October 1, 2020
by Gavin Hince
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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
September 3, 2020
by Gavin Hince
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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
July 3, 2020
by Gavin Hince
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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
April 1, 2020
by Gavin Hince
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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
December 17, 2019
by Gavin Hince
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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
June 19, 2019
by Gavin Hince
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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
March 28, 2019
by Gavin Hince
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Want your models to “tell a story”? John Hunter’s evocative dioramas certainly do, and John shares his thoughts on design in the April issue. We also visit a ‘reborn’ WW1-themed layout; build a ‘family’ of simple way cars, and visit … Continue reading
December 23, 2018
by Gavin Hince
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We’ve just released the January 2019 issue of Narrow Gauge Downunder. If you enjoy new ideas, interesting projects and neat layouts – this issue is a holiday reading treat! John Curry’s “Richmond Bridge” On16.5 layout evolved from a simple display … Continue reading
March 8, 2015
by Gavin Hince
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April’s edition of Narrow Gauge Downunder will be released shortly. This edition includes a nostalgic South African steam trip; large-scale scratch building; a neat On30 articulated engine; and an abandoned sawmill. Our feature layout this issue is Geoff Potter’s “Hoyt … Continue reading
November 11, 2014
by Gavin Hince
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The 7mm Scale Association (UK) have a new book focussed on modelling railways with minimum gauge. There are numerous examples, both for low cost ‘industrial’ purposes, and even tourist lines simulating full-sized trains. The book includes lots of examples and … Continue reading