''Model Rail'' is a British railway magazine focusing on
rail transport modelling
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. It was first published in 1997, after running as a supplement to ''
Rail''.
''Model Rail'' is published 13 times a year. It contains articles about railways in Britain,
layouts,
weathering
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, building kits,
kitbashing,
scratch building
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, and other model-making techniques.
History
The original ''Model Rail'' ran as a supplement to ''
Rail'' magazine. It became an individual magazine in Autumn 1997.
The original
Editor
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was Dave Lowery (who is now the Model Consultant).Originally published termly, it became bi-monthly, and then monthly. In March 2007, ''Model Rail'' began publishing 13 issues per year, including Spring and Christmas editions. Recently, editor Chris Leigh has stepped down, and Ben Jones took the role with Leigh becoming Consultant Editor.
Layout of magazine
The 'Masterclass' for the first magazine was the
Class 31, and which showed readers how to detail their
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model. From magazine No. 114, ''MR'' had a new look, with more articles, "Show and Tell", and a gallery. The order of the regular features changed, with "Window Shopping" moving to the back, and Reviews moving to the front, next to "The Big Picture".
See also
*
List of railroad-related periodicals
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References
External links
Official website
Monthly magazines published in the United Kingdom
Bauer Group (UK)
Magazines established in 1997
Rail transport modelling publications
Transport magazines published in the United Kingdom
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