312 GARRATT IN G

Andrew Naisbitt describes how he built a large scale Garratt inspired by the original, K1, but with some creative licence, using proprietary LGB parts and styrene sheet.

317 NÜRNBERG FAIR 2011 REPORT

The second and concluding part of our comprehensive coverage of the model railway section of the international toy trade fair. In this instalment - N, TT, Z, O, 1, narrow gauge, G, and scenics. (The first section, covering HO scale locomotives and stock, can be found in our April-dated issue.)

358 BOOK REVIEWS

360 EXHIBITION DIARY

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318 N

329 Z

330 TT

334 O

337 1

339 Narrow gauge

344 G

346 Structures and scenics

317

A GUIDE TO THE EPOCH DATING SYSTEM The following terms are used in our report: EPOCH I ñ approximately 1870 to 1920; vehicles in the liveries of the separate state and private railways. EPOCH II ñ approximately 1920 to 1945, from the formation of the large national state networks (DRG, BBÖ, SBB, etc). EPOCH III ñ approximately 1945 to 1968. EPOCH IV ñ from approximately 1968 to 1994; vehicles with UIC computer-numbering. EPOCH V ñ 1994 to 2006, from the foundation of the DBAG, formation of new private railway companies, and Europe-wide liberalisation of railway traffic. EPOCH VI – introduction of new Europe-wide UIC vehicle numbers containing a country-specific code, starting 2007.

2011