The October 2024 issue of the AMRM is out now

The October 2024 issue of the AMRM is available in store

If your local hobby shop or newsagent does not stock AMRM (ask them why not!), you can purchase a paper copy of the August issue online at:

www.australianmodelrailways.com.

The digital version of the October 2024 issue of the AMRM will is available from Zinio

Buy digital issue of the October issue of the AMRM from Zinio.

The October 2024 cover.

The Contents page.

The October 2024 issue of the AMRM, is now available on line, hard copies are available in store

 

This 80 page bumper issue feature articles are:

 

East Blaney

Ian Wood describes his N scale layout ‘East Blaney’ based on Victorian Railways prototype.

 

Automating Casino

Brendan Jansen outlines the application of automation to his layout ‘Casino’.

 

Bundaberg Model Railway Club 50th Anniversary

Jeff Gates provides a short history of the Bundaberg Model Railway Club as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary

 

Putting the O in Casterton –

Part Eleven: Trestle Construction

Scott Whitaker continues his epic layout build.

 

The 52nd Model Train Show Exhibition report

The AMRM Team report on the Australian Model Railway Association of Victoria’s 52nd Annual Model Train Show Exhibition.

 

Narrabri and beyond

The AMRM Team presents an operational style layout in the ultra-modern era based in and around Narrabri.

 

Build a Turntable

Doug Richards builds a Turntable for his son’s layout.

 

Wagon Profile: National Rail’s RKKY billet wagons

The AMRM Team outlines the National Rail’s three pack billet feedstock wagons.

  

For Reader’s Gallery, if you want your layout or modelling project published, email: amrmeditor@outlook.com

Finally there is News from the Australian hobby world, and Mailbag...

We also have available an online version of AMRM to compliment our traditional paper version. You can purchase the paper version from newsagents, hobby shops and specialist bookshops (or direct from AMRM if none of the above are convenient), while the online version can be purchased either through us or direct from Zinio International.

Contact AMRM, either by sending us the form below, or via our website, to take out a subscription to the online version (or adjust your current subscription to include the online version) in time for the release of the online version.

Purchase this issue of AMRM.

Ring the office on (02) 9311 2036 and have your credit card handy.

Or click here to

www.australianmodelrailways.com.

purchase the paper or digital (or both) versions of AMRM at our website.

You can also purchase a digital issue of AMRM (including back issues) from the Zinio site.

Back issue: August 2024 issue of the AMRM

The August 2024 issue of the AMRM is available in store

If your local hobby shop or newsagent does not stock AMRM (ask them why not!), you can purchase a paper copy of the August issue online at:

www.australianmodelrailways.com.

The digital version of the August 2024 issue of the AMRM will is available from Zinio

Buy digital issue of the August issue of the AMRM from Zinio.

The August 2024 cover.

The Contents page.

The August 2024 issue of the AMRM, is now available on line, hard copies are available in store

 

 

Casino

Brendan Jansen describes his layout based on the NSW North Coast Line in the 1970s..

 

Art Deco for your layout

Doug Hart shares some Art Deco inspirational buildings in Cootamundra.

 

Modelling a SAR 400 Class Garratt

Gavin Thrum scratch builds a South Australian Railways 400 Class Garratt.

 

Wiring Basics: using your backdrop

The AMRM Team outlines some basic wiring concepts, and how to use your backdrop to make wiring tasks easy.

 

Rosehill – Great Train Show 2024 Exhibition report

Glen Thomson reports on this year’s Epping Model Railway Club’s Rosehill – Great Train Show.

 

Seated Passengers

Ross Hurley adds seating and passengers to his Victorian Railways E coaches.

 

Queensland Rail’s BEZY/QQAY container wagon profile

Chris Jones provides a wagon profile on Queensland Rail’s BEZY/QQAY container wagon.

 

N Scale Convention 2024

Mark Jesser covers the 2024 N scale convention

 

How to integrate Train Controller software on your layout.

Darren Johns outlines the use of Train Controller software to control trains on his layout.

  

Trevor Hodges presents his regular column ‘in the loop’ and more…

for Reader’s Gallery, if you want your layout or modelling project published, email: amrmeditor@outlook.com

Finally there is News from the Australian hobby world, and Mailbag...

We also have available an online version of AMRM to compliment our traditional paper version. You can purchase the paper version from newsagents, hobby shops and specialist bookshops (or direct from AMRM if none of the above are convenient), while the online version can be purchased either through us or direct from Zinio International.

Contact AMRM, either by sending us the form below, or via our website, to take out a subscription to the online version (or adjust your current subscription to include the online version) in time for the release of the online version.

Purchase this issue of AMRM.

Ring the office on (02) 9311 2036 and have your credit card handy.

Or click here to

www.australianmodelrailways.com.

purchase the paper or digital (or both) versions of AMRM at our website.

You can also purchase a digital issue of AMRM (including back issues) from the Zinio site.

Back issue: June 2024 issue of the AMRM

The June 2024 issue of the AMRM is available in store

If your local hobby shop or newsagent does not stock AMRM (ask them why not!), you can purchase a paper copy of the June issue online at:

www.australianmodelrailways.com.

The digital version of the June 2024 issue of the AMRM will is available from Zinio

Buy digital issue of the June issue of the AMRM from Zinio.

The June 2024 cover.

The Contents page.

The June 2024 issue of the AMRM, is now available on line, hard copies are available in store

 

Feature articles are:

 

 

The Risk

Rodney Beauchamp outlines Darryl Jones’ ‘The Risk’ layout based on South Australian Railways prototype.

 

Putting the O in Casterton – Part Ten

Scott Whitaker continues his epic layout build.

 

Improving Auscision Models RUB coaches

Mitchell Campton outlines 2CA/2BS bogie modifications to improve the operations of the Auscision Models RUB coaches.

 

Build a Robe River M636

Ogose Masayuki builds a Robe River Iron Associates

M636 with air-to-air cooling.

 

A Location to Model: Wallarah

coal mine, Catherine Hill Bay, NSW

John Casey proposes an interesting NSW coal railway with a seaport.

 

Yarra Valley Model Railway Club - Exhibition report.

The AMRM Team reports on Yarra Valley Model Railway Club’s Easter Exhibition.

 

Reader’s Gallery: Brett Watson

 

Trevor Hodges presents his regular column ‘in the loop’ and more…

for Reader’s Gallery, if you want your layout or modelling project published, email: amrmeditor@outlook.com

Finally there is News from the Australian hobby world, and Mailbag...

We also have available an online version of AMRM to compliment our traditional paper version. You can purchase the paper version from newsagents, hobby shops and specialist bookshops (or direct from AMRM if none of the above are convenient), while the online version can be purchased either through us or direct from Zinio International.

Contact AMRM, either by sending us the form below, or via our website, to take out a subscription to the online version (or adjust your current subscription to include the online version) in time for the release of the online version.

Purchase this issue of AMRM.

Ring the office on (02) 9311 2036 and have your credit card handy.

Or click here to

www.australianmodelrailways.com.

purchase the paper or digital (or both) versions of AMRM at our website.

You can also purchase a digital issue of AMRM (including back issues) from the Zinio site.

Back issue: April 2024 issue of the AMRM

The April 2024 issue of the AMRM is available in store

If your local hobby shop or newsagent does not stock AMRM (ask them why not!), you can purchase a paper copy of the April issue online at:

www.australianmodelrailways.com.

The digital version of the April 2024 issue of the AMRM will is available from Zinio

Buy digital issue of April issue of the AMRM from Zinio.

The April 2024 cover.

The Contents page.

The February 2024 issue of the AMRM, is now available on line, hard copies are available in store

 

Another bumper 80 page issue! 

Feature articles are:

 

Tallarook

Michael Holian describes the exhibition layout built by the Sunbury Model Railway Club Inc

 

Putting the O in Casterton – Part Nine: Point modifications and Electrics

Scott Whitaker continues his epic layout build.

 

Modelling Queensland Railways guards vans

Arthur Hayes models a selection of Queensland Railways guards vans.

 

Clamp it!

John Miller builds a simple paint masking clamp.

 

Staff Considerations

Stephe Jitts develops a train control system using Arduino.

 

Addendum KCC cement container wagons

David Clark provides additional prototype information on the KCC cement container wagons.

 

Super Series Locomotives: The SRA of NSW 81 class

Bernie Baker and the AMRM team outline the SRA’s 81 class locomotive.

 

A Location to Model: Commonwealth Steel Co Ltd

John Casey presents a location with lots of shunting potential.

 

Trevor Hodges presents his regular column ‘in the loop’ and more…

for Reader’s Gallery, if you want your layout or modelling project published, email: amrmeditor@outlook.com

Finally there is News from the Australian hobby world, and Mailbag...

We also have available an online version of AMRM to compliment our traditional paper version. You can purchase the paper version from newsagents, hobby shops and specialist bookshops (or direct from AMRM if none of the above are convenient), while the online version can be purchased either through us or direct from Zinio International.

Contact AMRM, either by sending us the form below, or via our website, to take out a subscription to the online version (or adjust your current subscription to include the online version) in time for the release of the online version.

Purchase this issue of AMRM.

Ring the office on (02) 9311 2036 and have your credit card handy.

Or click here to

www.australianmodelrailways.com.

purchase the paper or digital (or both) versions of AMRM at our website.

You can also purchase a digital issue of AMRM (including back issues) from the Zinio site.

Back issue: February 2024 issue of the AMRM

The February 2024 issue of the AMRM is available in store

If your local hobby shop or newsagent does not stock AMRM (ask them why not!), you can purchase a paper copy of the February issue online at:

www.australianmodelrailways.com.

The digital version of the February 2024 issue of the AMRM will is available from Zinio

Buy digital issue of February issue of the AMRM from Zinio.

The February 2024 cover.

The Contents page.

The February 2024 issue of the AMRM, is now available on line, hard copies are available in store

 

Another bumper 80 page issue! 

Feature articles are:

 

 

Katie’s Lane – A Metropolitan Goods line in the 1970s

Ian Lees describes his compact NSWGR shunting layout.

 

Mooing and bleating for CWs and GSVs

Stephe Jitts installs livestock sounds to CW and GSV stock vans

 

Building VR KCC cement container wagons

David Clark builds Victorian Railways KCC cement container wagons.

 

Inland Rail

Mark Jesser builds a diorama for the Inland Rail project.

 

SCT’s ARBY insulated refrigeration vans

The AMRM team outlines SCT’s ARBY insulated refrigeration vans.

 

A Location to model – Peterborough Station yard

The AMRM Team outlines a location to model with a difference: Peterborough station yard in the triple gauge era.

 

Putting the O in Casterton – Part Eight

Scott Whitaker continues his epic layout build.

 

Readers Gallery

Steve Bucton shares his weathering techniques.

 

60 Years of Memories

John Casey shares his 60 year association with Australian Model Railway Magazine.

Trevor Hodges presents his regular column ‘in the loop’ and more…

for Reader’s Gallery, if you want your layout or modelling project published, email: amrmeditor@outlook.com

Finally there is News from the Australian hobby world, and Mailbag...

We also have available an online version of AMRM to compliment our traditional paper version. You can purchase the paper version from newsagents, hobby shops and specialist bookshops (or direct from AMRM if none of the above are convenient), while the online version can be purchased either through us or direct from Zinio International.

Contact AMRM, either by sending us the form below, or via our website, to take out a subscription to the online version (or adjust your current subscription to include the online version) in time for the release of the online version.

Purchase this issue of AMRM.

Ring the office on (02) 9311 2036 and have your credit card handy.

Or click here to

www.australianmodelrailways.com.

purchase the paper or digital (or both) versions of AMRM at our website.

You can also purchase a digital issue of AMRM (including back issues) from the Zinio site.