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             introduction to model locomotives
             wheels, flanges and back to backs
             how to make 009 work properly
             DCC sound and lights
             DCC tail lights
             the outside frame locomotive
              when locos get lazy
             problems with the ROCO chassis
             couplings and electrical pickups
             scale narrow gauge couplings
             reliable uncoupling
             the art of soldering
             rivets
             building an etched metal kit
             how to get custom metal etchings
 

articles about County Gate
 
             Kerr Stuart 2-6-4 tank
             Dholpur 2-8-4T
             Gwalior Railway style Mikado
             Backwoods 'Lyn' with 08 chassis
            Backwoods Darjeeling Pacific
             Bemo chassis conversion
             the building of 'River Avill'
             the building of the Baltic, 'Axe'
             the building of the Kitson Meyer
             building of the Mallet 'River Avon'
             building of the Mallet 'River Brue'
             the Glenthorne No.2 Baldwin
             prototype railcar no.200
             art deco railcar no.201
             railcar no.302
             production railcar no.304
             the Glenthorne railcar
             L&B loco with Grafar class 8 chassis
 

drawings and prototypes
 
             how steam engines work
             Lynton & Barnstaple drawings
             Lynton & Barnstaple liveries