61661 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hi all, Firstly, from everyone at BRM and RMweb, we would like to wish you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year. Just before Christmas we put the finishing touches to BRM February which goes on-sale as a Digital Edition on January 2 and will be in shops from January 8. Remember, as with every issue of BRM, this edition comes with a free DVD worth £7.99. Enjoy… Here’s what you’ll find in the February issue... FOUR great model railways Hazelbank* (OO) – Graeme Moyes reveals the story behind this popular ‘what might have been’ layout set in the Scottish Borders. Milton Quays (EM) – Set somewhere on the south coast of England, Milton Keynes MRS’ showpiece recalls the extensive railway systems that once served our major ports. Much Murkle (OO) – A classic GWR branch line terminus in OO gauge, beautifully built and described by Nick Wood. Sheaf Valley Railway (N) – Heritage railways are a great opportunity to model steam and older diesels in a modern setting. Oliver Reading built his while at university in the ‘Steel City’. Practical BRMKit-build with confidence – Phil Parker continues his introduction to building locomotives with a whitemetal kit aimed at novices. Layout Planning – Paul Lunn presents the first episode in his series on layout planning. This time he uses photographs of Scarborough as his starting point. NER Snowploughs – Doug Hey tells the story of these impressive vehicles, how they were operated and his 7mm scale models. Class 150/0 – The prototype Class 150/0 ‘Sprinter’ DMU can be created from Farish models. Nigel Burkin shows you how. K1 Kit-build – Even when the new RTR model of a class is imminent, a kit can still offer something different and satisfying, as Tony Wright explains. ProductsHornby 2015 Special – All the latest news from the Hornby 2015 product announcements, including an S15 and J50. What’s New: wagons from Tower/Lionheart Trains, samples of Kernow’s forthcoming O2 and a potential F5 project to look forward to. Reviewed: A Dellner Class 57 and Midland Brake Van from Farish, plus an O gauge GUV from Heljan.PlusPrototype Inspiration: Aerofilms – Grant Alderson provides an introduction to using the famous Aerofilms archive and the potential benefits of aerial photography for railway modellers. Diary Dates – all the big events for the coming weeks. Tail Lamp – a new, regular column from our ‘industry insider’ giving a new, informed view of the model railway trade. What’s on the FREE DVD? Ben Jones presents six of the best layouts to appear at last year’s London Festival of Railway Modelling at Alexandra Palace. These are: 1. New Bryford 2. Invergeachy 3. St Marnock Engine Shed 4. The Great Train Robbery 5. Overlord 6. Newchapel Junction I hope you enjoy this issue. Ben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Gotta say Hazelbank looks amazing. Can't wait to see this at DEMU in May. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danfilm007 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Is it new stuff of New Bryford or is it the same as the other DVD it was on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Where is it possible to purchase the DVD for £7.99 please? Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danfilm007 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Should have read the DVD cover. Well done Dan! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grafarman Posted January 9, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9, 2015 My copy landed on the mat today; it bore the scars of having been folded up and shoved roughly through the letterbox, and trailed its tattered bag behind along the doorstep - probably a result of it being somewhat thicker than normal as it included the Annual as promised! However, the important bits survived, and looks very good indeed, I can see what people mean about the lighting on Much Murkle - truly inspiring... Haven't looked at the Annual as yet, but it's at least half as thick again as the main mag so should make for some good reading. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators SteveCole Posted January 10, 2015 Administrators Share Posted January 10, 2015 My copy landed on the mat today; it bore the scars of having been folded up and shoved roughly through the letterbox, and trailed its tattered bag behind along the doorstep - probably a result of it being somewhat thicker than normal as it included the Annual as promised! However, the important bits survived, and looks very good indeed, I can see what people mean about the lighting on Much Murkle - truly inspiring... Haven't looked at the Annual as yet, but it's at least half as thick again as the main mag so should make for some good reading. David Enjoy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted January 10, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 10, 2015 Had a browse, for once it wasn't in a bag, but afraid decided not to get it. The layout that was of most interest Milton Quays appeared to be only a photographic article , and my pet hate(part from bags) no layout diagram. Maybe it will be featured in a later edition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted January 11, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2015 Mine arrived in pristine condition. Only had chance to read part of it, but seems excellent. Hopefully Hazelbank will travel up north at sometime so I can see the real thing. The article on building an O gauge 02 is tempting me to have a go, one would look nice on our O gauge club layout, but would need plenty of overtime to afford one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted January 11, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2015 Fortunately the current size of BRM can pass through our letterbox without being folded and it made a very satisfying 'thud' as it landed on the floor. the contents have been just as satisfying as the thud thank (and that York bloke really does seem to be getting the hang of layout photography ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 (and that York bloke really does seem to be getting the hang of layout photography ). I'd have loved the job of the photographer in the DH on P95. Next month he does a modelling article and reviews some techy stuff for a change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweasel Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Got my copy from local news agent yesterday. Much of interest in it and the DVD was interesting. Layout Overlord though didn't impress . Surely trains don't run at express speed in a dock side environment? Apart from that, good one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34010-34005 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I got my copy direct by post but the DVD is missing. Anyone else missing their DVD? Loving the articles to bits. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Parker Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Mine arrived in pristine condition. Only had chance to read part of it, but seems excellent. Hopefully Hazelbank will travel up north at sometime so I can see the real thing. The article on building an O gauge 02 is tempting me to have a go, one would look nice on our O gauge club layout, but would need plenty of overtime to afford one. It's a lovely kit and as the price includes motor, wheels and gears apart from glue, transfers and paint, you don't have to fork out for anything else. The biggest cost will be strengthening the baseboards as it's no lightweight... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linners Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Not very familiar with the 02 diesel shunter, were they found north of the border? If so, it could be used on a quayside layout with your Caldercraft Puffer alongside Phil, now that would be a layout! Linners Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Parker Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I don't think the 02s made it north of the border but as they lived in Liverpool then it's perfectly possible that they could have met a Puffer on the quayside as these did head south. Sadly, the Caldercraft Puffer is 1/32nd scale so too large for the 7mm scale 02. Now, if I can persaude Ben that either I need to build a Gauge 1 02 or a 7mm scale Puffer, we could bring the two together... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelostdot Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I bought ths magazine for the demonstration of soldering white metal on the DVD, except there doesn't seem to be a demonstration of soldering white metal on the DVD. Does anybody know if it is there somewhere? I've been right through, and it's the second time thiis has happened. I don't think I'll buy any more of these magazines if they claim to have content they haven't got. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nickwood Posted January 27, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 27, 2015 I bought ths magazine for the demonstration of soldering white metal on the DVD, except there doesn't seem to be a demonstration of soldering white metal on the DVD. Does anybody know if it is there somewhere? I've been right through, and it's the second time thiis has happened. I don't think I'll buy any more of these magazines if they claim to have content they haven't got. Looking at the magazine and the DVD I'm not sure where you got the idea that there was a demonstration of soldering white metal ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Parker Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 The demo has been filmed but I'm not sure when it will appear on the DVD - my guess is next month but I'm not in control of the schedules. All I get is the instruction to turn up at the studio and do something interesting! (Incidentally, if anyone has suggestions for anything they would like to see demonstraited on the DVD, we're always open to them) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grafarman Posted January 27, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 27, 2015 (Incidentally, if anyone has suggestions for anything they would like to see demonstraited on the DVD, we're always open to them) Yeah...how to wire up an electrofrog point using the pre-attached frog wire and associated point motor, point switch and polarity switch so they all work together... Still haven't got the hang of it; just need someone to show me.... Thanks David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelostdot Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Looking at the magazine and the DVD I'm not sure where you got the idea that there was a demonstration of soldering white metal ?? It's on page 50, last page of the article on the Tower Models class 02. The last paragraph of the box that says "Glue or solder?" I just don't have the money unfortunately to spend on these magazines every month. The layout is great Nick, but it's name bugs me because Much Murkle is a letter away form Much Markle (it happens every time I go through a Much something or other), which is the birthplace of Fred West. Myself I thnk the name "Much" should be reserved for toilet humour place names. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelostdot Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 The demo has been filmed but I'm not sure when it will appear on the DVD - my guess is next month but I'm not in control of the schedules. All I get is the instruction to turn up at the studio and do something interesting! (Incidentally, if anyone has suggestions for anything they would like to see demonstraited on the DVD, we're always open to them) Thanks for that Phil, I cannot afford to buy mags that often though, so I need to know what's in there. Soldering brass would be useful, and for me ways of doing lettering on rolling stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nickwood Posted January 27, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 27, 2015 It's on page 50, last page of the article on the Tower Models class 02. The last paragraph of the box that says "Glue or solder?" I just don't have the money unfortunately to spend on these magazines every month. The layout is great Nick, but it's name bugs me because Much Murkle is a letter away form Much Markle (it happens every time I go through a Much something or other), which is the birthplace of Fred West. Myself I thnk the name "Much" should be reserved for toilet humour place names. I didn't spot that, mine arrives in a plastic bag and I assumed that you had seen it on the cover somewhere. I'm pleased that you like the layout and I'm sorry you don't like the name, it is two letters away actually as the real place is spelt Much Marcle. I am aware that Fred West was born there but despite that I'm puzzled why should it bug you. I really don't get why you think that "Much" should be reserved for toilet humour place names. There are many real villages across the country which use "Much" to precede the name MUCH comes from the Middle English (1150-1500) word meaning ‘muchel’ ‘mochel’ meaning great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Far more relevant is Much Marcle's links with some fine ciders than Fred West. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Walters Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I didn't spot that, mine arrives in a plastic bag and I assumed that you had seen it on the cover somewhere. I'm pleased that you like the layout and I'm sorry you don't like the name, it is two letters away actually as the real place is spelt Much Marcle. I am aware that Fred West was born there but despite that I'm puzzled why should it bug you. I really don't get why you think that "Much" should be reserved for toilet humour place names. There are many real villages across the country which use "Much" to precede the name MUCH comes from the Middle English (1150-1500) word meaning ‘muchel’ ‘mochel’ meaning great. There is nearby a small hamlet called Little Marcle ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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