Volume 48 Number 8 - May 2021

[Webmaster]

Likes switched on, it is an option on a board setup.

[Peter Boulter]

Likes switched on, it is an option on a board setup.

Sorry, I couldn't resist "liking" that post  :)  ;D  :)

[garrywhiting]

Interesting to see a couple of pages on full size narrow gauge included. From the back issues in the archive I'd got the impression such content was not wanted, but apparently it is? Worth knowing.

Many, many years ago this was discussed in committee, when a newly appointed editor ( I forget who ) asked for guidance re 009 News content. At that time it was decided to keep coverage of "real world narrow gauge" to an absolute minimum. It was felt that other publications were more suitable and appropriate for such content & we did not want the editor to be inundated with articles in the style of "My day trip to the --- insert ng line of choice ---" with often rather poor amateur photos, to the detriment of modelling articles. 

I still think this was a wise decision, modelling aricles must always take precedence, but I am unsure if this directive has been passed on to each succeeding editor.

Garry

[Stuart Taylor]

Interesting to see a couple of pages on full size narrow gauge included. From the back issues in the archive I'd got the impression such content was not wanted, but apparently it is? Worth knowing.

Many, many years ago this was discussed in committee, when a newly appointed editor ( I forget who ) asked for guidance re 009 News content. At that time it was decided to keep coverage of "real world narrow gauge" to an absolute minimum. It was felt that other publications were more suitable and appropriate for such content & we did not want the editor to be inundated with articles in the style of "My day trip to the --- insert ng line of choice ---" with often rather poor amateur photos, to the detriment of modelling articles. 

I still think this was a wise decision, modelling aricles must always take precedence, but I am unsure if this directive has been passed on to each succeeding editor.

Garry

Now I know why I didn't ask for guidance 😂

My own take on this subject is that a good magazine will have a broad mix of articles. I feel I was very fortunate with my first issue for the mix I had available. I agree with Garry's emphasis that modelling articles are the prime focus. I think prototype articles have their place and it is better when they have the personal touch. There is likely to be another one in the June issue and it is planned to be the springboard for future modelling articles.

I'm going to kick off a separate thread to discuss ideas and thoughts for articles.

Stuart



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