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TR822-"What? Another TR!". Darryl Palmer builds Hitachi TR822.
My Railway from the Ground up - pt 3. Grant Morrell shows us the scenery techniques he used.
The Cement Silos at Te Kowhai Road, Te Rapa. Stuart Walker models a neat cement works.
40 years of Railmaster Exports. John Agnew reviews Railmaster's history.
Is the Overhang Equal? Les Downey describes a handy building aid to make sure you models sit square on the track.
GT Car Transporter Wagon. Karl Morris presents drawings and prototype information on these wagons.
Birdlings Flat.Gerald Petrie describes a station on the Little River Branch.
Christchurch NZR Modellers Group Regular report on the activities of this group.
Trade News Bayline Models sale of kit range to Cross Creek Models. Precision Railcrafts track detection and signalling circuits. Station Road KST Curtainsider kit parts. Yat Ming Industrial Factory Ltd 1:64 diecast trucks. Von Strapp Forgings re-release of L6 - L7 - L1 & L2 wagons. Pokaka - get together details. TrainZ07 Meeting Notice. Marklin Buys LGB assets. NZAMRC Easter 2008 Convention. Wellington 9mm Group. Brent Hopely reports on recent activities.
Reviews. Modelling Landscapes: Part 2, reviewed by Peter Ross. Sparse Timber Sawmillers: Ellis & Burnard Ltd, Sawmillers and Timber Merchants, Ongarue, Reviewed by Kevin Crosado.
Wairarapa Words Regular report on the activities of this Wellington group.
Train Advice. Upcoming events, Nationally and Internationally.
Postbag. NZAMRC 2008 Taradale accommodation, Errol Hantz. Living with Styrene, Ian Robertson.

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1:34-scale accident crane. Paul Berntsen discusses the construction techniques he used to build the model.
The Wairarapa Viaduct seventy fives years on. Glen Anthony details the refurbishment of a piece of modelling history.
A New Engine Shed for Port Craig. Bob Stott builds a new engine shed for his layout.
50's Focus. South of Gisborne by Bob Hepburn.
You'll be Chuffed. Peter Ross describes the installation of a sound decoder into his Wa loco.
A Temporary Solution. Scott Shadbolt reflects on modelling Tranz Scenic Car windows.
One Stall Engine shed drawing. Presented to accompany Bob Stott's article.
50's Focus. Reefton Loco depot by Jack Creber.
Christchurch NZR Modellers Group Regular report on the activities of this group.
Trade News Trackside Products, 1:64 scale DBR Locos. Buffalo Landing Detail Parts, 1:48 scale figures. On Line Railway Models has a shipment of Loksound micro decoders ready for fitting and programming. NZAMRC Easter 2008 Convention. LGB Bankruptcy Talks. NMRA aims to challenge DCC Sound threat
Reviews. Paper Creek Models Textured Building Papers, reviewed by Stuart Walker.
Postbag. Wheel Standards, Keth Collins. Plan Required, Dave Scott. Guild 59th AGM Report, Stann Dingby.
From the ,Naki. Joe Bray reports on a visit out.
Southern Sortie. David J McCallum reports on a visit out.
Wairarapa Words Regular report on the activities of this Wellington group.
Train Advice. Upcoming events, Nationally and Internationally.

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Styrene Windows. Peter Ross describes his approach to building double hung windows from stock Evergreen styrene.
Hindon Station Building. A 1:34 scale model built by Brian Eastergaard plus prototype photos.
The Brooks Ub17. Photos of Russel Smith's scratchbuilt Ub locomotive, supported with prototype photos and drawings.
Scissors Crossing.Keith Collins outlines construction techniques and wiring for the scissors crossover.
Layout Wiring. Les Downey shows us how to wire a layout without getting underneath the baseboards.
Tranz Rail's Dq Locomotive. History, photographs and drawings of these diesel locomotives.
Waitawheta Log Bogies. Drawings, photos and speculation on these log bogies.
Jeffrey Bruce Thompson. An Obituary.
Christchurch NZR Modellers Group Regular report on the activities of this group.
Trade News City Depot Models 1:64 scale SB3 Road Services Coach and bus and 1:87 scale N Class Auckland Tram. North Yard 8mm diameter curved spoke wheel, Trackside new 1:64 Ew locomotive Kit. Railmaster announce release of upgraded kits 1:64), Kopikopiko Layout on show at the London Festival of Railway modelling, LGB Sale derailed?, New Model Railroader Editor
Reviews. Rimutaka Railway, Locomotive Numbering from 1890 Back to 1863 - The Evidence. Modelling Landscapes: Part 1, Chasing the Chariots of Fire.
Train Advice. Upcoming events, Nationally and Internationally.
Postbag. Narrow Gauge & Shortline Gazette circulation, Otago Central Information sought.
Wairarapa Words Regular report on the activities of this Wellington group.

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Jewels. Two photos of Wayne Brindle's 1:64 Dubbs 'A' locomotive.
Kopikopiko. The concept and development of a 1:64 scale NZR Railway in England.
Lineside. 4 photos of the Machine Creek Water Vats - Otago Central Branch.
Dubs A Class loco in 1:64 Scale. Wayne Brindle gives an insight into the assembly of this model.
Xb Hopper Wagons. Some history on these WAGR wagons now in NZ and modelling techniques.
Spray Painting Booth. Les Downey describes his inexpensive spray painting booth.
Canterbury Flour Mill. Stuart Walker reveals his approach to modelling a flour mill.
Ellis & Burnard Ongarue Van. Description, drawing and photo of this bush tramway van.
McEwan, Pratt Railcar Robin Knight's 1:64 model and drawings
NZGR's First Railcar. Kevin Crosado adds historic detail to Robin Knight's project.
UL Log Wagon Bogie Drawings and history behine these wagon bogies.
Christchurch NZR Modellers Group Regular report on the activities of this group.
Trade News On Line Railway Models' SB3 Road Services Coach, Von Strapp Forgings Co-Op. announce agency of Precision Railcrafts range of 1:34 scale trackwork, The Model Company introduce the Fordson F tractor in 1:43.5 scale as a locomotive. The kit builds 1 of two front axle options, Railmaster appointment of US representative. Glenbrook Vintage Railway Steam Extravaganza Report, Hornby buys Humbrol, US Magazines Fold, LGB receivership.
Pokaka. Report on this annual event.
Reviews. NZR&LS.2007 Calendar, Surviving Principle Passenger Stations - 3 booklets.
Postbag. Mamaku bush Jiggers, Mamaku Photographs,Bennets Station.
Wairarapa Words Regular report on the activities of this Wellington group.
50's Focus. 2 photos of bridges on the Ellis & Burnard Ongarue tram.

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Jewels. Colour photos as examples of Digital photos with enhanced depth of field.
One Track Minds. The story of a Christchurch based group who have built a set of modules featuring a single line of track. 8 pages all with photos and text covering the trials and tribulations.
Enhancing Digital Photographs. Chris Bradley reveals how to use software to enhance the depth of field of digital photos. Examples are presented in this two page article.
Split Points. Keith Collins describes split points, also known as 'Y' points and their construction. Prototype photos and templates for making your own feature in this 4 page story.
An Attractive Couple. Lawrence Boul has found a new use for for slip elastic and jewellers gimp to make flexible brake hoses. A tiny magnet glued to the ends forms the Westinghouse coupling.
Yj Ballast Hopper Wagon. Drawings, photos and details of ONTRACK's new bogie ballast wagon, Yj103. 40 wagons are proposed and are all expected to be in service by April 2007.
Station File - Mamaku Stores Branch Photo Essay. R29 December 1940, Railcar No2 and Y wagons 462 & 475 in 1954, Junction of Steele's and the NZGR's track & Ollie Smith's 12 wheel tractor 1959.
Eyesight, Ageing and the Modeller . Richard Meetz OD, MS & Rich Weyland explain how your eyes age and ways to cope with eyesight changes associated with getting older. Reprinted with permission.
Trainz Weekend 2006 ReportReport and photos on this event.
Christchurch NZR Modellers GroupRegular report on the activities of this group.
Wairarapa WordsRegular report on the activities of this Wellington group.
Trade NewsModel Company 1:43.5 scale Rushton-Bucyrus 10-RB crowd shovel, Railmaster NZR rolling stock kits, Graham Dean software for MR Timetabling, Humbrol receivership, Guild Planset new production.
Reviews. The Revival of Dubs A62 reviewed by Kevin Crosado
Postbag. Curved roof goods shed, Bennetts Junction Station
The Last Decade. Colour photos of the nre ONTRACK Yj bogie ballast wagons.

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Jewels. Two colour views of Max Maginness' 1:64 coal mine.
My Railway from the ground up - Part 2. Grant Morrell takes us through the track planning and layout construction phase.
Fielding or Bust. A report from the NZAMRC 2006 Convention and competition results.
Edison Battery Railcar. Kevin Crosado continues with more detail ,history and events of Rm6 supported with drawings and photos.
The First Q wagons. Some more history and data to complete the story by Kevin Crosado.
A Fleet of Jiggers. Glen Anthony describes how he went about making a fleet of motor jiggers in 1:24 scale.
Ready made (almost) NZR flex Track. Keith Collins takes On30 flex track and converts it to close to scale NZR trackwork.
Jack Hamilton Watson. An Obituary.
Christchurch NZR Modellers GroupRegular report on the activities of this group.
Trade News. AKF Models Price Tr, Von Strapp Forgings new price list and Tr announcment On Line Railway Models LokSound decoders and NZR sounds, Majik Video Systems "Burrell" CD.
Wairarapa WordsRegular report on the activities of this Wellington group.
Reviews.MRC Prodigy DCC System by Keith Collins.
50's Focus. B303 at Blackball in 1962, Ww678 & Ww679 at Dunollie 1969, both in colour.