Model Rail's limited edition Bachmann S&T brake van.
Hidden Gem
Darren Sherwood-Jones builds a Gloucester diesel parcels car in 'O' gauge.
Clean machine
Need a track cleaner? Robert Thompson converts the Dapol 'Lowmac' to a really useful wagon.
Flat out
Templates for a easy-to-build KFA container wagon described by Robert Stevens.
Get a big top hat...
Chris Leigh previews the forthcoming Festival at STEAM in Swindon, marking Brunel 200.
Barn in an afternoon
An easy-to-build construction project described by Jonathan Opstad.
DCC Buyers' Guide
Model Railroader's DCC columnist Mike Polsgrove explains how to choose a DCC system to suit your needs.
DCC - the way ahead
In an extended feature, Phil Grainger looks at point operation and new DCC gear from Zimo, ZTC and Hornby.
Herculaneum Effort
Chris Leigh updates the progress on his mini-layout project by looking at tube and wire point operation.
Into the melting pot
George Dent details and re-motors a Lima Class 27 using an Australian power unit.
Slimmer's World
Ben Ando reduces the bogie width of the new Bachmann Farish 'N' gauge 'Peak'.
Reviews
A bumper eight page review section examining and testing new models and lots of new gear for modellers.
It's a Gas
The conclusion of Andy McMillan's series on modelling that great urban landmark, the gas works.
Trials of Treoch
Robin Green starts wiring his fiddle yard ready for DCC operation.
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Origin of the species
Is the National Railway Museum's latest acquisition the World's first railway model?
Fairground attraction
Ben Jones builds an attractive Faller kit. PLUS the chance to win a fairground pack worth £200!
News Real
Pictorial inspirations from the full-size railway.
Exhibition Diary
All the dates and venues for the month's model railway shows.
Backscene
Always has the last word - this time featuring a full-size Skaledale church.
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