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June 2017 Newsletter

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Late again I’m afraid…..

But cause for celebration, our newsletter is now four years old! Thanks to Mike for all the hard work.  Please feel free to download it:

June 2017 Newsletter

Past news letters can be found here.

In this month you will find:

  • ‘Loxley’ – an ’N’ gauge layout in Germany.
  • More Wintry Shots of Steam in Saddleworth.
  • How do They do That? Building a Jetty (part 2).
  • Snow and Rain; a few pictures from the internet.
  • A challenge (or a plea); following on from the show. The editors final word is a challenge to see what we can do to help children move on with the hobby, beyond the loop of track on the carpet or dining table.

 

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Mays Newsletter!

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Well, we’re well and truly into May now.  The newsletter is up and available to download:

May 2017 Newsletter

In this months issue:

Shaun takes Wolfe Lowe to Nottinghams 2017 Exhibition

Udo gives us a view of the hobby in Germany.

Udo also tells us about “Die Modelbahnwerkstatt in Wuppertal” which is the club he is a member of, without giving to much away; this is a great article explaining how a model railway group in Germany and is quite a different model than we use at MaccMRG!

Mike tells us how the jetty for Purgatory Junction was made.  I’ve seen this “in the flesh” and it is quite extraordinary. A lovely piece of model engineering!

On top of this is the usual extras and thanks again to Mike for putting together a fantastic newsletter.

If you liked this newsletter and would like to see what else we’ve been up to, please feel free to see our back issues here.

 

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Aprils Newsletter

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Hi

Its been a busy month for me and I nearly missed this one, so apologies; better late than never!

Our monthly news letter is now available for download here.

In this month we have the exhibition report and congratulate the new owner of (what was) our Sutton Central Layout.

Kind of related to the exhibition is an article on Mechano WD 2-10-0, its use at Diggle and also the two Mechano locomotives at the Exhibition.

Back fully to the Exhibition; Udo who had a layout at the exhibition gives his view of the our “show”.

There is also a report of our recent club AGM/

On top of all this is the usual humour and remarks from the internet, thanks again to Mike for editing and producing a fantastic magazine.

 

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March Newsletter

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Our March Newsletter is now available for downloading:

March 2017 – Newsletter

In this months newsletter you will find:

  • Jubilees at Diggle Junction;
    • Recollections on Diggle Junction and the Mickelhurst Loop from Ken.
  • Final Report from Al Facer’s ‘Man Cave’;
    • Mike gives a fantastic tribute to fellow enthusiast and club member Alastair Facer who passed away earlier this year.
  • Those Confusing Computer Thingies;
    • Colin has a look at how we utilise the internet may be raising the profile of the club and is pleasantly surprised by just how Facebook has helped with this especially with advertising the exhibition.
  • A Gift and a Promise;
    • When he received a call asking for help with a N gauge layout Mike was astounded by what he found.
  • Attention all Coarse ‘O’ Gaugers;
    • Need some O gauge track?  We have been contacted by someone wishing to sell some. Please see the newsletter for more details.
  • Show time – The Final Round-up
    • One last preview for our Exhibition on the 11th and 12th or March.

If you like this newsletter please visit our newsletters page for back issues.

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February’s Newsletter!

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Yes it’s that time again. In this months edition there is a large spread given over to layouts attending the show, so if you have looked at the pictures on the site, this should add flavour and background of these wonderful layouts.

If Maglev trains interest you there is an article on these trains. Also there is a guide to loading gauges, what these are and why we have them!

Once again Mike has put together a brilliant magazine, there is a mailing list for those who’d like a copy in their inbox and a this is usually sent out at least week before we put the magazine on the website.  If you’d like to be added to the mailing list, please email queries@macclesfieldmrg.org.uk.

Download from here: February 2017 Newsletter

Back issues can be found here: http://www.macclesfieldmrg.org.uk/newsletters/

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January’s Newsletter

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Januarys newsletter is now available for download here.

In this months issue you will find:

  • Round the Bend and Getting Curvy with a Backscene
  • ‘Ere! Where’s the Chimney Gorn?
  • ….. A Pre-loved Station 10
  • Looking into the Future

Plus the usual japes and club news.

 

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Decembers Newsletter

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Decembers newsletter is now available.

in this months edition there is:

  • ‘Purgatory Peak’ Hits the Headlines!
  • A Holiday Idea in Cornwall
  • ‘Purgatory Peak’ Goes to France
  • ’00’ Makes Great Progress
  • Laws Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
  • Keeping the Kids Amused

Plus the usual banter and regular items.

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Hello and welcome!

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Hi Welcome to Macclesfield Model Railway Groups Blog.  Here you will find articles, muses and news about our group or other related articles.

With regard to news, Purgatory Peak visited Folkestone Model Railway exhibition and although it would be fair to say we had some snags it was a resounding success with the “Peak” getting Best in show, as this was a public vote; so much the better! There are some things that the ON30 group has to fix before it is packed up again, as it is on its way to Orleans in November. On a personal note, thanks to the ON30 guys for the privilege of joining them for the weekend!  More on the Folkestone trip in Novembers newsletter.

The new “OO” layout is progressing steadily with a back scene nearly built and due to be painted.

Finally the October newsletter is out.  In this issue there is:

  • Building an ‘0’ Gauge Gantry Crane
  • Another Day Out – Llanfair Caereinion
  • Saddleworth Railway Viaduct
  • Boulder Valley Models 12
  • My Visit to Friends in Macclesfield (Part1)

Plus the usual extras.