News and events from 2024.
In the following article, Malcolm Metcalfe (a SMET member), explores the world of DSG lathes from around the 1970s.
Dean, Smith and Grace: The best medium sized lathes. Probably.
In the aftermath of the second world war, although hard to believe now, the UK was a powerhouse of industrial activity. It had innumerable machine tool manufacturers including Herbert, who at that time was the largest in Europe. However whilst some products were mediocre others were constructed to exacting standards …
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We are delighted to say that our model railway group, Perth and District Model Railway Group (PMRG) have added another trophy to their collection! This time taking “Best in Show, as voted for by the public” award at Falkirk’s recent model rail show.
We exhibited Calla Fountain Crossing, a relatively new N gauge layout depicting a north American mountainside. A lot of different people have contributed to the layout; for the modeling, electrics, the backdrop, and everything else …
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Our model railway group, Perth and District Model Railway Group (PMRG) were at Curl Aberdeen this weekend (26/27th October) for Aberdeen Model Railway Club’s model exhibition. A number of our member took the trip up to Aberdeen, taking our “Newton Ferrier” layout with them. This is one of our newest layouts and it ran impeccably well throughout the show, receiving many positive comments, with particular plaudits for the back scene, for its perspective and artistry.
We are …
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Once again, our resident photographer and videographer, Andrew Gebbie, has put together a fantastic set of videos, recording every layout that was present at our annual show. The videos are embedded below, or you can find them on Andrew’s YouTube channel - Heritage & Model Rail
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