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Edited by Karl Crowther

MRJ Issue 282
  • Small Suppliers Forum

    p.242

    Planet Industrials have produced a Pensnett Railway Andrew Barclay conversion kit for the Hattons 16in Barclay 0-4-0ST with suitable transfers; David Lane under the Bigcheese Plants Design label has produced 3D printed Peckett and Barclay wheel inserts for fitting to Alan Gibson 3ft 1in wagon tyres; ACE Products announce that they are expanding their range of kits and have acquired the DJB Engineering range of O gauge kits.

  • A 1972 visit to Morfa Bank Sidings

    Hywel Thomas

    p.243

    4mm/EM

    Hywel Thomas's Morfa Bank Sidings has been a highlight in the pages of MRJ over the years. Following a translocation into a new home, with various additional scenic works undertaken, Hywel has kindly agreed to take us on a tour round the layout, 1970s style.

    Tags: layouts

  • A Fully Interlocked Lever Frame for Leeds City Junction

    Howard Bolton

    p.254

    4mm

    Issues 272 and 274 saw our first acquaintance with John Elliot's ambitious project to build a near scale model of the former Midland Railway Leeds terminus as it was in the late 1950s. The layout is now operational and features some very impressive signalling installations. With an introduction from John, Howard Bolton, the 'brains' behind the mechanical and fully interlocked lever frames designed specifically for the project, describes how these were designed, constructed and deployed at the the signalboxes represented on the layout.

    Tags: signals / signalling

  • The Bachmann J72 - A Simple and Straightforward EM Conversion

    Pete Hill

    p.259

    4mm/EM

    With the launch of the EM Gauge Society's range of track and pointwork, it's never been easier to make a start in modelling to EM standards. The next thing to get sorted is something to run on your newly laid EM track, which can be a relatively straightforward task, as Pete Hill most capably demonstrates with the latest version of the Bachmann J72.

    Tags: locomotives

  • A Path to Fulfilment

    Tony White

    p.263

    2mm, 1:32

    Professor Tony White continues his story.

    Tags: kits, scratchbuilding

  • The Kentside Branch

    Karl Crowther

    p.267

    4mm/EM

    Introducing Karl Crowther's 'Layout of a Lifetime' Project.

    Tags: layout design, layouts

  • T'Big Chimney for Glaisden

    Ian Worthington

    p.275

    4mm

    Ian Worthington's extensive Calder Valley-themed layout has been developing steadily over a number of years. In an attempt to recreate the architectural character of the region, Ian has researched a number of interesting prototypes and here he outlines what is perhaps the signature feature of the model, the imposing mill chimney.

    Tags: buildings

  • An Aluminium Palace

    Adam Chapman

    p.277

    4mm

    We last caught up with Adam Chapman when he was heavily into some detailed rolling stock construction. Here, in complete contrast, he now turns his attention to some scenic modelling, creating a characterful rendition of a post-WW2 prefabricated bungalow.

    Tags: buildings, kits