VIEW FROM THE END OF THE PLATFORM Publisher: Steve Cole stevec@warnersgroup.co.uk Editor: Phil Parker phil.parker@warnersgroup.co.uk T: 07879 664 383 Advertising: Sarah Jarman sarah.jarman@warnersgroup.co.uk T: 01778 392055 Advertising Designer: Amie Carter amiec@warnersgroup.co.uk Designer: Dan Jarman info@danieljohndesign.co.uk Production Executive: Allison Mould 01778 395002 allison.mould@warnersgroup.co.uk Contributors: Andy Coward, Victoria Demery, Ian Maunders, Chris New, David Pinniger, Dave Skertchly, Mark Thatcher, Mike Wakefield www.warnersgroup.co.uk ©Warners Group Publications plc 2024 All rights reserved. Material is only accepted on the understanding that there are no copyright restrictions. Although every care will be taken, all materials submitted are at the owner’s risk and Warners Group Publications cannot be held responsible for loss or damage however caused. Copyright on all materials in this magazine remains vested in the Authors and Warners Group Publications. Reproduction of the whole or any part is forbidden without relevant permissions. Warners Group Publications and the Editor cannot be held responsible for any error that might occur in text or advertisements. Reliance placed upon the contents of the magazine is entirely at the reader’s own risk. Printed by: Warners Midlands plc Distribution News Trade – Warners Distribution T: 01778 392417 Model Trade – Warners Trade Sales T: 01778 392404 Overseas Agents – Japan Erei Co, Ltd 1-1-12 Toyotama-kita, Nerma-ku, Tokyo 176 Subscriptions T: 01778 392465 F: 01778 421706 (UK & Overseas) subscriptions@warnersgroup.co.uk UK: £57.00 12 issues (1 year) UK DD: 3 issues for £5 then £12.49 per quarter Rest of Europe: £71.00 12 issues (1 year) Rest of World: £83.00 12 issues (1 year) You can now manage your subscription online at: www.world-of-railways.co.uk www.warners.gr/gardenrailrenewals Back Issues T: 01778 391180 subsaccexecteam@warnersgroup.co.uk www.world-of-railways.co.uk/Store/Back-Issues West Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9PH YOUNG BLOOD One of the rules we have to abide by when publishing Garden Rail is that when we use a photo of a minor, their parent, or guardian has to complete a form to say they are happy for the image to be used. For the first time ever, I’ve had to get two of these completed for this issue. Digging in a soon-to-be-demolished shed, I unearthed some garden scale models, including this early example of my handiwork. Built on the cheap, ‘Marther ’ runs on CooperCraft wheels, powered by a motor and gears from the Proops Pound range, which some readers might remember from the 1980s. Amazingly, with a bit of oiling, she still works! The first is for a charming picture in Mailbox of someone who can probably lay claim to the ‘Youngest Reader’ prize. Number two is for our lead layout. Grandpa William Railway. This is a real family affair, with the youngsters not just playing trains, but taking an active part in the railway. They have learned the discipline required to do things properly, while still having fun. In the future, this is going to stand them in good stead. It also gives lie to those who claim our hobby is going to die off as youngsters aren’t joining our ranks. One person I am pleased hasn’t left our ranks is Marc Horovitz. Last month, he was described as “the late Marc Horovitz” in Dave Pinniger’s article. That was my mistake based on some duff information from a forum earlier in the year. Both Dave and myself are very pleased I was wrong. Apologies to anyone who got a nasty surprise. I will find a suitably unpleasant task to carry out as penance. Phil Parker, Editor CONTENTS 6 Grandpa William’s Railway by Victoria Demery 30 ‘Mudlark’ by David Pinniger 14 Building ‘Rose’ by Ian Maunders 16 A cheap laser engraver to make nameplates by Mike Wakefield 19 Skip wagons 24 LNWR 2000 Gallon Water Tank and Water Column by Mark Thatcher 26 The Toy train that changed the World by Chris New 32 Postcards from the Isle of Westland by Andy Coward 34 Gee up Neddy by Da ve Skertchly REGULARS 23 Diary Dates 38 Mailbox 42 Product News 50 Seen at the Show News, Reviews, Events and more at: world-of-railways.co.uk OCTOBER 2024 GARDEN RAIL ISSUE 362 I 3