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The Building of a Model Railway

I am building a model of a Swiss Alpine railway, based on the RhätischeBahn in Graübunden Canton in south-east Switzerland. It is quite a challenge for someone who has been making model railways since childhood but always English, always in 00 gauge and never with overhead electrification. I hope you enjoy following these challenges!

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A Critical Factor

The moment of truth! An important aspect of preparation for exhibiting the portable section of the layout was how I was to transport it. I had carefully measured the layout boards and the loadspace in our new Ford Puma Gen E and it seemed that it would fit, but I did not want to await…

Presentation

There is more to exhibiting a model railway layout these days than simply producing an attractive model railway scene with reliable operation. Since I last showed a layout about forty years ago (yes, really!), standards have risen! My resources have improved, though, and, to some extent, my abilities, so I hope I can rise to…

Tickets on sale now for Stamford Show

Innsdorf’s exhibition début is to be at the Market Deeping MRC’s Stamford Model Railway Show on 9th and 10th May this year at Stamford Welland Academy. Tickets are already on sale on the Club’s website: book now for a small discount and fast-track entry to the show.

Web links:

Market Deeping Model Railway Club www.mdmrc.org

Swiss Railways Society swissrailsoc.org.uk

Mark’s Rail Adventures www.mwtrips.co.uk

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