January 2011 Volume 33 Number 1

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2 ZAUBERWALDBAHN – RAILWAY OF THE MONTH

Peter Wurcbacher relates how the Norton Cross MRG modelled a 750mm gauge Kleinbahn in Oe in its last days under the Deutsche Reichsbahn.

12 THAI DIESELS – SCALE DRAWINGS

In his fourth article on the railways of Thailand, Wim Harthoorn considers the first diesels built in quantity for main line duties.

18 A SMALL BRICK SHED

Part 1: preparation and initial assembly Using as an example a modest structure in HO, Emmanuel Nouaillier shares some useful techniques for enhancing commercial structure kits in any scale.

23 SCHLOß WOLFENTAL

Michael Watts adapted his Bavarian N gauge layout to tell a German wartime story.

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26 THE WORK TRAIN

John Flann suggests something a little different to add variety to regular operation on his US HO layout – rolling stock dedicated to Maintenance of Way service.

28 SURSELVA – PLAN OF THE MONTH

Jonathan Collinge describes his Swiss HOm home layout, a junction between Rhätische Bahn and Furka Oberalp, inspired by, but not based on, Disentis, which features DCC control and automatic signalling.

36 USING PAPER PUNCHES

Jay Kershaw makes novel use of economical punches which are easily obtained from craft shops, to make plasticard parts for locos, stock, and structures. . 41 ST.ETIENNE-EN-CAUX – Part 3: rolling stock

Charles Insley summarises the collection of rolling stock developed for his French OO9 layout.

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44 COAST TRAMS

Guy Tyteca was on hand to witness the anniversary event on the metre gauge line which still serves resorts along the north coast of Belgium.

48 PIPESTEM CREEK

Alan Whitney presents his permanent American O layout, built in a long but narrow basement store room, which provides plenty of scope for switching.

56 LATEST REVIEWS

64 BOOK REVIEWS

66 VIDEO REVIEWS

68 NEWS & EXHIBITION DIARY

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