Continental Modeller

For all enthusiasts who model the huge variety of overseas railway prototypes around the globe. Covers all scales and gauges, plus product news from overseas manufacturers.

Continental Modeller

French Railways Society marks 50 years

Madiro An imaginary but plausible location on the RhB • Prolific layout builder Diger Rossel was attracted by the potential of the Kato Rhätische Bahn models.

Mill Falls New England in the 1950s • Mike Carter created his original portable American HO layout to accommodate a collection of highly detailed structure kits.

Borch-am-Rhein Rails through the vines • Philip Roberts introduces his home layout, a Rhine side scene set in Epoch IV.

Saint-Trojan-les-Bains A small coastal terminus in Charente-Maritime • Robert Barnard presents an impression of a French metre gauge secondaire modelled in 1:100. It has been invited to the FFMF Fédérail salon in Les Herbiers, Vendée, France, in June.

Nazareth Portland Cement A cement plant in the early 1960s – mid-1970s • Phil Baggley describes his latest exhibition layout. It will be at the Perth show on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June.

Ahmadpur A narrow gauge adventure • Stewart Blencowe explains what prompted him to model an Indian scene.

Stacks of planks Essential for a sawmill or timber yard • Gilbert Gribi presents a simple but effective modelling hint.

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