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Edited by Bob Barlow

MRJ Issue 53
  • Ashford-in-the-Water

    Peter Rigby

    p.42

    4mm/00

    Peter Rigby describes Clay Cross Model Railway Society's exceptional portrayal of railway activity in the Derbyshire Peak District around the end of steam. It also demonstrates how 4mm/00 and a finescale modelling approach can co-exist happily.

    Tags: BR / British Railways / British Rail, layouts, LMS / London Midland & Scottish Railway

  • Columbo

    Tony Reynalds

    p.53

    7mm

    As well as a remarkable engineer, Tony Reynalds possesses the almost uncanny ability to crystalise the very essence of the prototypes he models - a talent that many people believe marks him out as the new Beeson. A well-equipped and committed professional, his sheer enthusiasm for the job ensures that real character is injected into everything he does, as demonstrated by this run-down on the creation of the 7mm scale GWR 'Atbara' Class 4-4-0 No. 3390 (as featured in 'Portfolio', MRJ No.45).

    Tags: GWR / Great Western Railway, scratchbuilding, steam locomotives

  • Millwall Extension Railway Locos

    Don Townsley

    p.63

    Don Townsley discusses the MER's locos and, while he's at it, explains why this dockland prototype is a fascinating restricted-space subject for modellers - timber viaducts, horse-drawn steam engines with adverts on the tanks, and refugees from the GWR and Port Talbot, all in the heart of London.

    A scale drawing and table of dimensions included

    Tags: pre-grouping, steam locomotives

  • Gear Mounts

    Martin Brent

    p.64

    Fold-up gear mounts are an increasingly popular option for modellers seeking the reliability of ready-made motor/gearbox sets without the price. Martin Brent reports on recent experiences with three types.

    Tags: gearboxes, motors

  • Small Suppiers Forum

    p.66

    Suppliers of 1mm OD tube. Suppliers of the Dremel Moto-Tool. Replacement parts for an error with Martin Finney's 1854/2751 hornblocks. Handbook for converting and adapting wagon kits from N to 2mm available from 2mm Scale Society. Brass kit of GWR Diagram Y2 Fruit Van from Great Western Wagons. Branchlines - 2mm/3mm handrail knobs. Slaters - limited edition Dean Forest Railway commissioned 4mm Lightmoor Colliery wagon kit. JigSawBits (Richard de Camin) - 7mm GWR Siphon G body resin castings.

    Tags: Small Suppliers Forum

  • Alnhill, NER

    Paul Hodgson

    p.67

    2mm/2mm FS

    Paul Hodgson's first 2mm finescale layout was a journey of discovery, starting in Northumbria and ending in the Yorkshire Dales.

    Tags: layouts, NER / North Eastern Railway, pre-grouping

  • MRJ Portfolio

    p.72

    Depth of field on the De Havilland MRC Layout and a scene on Wanborough Camp by Eddie Bourne

    Tags: MRJ Portfolio

  • Point Control - With brass Knobs On

    Philip Hall

    p.73

    4mm

    Never one to content himself with so-called 'standard practice', Philip Hall has come up with a simple, cheap and reliable method of point and signal control for his 4mm Taw Vale Light Railway, operated by stylish polished fittings.

    Tags: scratchbuilding, signals / signalling, turnouts / points / pointwork / crossings

  • The Planet Sweet

    Francis Samish

    p.77

    4mm

    Francis Samish builds an ideal beginners kit in 4mm.

    Nonneminstre Models Hibberd 'Planet' diesel-mechanical shunter whitemetal kit.

    Tags: diesel locomotives, kits, product reviews, whitemetal