Model Rail No 142 April 2010
6 Model of the Year 20O9
The results of the 'Model of the Year' competition: find out who has won what.
8 News
What new models will Bachmann produce in 2010? Turn to P8 to find out. Plus all the usual trade and society news.
16 Reviews
Heljan's '0' gauge Class 20 and a 'Duchess' by MTH, plus a host of Bachmann '47s', come under the scrutiny of our experts.
76 My Generation
Hornby Dublo is a distant
memory, but on Dave -j^
Hodson's layout, Binns
Road products are being enjoyed by a new
generation.
82 LAYOUT: Cliffordsbridge
Having seen what goes in to setting up at exhibitions, Paul Roberts built this layout with a one-man operation in mind.
92 Masterplan
Tail-chasing layouts are great if you want an action packed layout. Alan Waters' multi-level layout shows what's possible.
30 Tetleys Mills
With a house move imminent and the desire for new challenges, Dave Shakespeare bids a fond farewell to 'Tetleys Mills'.
42 Boost your 'BEP' & 'CEP'
With Southern Region EMUs blossoming in '00', Grahame Hedges shows you how to model 'BEPS' and 'CEPS' in 'N'.
46 The tale of the Class 208
Never heard of a Class 208? That's hardly surprising as it's a figment of Stuart Moore's imagination. But he built it anyway!
48 Point Motor Supertest
Point motors provide 'hands free' layout operation. George Dent investigates the wealth of choice on offer.
56 A manual alternative
Nigel Burkin looks at a simple and inexpensive way to control turnouts that do not need wires.
60 Going outdoors
Trevor Jones offers some advice on installing points - and other necessary wiring - outdoors.
62 LAYOUT: Drum
With a few sheets of foam board and a circle of track, Hugh Dougherty built this layout for £30 - it's the ultimate recession beater!
66 George's Diary
Sometimes nothing seems to go right, especially when the clock is ticking.
68 Landscape design: Part 2
Peter Marriott concludes the construction of small diorama to show you how to make your layout look like the real world.
74 Top 10 Scenic Tools
Peter Marriott opens the lid on his toolbox to show you ten tools that no scenic modeller should be without.
47 Model Rail International
Back by popular demand! Our bright and informative guide to modelling overseas railways is back and better than ever!
67 Model Rail DVD offer
Find out how to order our exclusive Model Rail programmes.
80 Model Rail Shop
Our new shop front includes our popular range of limited edition models and exclusive Model Rail Extra magazines. Turn to page 80 to browse.
88 Model Mail
Your views on the modelling world and recent issues of Model Rail.
90 Subscription Offer
Subscribe today and start enjoying the benefits: guaranteed delivery, reader offer discounts and more!
98Q&A
Your modelling guestions answered by experienced and expert modellers.
102 Show & Tell
Another fine selection of your home-grown modelling projects.
104 Exhibition Diary
What's on in your area this month?
160 Buyer Directory
The A-Z guide to this month's advertisers. Remember to mention Model Rail!
161 Backscene
Chris Leigh always has the last word.
162 Next Issue
It's micro layouts galore next issue. Ideas and inspirational layouts for the short of space. Plus, the smallest operational '00' layout ever?
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