Newsletters 2022
January 2022 WRG Newsletter
Editorial
Norfolk Southern Junction Revisited
Richard Hood
Re purposing and refurbishing his US HO show layout
Rebuilding
Les Coleman
The trials of layout refurbishment, reworking buildings andstructures.
Servo and switch switch control
Andrew Knights
Use of 9g servomotors for point control
3d printed servo and switch bases
Looking Ahead
Giles Barnabe
Possible events and happenings on the Isla Blanca railway systems trough the later parts of the 20th century
Start of something small OO/HO Pt9
Andrew Walthers
Low relief modelling, especially for dual purpose layouts and narrow base boards
Editorial
Norfolk Southern Junction Revisited
Richard Hood
Re purposing and refurbishing his US HO show layout
Rebuilding
Les Coleman
The trials of layout refurbishment, reworking buildings andstructures.
Servo and switch switch control
Andrew Knights
Use of 9g servomotors for point control
3d printed servo and switch bases
Looking Ahead
Giles Barnabe
Possible events and happenings on the Isla Blanca railway systems trough the later parts of the 20th century
Start of something small OO/HO Pt9
Andrew Walthers
Low relief modelling, especially for dual purpose layouts and narrow base boards
| January 2022 Newsletter |
February 2022 Newsletter
Editorial
Developments at Arenal
Giles Barnabe
Continuing the conversion of the Isla Blanca exhibition layout into a fixed home system layout. Buildings and structures
Defutaba (A Worst Case)
Andrew Knights
The conversion of 9g servomotors to DC and 360 degree operation, despite various internal design changes
Start of something small OO/HO Pt9 (repeated)
Andrew Walthers
Low relief modelling, especially for dual purpose layouts and narrow base boards
They Nearly Got Away
Andrew Knights
The re mech-ing of a Keys Terrier kit and an old scratchbuilt J69 with more modern chassis
Editorial
Developments at Arenal
Giles Barnabe
Continuing the conversion of the Isla Blanca exhibition layout into a fixed home system layout. Buildings and structures
Defutaba (A Worst Case)
Andrew Knights
The conversion of 9g servomotors to DC and 360 degree operation, despite various internal design changes
Start of something small OO/HO Pt9 (repeated)
Andrew Walthers
Low relief modelling, especially for dual purpose layouts and narrow base boards
They Nearly Got Away
Andrew Knights
The re mech-ing of a Keys Terrier kit and an old scratchbuilt J69 with more modern chassis
| February 2022 Newsletter |
March 2022 Newsletter
Editorial
Start of something small OO/HO Pt10
Dilemma is in the detail
Andrew Walthers
The construction and uses for small details in improving the looks and operation of a narrow boarded compact exhibition layout
Wandleford Junction Completed?
Andrew Knights
The re meching and conversion to a working model of the Hornby 4 VEP for use on Wandleford junction.
Catamongo
Giles Barnabe
A project to utilise cheap trainsets to provide a small portable layout . Track plans and stock conversion suggestions.
Another Servo Another Train
Andrew Knights
The use of a defutaba’d 9g servo to provide the mechanism for the miniature railway on Wandleford Junction
Doodle Plan
Track plan and description fr a possible replacement layout instead of Koln USW.
Editorial
Start of something small OO/HO Pt10
Dilemma is in the detail
Andrew Walthers
The construction and uses for small details in improving the looks and operation of a narrow boarded compact exhibition layout
Wandleford Junction Completed?
Andrew Knights
The re meching and conversion to a working model of the Hornby 4 VEP for use on Wandleford junction.
Catamongo
Giles Barnabe
A project to utilise cheap trainsets to provide a small portable layout . Track plans and stock conversion suggestions.
Another Servo Another Train
Andrew Knights
The use of a defutaba’d 9g servo to provide the mechanism for the miniature railway on Wandleford Junction
Doodle Plan
Track plan and description fr a possible replacement layout instead of Koln USW.
| March 2022 Newsletter |
April 2022 Newsletter
Editorial
Ice Cold Control
Geoff Latham
An overview of the dgital and electronic control of his N scale US layout “Glacier”.
Q1
Les Coleman
The construction, mostly in cardboard, of his Bulleid Q1 using a LIMA O scale 4F chassis
Catamongo (almost but not quite)
Giles Barnabe
An update on the not quite desirable outcome of the work outlined in last month’s article.
“Coffin” display and other things
Andrew Knights
Constructin and possible benefits of a disply unit under the MaP for exhibition modules. The refurbishmnent of Sylvester Road, needed due to ink colourshift I the printed buildings. Discussion of inks used and printer types. The point switches used on the new control panel for the layout.
Start of something small OO/HO Pt11
Andrew Walthers
The construction and use of a small “crochet” to operate points and couplers
Editorial
Ice Cold Control
Geoff Latham
An overview of the dgital and electronic control of his N scale US layout “Glacier”.
Q1
Les Coleman
The construction, mostly in cardboard, of his Bulleid Q1 using a LIMA O scale 4F chassis
Catamongo (almost but not quite)
Giles Barnabe
An update on the not quite desirable outcome of the work outlined in last month’s article.
“Coffin” display and other things
Andrew Knights
Constructin and possible benefits of a disply unit under the MaP for exhibition modules. The refurbishmnent of Sylvester Road, needed due to ink colourshift I the printed buildings. Discussion of inks used and printer types. The point switches used on the new control panel for the layout.
Start of something small OO/HO Pt11
Andrew Walthers
The construction and use of a small “crochet” to operate points and couplers
| April 2022 Newsletter |
May 2022 Newsletter
Editorial
The Start of Something Small- Practical OO/HO Part 12
Train Formations and Operation
Andrew Walters
The make up and operation of various forms of French branchline trains
Fererro Roche and a little Tom’s
Andrew Knights
Construction of a freelance Taco Kiosk "O" scale
Better Bachmann Compensation
Andrew Knights
Modifications to centre wheel compenastion of Bachmann Class 08 and others
MaP developments continue
Andrew Knights
Mertonford & Pintetree developments operation and construction
Procrastination terrace?
Andrew Knights
Construction and planning for new buildings on the MaP
The Start of Something Small- Practical OO/HO Part 12
Train Formations and Operation
Andrew Walters
The make up and operation of various forms of French branchline trains
Fererro Roche and a little Tom’s
Andrew Knights
Construction of a freelance Taco Kiosk "O" scale
Better Bachmann Compensation
Andrew Knights
Modifications to centre wheel compenastion of Bachmann Class 08 and others
MaP developments continue
Andrew Knights
Mertonford & Pintetree developments operation and construction
Procrastination terrace?
Andrew Knights
Construction and planning for new buildings on the MaP
| May 2022 Newsletter |