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Issue 10 May 2009 Miniature Railway 40 Manor Road, Dorchester, DT1 2AX, England

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web www.miniature-railway.com Editor David Henshaw . Cover Design Tim Pestridge

Contributors David Henshaw, Patrick Henshaw, Colin Peake, Keith Watson, John Wickham

Printers Henry Ling, Dorchester . Next deadline 1st September 2009

We have a fascinating collection of articles for you this time, from a 12-inch gauge ‘garden’ line in Australia to one of the most fascinating and complex 71/4" networks in the UK, via one of the finest collections of 101/4" locomotives. Luckily, there is not much to report from our own line, although we were hoping to show you some entertaining snow plough photos... next time perhaps. Instead, a new, and hopefully regular, Spring feature entitled ‘Where to Go’ - a section showcasing the finest miniature railways.And on page 11 we’ve compiled a list of open days and special running days this summer.The list excludes ‘Days Out with Thomas’ and suchlike, concentrating on special running events. It’s far from complete, but it includes a number of interesting events, some on lines that only open to the public two or three times a year. So there’s no excuse. Get out and enjoy yourselves!

Contents Book Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Miniature Railway News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Profile: Bolebroke Castle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Profile: Lynton Miniature Railway . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Technology: Miniature Wheel Notation . . . . . . . 24 Histor y: The Miniature Railway Museum Trust . . 28 Profile: Royal Victor ia Railway . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Miniature Smalls: Free Classified Ads . . . . . . . . 42 Where to Go 2009: Six of the Best Miniatures . . . 43

Cover picture: ‘Charles’ crosses the trestle viaduct on the Perryhill branch at Bolebroke Castle. John Wickham

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