Modelling
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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.
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Hatton’s to release Plasser & Theurer crane
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Just in time for the big Warley show, Hatton’s announced a highly-detailed OO-gauge model of the Plasser & Theurer 12t single-jib crane.
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Heljan adds Class 17 ‘Clayton’ Bo-Bo to its O-gauge range
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Heljan’s new addition to its O-gauge range is a Class 17 ‘Clayton’ Bo-Bo diesel-electric.