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Isle of Man ad_Makiking Tracks NGW and GR 13/10/2010 18:13 Page 1 BOOKS FROM BOOKS FROM If ever there was an island crammed to the brim with railway interest, it has to be the Isle of Man. The author of this photographic survey has one huge advantage over most of his predecessors, in that he lives on the island and thus has found it relatively easy to be in the right place at the right time. Here are often once-in-a-lifetime shots taken from dawn to dusk in snow, rain and even blistering heat. The result is a unique pictorial record of not just the Isle of Man Steam Railway but also the equally fascinating Manx Electric and Snaefell Mountain systems. The lesser narrow gauge lines at Groudle Glen and Great Laxey Mine also receive attention, as does the remarkable Douglas Horse Tramway. An informative text embraces the spectacular celebrations of various railway anniversaries, which attracted railway enthusiasts from around the world in the 1990s. £14.00£14.00 POST FREE FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR FORMAT: A4 (210 x 297mm), 96 pages, Full colour throughout. Softback with card coverISBN: 978-1-902827-19-3 OFFER ENDS 15th Jan 2011 ATLANTIC EDITIONS LTD ATLANTIC EDITIONS LTD West Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9PH Tel: (0)1778 392032 (UK & Overseas) – E-mail: colletted@warnersgroup.co.uk Making Tracks ad GR and NGW_Makiking Tracks NGW and GR 13/10/2010 18:08 Page 1 NEW FROM NEW FROM Making Tracks, our first in a series which looks at railway modelling by design. Paul A. Lunn, well known author, tackles this little discussed aspect of our hobby through 10 lavishly illustrated, prototype inspired, chapters culminating with his exciting new concept, ‘Futuristic Design’. Packed with ideas and tips, Paul will encourage you to create and develop your own designs resulting in an interesting to operate and visually pleasing layout. Although principally demonstrated through OO, Paul’s favourite scale, the design skills are easily transferred to any scale/gauge combination. ������������������������������������������������������������������� ����� ������������� ��������������������������������� ���� ������������������������������������������������������ ����������������������������������������������� Publishing date: November 2010 FORMAT: 215 x 273mm, 112 pages, colour throughout. Softback ISBN: 978-1-902827-22-3 ����������������������������������������� This smaller of two layout designs, for an area of 10ft x 8ft, en- compasses only part of the line beyond Bere Alston which is to be built as a split-level level layout rising up from non-scenic sidings between B and F,culminating in an interchange station within the central operating area.The whole layout can be operated in a number of ways;from hidden sidings at F to E,passing through a new park and ride station,BereAlston Park and Ride (not modelled but hypothetically between E andA,see larger design),taking the line to Calstock and Callington with services provided by the preserved railway or BR. If the latter option is chosen then Bere Alston would become the preserved railway HQ running weekend services to Callington.Alternately, Bere Alston could become the interchange station with BR using the platform nearest the main station building and the preservation society using the rest. There are some complicated gradients,scenic and non-scenic sections and in this restricted space it’s not possible to include the new triangular junction.My device to allow the same procedure to take place is in the provision of a Peco Loco Lift on the non-scenic sidings. Loco’s needing to be turned, having entered junctions A or E go down grade to F and onto the Loco Lift for turning by hand, they then return from whence they came as if having traversed a triangle. Scenically,BereAlston and Calstock stations capture the appearanceoftheprototypeswhereas,onthisdesign,Callingtonisenvisaged very much in the style of the original version at Gunnislake. The second and considerably larger design is made to suit a standard size garage. It too has some complicated gradients but includes the triangular junction,park and ride station,Gunnislake station and an interpretation of the original one at Callington.In addition there is a substantial scenic run including a reduced version of Calstock viaduct and a small area within the triangle for amodest loco depot (not shown). It’s worth a word or two about preservation groups replacing railway infrastructure and by example I particularly want to draw your attention to station buildings where period features and,in these times of vandalism, high levels of security are required. �������������������������������������� ���� ����������������������������� £18.50 £18.50 ��� � � � ����������������������������������� ����������������������������������������� �������������������������������������� �� ������������������������������������� ������������������������������� ���������� �������������������������������������� ������������������������������ ������ ������������������������������������������ ���������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������ �� ������������������������������������������� M A KI N G T R A C K S P a ul A.Lunn MAKING TRACKS MAKING TRACKS Paul A. Lunn Railway Modelling by Design ��� ATLANTIC EDITIONS LTD ATLANTIC EDITIONS LTD West Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9PH Tel: (0)1778 392032 (UK & Overseas) – E-mail: colletted@warnersgroup.co.uk 02 No 73 – NARROW GAUGE WORLD
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PUBLISHER Trevor Ridley MANAGING EDITOR Andrew Charman 12 Maes Gwyn, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0BD. Tel: 01938 810592 Email: AndrewC@atlanticpublishers.com FEATURES EDITOR David Joy Email: dawjoy@aol.com DESIGN & PRODUCTION Andrew Charman ADVERTISING Advertising Manager – Bev Francis Tel: 01778 392055 Email: bevf@warnersgroup.co.uk Sales Executive – Jane Cottam Tel: 01778 395002 Email: janec@warnersgroup.co.uk Production – Pat Price Tel: 01778 391115 Email: patp@warnersgroup.co.uk Ad Design – Amie Carter Email: amiec@warnersgroup.co.uk SUBSCRIPTIONS Tel: (0) 1778 392469 (UK & Overseas) Fax: (0)1778 421706 Email: subscriptions@warnersgroup.co.uk UK: £25.20; Rest of Europe: £32.50; Outside Europe: £37.00 Binders: UK £9.50 - Overseas £11.00 DISTRIBUTION News trade Warners Distribution Tel: 01778 392417 Model Trade Warners Trade Sales Tel: 01778 392404 Overseas Agents USA: Carstens Publications PO Box 700, Newton, NJ 07860-0700 JAPAN: Eriei Co, Ltd, 1-1-12 Toyotama-kita, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 176 Printed by: Warners Midlands Plc Lincolnshire All rights reserved. Material is only accepted on the understanding that there are no copyright restrictions. Although every care will be taken, all materials submitted are at the owner’s risk and Atlantic Publishers cannot be held responsible for loss or damage however caused. Copyright on all materials in this magazine remains vested in the Authors and Atlantic Publishers. Reproduction of the whole or any part is forbidden without the relevant permissions. Atlantic Publishing and the Editor cannot be held responsible for any error that might occur in text or advertisements. Reliance placed upon the contents of the magazine is entirely at the reader’s own risk. © ATLANTIC PUBLISHERS LTD 2011 ISSN: 1466-0180 Cover: Garratt no 138 noses its way through the crowds on 30th October with the first official Welsh Highland passenger train into Porthmadog. More on pages 8 and 40. Photo: Roger Dimmick, FR/WHR Back cover: Narrow gauge at night. On the same weekend, Bagnall no 3050 ‘Gelert’ rests between Halloween train duties on the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway. Photo: Michael Chapman NARROW GAUGE WORLD is published six times per year. Next issue on sale 25th February 2011 www.atlanticpublishers.com NARROW GAUGEWORLD The magazine giving worldwide coverage – yesterday and today No 73 January/February 2011 CONTENTS 05 First Lines Tough future ahead? 06 Headline News Mull closes, Puffing Billy loses 07 UK News Latest from the narrow gauge 12 World News A Pacific rescued, and more 16 News Focus Russell on the way back 19 For Peat’s Sake Most extensive lines in these isles 21 Fun on the Marsh Archive days on the Romney 22 Golden opportunity Growing line down under 27 News Gallery The best narrow gauge pictures 31 Riding the Yellow Train... Modern image, quite a route... 34 34 High in a Polish forest A survivor still hauling logs 40 ViewpointLettersandthe fiendish quiz 42 Gallery Extra The Welsh Highland is open... 51 On the shelf Stuff for the narrow gauge fan 52 DiaryWhereto find trains this winter 55 Life on the narrow gauge Charman joins the workers... 27 31 43 IntroductionModellinglarge and small 44 ExpoNG 2010 Photo report from big show 46 The Bumf Mine Lighthearted, well-made layout NARROW GAUGE WORLD – No 73 03

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PUBLISHER Trevor Ridley MANAGING EDITOR Andrew Charman 12 Maes Gwyn, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys,

SY21 0BD. Tel: 01938 810592 Email: AndrewC@atlanticpublishers.com

FEATURES EDITOR

David Joy Email: dawjoy@aol.com

DESIGN & PRODUCTION

Andrew Charman

ADVERTISING Advertising Manager – Bev Francis

Tel: 01778 392055 Email: bevf@warnersgroup.co.uk Sales Executive – Jane Cottam

Tel: 01778 395002 Email: janec@warnersgroup.co.uk

Production – Pat Price

Tel: 01778 391115 Email: patp@warnersgroup.co.uk

Ad Design – Amie Carter Email: amiec@warnersgroup.co.uk

SUBSCRIPTIONS Tel: (0) 1778 392469 (UK & Overseas)

Fax: (0)1778 421706 Email: subscriptions@warnersgroup.co.uk UK: £25.20; Rest of Europe: £32.50; Outside Europe: £37.00

Binders: UK £9.50 - Overseas £11.00

DISTRIBUTION

News trade Warners Distribution

Tel: 01778 392417

Model Trade Warners Trade Sales

Tel: 01778 392404 Overseas Agents USA: Carstens Publications PO Box 700, Newton, NJ 07860-0700

JAPAN: Eriei Co, Ltd, 1-1-12 Toyotama-kita, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 176 Printed by: Warners Midlands Plc

Lincolnshire

All rights reserved. Material is only accepted on the understanding that there are no copyright restrictions. Although every care will be taken, all materials submitted are at the owner’s risk and Atlantic Publishers cannot be held responsible for loss or damage however caused. Copyright on all materials in this magazine remains vested in the Authors and Atlantic Publishers. Reproduction of the whole or any part is forbidden without the relevant permissions. Atlantic Publishing and the Editor cannot be held responsible for any error that might occur in text or advertisements. Reliance placed upon the contents of the magazine is entirely at the reader’s own risk.

© ATLANTIC PUBLISHERS LTD 2011

ISSN: 1466-0180

Cover: Garratt no 138 noses its way through the crowds on 30th October with the first official Welsh Highland passenger train into Porthmadog. More on pages 8 and 40. Photo: Roger Dimmick, FR/WHR

Back cover: Narrow gauge at night. On the same weekend, Bagnall no 3050 ‘Gelert’ rests between Halloween train duties on the Welsh Highland

Heritage Railway. Photo: Michael Chapman

NARROW GAUGE WORLD is published six times per year. Next issue on sale 25th February 2011

www.atlanticpublishers.com

NARROW GAUGEWORLD

The magazine giving worldwide coverage – yesterday and today

No 73 January/February 2011

CONTENTS

05 First Lines Tough future ahead?

06 Headline News Mull closes, Puffing Billy loses

07 UK News Latest from the narrow gauge

12 World News A Pacific rescued, and more

16 News Focus Russell on the way back

19 For Peat’s Sake Most extensive lines in these isles

21 Fun on the Marsh Archive days on the Romney

22 Golden opportunity Growing line down under

27 News Gallery The best narrow gauge pictures

31 Riding the Yellow Train... Modern image, quite a route...

34

34 High in a Polish forest A survivor still hauling logs

40 ViewpointLettersandthe fiendish quiz

42 Gallery Extra The Welsh Highland is open...

51 On the shelf Stuff for the narrow gauge fan

52 DiaryWhereto find trains this winter

55 Life on the narrow gauge Charman joins the workers...

27 31

43 IntroductionModellinglarge and small

44 ExpoNG 2010 Photo report from big show

46 The Bumf Mine Lighthearted, well-made layout

NARROW GAUGE WORLD – No 73

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