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Journal 363
Grant Morrell's freelance
DC4160 drifts past his prize
winning 1:64 scale models of
Carterton Station and
a freelance Xc wagon.

Cover photo by
Grant Morrell

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Dubs A in G. John Robinson kitbashes a Bachmann Porter loco into a Dubs A.
My Railway from The ground up - Part 4. Grant Morrell reveals some of his foliage secrets.
Static Grass. Heinz Bohnen reviews the options available to modellers.
Building a Pressed Steel Water Tank.. Stuart Walker describes his prize winning model.
A Pair of Johnsonville Units. Grant Fletcher continues his approach to modelling these units.
Okahukura Station. JAT Terry begins his descrition of this station.
Class B 4-8-0. Drawings, photos and description of these locos of the early 1900's.
Drawing 3866 Guards Vans: 5. Kevin looks at colours.
English Electric Multiple Units. Continuation of the history of these Wellington units.
Christchurch NZR Modellers Group Regular report on the activities of this group.
Trade News Glenorchy Models Hudswell Clarke tractor, Austin 7, Ruston Hornsby 48DS loco. The Model Company 1:43.5 Ruston-Bucyrus 10RB, Bucyrus-Erie 10B and "Lincoln-Cab" 10RB plus Frodson F tractor based road roller. Pokaka, Wanganui Model Railway Exhibition.
Reviews. Narrow Gauge through the Bush: Ontario's Toronto, Grey & Bruce and Toronto & Nipissing railways - reviewed by Greg Keay.
Building Craftsman Structure Kits, Vol 4 - Scratchbuilding Techniques - reviewed by Kevin Crosado.
Continental Modeller - reviewed by Greg Keay.
Wairarapa Words Regular report on the activities of this Wellington group.
Train Advice. Upcoming events, Nationally and Internationally.
Postbag. Static Grass - Peter Ross, EE Multiple Units - John Vannisselory.


Journal 364
Brendon Lean outfitted his
1:120 scale Dx in the new KiwiRail colours even though
it meant hand painting the
company's name and emblem. Cover photo by
Peter Ross

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Dx5749: the first model in KiwiRail Colours? Peter Ross describes the building and finishing of Brendon's model.
Upscaling a Heisler. Wayne Brindle enlarges a Rivarossi Heisler to represent a Taupo Totara Timber company Heisler.
Kaiapoi Station - Part 1. Jason McFadden takes us through the steps to build this charming station.
A Pair of Johnsonville Units. Grant Fletcher continues his approach to modelling these units.
Okahukura Station. JAT Terry continues his descrition of this station and John Whyte presents a concept layout.
Class B 4-8-0 - part 2. Drawings, photos and description of these locos of the early 1900's.
Drawing 3866 Guards Vans: 6. Kevin details conversion to plough vans.
Smooth Riding Freight Bogies. Peter Ross explores Delrin moulded bogies for running qualities.
Christchurch NZR Modellers Group Regular report on the activities of this group.
Trade News Glenorchy Models 1:34 20" bush tramway wheelsets. Model Railway Industry Consolidation - Holiday Reading and NSL is sold.
Reviews.
Great New Zealand Railway Journeys reviewed by Kevin Crosado.
The Mount Somers Tramway reviewed by Peter Ross
Maoriland Sawmillers reviewed by Kevin Crosado.
The Railway Products of Baguley Drewery Lts and its Predecessors reviewed by Greg Keay
The Narrow Gauge Annual - August 2008 reviewed by Greg Keay
Wairarapa Words Regular report on the activities of this Wellington group.
Westie Ramblings A report on the activities of this Auckland NZR group.
Train Advice. Upcoming events, Nationally and Internationally.
Postbag. 1:120 locos for the Fell Museum


Journal 365
Paul Berntsen's 1:34 model
of ED101 at work on the
Johnsonville Branch.
See page 6 to see how
Paul built it.
Cover photo by
Kevin Crosado

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Modelling ED101 in 1:34 Scale. Paul Berntsen discusses his approach to constructing an interesting model.
My Smash Palace. Les Downey uses up reduntant vehicles to portray the real Smash Palace of Horopito.
The Tutaenui Tram. Chris Bradley takes us for a ride on his coal country layout.
Smooth-running Steam Locos - Part 1. Peter Ross starts off with optical quartering.
Kaiapoi Station - Part 2. Jason McFadden continues with the steps to build this charming station.
Etching Brass at Home. Jason McFadden takes us through the steps to make some fine detail parts.
BLW / LWD Containers. Drawings, photos and description of these liquid containers.
Nelson Section Yard Plans. Richmond, Hope, Brightwater and Wakefield
Experiments in Etching - Part 2. Mark Andrews considers the design process of the Dubs A Etch.
Christchurch NZR Modellers Group Regular report on the activities of this group.
Trade News VCC Models fine detail parts for guards vans and detail etchings for the Da, Db and Dc locos.
Mark's Model Works Etched Brass Dubs A kit plus detail parts
Von Strapp Forgings Workmans hut, fence post, pipe fittings, 1930's brake cylinder and DSC news
Terry Bradley - Dubs A loco plates 1:64 and 9mill plus other other simillar etched items
Glenorchy Models website up and running, news on Price Da drive, curved spoke wheels and Tr projects.
Russell Smith's model collection for sale.
2010 NZAMRC Convention report and Marklin Bankrupt.
Reviews.
The Modeler's Annual - Winter 2009 reviewed by Greg Keay.
Bagnalls of Stratford reviewed by Greg Keay.
The Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway reviewed by Greg Keay.
The Railway Products of Baguley Drewery Lts and its Predecessors reviewed by Greg Keay
The Narrow Gauge Annual - August 2008 reviewed by Greg Keay
Wairarapa Words Regular report on the activities of this Wellington group.
Train Advice. Upcoming events, Nationally and Internationally.


Journal 366
Chris Bradley photographed Annie on his 1:43-scale
Tutaenui tram.

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Timber by the Wagon Load (revisied) Grant Morrell discussed wagon loading techniques.
Timber by the Wagon Load. A reprint of Colin McHarg's 1981 article
What the Rule Book Said. Notes from the 1964 Traffic Code.
The Tutaenui Tram - Part 2. Chris Bradley details more on his approach to railway modelling.
Locomotive Chassis Jig. Peter Ross descibes a jig for setting up locomotive chassis'.
A New Zealand Classic: the Art Deco House. Gordon Barr takes us through the steps required to model these character houses.
Telephone Shelter. Drawings, photos and description of this once common lineside structure.
Nelson Section Yard Plans. Belgrove, Kohatu, Tadmor Section, Manu Section.
DCC Turnout Protection. Keith Collins shows us a wiring layout to prevent short circuits.
Experiments in Etching - Part 3. Mark Andrews continues his discussion.
Christchurch NZR Modellers Group Report on the activities of this Auckland group.
Westie Ramblings Regular report on the activities of this group.
Trade News AKF Models - New GM Df Super Kit models and GM Df Chassis based on North Yard components, plus phase 1 and 3 Da Super Kits, On Line Railway Models - Dq diesel kit and Q pacific steam locomotive, Terry Bradley 1:34
Drewery Tr production run, plus reworking of Car & Wagon Decals range, NZAMRC 2010 Convention, Trainz09, CJ Freezer Dies.
Wairarapa Words Regular report on the activities of this Wellington group.
Train Advice. Upcoming events, Nationally and Internationally.


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