Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to wish all readers a happy New Year fcom everyone here at Guideline, and especially from George Reeve, our designer, and myself, your newly-arrived Editor. George and I have worked together for some years now on our other railway titles, and prior to that he co-edited and designed the two Irwell titles from their inception, so is no stranger to what is due to a loyal readership.
I would like to thank my predecessor, John, for all the help and guidance over the past twelve months while I have been understudying him, and especially for his patience with my inability to navigate his digital files. The best way to learn, of course, is on the job, and I hope I have grasped the rudiments of how the REVIEW comes together each month. Going forward I am keen to speak to any potential contributors, to feature more layouts, and I will be making efforts to book Guideline into some of the shows and exhibitions this year, so I hope to meet some of you during 2026.
This issue offers the usual mixed bag of modelling and reference, with a welcome return to Trevor Hughes' Pendre, and some notes on the construction of buildings and scenery, a look back at the Chatterden & Upnor Railway by Sydney Leleux, and an excellent discussion on figure painting by Tim Shackleton - one of those modelling articles that will really make a difference to many.
In the meantime we will welcome your feedback at the editorial address.
As always we wish you all the very best with your health, families, hobbies and interests..