Well this is finally it - my last issue as editor and designer. As regular readers will know it was originally planned that this would be the final issue of the Review, however it is now in the secure hands of Guideline Publications. I've been working with Gary Hatcher over the last few months on content and he takes full control as editor moving forward, with George Reeve as designer.

I hope all contributors past, present and future will give Gary your full support as you have done for me. As well as securing the future of this wonderful magazine of ours, Guideline Publications have the economy of scale with their stable of fine railway and modelling magazines to properly handle overseas distribution. This means EU subscribers will no longer run the risk of having VAT, custom and handling charges applied So this issue is very much business as usual with hopefully something of interest to everyone.

I'm particularly proud that my last issue as editor leads with an article from Gordon Gravett on his and Maggie's new 1:50 scale Réseau Breton layout Port de Crozon - a project that l've discussed with Gordon and eagerly awaited for quite some years.

Hopefully I'll get more time to spend on my own long-term project. I have made progress this year but nearly all on the non-scenic sections. Maybe next year the long-planned work to finish the exchange yard, build the engine shed and workshops and embark on the wagon building programme will finally start. I'lI endeavour to provide Gary with updates.

As always we wish you all the very best with your health, families, hobbies and interests..