The Journal
The ‘N Gauge Journal is a full-colour, A5-size magazine-style booklet. Some 100 pages in length the Journal is published 6 times each year. The N Gauge Journal is available to society members in either electronic format, or hard-copy by post.
The journal includes a range of topics, including news about new product releases and articles & features written by members.
- Society news and announcements
- Area Group reports and contacts
- Society Shop news
- An events diary
- Members classified sales and wants adverts
- A prize competition for members
- Committee meeting minutes and officers reports
- N Gauge Society services list and contacts
The Handbook
The Handbook is a comprehensive reference handbook for members of the N Gauge Society about the Society and N Gauge modelling. It is issued to new members when they join the Society and is available in hard and soft copy format.
It’s a really helpful source of information for anyone that is setting out on their first N gauge layout, seasoned modellers, or anyone just wanting to find out more about the N Gauge Society.
So, what’s in it….
- Section 1 Membership Benefits and Society Services
- Section 2 Planning Your Layout
- Section 3 Baseboards
- Section 4 Laying Track
- Section 5 Wiring
- Section 6 Ballasting and Painting Track
- Section 7 Scenery
- Appendix 1 Society Articles of Association
- Appendix 2 Society Officers
- Appendix 3 Miscellaneous
Supplements
In addition to the regular bi-monthly Journal, supplements are also produced on an occasional basis.
If you’re looking to gain extra knowledge on a specific topic then our supplements are a great place to find it. We’ve covered topics ranging from a jargon buster for anyone just starting out, through planning your layout and adding scenic details to a supplement on the BR Blue Era.
- Plans for Small Layouts
- Making Buildings in Cardboard
- Layout Design and Planning
- N Gauge Supplier Compendium
- N Gauge Modeller Jargon Buster
- The N Gauge Society 1967 – 2017 – (A special 44-page souvenir booklet celebrating the 50th anniversary and sent to all members with Journal 6/16)
- Scenic Detail & Inspiration
- Tips for N Gauge Modellers
- BR Blue Supplement
These supplements are available to members from the NGS shop.
