Old Elms Park - The Yard
Having built a stunning ‘O’ gauge roundhouse to display his locomotives, MARK POLLARD created an extension to breathe new life into this BR steam era scene. Photography, Trevor Jones.
BR’s traction options
Much has been written about British Railways’ post-war traction policy and in particular its decision to continue constructing what many regarded as obsolete and outdated steam engines. EVAN GREEN-HUGHES looks again at the dilemma BR faced and reviews whether, with hindsight, it came to the right decision.
Staff Projects: Building bridges
Topley Dale has gained a third bridge scene with a new four-arch low height viaduct being built for the diversion route. MIKE WILD explains how it was assembled using the popular Wills kit.
BOMBER IN DISGUISE
Discover junior modeller Adam Haven adding detail to Tamiya's 1/48 Mosquito FB.VI. Model here. See the full list of pictures and the step by step guide.
YOUR AIRFIX
Airfix’s 1/72 Jet Provost delighted Mark Rose, who used the kit as a centrepiece for this ‘first solo flight’ diorama.
DISPLAY CASE
Inspiration from previous issues of AMW, family history and custom mobility make for a varied selection of projects in this month’s reader showcase.
FELINE THRUST
Czech firm AB&K Models has released a superb resin 1/72 Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp engine for Airfix’s F4F-4 Wildcat kits.
The Summit
With stunning Pennine scenery, this massive ‘O’ gauge layout rekindles the spectacular Settle and Carlisle in steam days, as BOB ALDERMAN explains. Photography, Trevor Jones.
Ashdan Junction
The West Midlands in the 1970s is the setting for BARRY PLATT’S ‘OO’ gauge digital sound layout – which recaptures the times wonderfully. Read the full story here, originally published in HM121, and watch the video too. Photography, Mike Wild.
VIDEO: Hattons Class 66 with Legomanbiffo sound
In the latest issue of Hornby Magazine we demonstrate how to install digital sound into Hattons Model Railways 'OO' gauge model of the Class 66 using an ESU LokSound V5 decoder with Legomanbiffo's bespoke sound for the Co-Co diesel. Join us now as Mike Wild demonstrates its sound functions on our test track.