In this issue:

Comment
The Editor looks at the approach taken by some towards the younger folk who could well be our future..

Making a Scale model Waterloo Boy Tractor
The first half of an article from Arthur Hassam about the building of his historic model tractor.

My Himalayan Project
Scottish reader Raymond McMahon is building a beautiful 3.5” gauge model of a Darjeeling ‘B' class saddle tank loco

John Ridley's Half Beam Engine
Part 5 is the conclusion of a construction series on an interesting and unusual stationary engine by Jim Libby.

A 5” Gauge single Truck Tram
David Walton decided to build 5” gauge electric tram for something different and the result is a very interesting model.

The Development of Points Changers
A description from David Lloyd and Dean Manderson on the very effective point and signal operating system they have built for the Clare Valley Railway, complete with circuit diagrams.

Steam Chest
More atmospheric anecdotes for the steam enthusiast from Dave Harper.

53rd Annual AALS Convention
David Proctor with camera in hand, visited the Castledare Minature Railway in Perth for the Annual Easter Convention..

Grandpa's Model Steam Engines
Brian Coulson describes some interesting little stationary steam engine built many years ago by his grandfather.

Bending Tool for Annealed Copper Tube
A useful and easy to make workshop tool described by John Williams.

Thoughts on Electric Traction Control Circuits
The first in a new series of articles on electric traction from Richard Schurmann.

Aussie Built
Well known AME contributor Stu Martyn gives us a look at the many smaller models he has made over the years.

Club Roundup
Model Engineering clubs from both sides of the Tasman share their news and items of interest.

Coming Events
A guide to upcoming events of interest to model engineers in Australia and New Zealand

Mashonaland SME 50th Anniversary
Despite the hard times in Zimbabwe the Harare model engineers have celebrated their club's milestone anniversary.

On Buying or Selling a Model Locomotive
Some thoughts from Ken Saunders on some of the pitfalls and things to be aware of in buying or selling a loco.

News Desk
News and views of the modelling scene

Product Reviews
Reviewed this time are two excellent bookss from Camden Miniature Steam Services in the UK, and a follow up book in the Peter's Railway series from Chris Vine.

A Message From the AALS President
New AALS President Roger Kershaw offers some thoughts and asks for suggestions on the future direction of the governing body for the live steam hobby in Australia.

Letter Box
A forum for readers to express their views on a wide range of topics.

Market Place
The place where people buy and sell their models and many other items.