Thursday 11 November 2021

Back issue: December 2021 issue of AMRM

  The December 2021 issue of AMRM is now available

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:

The digital version of the December 2021 AMRM has been released by Zinio


The December 2021 cover.



The Contents page.


In the December 2021 issue:

Rodney Barrington describes Pirie, the late Rob Burford’s impressive triple-gauge layout.

Paul O’Flaherty describes how to kit bash a Countrylink RDH coach.

Chris Jones concludes the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of modern-era domestic containers.

The Logan District Model Railway Club Inc. presents their layout Walloon.

The AMRM Team outlines Aurizon’s QQWY well wagons.

Michael Baum describes some design principles for micro layouts. 

The AMRM team create realistic backdrops using aerosol paints.

Trevor Hodges pens his regular column In the Loop...

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


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

Thursday 16 September 2021

Back issue: October 2021 issue of AMRM

  The October 2021 issue of AMRM is now available

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:

The digital version of the October 2021 AMRM has been released by Zinio


The October 2021 cover.




The Contents page.




In the October 2021 issue: 
The feature article is Ben Gray's Rozelle Street an award wining minimum space layout of a NSWGR urban goods yard in the era of 1978 to 1979.

Jonathan Majer gives us tips on using a selfie stick for layout photography.

The AMRM team presents a location to model, Esperance Fuel Sidings.

Bruce McLean builds a Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) facility.

Richard Parker outlines the operations of Marmalake's bulk storage facility and how this is incorporated into his layout.

Graham Ahern describes how to build an SAR Bluebird railcar in O (1/4-inch) scale. 

Chris Jones explains in detail the 'how' and 'why' of modern-era domestic containers.

We have a Gallery for Western Australian modeler Kieran Wright.

Trevor Hodges pens his regular column In the Loop...

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 in either paper or digital form.

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



Or click here to


online to 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. 

Saturday 24 July 2021

Back issue: August 2021 issue of AMRM

 The August 2021 issue of AMRM is now available

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:

The digital version of the August 2021 AMRM has been released by Zinio


The August 2021 cover.



The Contents page.


In the August 2021 issue: 
The feature article is Darren French's Cann River an extensive proto-freelance layout based on south-eastern Victoria.

Ben Gray shares his techniques for track ballasting and weathering your yards.

Bob Gartside outlines how to build cost effective "working mans" VR signals.

Ian Barnes outlines techniques for creating superelevated track.

Robert Kosmider builds and economic DC train shuttle circuit.

Graham Ahern presents some trains worth modelling: NSW mail trains.

We have two exhibition reports, Brisbane Exhibition, and Gavin Thrum provides an Exhibition report for the Adelaide Exhibition.

We have a gallery displaying Matthew Winzenried's talents in O scale Early Victorian Railways 

Trevor Hodges pens his regular column In the Loop...

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 in either paper or digital form.

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



Or click here to


online to 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. 

Monday 10 May 2021

Back issue: June 2021 issue of AMRM

 The June 2021 issue of AMRM is scheduled to be available from all outlets by Thursday the 20th of May 2021.


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:

The digital version of the June 2021 AMRM was released by Zinio prior to Wednesday the 19th of May




The June 2021 cover.




The Contents page.





The June issue 2021 is a bumper 80 page issue, 
We pay homage to former AMRM Editor Allan Brown, featuring his layout, Bullinga.

The AMRM Team, delve into construction techniques, with a detailed feature on how to construct Cameo layout boards.

Scott Fitzgerald outlines extensive changed to his layout Barcoola Mk II.

Ian Barnes shares his techniques for creating removable wagons loads.

The AMRM Team, shares a great little location to model, Narrabri North, proving that modern operations can be complicated and inspiring.

Les Fordham provides great layout ideas, with his article Small Layouts.

A modelling Gallery part two featuring more of Peter Smith's exceptional work.

We have another Gallery presenting the models of prolific modeler Robert Popovski.

An exhibition report on Yarra Valley Model Railway Club's Diamond Creek Exhibition.

Trevor Hodges pens his regular column In the Loop...

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 in either paper or digital form.

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



Or click here to


online to 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. 

Thursday 11 March 2021

Back issue: April 2021 issue of AMRM.

 Back issue: April 2021 issue of AMRM.


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:

The digital version of the April 2021 AMRM was released by Zinio on Thursday the 11th of March




The April 2021 cover.


The Contents page.



Ken House describes his early 1980's era, operational themed layout.  
The Kanunda and Emu Flat Railway



Bernie Baker and the AMRM Team conclude their coverage of the V/Line G class, outlining the classes history under privatization and includes a handy table on modifications, builders dates etc.
Part of an ongoing series describing the Clyde EMD Australian Super Series locomotives.



Trevor Hodges provides inspiration for a location to model, in the form of the Morpeth line in NSW.


Jonathan Majer provides background information and shares his take on modelling NSWGRs' Early Railmotors.


Ian Barnes, shares a simple and effective technique to produce professional looking control panels.

 


 To enhance operational session on his layout, Craig Mackie builds a great tool for unloading steel coils.



We more techniques to share, including:
Warren Miller reusing an old boiler to create an animated scene.
Glen Thomson shows us how to fade R-T-R rolling stock.

A modelling Gallery featuring Peter Smith's exceptional work.
Trevor Hodges pens his regular column In the Loop...

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 in either paper or digital form.

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



Or click here to


online to 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. 

Sunday 10 January 2021

Back issue: The February 2021 issue of AMRM.

Back issue: The February 2021 issue of AMRM.


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:

The digital version of the February 2021 AMRM was released by Zinio on Monday the 11th of January




The February 2021 cover.


The Contents page.

Peter Allen and Graeme Schulz describe their prototype-based modern era HO scale exhibition
layout.


Bernie Baker and the AMRM Team kick off a series describing the Clyde EMD Australian Super Series locomotives. Includes all the various modifications and background history etc.


Mitchell Campton concludes his excellent series on scratch-building a model of a
NSW road overbridge.

Wayne Hoskin outlines the early grain handling history in South
Australia, from bagged grain, right through to construction of silos. A must for modelers of this prototype and era onwards.

David Clark provides detail instructions for opening 
windows and doors on a VR PL coach, perfect for modeling VR summer excursion traffic!

Gary Lamb returns to the pages of AMRM with a detailed description of how added a large industry to his regular layout operating sessions.


We also have:
Ben Gray weathering a NSWGR PCC cement hopper.
Phil Jefferey's Behind the Fence.
An N scale Gallery (pure inspiration there!)
James McInerney weathering bogies, with a few minutes’ work

Trevor Hodges pens his regular column In the Loop...

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 in either paper or digital form.

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



Or click here to


online to 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.