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Layout: The Sidings

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Sam Hewitt

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19th May 2017

Seeking to construct a new but easily manageable ‘OO’ gauge exhibition layout, Nick Gurney describes how he was inspired to create […]
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Highland ‘37’ from Mickleover club

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Sam Hewitt

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19th May 2017

A limited edition Class 37/0 has been commissioned to help fund a new clubroom for the model railway group. IN […]
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West Coast pairs

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Sam Hewitt

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19th May 2017

Anyone wanting to see multiple working in action should head to the northern half of the West Coast Main Line, […]
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Never say you’ve seen it all!

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Sam Hewitt

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19th May 2017

RAIL enthusiasts are blessed to have a hobby where nothing ever stands still. Yes, there is a healthy streak of […]
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JULY 2017

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Sam Hewitt

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19th May 2017

[su_note note_color=”#c0142b” text_color=”#ffffff”]Current issue: July 2017 Next issue: August 2017 – On sale: July 14[/su_note]
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071 Class in demand for railtours

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Sam Hewitt

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16th May 2017

Popular GM locos entered traffic 40 years ago. THE 18-strong General Motors-built 071 Class entered revenue earning traffic 40 years […]
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Colas Rail receives final four Class 70s from GE

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Sam Hewitt

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16th May 2017

THE final four Class 70s on order for Colas Rail arrived in the UK early on April 18, Nos. 70814-17 […]
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Hattons unveils decorated ‘bubble car’ DMUs in 4mm

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Sam Hewitt

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16th May 2017

The retailer has shown off images of its upcoming exclusive Class 121 single-car units. APRIL saw Hattons release the first […]
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Could a second Brighton main line really be viable?

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Sam Hewitt

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16th May 2017

The proposed BML2 scheme offers more than just reopening Uckfield to Lewes, with wider benefits at both the London and […]
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First Class 802 leaves Japan

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Sam Hewitt

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16th May 2017

The first of the five-car, bi-mode Class 802 fleet for Great Western Railway is on its way to the UK. […]
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