Book: Industrial Narrow Gauge Album, by Andrew Neale, Plateway Press

[Sea Lion]

<p>I just got a lovely, lovely surprise through my letterbox. </p><p>"Industrial Narrow Gauge Album" by Andrew Neale of Plateway Press fame, ISBN 187198060-7 &pound;19.95 108 pages, softback . This book is also beeing distributed FREE to all members af the 16mm Association <a href="http://www.16mm.org.uk/">www.16mm.org.uk</a> </p><p> I haven't had time to read it yet, just a quick flick through, but OH YES packed with fantastic pictures of all aspects of Industrial Narrow Gauge in the British Isles, area by area. </p><p>If you like industrial products from Rustons, Simplex, O&K, Peckett, Kerr Stuart, Avonside, Andrew Barclay, Bagnall, Lister, Hunslet, Hudswell Clarke etc then you must get this book!</p><p>I should add I have no connection with this book, other than I can't wait to make the time to read it :love: </p><p>Happy steamings,</p><p> John</p>

 

[brianthesnail96]

That sounds a very good reason to join the 16mm mob then!

 

[johnsaintjim]

Yes definitely worth being a member. The etch last year was a good idea too and SMT is a super read too.

 

[New Haven Neil]

Mmm, If Sealion has his, then mine'll be on the doormat tonight.....

 

[hobbyfossi201]

I got mine already to Austria yesterday, too.
I flipped through and found some background information and lots of pictures for scratchbuilding or even building industrial narrow gauge rolling stock. There´re some detailled pictures of locomotives, too.

I read already in the last SMT Bulletin that they´re planning to present this to every member, so it´s really worth to be a member there (as far as I could judge as I joined them in Summer this year).

Enjoy reading, I will definitely read some stories this weekend.

Klaus

 

[stevetheshop]

Got mine yesterday and texted the G Scale Society Chairman this morning to tell him about it. I wonder what we'll get next year from the 16mm Santa?

Steve

 

[New Haven Neil]

Superb - just flicked through, what an inspirational bunch of photos - I have only seen one before.

Well done to the 16mm soc - even if they're a bit snooty to us 45mm types!!!! That's a joke, by the way....... :clown:

 

[Doug]

Well the front cover of the actual SMT appears to have an LGB loco on it!

 

[New Haven Neil]

Haven't got that bit yet!!!

 

[GANDYDANCER]

A great book and a fantastic read, full of usefull info for scratch building.

 

[johnsaintjim]

Well my SMT came but my book didn't yet.

 

[Midwalesstokie]

I got the book first and then SMT. Both very good reads paked of useful stuff. The bulletin has some bargains in the ads section too.

 

[New Haven Neil]

SMT came today. I was worried Andrew Charman might have jumped ship when I saw him editing NG World, but he;s doing both - phew!! He's done wonders with 16mm Today......

 

[Pauly]

its a quality association to be a part of these days, since Iv joined apart from the mags Iv gotten a couple of book(all excellent), 2 DVDs, a pack of brass details and stencils and a free junior wagon!

 

[Ferrysteam]

Superb magazines both of them.A bit sad though,some beautiful locos scrapped because they couldn't find buyers for them,they must have gone to scrap for cherry bobs....<img alt="Cry" src="../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-cry.gif" border="0" />

 

[New Haven Neil]

Yes, I always feel like that too Allan - if they were available now, for the price from back then..... ...I'd be divorced!!!!!

edit for sp - it's early for a Saturday!

 

[TLR]

Hi
my book landed on the door mat the other day, only had a quick flick through plenty of modeling projects, just need the time now!

Shaun.

 

[barryw]

joined on sunday loads of goodies back issues and free book wonderful value all delivered within three days!

 

[johnsaintjim]

<p><font size="2">I hope it's OK to give a bit more info about the Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers. I am only a mere member, not involved in running the Association at all, so this is very much from the punters point of view. Please don't take this as a commercial advert! I'm just pleased I joined!</font></p><p><font size="2">Membership is &pound;17 a year and joining is easy - you can now pay via PayPal on the website at <a href="http://www.16mm.org.uk/">http://www.16mm.org.uk/</a> . According to the latest issue of the magazine Sixteen Millimetre Today (SMT) which came last week, membership is growing very fast, they think maybe helped by the ease of joining now provided on the web site.</font></p><p><font size="2">Despite some perceptions, there are loads of members on 45mm track and the cover of the magazine even has "32mm" and "45mm" on it.</font></p><p><font size="2">Frankly the four issues of SMT are worth the money but add to that the "free" new book which is the title of this thread plus other benefits, here picked from the web site:</font></p><ul><li><font size="2">Access to almost 30 years of 16mm modelling experience. Help and advice are willingly given. </font></li><li><font size="2">A copy of the new members guide to modelling in 16mm narrow gauge, with 42 pages of colour pictures, diagrams and text giving invaluable advice. Also included are details of many of the manufacturers and suppliers in our scale. </font></li><li><font size="2">High-quality full-colour magazine "16mm Today" every quarter. </font></li><li><font size="2">Quarterly newsletter with updates about national shows, area group events and local garden railway meetings; and a members sales and wanted section where you can find real bargains. </font></li><li><font size="2">Full public liability insurance cover for members' garden railway meetings and live steam locomotives. </font></li><li><font size="2">National garden railway show in the Spring. </font></li><li><font size="2">A lot of satisfaction and enjoyment! </font></li></ul><p><font size="2">For 17 notes a year, it really is a bargain.</font></p>

 

[beancounter]

<p>I'll second Graham's comments. I was subject to some salesmanship from the 16mm guys at G-Rail this year, and joined at the show. </p><p>Excellent magazine and a superb book as a gift. A snip at 17 sovs. I haven't had chance to do more than flick through the book, but it looks full of "modelogenic" material.</p><p>As the younger generation might say "I'm like, well impressed"....</p>