grahame Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 My subscription copy arrived this morning so printed versions have been produced and are available. And with a reference to being 'stuck indoors' so presumably consideration for those self isolating. Here's the contents pages and cover: 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 If I could get a copy locally without breaking the rules, then I would but one. Sadly the village shop only carries RM. Which I have already read cover to cover! steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Davis Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 hours ago, steve1 said: If I could get a copy locally without breaking the rules, then I would but one. Sadly the village shop only carries RM. Which I have already read cover to cover! steve Not sure if it's an option for you, but it is available in digital format? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 10 hours ago, Tony Davis said: Not sure if it's an option for you, but it is available in digital format? Tony, Yes I could but I prefer hard copy as I find digital mags difficult to read on an iPhone. I think I will get a postal copy. steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
walrus Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Steve You can order a paper copy here https://www.greatmagazines.co.uk/model-rail-may-2020 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted April 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 17, 2020 Lower Exbury is a lovely layout! But its not clear what the size of the baseboard is - is it really a single scenic board of 7' 6"? As Eric Morecambe said "You cant see the join" if its not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 5 hours ago, walrus said: Steve You can order a paper copy here https://www.greatmagazines.co.uk/model-rail-may-2020 Done! steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Respite Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 On 16 April 2020 at 19:59, steve1 said: If I could get a copy locally without breaking the rules, then I would but one. Sadly the village shop only carries RM. Which I have already read cover to cover! steve Just ask your village shop to get the latest copy of Model Rail. My local Spar got me Steam Railway last week as a one off no problem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 I tried that but the hassle involved was such a pain I ordered one by post. YMMV of course. strve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 I tried that but the hassle involved was such a pain I ordered one by post. YMMV of course. steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted April 19, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 19, 2020 I’ve bought a copy of the digital version. It was so much faf I wished I had gone for the printed version. To obtain a digital copy (as a one off) you have to buy it online - that was simple enough. But to actually get it, first you have to download the app, then you have to create an account (using the info sent to you by email) , finally you can download it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 6 hours ago, ColinK said: I’ve bought a copy of the digital version. It was so much faf I wished I had gone for the printed version. To obtain a digital copy (as a one off) you have to buy it online - that was simple enough. But to actually get it, first you have to download the app, then you have to create an account (using the info sent to you by email) , finally you can download it. Unfortunately, it's all about security. (CJL) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rue_d_etropal Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 On 19/04/2020 at 14:58, dibber25 said: Unfortunately, it's all about security. (CJL) I suspect this is something that will have to be looked at in future. There have been other ideas put forwar in past for printing books and magazines such as 'print to demand'. Used for quite a few books now, but have to be orderd online and delivered. There was an idea for books to be printed at bookshops. Nothing has come of it, but it could be an idea that need to b looked at again , and that could also include magazines. And for trying to order magazines from local shops, assuming they are open, is that distributors often only have limited numbers of copies in some areas, based on what they expect to sell. Something else that is required to make online selling more popuar would be for a low res version of magazine to be available to look at online. Just enough to show potential buyers what is actually in the magazine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted April 21, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 21, 2020 I have tried online versions of magazines and I just cannot get on with them, I need physical paper in the hand versions that I can pick and browse or refer to just like that as and when time permits. Digital versions have just to much faff factor involved. Mind you, trying to locate a local shop that is both open and stocking said publications has become nigh on impossible!!! 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Well stocked with this latest version in our local Tesco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Still waiting for my post ordered copy to arrive. More than a week now. steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 On 17/04/2020 at 15:15, steve1 said: Done! steve And I’m still waiting for it! The next issue will be out first at this rate. steve (Not a happy bunny) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 8 hours ago, steve1 said: And I’m still waiting for it! The next issue will be out first at this rate. steve (Not a happy bunny) I'm sorry but with our staff scattered to the four winds and working from home, there's no way I can assist with this. Nor do I have any copies that I can mail out. Indeed, I have not even seen a copy of this issue myself. I can only suggest that you contact wherever you ordered it from to check that it has actually been mailed out. (CJL) 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted May 4, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 4, 2020 9 hours ago, steve1 said: And I’m still waiting for it! The next issue will be out first at this rate. steve (Not a happy bunny) At this moment in time there are many unhappy people with far worse issues that you seem to be encountering. I'm a subscriber since 2003. Issues are still dropping through the mailbox.If for some reason they stop I will wait patiently for them to resume..This situation is testing most decent people and organisations beyond reasonable limits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 12 hours ago, dibber25 said: I'm sorry but with our staff scattered to the four winds and working from home, there's no way I can assist with this. Nor do I have any copies that I can mail out. Indeed, I have not even seen a copy of this issue myself. I can only suggest that you contact wherever you ordered it from to check that it has actually been mailed out. (CJL) Chris, Thanks for your response and I can understand your situation. I have contacted Bauer twice but am still awaiting a response to my second enquiry. steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 11 hours ago, Ian Hargrave said: At this moment in time there are many unhappy people with far worse issues that you seem to be encountering. I'm a subscriber since 2003. Issues are still dropping through the mailbox.If for some reason they stop I will wait patiently for them to resume..This situation is testing most decent people and organisations beyond reasonable limits. Ian, I have been in furlough since the end of March. Small irritations in normal times assume greater importance when one's horizons are restricted to the house, the garden and the local shop. steve (who will now go back to being 'decent') 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 On 05/05/2020 at 08:30, steve1 said: Chris, Thanks for your response and I can understand your situation. I have contacted Bauer twice but am still awaiting a response to my second enquiry. steve Unfortunately, all Bauer staff are either working from home or furloughed, so I doubt that that there's anyone who can either undertake an investigation or send out a second copy. I can't imagine any way that social distancing could be practiced within our office environment, so I don't imagine things will improve any time soon. At this moment in time, I still don't have a copy and have not seen one. (CJL) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Thanks for answering Chris. If it turns up, then fine If not, I'll put it down to experience. I'm past caring now. steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 I have just received an email from Bauer Media saying that this issue is out of stock and they are unable to source a replacemen. At least I'm getting a refund. Ah well, better luck next time. It's a pity, as I really wanted to read that issue. Anyone got a copy they no longer want? Willing to pay. steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Once again this Forum has proved what a wealth of help and support it provides. Three members have contacted me about a copy of the mag and I thank you all for that. 31A is putting his copy in the post to me so I can, at last, get to read it. Many thanks Steve! steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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