The April 2025 issue of the AMRM is now available

The April 2025 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 February issue of the AMRM will is available from Zinio

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

The April cover.

The Contents page.

The April 2025 issue of the AMRM, is now available on line, hard copies are available in store.

 

Feature articles are:

 

Renmark recreated – once more

Brian Shields updates progress (If at first you don’t

succeed etc.) on his ‘Renmark’ layout.

 

Building Leightonwood: Part 2

Ben Gray outlines baseboard construction,

painting and lighting for his layout Leightonwood.

 

The long road to Ulm street: Story of the Caloundra and District Model

Railway Association Inc.

Paul Nielsen outlines the rich historyof the Caloundra and District Model Railway

Association Inc.

 

A Footplate tour of Kangaroo Valley Historical Railway

Stephe Jitts gives readers a tour of his layout the Kangaroo Valley Historical Railway (KVHR).

 

Using Trainz Railroad Simulator to plan your model railway

Keith Pennington outlines how a simulator program

can be used as a planning tool for visualising

and testing out concepts.

 

VMRS Prototype Modellers Forum

John McCallum reports on the latest

VMRS Prototype Modellers Forum.

 

Using Train Controller software on

your layout for virtual operations

Darren Johns continues his series on computer-

controlled operations by outlining how to utilise

Train Controller software for virtual operations.

 

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: The February 2025 issue

The February 2025 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 Februrary issue online at:

www.australianmodelrailways.com.

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

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

The February cover.

The Contents page.

 

The February 2025 issue of the AMRM, is now available on line, hard copies are available in store.

 

Feature articles are:

 

Darling Harbour

Garth Wiseman describes his construction of a layout based on Darling Harbour in collaboration with Epping Model Railway Club.

 

Putting the O into Casterton –Part Twelve: To Branxholme

By Scott Whitaker

 

Grass Valley, Western Australia

The AMRM team presents a location to model on

the Western Australian standard gauge mainline.

 

Building Leightonwood Part 1: A movable shelf layout series

Ben Gray outlines the design and track plan concept for his latest layout Leightonwood.

 

Creating Silo Art

Joe Dal Forno creates Silo art for his layout.

 

Modelling the Sydney suburban rubbish train

Warren Miller builds a steam era Sydney suburban rubbish train.

 

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: The December 2024 issue of the AMRM

The December 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 December issue online at:

www.australianmodelrailways.com.

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

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

The December 2024 cover.

The Contents page.

 

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

 

This 80 page bumper issue feature articles are:

 

Glasson

John Harriott describes the O scale layout Glasson, a fictious Western New South Wales (NSW) branch line.

 

Wodonga, Victoria

The AMRM Team outlines a location to model in the Victorian north-east.

 

Adding operational variety to your layout

Les Fordham demonstrates how to incorporate special railway procedures and rolling stock on your layout.

 

Modelling the Railways of South Australia Convention 2024

Gavin Thrum provides a report on this year’s convention.

 

Wagon profile: Queensland Railways VO coal hopper

Mitch Campton gives a rundown on the history of the QGR VO coal hopper.

 

Automating Casino Part 2

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

 

Building a Layout for therapy

Paul Nielsen outlines a layout built by the Caloundra and District Model Railway Association

Inc. for the therapy of dementia-affected people.

 

Goulburn Model Railway Exhibition – Report

The AMRM team reports on the inaugural Goulburn Model Railway Exhibition.

 

And Trevor Hodges column ‘In the Loop’

 

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: October 2024 issue of the AMRM

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.