How to give old lima models a new lease of life

Chris Nevard scratches a lingering itch by giving one of Model Rail ’s exclusive Ruston & Hornsby ‘PWM’ locomotives a suitably grimy appearance, using water-based paints that can be removed easily if things go wrong.

With modern ready-to-run diesel-outline models excelling in the art of interior decor, what can we do to improve the spartan cabs of older models? George Dent offers some simple tips.

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With one last gap in the backscene to fill, George Dent has made progress on another industrial building for his layout project.

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D2767 – Bo’ness: One of just two surviving ex-BR North British Shunters, D2767, has recently moved under its own power for the first time in five years after repairs by a small team of volunteers were