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THE JOURNAL - March 2023
At the printers
See details of the contents of this latest issue in the panel on the right.
ON THE COVER - Grant Fletchers 1.64th scale Napier tram barn with tram No.7 sitting in the doorway.
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The Wonderful Story of Baldwin Steam Tram No. 100
The story of the saving of Baldwin Steam Tram No.100. Editor Christopher Cameron has put together the story of No. 100 as chronicled by those whe were involved and who brought this wonderful engine back to life.
From its early years in Sydney, its later years when it was used in the construction of the Wanganui Tramway system, how it saved the day when the power went off, its almost demise in a scrap metal yard; and then its recovery and restoration at the Musuem of Transport & Technology (Motat) in Auckland.
Available HERE or from www.motatsociety.org.nz - $35.00 post free in New Zealand
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My Life as a Loco Engineer
This latest publication from the NZ Railway & Locomotive Society is Kevin Tasker's account of over 55 years oon the railway, moving up through the rosters running freights and passenger trains in the Bay of Plenty. He also opted to certify as a fireman and driver for steam excursions. It is a fascinating read.
Available to Guild members for the special price of $39.00 delivered to your mailbox in New Zealand. Go to this link to order.
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Steam Trails: Life Viewed from the Guard's Van
This latest book from the NZ Railway & Locomotive Society is a wonderful story of life on the railways, not from the front but from the rear. Life viewed from the guard's van provided a completely different view. Norman Junge spent ten years as a guard on the Midland Line and his story and accompanying photographs make wonderful reading.
This book is available to our current financial members for the special price of $39 delivered to your mailbox in New Zealand. Go to this link to order.
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This beauntiful NZ Railway & Locomotive Society publication is available
- with a special discounted price for members of the NZ Model Railway Guild - CLICK HERE
(You need to be signed into the website with a current membership to obtain this price)
The complete story of NZR’s most powerful conventional steam locomotive class has been documented. Author Jonathan Shingleton details the operational constrictions of the Midland line, history leading up to the development of the KB class.
Complementing the text is a lavish selection of black and white and colour images from the era. A4 portrait format, 157 black and white and 55 colour photographs, tables, three diagrams and map. 272 pages, hardbound.
RRP $69.00 from NZ Railway & Locomotive Society. Special discounted price $52.50 NZ Model Railway Guild members, post free in New Zealand. For Australian members the price is $67.50 delivered.
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The Journal is online - click here
The NZ Model Railway Journal has been digitally archived covering the period 1961 to the latest issue - available on your desktp, tablet or smart phone.
Don't worry, this is not a replacement for your printed magazine delivered to you by post each quarter.
The Journal archive is a digital copy of every magazine which enables you to access over 60 years' worth of extraordinary content focussed on New Zealand railways and New Zealand railway modelling. The archive is accessible by members of the Guild, those with a current paid subscription.
You are able to flick through every edition, you can expand any page for closer reading and examination of photographs, and you are able to download individual pages for your own modelling purposes.
We are delighted to bring this exciting service to our members.
Your Guild Executive
Our Facebook link: NZ Model Railway Guild 
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