grahame Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 It dropped through my letterbox this lunchtime and is supplied with a DVD which I'm currently watching - it's rather good. I'll update when I've seen it all. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 30, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2009 And not just one 'interesting announcement' ( I wish 'Model Rail' every success with their interesting venture, shame the venue is a bit of a way away from here ), but also another 'announcement' carefully hidden away in an article. As far as the second is concerned - was I right in something I suggested on RMWeb 3 a while back about what might appear from a certain national museum or is somebody else making it? Whoever, and whatever the scale, I look forward to double-framed delight in the coming year B) :icon_cool: :icon_thumbsup2: :icon_drool: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesthecat Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Having read the broad hint on page 72, I wouldn't trust model rail with my secrets virtually gave the whole game away!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Having read the broad hint on page 72, I wouldn't trust model rail with my secrets virtually gave the whole game away!! I can see I'm not getting my super detailed Stirling Single - will just have to finish the one I'm making then! Ah well, keeps the GWR fans happy... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I wouldn't trust model rail with my secrets (quote) You have no idea how long we've sat on this and had the 'OK' to publish, then been told not to! It has been on and off since the spring, at least. I understand this month's feature article was agreed with the people concerned. CHRIS LEIGH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB 34067 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I wouldn't trust model rail with my secrets (quote) You have no idea how long we've sat on this and had the 'OK' to publish, then been told not to! It has been on and off since the spring, at least. I understand this month's feature article was agreed with the people concerned. CHRIS LEIGH I guess I have to buy the magzine to see what the fuss is all about. ATB James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted November 30, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2009 I wouldn't trust model rail with my secrets (quote) You have no idea how long we've sat on this and had the 'OK' to publish, then been told not to! It has been on and off since the spring, at least. I understand this month's feature article was agreed with the people concerned. CHRIS LEIGH Its amazing that just a few words has made my day Chris.Lets hope its a beauty ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Indeed, having seen Truro myself I think that the broad hint was matched by a broad grin here. I have to say I do like some other region engines but Im guessing my preserved line up north will be having this NRM visitor to make an appearance! Now who will make it, Hornby or Bachmann... Im thinking the latter... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Having just seen the DVD I think its quite good and certainly could be a feature that the odd DVD is released covering some things that feature within the magazine. This would be good if it came with those that renew their subscriptions as there isnt much point in doing so when you consider that gifts are offered to those that take out the subscription. I particularly liked the airbursh part of the DVD and the parts featuring the layouts on Tetley Mills and the North West modern one. Will have to consider getting the airbrush DVD I think you do. This months mag was quite informative too. I dont know what to make of the model live idea. While I think its a novel aproach to get people to see model railways, Im just unsure whether some areas of Barrow Hill, like the roundhouse would be wonderful for showing layouts. However, the idea of moving engines with the smaller counterparts is an attractive idea. Centrally located as well, im sure it will be popular. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Having just seen the DVD I think its quite good... ...but the commentary isn't. "...steam operation on Britain's railways ended more than fifty years ago..." That means steam ended before 1959. I don't think so... Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 but the commentary isn't. ".(quote) Oops - I don't remember writing that but it must just be a slip of the pen. However - hardly means the whole script isn't, surely? I've told you a million times not to exaggerate...... This would be good if it came with those that renew their subscriptions as there isnt much point in doing so when you consider that gifts are offered to those that take out the subscription (quote) The gifts are INTRODUCTORY. If we gave them every time a subscriber renewed, there would be no profit in producing the magazine! We DO give discounts to subscribers on our reader offers, limited editions etc, to reward their loyalty, and will be doing some special things for subscribers at Model Rail Live. CHRIS LEIGH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zabdiel Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I've just finished reading MR 136 and started 137. I'd better get a move on. DVD sounds good though - at least I can watch that with my 2 year old daughter rather than having her say "pictures trains... next page" which is why it takes me so long to read! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 ...but the commentary isn't. "...steam operation on Britain's railways ended more than fifty years ago..." That means steam ended before 1959. I don't think so... Geoff Endacott At least its future proofed, just put it in a box for 9 years . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CullingworthGNR Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Delighted to win third prize in the competition, no idea what I'll do with ??50 worth of drill though! Over the moon to feature in the magazine that I've followed since I was 10 (with a bit of a break for guitars and girls ). Thanks guys for a great magazine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Indeed, having seen Truro myself I think that the broad hint was matched by a broad grin here. I have to say I do like some other region engines but Im guessing my preserved line up north will be having this NRM visitor to make an appearance! Now who will make it, Hornby or Bachmann... Im thinking the latter... I agree, Truro is a nice choice and I am sure it will be popular. As to which manufacturer, I would probably plump for Bachmann purely on the basis that there would then be a chance it might appear in N gauge at some future date. How about it Chris, any chance of an N gauge version? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 How about it Chris, any chance of an N gauge version? I'm afraid I haven't a clue about N. I believe we may know about the OO version at the end of the week.... CHRIS LEIGH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesthecat Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 hi only joking about the wouldn't trust model rail bit you know!! However have watched the dvd and found it really good especially seeing landudno junction in motion and bolden junction. Mag pretty good this month too! cheers mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukedog Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Delighted to win third prize in the competition, no idea what I'll do with ??50 worth of drill though! Over the moon to feature in the magazine that I've followed since I was 10 (with a bit of a break for guitars and girls ). Thanks guys for a great magazine. Well done! I have been told by a friend who has received his copy that my layout Pen Y Bont was second! Although I have not got my copy of the magazine yet. (I get mine from the local newsagent and the stage coach only calls at Telford once a fortnight!) I will be interesting to see which of the pictures I sent in have been used and it would be more interesting to see what prize if any I have got! No doubt I'll get to hear or see in a day or two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennine MC Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I have been told by a friend who has received his copy that my layout Pen Y Bont was second! Nice to see RMweb's media forum still has its uses Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 The 1st prize winner in the Dremel competition is also a forum member, so it would appear the whole thing was sewn up by the RMweb mafia. Anyway, I think this was another good issue overall. The DVD made a nice extra, especially the feature on Boldon Junction, which was Railway of the Month in the first ever copy of Railway Modeller I bought, when I was about eight, and remains one of my favourite layouts. This, getting the Truro scoop, and the announcement of Model Rail Live contribute to the very strong run that Model Rail is having at the moment. Though I don't like to comment on the quality of the layouts, I noticed that both of the last two issues have featured layouts which use foam underlay as ballast. In my opinion that's moving towards crossing the line from model railway to train set, and not quite in keeping with the usual very high standard of modelling in Model Rail. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Though I don't like to comment on the quality of the layouts, I noticed that both of the last two issues have featured layouts which use foam underlay as ballast. In my opinion that's moving towards crossing the line from model railway to train set, and not quite in keeping with the usual very high standard of modelling in Model Rail. Yep, possibly, but to mitigate; the layout in question, while not being the pinnical of finescale modelling, is interesting for two reasons. Firstly it's obviously a fun running layout for enjoying the operational side of the hobby, and secondly for the unusual storage system deployed in being suspeneded from the ceiling and lowered for use. It reminds me of what I found a very amusing comment in a Model Railways Special edited by the late great Cyril Freezer; "Few houses have sufficient headroom for a layout to be suspended in this fashion, but, even more to the point, it is not a good idea to have a large suspended weight over an area in which people foregather. The Sword of Damocles has nothing on this, that would just get one man, a suspended layout in a dining room could put the entire dinner party in hospital." G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poindexter Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Worth buying for the DVD alone. I liked it for the videos of sectorisation era, real life rail served industry and the verbal ideas for conversion into model form. As someone who is still in his infancy of model railways it was an inspiration. Well done Model Rail. Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted December 2, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2009 When is this issue due in the shops? Smiths up here can be a bit variable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted December 2, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2009 Over the moon to feature in the magazine that I've followed since I was 10 (with a bit of a break for guitars and girls ). Thanks guys for a great magazine. You're making me feel old now Tom;) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Foam ballast underlay? When selecting layouts for publication we look at a great deal more than just the ballast. If other aspects of the layout stand up well in the pictures then we wouldn't refuse a layout just because the builder used foam underlay. We are in the business of encouraging people through from the 'train set' to the 'model railway' and part of that transition may well be changing ones choice of ballast/underlay. Yes, we look for superb layouts to feature but we have two or three layouts in every issue and they will cover a range of skill and 'scale authenticity' levels. Some people will find a Pendon-quality layout inspirational, others will look at it and say 'I could never build it that good, therefore I won't even try'. We have to cater for both levels of reader, and everyone in between. CHRIS LEIGH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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