Magazine Narrow Gauge and Industrial Review

[adrian]

I've just received my copy.

My copy dropped through the door today, along with that latest MRJ and mini Cooper World - so that's my weekend reading sorted! Agreed the "Rolling Ingot" is a brute of a machine and most apt description.

 

[adrian]

My copy dropped through the door today, along with that latest MRJ and mini Cooper World - so that's my weekend reading sorted! Agreed the "Rolling Ingot" is a brute of a machine and most apt description.

As an aside the latest MRJ is stunning as well - some excellent material and plenty of inspiration. I couldn't let it pass without this photo
I know many are dismissive of colourisation of old photo's but this evocative photo is sublime. Without sneaking a look anyone care to guess the scale - yes the lower photo is a model.

Spoiler: Don't be a spoilsport - really try to guess the scale first.

The layout is a 2mmFS layout! The track detail and depth of the brook along side the railway is stunning. Well worth getting a copy.

 

[jonte]

 

[Paul Cram]

Unfotunately the camera work mkes that unwatchable for me.

 

[Ian@StEnochs]

Unfotunately the camera work mkes that unwatchable for me.

The camera work may be a little jerky but is that not how we look at a layout in the flesh?
I thoroughly enjoyed the few minutes I spent viewing the film, stopped and rewound a couple of times, and am very impressed with the quality of the modelling. The standout moment was the lorry stopping at the tee junction before pulling out. Not seen that done on any layout with working road vehicles before.
Ian.

 

[spikey faz]

This is tempting:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1552669048/rolling-ingot-0-4-0t

Mike

 

[Paul_H]

The camera work may be a little jerky but is that not how we look at a layout in the flesh?

Not at all. Your brain and eyes hold your perceived vision steady and you're never normally aware of anything passing in and out of focus.
Most modern video cameras and phones have really good image stabilisation and when editing even further refinement can be made. Similarly auto exposure and auto focus can be over-ridden to get better results if people take care.
Disappointing that this layout wasn't shown better.

 

[jc2001]

Review 139 has gone to the printers for distribution at the end of the month.


This issue is a Corris Railway Special. We lead with original research which shines new light on the history of the early Corris Tramroad. We also have an original 1890 specification for the Corris Railway Third-Class Falcon Carriage No.12 with original drawing. We include more Corris inspired modelling in oo9, 7mm, 1:48 and 1:32 scales. To lighten the mix we have Tom Mallard’s completed 7mm scale masterworks of the L&B locos and some archive material from the Arthur Koppel catalogue. We also include news of the forthcoming RTR Corris Loco N.3 in 7mm scale and a review of the Bachmann RTR NG7 Quarry Hunslet, plus the usual jottings and book reviews.

Contents:

• Corris Railway Stations at Machynlleth Before Steam - Original research by MRFS and Dan Quine with maps and prototype photos
• Corrish 009 - A Corris inspired stage set by George Williamson
• Third-Class Bogie Carriage for the Corris Railway - 1890 archive specification by Mr J R Dix, Engineer – with original drawing reproduced to 1:32 scale
• Cei Ward - Geoff Evans builds a Corris might-have-been in O16.5
• Corris Railway Revisited - 1:48 and 1:32 modelling by Peter Kazer
• Esgairgeiliog - A 7mm scale project by Paul Holmes
• Lynton & Barnstaple Manning Wardle 2-6-2Ts - Scratch-building excellence in 7mm scale by Tom Mallard
• Arthur Koppel Catalogue - Archive Material - Haulage Capacity of Locomotives

 

[spikey faz]

Review 139 has gone to the printers for distribution at the end of the month.

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This issue is a Corris Railway Special. We lead with original research which shines new light on the history of the early Corris Tramroad. We also have an original 1890 specification for the Corris Railway Third-Class Falcon Carriage No.12 with original drawing. We include more Corris inspired modelling in oo9, 7mm, 1:48 and 1:32 scales. To lighten the mix we have Tom Mallard’s completed 7mm scale masterworks of the L&B locos and some archive material from the Arthur Koppel catalogue. We also include news of the forthcoming RTR Corris Loco N.3 in 7mm scale and a review of the Bachmann RTR NG7 Quarry Hunslet, plus the usual jottings and book reviews.

Contents:

• Corris Railway Stations at Machynlleth Before Steam - Original research by MRFS and Dan Quine with maps and prototype photos
• Corrish 009 - A Corris inspired stage set by George Williamson
• Third-Class Bogie Carriage for the Corris Railway - 1890 archive specification by Mr J R Dix, Engineer – with original drawing reproduced to 1:32 scale
• Cei Ward - Geoff Evans builds a Corris might-have-been in O16.5
• Corris Railway Revisited - 1:48 and 1:32 modelling by Peter Kazer
• Esgairgeiliog - A 7mm scale project by Paul Holmes
• Lynton & Barnstaple Manning Wardle 2-6-2Ts - Scratch-building excellence in 7mm scale by Tom Mallard
• Arthur Koppel Catalogue - Archive Material - Haulage Capacity of Locomotives

Another great issue. I keep coming back to the picture on page 116. So inspirational.

I do hope someone can take up the reins and keep this magazine going. Otherwise it looks like it may fold in October 2025. Just 6 issues short of 150!

Mike

 

[jc2001]

Issue 140 has gone to the printers for distribution at the end of the month.


This issue features some of the unusual oddities of the narrow gauge and industrial world, including the remarkable but little known C W Hunt system which adopted outside flanged wheels by design. We also include railcars, traction engine based locos and a model of the first SG diesel shunter in Britain. Less unusual is some classic German Feldbahnen and of course the usual product reviews and readers letters.

Contents:
Charles Hunt’s Innovative Railways - Martin E Johnston describes the history of this unique outside flange based railway system with plans and drawings
Austin Power - An English railcar deep in the Swedish woods modelled in 1:45 scale by Tobias Ljung
Marshall 0-4-0TG Locomotive No.1 - Prototype photos taken at Pepper & Son, Amberley in 1959 by Paul Myatt
Scout Moor Tramway Locomotive No.1 Excelsior - 3ft gauge Aveling & Porter described by Stuart L Baker with prototype photos and 1:32 scale drawing
Tjalve – A Beyer Peacock for Norway - Modelled in 7mm scale by Ian Middleditch with makers GA drawing
Kerr, Stuart Works No.4421 - Stuart Firth scratch builds this historic SG diesel in EM/4mm scale
Bananen (The Banana) - Henrik Laurell models this unusual loco in 1:45 scale with prototype photos
Heinrich Müller Kalkwerke - 600mm gauge classic German Feldbahn prototype photos and map by Col David W Ronald

John

 

[jc2001]

Issue 141 has gone to the printers for distribution at the end of the month. In this issue we continue with Part 2 of Marty Johnston’s superb series on the unique outside flange Charles Hunt Railway system. This part covers the locomotives and rolling stock and is supported by no less than 11 scale drawings by Stuart Baker. We also have an article and scale drawing by Stuart on the Campbeltown & Macrihanish locomotive Chevalier, loco and construction articles by Giles Favell and Paul Holmes, a rolling stock kit adaptation article by Nick Brown and finally Sydney Leleux shares some memories of early standard gauge industrial Kerr Stuart diesels, plus of course the usual product & book reviews and readers letters.

Contents:
Charles Hunt’s Innovative Railways – Part 2 - Martin E Johnston describes the locomotives and rolling stock of this unique outside flange based railway system with prototype photos and 1:32 scale drawings by Stuart L Baker
Campbeltown & Machrihanish Light Railway Chevalier - The 2ft 3ins gauge locomotive modelled in 7mm scale by Stuart L Baker with 1:32 scale drawing
Tattoo in 16mm Scale - Traditional & modern techniques and electronic wizardry by Giles Favell
Wantage Tramway No.5 Jane - Paul Holmes builds this unique England engine in 7mm scale
Lynton & Barnstaple Coach No.1 Conversion - Nick Brown builds a new coach from Slaters 7mm kit components
Encounters with two Kerr Stuart Diesels - Sydney A Leleux shares some memories of early standard gauge industrial diesels
Quarry Crane - A modelling mystery by John Elliot

Hopefully something for everyone
John