The free version of Trackside Model Railroading, October issue, is now available for people to read. Just head over to their website and login. If you don't have a login, create one as it is free and they don't spam you. The emag is a good read.

The new N scale club layout continues to progress with John (see below left) busy at it on pretty much every Wed and Sat. Above is a nature shot of a startled creature called the "Umm", found only at Brendale.

When it comes to your scenery and baseboard selection, there are many ways you can go - no one way is the "Right Way".  You may even like to liven things up and mix and match various methods - horses for courses as you might say.

The October edition of the Model Railroad Hobbyist Magazine is now available AND it's free!

For your own copy of the 295 page issue, that's right - over 290 pages !!, download here...

No human driver for almost 100 km - Rio Tinto runs first train in full robot mode:

Click here to read the article here