I was looking through my collection of articles from the NGS journal for the period 1995-2005 which reminded me that a certain Stuart Brasier used to be a prolific contributor of articles during that period. He also had an article published in one of the mainstream mags about his layout Highworth.

Stuart's articles were mainly about wagons and I am sure he will forgive me if I say that he was an unabashed "rivet counter" as far as wagons are concerned. He was also very talented artistically and his weathered wagons looked fantastic.

I believe that Stuart was a member of Wolverhampton Model Railway club and that he contributed to their famous "Stoke Bank" OO layout.

Does anyone know if Stuart is still active in N Gauge ? He can't be more than 60 years old.

Thanks in advance.

Best regards,


Joe

Hi Joe.  In September, last year, I went to the Bourneville Model Railway Exhibition.  Stuart Brasier was one of the demonstrators, with a display of his N gauge wagons, he was also scratchbuilding a touring caravan, in plasticard, with full interior, (because the oxford diecast offering was more Z scale).  He also had a selection of road vehicles that he had kit bashed.  Absolutely incredible modelling.
Regards, Ken.

I too went to the Bournville show and had a long conversation with Stuart. As Ken said, his work is exemplary. He is always willing to give hints and tips on his techniques.