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 this issue’s articles on building “fine scale” industries using low-cost kits; converting a Peco van to a UK-style guards van; and can follow David Dunn’s footsteps to build a selection of farm buildings. We also cater for modellers interested in cutting-edge methods, such as our ongoing “CAD runes” covering 3-D design and printing; and introducing our new series on Arduino automation. Prototype fans will enjoy the selection of sugar cane loco tenders, and a visit to the ‘Roaring Camp and Big Trees Railroad’.

There’s lots to explore in the July 2021 issue!

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 can enjoy all the articles right on your computer.

Available at the introductory price of $7.50, we hope to extend the digital options to all our back issues soon!

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 Gauge” that featured in the long-ago first issue.
Plus, we visit a unique large-scale tramway; ‘bulk up’ a tank engine; make Mallee trees and much more!

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 building a pump house in 1:48 scale; or a neat “Kombi Kar” rail motor in OO9. Or perhaps an “Ol’ Blue” diesel critter; or even a large-scale sugar cane car?
There’s certain to be lots to interest anyone, in the latest NGDU – out now.

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 in the mail, or you can purchase a copy at our online store or through stockists. Get yours today!

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 much more. Look out for the October NGDU in a few weeks…

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; and the huge HOn3 Rio Grande Southern of Jeff Reynolds.

Plus, plenty of projects – detailing projects; scenery basics and an industrial diesel kit bash. There’s plenty to unwind with, in the July NGDU….

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 this would wait until July). Just visit our online store to order a copy delivered to your door!

This issue has some great articles, beginning with Rod Hutchinson’s iconic tramway vision, “The Points”. We also cover the real location in “Off the Beaten Track” – plus all the great projects, techniques and information you expect in every issue.

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 Walden’s scenic HOn3 exhibition scene; re-kindling the “Nighthawk Branch” in Sn3; and Ken Tate’s wonderful 12″ gauge line. Plus, plenty of how-to’s, tips and latest products reviewed.

Get on board, in time for Xmas.

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 kits; modelling from historic images; trying a fresh scale and much more. Plus, all the news and highlights from the 2019 Australian Narrow Gauge Convention – out by 1 July for readers and stockists.