Category Archives: News

July NGDU is now available! In the July 2021 issue, we visit the artist-inspired On30 layout of Bruce Treloar. Bruce’s eye for colour and composition shines, in the intricate structures and waterfront scenes along his layout. Active builders will enjoy … Continue reading →

Several readers have asked about the January 2020 issue which featured the HOn3 “Bobcat County”; the rebuilding of the Nighthawk Branch, and many other great articles. We’ve sold-out of the printed copies but now offer a digital download, so you … Continue reading →

The April 2021 issue marks 25 years since NGDU was launched at the first Australian narrow gauge convention. We take a look back at the early years – and catch up on progress at Peter Jackson’s On3 “Eureka Valley Narrow … Continue reading →

The January 2021 issue is out now, and packed with interest. We’ll visit Dirk Becker’s tropical-themed On30 “Kaijh Machhapij”, set amid palm trees and blue waters… then to England’s canal country with “Cromford Canal” by Michael Flack. Scratchbuilders will enjoy … Continue reading →

NGDU’s October issue is now out! Enjoy some wonderful projects and stories: Visit an outdoor live-steam layout that operates realistically Build a 4-wheel Climax logging engine Ride the ‘Gulflander’ Kitbash a steam railmotor and much more… Copies for subscribers are … Continue reading →

The October issue of Narrow Gauge Downunder is on schedule, and will feature the VR-themed “Cripple Creek Tramway”, which operates realistically using live steam locomotion. We’ll also visit the mysterious “Mystic Mines” (in On30); build a steam rail motor; and … Continue reading →

The diversity of Narrow Gauge Downunder is on show in the July 2020 issue – we visit a large-scale layout built for minimum space – Steve Pettit’s “Trouble Brewing Co”; an amazing operating 1:350 diorama of the iconic VR Selby trestle; … Continue reading →

The April issue of Narrow Gauge Downunder is available! We’ve dispatched copies to subscribers, newsagents and (if they’re open) to regular stockists. To ensure availability for those in ‘iso’ we’re also making the April issue available for purchase online (usually … Continue reading →

A gift subscription to Narrow Gauge Downunder is the perfect Xmas stocking filler… Order now, and we can send a complimentary gift certificate, together with the just-released January 2020 issue. The January issue features three great layouts – from Garry … Continue reading →

Keith McCarron’s photos of Paul Ferguson’s “Silverton Northern” railroad in HOn3, simply demanded that we print them nice and large for readers to enjoy. You’ll experience all this in the July issue of NGDU – along with hints for laser-cut … Continue reading →