Model Rail No 140 February 2010 . 6 Big Picture A splendid and inspirational late 1950s view of Kyle of Lochalsh. 8 Model of the Year 2009 Your chance to vote in the 2009 Model of the Year awards, celebrating excellence and innovation in British outline model railways. 1O News First pictures of exciting new Bachmann and Dapol products plus we announce the first star guest for MODEL RAIL LIVE. 12 Reviews Hornby's new 'Castle', Bachmann's Class 47/4 and 00 Works' new 'H' 0-4-4T are scrutinised by our experts. 88 Masterplan: Ballachulish Ballachulish is a West Highland branch line terminus and, as Chris Leigh suggests, a station worth modelling. 100 Model Rail Scotland 2010 Preview Model Rail Scotland is one of Europe's premier model railway events. Find out what's on at this year's show. 28 Linesiding Jon Norman shows what can be achieved with modern diesel models, a digital camera and a little natural daylight! 30 LAYOUT: Almond Bridge Perth & District MRC's fictitious and entertaining main line junction layout is presented in its full Rail Blue form. 38 Tweaking a '26' George Dent describes a few tweaks to take his Heljan Class 26 back to the 1960s. 42 Learn 10 new skills Peter Marriott suggests ten core modelling skills that will help any modeller to build a better layout. 56 Rolling Stone Inspired to build a layout based on Peak Forest, Ben Ando needs an accurate fleet of hopper wagons... 60 Masterclass: 'Pugs' Richard Foster traces the intriguing story of the real 'Smokey Joe', while George Dent details one. 70 What a pane! Darren Sherwood-Jones builds an MMP kit of a 7mm scale LMS glass wagon, and finds out that it is not a pain at all. 74 Super-test: Paint Kicking off a new series, George Dent compares paint and answers those painting questions that you were too afraid to ask. 82 LAYOUT Balycomel Road Stephen Moor explains why three men from Kent decided to build a fictitious Irish layout in 3mm scale. 37 Briton's Model Trains Model Rail's unique and comprehensive guide to RTR models is back for 2010. It's fully updated and is on sale NOW! 41 Model Rail International Back by popular demand! Our bright and informative guide to modelling overseas railways is back and better than ever! 54 Subscription Offer Subscribe today and start enjoying the benefits: guaranteed delivery, reader offer discounts and more! 68 Model Mail Your views on the modelling world and recent issues of Model Rail. 93 Model Rail DVD offer Find out how to order our exclusive Model Rail programmes. 94 Limited Edition Models Our limited edition models are selling fast, and we have some exciting new ones for 2010. Turn to page 94 to order yours now! 96Q&A Your modelling questions answered by experienced and expert modellers. 102 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 you saw it in Model Rail. 162 Next Issue Banish 'billiard table' layouts for ever as Peter Marriott shows you how to build realistic-looking and finely-detailed scenery.
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