Howard Smith

Accurascale reveals coil wagon for 'OO'

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London Transport Museum opens sites for virtual tours

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/london-transport-museum-opens-sites-for-virtual-tours

Exclusive 10T van from Bagnall Locomotive Group

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Locomotion Models and Rails of Sheffield reveal V2 commission for 'OO'

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/locomotion-models-and-rails-of-sheffield-reveal-v2-commission-for-oo/

4D Modelshop offers bundle packs of its custom trees

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/4d-modelshop-offers-bundle-packs-of-its-custom-trees/

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway post-Christmas motive power confirmed

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/gloucestershire-warwickshire-railway-post-christmas-motive-power-confi/

SER signal box joins Dexter's Cove range

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/ser-signal-box-joins-dexters-cove-range

Architects appointed for Locomotion's £4.5m building

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Supercast adds customisable totem signs to range

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/supercast-adds-customisable-totem-signs-to-range

Brimal Components releases SS600 Sound Controller

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/brimal-components-releases-ss600-sound-controller

'Tis the season of goodwill and Santa will soon deliver a copy of the February 2021 issue of BRM through subscribers' letterboxes, with access to stream another varied episode of BRM TV. Non-subscribers will be able to pick up printed copies in stores from December 31. Digital edition copies with bonus video content and BRM TV will go on-sale from December 25 – the perfect read and watch for the Christmas period!

In this episode of BRM TV...

We tour the multi-era EM gauge layout, 'Little Burton', set in its 1950s guise for an overview of some of its trains...

...Phil Parker provides advice for neater model painting...

...and Howard Smith shares tips for beginners looking to make custom components from brass.

Inside this issue...

LAYOUTS

Little Burton (EM) – few have been inspired more by the railways around Burton than Clive Baker, whose third iteration of this area is also his finest.

Modbury Torr (3mm) – not wanting his kit-built efforts superseded by new RTR releases, Paul Hopkins turned to this heritage scale, which he believes is accessible.

Charlie Strong Metals – predictably, Hornby’s Ruston & Hornsby 48DS locomotive has stimulated new layouts, including this highly-immersive metal recycling scene by Dave Hall.

PRACTICAL BRM

How to create a park scene – a communal centre-point for many villages, towns, or cities nationwide, parks offer escapism. The same is true of their model counterparts, as Michael Russell shows.

Adapt an RTR locomotive to HO scale. HO scale is niche in the UK, hence finding suitable British prototypes is challenging, though not impossible, as Richard Gawler explains...

How to make your first model – Howard Smith believes this platform kiosk kit is an accessible entry point for new modellers.

Motorise a turntable kit – Phil Parker constructs an accessible kit, while providing options for its control.

Improve the appearance of track, Part II. Continuing the transformation of permanent way, Howard Smith examines options for transitional-era modellers.

Layout Inspiration: Old Oak Common. Now under radical transformation for HS2, this former North-London locomotive outpost was a thriving Mecca for railway enthusiasts. Andy York shares his vision for a model, with a track plan.

REVIEWS

Review: Dapol GWR 'Mogul' 2-6-0

Review: Bachmann 94XX 0-6-0PT

Review: Graham Farish Class 31

Review: Revolution Trains KUA nuclear flask wagon

Review: Hornby Steampunk range

We hope you enjoy the issue and in the meantime, stay well and enjoy the festivities (as best you can...). Though many places are shut nationwide, remember, there's always time for modelling...

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Ffestiniog Railway seeks £60,000 for 'Linda' overhaul

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/News/ffestiniog-railway-seeks-60-000-for-linda-overhaul

Accurascale shares first EPs of Class 37

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/accurascale-shares-first-eps-of-class-37

Heljan reveals new model for O and model re-releases in 2021 catalogue

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/Heljan-reveals-new-model-and-re-releases-in-2021-catalogue

DCC Concepts releases new Stay-Alive range

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/dcc-concepts-releases-new-stay-alive-range

VIDEO: Hornby's A2/2 on test – exclusive first look

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/video-hornbys-a2-2-on-test-exclusive-first-look/

Planet Industrials polls liveries for Kerr Stuart 'Victory'

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/wor/news/planet-industrials-polls-liveries-for-kerr-stuart-victory/

Legacy Models reveals 'Intelligent Detector'

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/wor/news/legacy-models-reveals-intelligent-detector/

Locomotion Models commissions EE Type 3 D6700 from Accurascale

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/locomotion-models-commissions-ee-type-3-d6700-from-accurascale

Rapido Trains to produce Metro-Vick Type 2 Co-Bo for 'N'

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/News//rapido-trains-to-produce-metro-vick-type-2-co-bo-for-n

Rapido Trains UK 'OO' RTR models: the facts

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Rapido Trains launches UK business with six new models

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/News//rapido-trains-launches-uk-business-with-six-new-models

On 27/11/2020 at 20:16, Paul C said:

Having acquired a tablet recently, is there an easy way for me to convert my print subscription to digital? I've downloaded the free trial edition from PocketMags and am suitably impressed!

Hi Paul,

Of course, just drop our subscriptions team a line on 01778 392 002 or email subscriptions@warnersgroup.co.uk and let them know you'd like to change. They'll arrange cancellation of the print copies. You can take out a digital subscription via Pocketmags at any time.

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Hornby shares 'APT-P' progress with running sample; updates on livery samples

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Ellis Clark Trains creates storage boxes for 'OO'

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/ellis-clark-trains-creates-storage-boxes-for-oo