Model Rail

Model Rail magazine is the UK's biggest-selling magazine dedicated to railway modelling. Every issue is packed with the country’s finest home and club layouts, stunning photography, unbiased and in-depth product reviews, expert tips, layout plans and step-by-step articles that really show you how. In our unique ‘Workbench’ section, we tackle a wide range of modeling skills and projects. Our expert writers and model-makers will help you to get the most from your hobby and build the layout of your dreams. Model Rail is published 13 times a year, every four weeks.

Welcome

VALE OF RHEIDOL PROJECT REACHES EP STAGE • The latest happenings from the world of model railways

MODEL RAIL VISITS… ST ANDREWS MODEL SHOW

BACHMANN AUTUMN 2023 ANNOUNCEMENTS

In Brief

SCHOOL MODELLING SESSIONS A SUCCESS

NEW SCENECRAFT EXCLUSIVES FOR KERNOW HAVE CORNISH FLAVOUR

R&H 48DS TO COME FROM HELJAN

PLAYTRAINS STRUCTURE KITS

Modeller's Bookshelf • George Dent presents four new books that will be useful for modellers.

ON THE WORKBENCH • What new items have appeared in George's workshop this month?

…and finally • Unusual scenes captured by the lens of Chris Nevard

EXHIBITION DIARY – SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER 2023

News Real • Our full-size railways are constantly evolving, providing fresh inspiration for modelling projects. BEN JONES looks at a few of the latest developments that could soon be appearing on our layouts.

Staff Show & Tell Remembering the joys of ‘N’ gauge • One of Peter Marriott's latest layouts has reminded him of the potential of 2mm scale.

Sidings with a difference

It's what's underneath that counts

Inside track with Ben Ando • Ben Ando is the founder of Revolution Trains and a regular contributor to Model Rail.

Long-distance running • Looking to buck the trend of shunting layouts, Phil Mason wanted an exhibition layout that gave his models plenty of room to strech their legs.

Workbench • 15 pages of projects, advice and top tips that show you how

HOW TO CREATE A REALISTIC YARD SURFACE • George Dent was impressed by two recent Geoscenics kits which allow for authentic yard and road surfaces to be created with ease. And we've arranged a special reader offer to save you ££s!

HOW TO BUILD A MODERN RETAINING WALL • Peter Marriott employs simple techniques and cheap materials to recreate an interesting concrete lineside structure.

HOW TO SCRATCHBUILD A BRIDGE PART TWO • George Dent describes how he spanned a gap in his backscene by building a low-relief bridge.

HOW TO SCRATCHBUILD A LOCOMOTIVE IN‘ STEAM O’ GAUGE • Jim Smith begins a series of articles explaining how he recreated one of Henry Fowler's elegant ‘Compound’ 4-4-0s, using simple materials and straightforward techniques.

Mine of inspiration • Deciding what to model wasn't a problem for Phil Sharpe and his son Jack after digging into their local area's history.

Dapol/Rails of Sheffield SECR Maunsell ‘D1’ 4-4-0 • ◆ GAUGE ‘OO’ ◆ MODEL Dapol/Rails of Sheffield SECR Maunsell ‘D1’ 4-4-0, No. 31487 BR black, ‘Sunshine’ lettering ◆ PRICE £199.95 ◆ AVAILABILITY Rails of Sheffield Web: www.railsofsheffield.com

Factfile: SECR Maunsell ‘D1’ 4-4-0 • Dapol/Rails of Sheffield SECR Maunsell ‘D1’ 4-4-0 – in detail

System builder • Other items to complement this model…

Heljan Class 58 • ◆ GAUGE ‘O’ ◆ MODEL Heljan Class 58, Railfreight ‘red stripe’ livery (un-numbered) ◆ PRICE £749.00 ◆ AVAILABILITY Heljan stockists Web www.heljan.co.uk

Factfile: BR Class 58 • Heljan Class 58 – in detail

System builder • Other items to complement this model…

Rapido Trains UK L&M Lion (1930s version)...