Hornby Magazine Issue 84 June

[pauliebanger]

 

HM84 contents

 

7              Editorial–We’ve got another feature packed issue with great products inside. Mike Wild considers the big points of April.

 

8              Update – A major new model railway event is announced, a unique UK product launch is planned and a first glimpse at Hornby’s forthcoming LNER ‘J15’ 0-6-0. Plus enter this issue’s exclusive competition!

 

14           Kensall Green–Chris Knight and Graham Taverner reveal how this wonderful Western Region ‘OO’ gauge motive power depothas been rejuvenated for the DCC age.

 

26           Weathering the Garratt – Tim Shackleton takes on a large weathering project this month – Hatton’s new ‘OO’ gauge Garratt – and explains how you can achieve the same effects.

 

32           Flat pack Baseboards – If your woodworking skills are limited these new flatpack baseboard kits could be just what you need, as Tim Shackleton discovers.

 

38           Depot Operations–Have you ever wondered how steam depots really operated? Former Running Shed Foreman Geoff Carter reveals all…

 

46           Hornby Post–Reader comments and railway modelling observations from Hornby Magazine’s postbag.

 

48           Crewlisle–Peter Goodman recalls his challenge of recreating the West Coast Main Line of the 1960s in a space just 8ft square, in ‘OO’!

 

58           Cambrian’s Borail– Nigel Burkin adds more variety to the wagon fleet by building Cambrian Model’s ‘OO’ gauge Borail.

 

62           Train Formations–In the first of a new series, Mark Chivers creates a collection of branch line train formations using ‘OO’ gauge ready-to-run products.

 

68           Reviews–Not one, but two new ‘Deltics’ this month. We review the new Graham Farish ‘N’ gauge and LH Loveless ‘O’ gauge models together witha bespoke indexing drive system from ADM Turntables and Train-Tech’s new steam sound units.

 

72           Reality Check–The ‘Deltics’revolutionised rail travel and gained almost legendary status in the process, as Evan Green-Hughes explains.

 

90           DCC Sound – This month Paul Chetter installs DCC sound into a hand-built model with brass chassis, proving that with a little thought it is possible…

 

96            Banff-Knock–Ian Noble reveals his fascinating story of creating a slice of the Great North of Scotland Railway in 2mm finescale.

 

104         Staff Projects –Mike Wild continues with the wiring of the boards on Twelve Trees Junction, while Mark Chivers also breaks out the soldering iron and installs an inspection pit on his Scottish depot ‘plank’.

 

108         Railway Realism – Evan Green Hughes recalls how the railway aided the First World War effort.

 

112         Show Guide –Hornby Magazine’s comprehensive guide to forthcoming events.

[Legend]

To be honest I thought Hornby Mag has gone off the boil of late and I didn't buy last months .It was in a bag so I  couldnt have a browse to re evaluate my decision. However I like Crewlisle , so will give it another go

[pauliebanger]

To be honest I thought Hornby Mag has gone off the boil of late and I didn't buy last months .It was in a bag so I  couldnt have a browse to re evaluate my decision. However I like Crewlisle , so will give it another go

 

Last issue was in a bag as it included a free supplementary booklet and this is the best way to ensure the two parts stay together.

 

Paul

[Grafarman]

I've been subscribed to the mag for some time now (blame my Old Man!) and always find something interesting to read and some great pictures to drool over and this issue is no exception; the Kensal Green and Banff-Knock layout features make some good reading and the pictures IMO are excellent quality.  Some interesting descriptions of the two Deltics on review (why, oh why did they never travel as far as the North Wales Coast?!) and the article on Train Formations seemed informative and useful. 

 

Good Saturday afternoon reading over a cup of tea and a biscuit or two!!

 

 

David

[chrisf]

That article on train formations calls for a few comments.  

 

The BCK+CK+BSK set linked to the Plymouth-Okehampton service actually illustrates a SO or SK instead of a CK.  I think you will find that BSK+CK+BSK was by far the more common formation on the Southern, whether comprising Bulleids or BR Mk 1s.

 

While I'm nit-picking, the former Airfix auto trailer is a hybrid of two types [A28 and A30], neither of which lasted long into the 1960s.  Fear not, folks, the Bachmann Hawksworth trailer is on its way in three of the four liveries that they bore in service!

 

Maybe I am reading too much into it but the reference to kit-building skills is expressed unfortunately.  Let it never be supposed that box-opening is the solution to everything.  What happened to the sense of adventure?!

 

Chris 

[250BOB]

Nothing in the mag about the forthcoming Brake Tender..............if someone from Hornby Mag is reading this section, could you please update the thread in the Dapol section regarding this item.

Much appreciated,

Bob.