June 9, 2017
by Gavin Hince
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We’ve just received advance copies of the coming July edition of NGDU, out in the last week of June. This issue is a ripper – last year we visited master modeller George Sebastian-Coleman’s wonderful On3 layout. George has followed the … Continue reading
January 28, 2017
by Gavin Hince
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I hope that most NGDU readers have the chance to tackle some refreshing projects over the holidays. My own project has been another foray into live steam – a 7/8″ Hunslet called “Jack”. This combines parts from Roundhouse engineering and … Continue reading
November 30, 2016
by Gavin Hince
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We’re just waiting on supplies for the January edition, which will be out prior to the Xmas break. What’s in store for your holiday reading? January’s issue features “Tracks to the Trenches” – Ian Shiels’ atmospheric WW1 layout. We also … Continue reading
October 25, 2016
by Gavin Hince
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A quick cross-post here, and a plug for the newly-arrived “NQR” Victorian Railways open wagon from Haskell Co in On30. Initial impressions are very positive – these injected-styrene RTR wagons have excellent and crisp detailing. We’ll be sure to do … Continue reading
October 3, 2016
by Gavin Hince
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Issue 63 – October 2016 – is now available; copies will be mailed to subscribers this week. This edition includes a semi-portable On30 layout by Laurie Green and John Hunter – see how their desire for easy transport influenced the … Continue reading
September 13, 2016
by Gavin Hince
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Great to see many of NGDU’s US-based subscribers and authors at the Augusta National Narrow Gauge convention this week. The convention went really smoothly, with some great visits to Maine narrow gauge museums and sites. We enjoyed catching up with … Continue reading
April 16, 2015
by Gavin Hince
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The 12th Australian Narrow Gauge Convention was held in Bowral over Easter 2015. A great job by the organising committee, volunteers and presenters made for a wonderful weekend. Attendees got to see NGDU’s current feature layout, Geoff Potter’s “Hoyt Clagwell Tractor Co” in … 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
December 5, 2014
by Gavin Hince
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The January edition of NGDU is now available. Regular subscribers will have received copies by mail for some holiday reading. Copies are also available through stockists and hobby stores, and through selected newsagents. January’s issue features some neat layouts and … 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