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David Proctor takes a look at the role of the boiler inspector and the obligations fo the builder, and how they should work in harmony..

SD70 in 5" gauge with Radial Steering Bogies
Very successful on the full size locos, Len Whalley describes how he built these bogies for his latest locomotive.

A Patternmaker’s Aid for Setting out Gear Teeth
An interesting article from Ken Preiss and Murray Keily about an interesting device which has recently come to their attention.

So You Want to Build a Phantom?
The 12th and final instalment of a 7.25” locomotive construction series by Stephen James. This is an excellent model for the beginner which will also provide much enjoyment for the experienced modeller. This time complete the locomotive and describe the various operating and maintenance procedures.

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

A Quick Look at Crich Tramway Village
Editor David Proctor visited this famous tramway museum on his recent trip to the UK.

Famous Flash Steamer Preserved
Murray Lane tells the story of a world famous flash steam boat which has been restored and is now in the care of his club.

2008 National Model Engineering and Modelling Exhibition
Barry Glover was on hand at the UK’s hugely popular model engineering event and scooped the English magazines with this report.

“HURRICANE” – A working miniature gas turbine
The 5th instalment of a construction series by Neville Robertson on a working jet engine.

The 52nd Annual AALS Convention
Gerardus Mol was in Cobden to bring you a full report on this year’s convention.

Steam In and Steam Out
Valve gear guru Don Ashton talks about lap, lead and cut-off.

Electrical Points Switching
Dave Jeans describes the electrical points installed at the Tweed Valley club in northern NSW.

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

Google Earth Co-ordinates
If you would like to see your club or another one from above we have a complete listing of co-ords for Australia and New Zealand and several from around the world for the Google Earth program

Orange Invitation Run, April 2008
Your Editor was on hand at this 5” gauge scale model invitation run.

Tracks ‘n’ Trees
David ‘Doc’ Wescombe-Down looks building a motor inspection car and layouts for very confined spaces.

Letter Box
An interesting collection of letters to the editor.

Notes from the AALS Safety and Running Committee
The first of a regula column from this committee to inform and keep us all “in the know” with safety and operating issues for miniature railways.

Some More First Efforts
We all start somewhere and here we see two more “beginners” efforts, a loco (still being built) and a lipstick steam engine.

Come to Castledare for the 2009 Convention
A report on the Castledare Miniature Railway, the changes they have made and a general invitation to see you all there next Easter.

News Desk
News and views of the modelling scene

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