The G1MRA Bookshop

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A Pictorial History of G1MRA 1947 – 2022

A hardcover, 163 page, celebration of G1MRA’s 75th Anniversary. An amazing selection of photographs from the G1MRA archives, showing garden get-togethers and exhibitions between 1947 and 2022.

The Multipurpose Model Steam Turbine a guide to successful scratch building

Thinking about building a model turbine?  Werner Jeggli, a member of the Swiss Group, has built 4 G1 turbine locos.  This book tells you how to build yours. It is spiral bound with 66 pages.

Scratchbuilding the GWR ‘Bulldog’ No. 3343 ‘Camelot’

A new book demonstrates how to build from scratch an electric version of the GWR ‘Bulldog. 92 pages with many coloured photographs and lots of detail. Spiral bound to lie flat in your workshop.

The Project Book

Beginners starting from scratch can opt for the original meths-fired ‘Project’ for which some parts are available from G1MRA suppliers. 84 pages including full drawings and instructions to build a live-steam, single cylinder LMS ‘4F’ 0-6-0 tender engine.

The Dee Book

Members who already have constructional skills can move on to the ‘Dee’. 96 pages including full drawings and instructions to build a live-steam SR ‘D’ class twin inside cylinder tender engine.

The ARM1G Book

If you don’t have the time to scratchbuild you can choose the gas-fired ARM1G, for which most parts are available off the shelf. A live-steam working model that involves very little engineering and is simple to run. 70 pages including full drawings and instructions to build a twin cylinder 0-4-4T.

Modelling in Gauge 1

Book 2 – JVR’s Contribution to Gauge 1 Articles and letters by the legendary John van Riemsdijk from more than 200 Newsletters, over 50 years. Many know of his design input to many Aster locomotives. 100 pages including photos and drawings

Modelling in Gauge 1 – Book 3 – Freight Stock

Compilation of articles on freight stock building from NL&Js since 1963. 96 pages.

Modelling in Gauge 1 – Book 4 – Coaching Stock

Compilation of articles on coaching stock construction from NL&Js since 1963. 102 pages.

Modelling in Gauge 1 – Book 5 – Coal Firing

Notes on coal-firing and 14 articles based on practical experiences. Many chapters inspired by the GIMRA Swiss Group, and Charles Simon, with contributions from other GIMRA members. 82 pages with colour photos.

BINDERS FOR YOUR NL&J’S

Keep your Newsletters safe and in pristine condition by using the G1MRA Binder. “G1MRA JOURNAL” is printed down the spine and the G1MRA logo on the front cover, both in yellow with the binder in green.

Each binder holds six Newsletters.

Please send your order to, Adrian Johnstone, 65 Wolsey Road, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 2RA or email: g1mrabooks@g1mra.com

Increased costs have meant revised prices of £12 each to UK members, £13 each to European members, and £14 each to members outside Europe. All prices include P&P.

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When ordering please quote membership number. Cheques made payable to Gauge One Model Railway Association Ltd.