CJ Freezer Rabbit Warren

[wimorrison]

Many years ago, in my youth, I had a desire to build a layout that I saw in the Railway Modeller designed by the inimitable CJ Freezer.

I recall that the layout was called the 'Rabbit Warren' or similar and an item on eBay recalled this to me. I think that the magazine was in the late '60s, in fact '69 come to mind but I know not why :-[

Does anyone have a copy of the plan for this? I will happily pay the postage, but a simple scan of the magazine page emailed to me would suffice.

I hope that someone has an archive of this sort of stuff and that you can help me  :D

Many Thanks

Iain Morrison

[alan]

I think the term "Rabbit Warren" was a generic term used rather disparagingly in the very early days of 009 to generally refer to trains popping in and out of tunnels.

Good luck with your quest for a plan, though; it hope someone can help.

[Cambridge Paul]

On a guess, I wonder if you're thinking of K

[wimorrison]

Alan,

I am certianly aware of the disparaging comments that have been made about rabbit warrens, but they are fun, if pointless and fun is what this is all about - at least that is what I try to make it  ;)

I am sure that my memory is real and that I will find an answer (or perhaps prove that I am senile).

The eBay model that is being sold and sparked my memory is 270331858221.

Iain

[garrywhiting]

Koniez is a revised version. CJF published at least 2 earlier versions in Railway Modeller. The first was a plan of the month feature in RM November 1968 titled "The Rabbit Layout". This was subsequently adapted and used by Jeff Capel for a layout called "The Warren" that was featured in RM for June 1971.Dimensions are 6'x3'.
The second plan which differs from the first is called "Rabbits for Christmas" and was probably in RM for December 1970 or January 1971. Dimensions are 4'X2'. Koniez was an extended version of this plan. Sorry no scanner but I can supply photocopies if required.

[wimorrison]

Gary,

This si excellent news and shows that I am not going senile (not that the wife will believe me). I am frankly amazed that me memory and timimg is as accurate as it was.

I would be grateful for the photocopiesn and will send you the cost of postage if you let me know your address. I will send my address via a private message - I think that I can do this on this forum

I will aslo scan the plans in for this topic when I get them from you.

Many Thanks

[Si]

I will aslo scan the plans in for this topic when I get them from you.

That would be most kind of you - I've been looking for that plan (the 4x2) for ages- i did have it in an old track plans book but nearly all my railway stuff was stolen and so I have it no more.

[Hobby]

"60 Plans for Small Layouts" - Plan S33 is also one of his Rabbit layouts... Also Plan S33 (different plan!) in "Track Plans" also by CJF.

[Bassendale]

Hello/Hi,

I would like to add my tupney worth ...
There are two plans being discussed here.
Yes there is the "complicated" Rabbit Warren which is, if I remember rightly on the 6x4.
But there is also a "dogbone" which he designed for 4x2 - which I think came first.
I first saw them in 60 plans for small railways - 2nd edition ? which I still have and will endeavour to extract from the "archives" and scan/photocopy if you would like?

A word of caution .. to be able to complete the design(s) some of the gradients are steep and some of the radius' are tight (to say the least) - so, careful consideration needs to be taken as to the motive power/rolling stock to be run on it. Four wheelers (both Power & Stock) are recommended.

Also, several people have over the years, customised the design to their own needs .. CJ Churns actualy made one in a glass top coffee table only 3'x18"

Cheers
Stuart

[B.Meldon]

Hi Iain

Many Rabbit Warren 009 layouts have been built over the years. Some modellers hate them others do not. I am of a mixed opinion as I own one of the better ones built in 1980 by the late Jack Carter.

Although I had no input on the design or build of this layout I have been maintaining and exhibiting it for over 30 years now, both with Jack and more recently with Dave Gibbs. The layout