Searching for a copy of the BRM guide to track plans and layout design.

[silly moo]

I will be in the UK in September and a friend has asked me to get a copy of "The BRM guide to trackplans and layout design"

No problem, I thought, I will order one from the publishers. No such luck,  as they are out of stock.

Has anyone spotted a copy at their local model shop? I would be grateful for any leads. Once I have the name of the shop I can contact them and get a copy posted to my daughter in time for my arrival.

Thanks in anticipation.

Veronica.

[FeelixTC]

https://www.model-railways-live.co.uk/Store/1213-26/Books/BRM_Guide_to_Trackplans__Layouts_-_First_Edition/

Any help?

[silly moo]

Unfortunately as soon as I add it to my basket to check it out, I get a message to say it is out of stock. I'm not sure why they are still advertising it.

[MikeDunn]

Veronica,

A Google revels that the shops that stocked this are :

Junction 20 Models - KINGS LANGLEY
Classic Train & Motor Bus - LEAMINGTON SPA
Alton Model Centre - ALTON
Bournemouth Models - BOURNEMOUTH
Frizinghall Model Railway - BRADFORD
Hereford Model Centre - HEREFORD
Hobbyrail Ltd - SUTTON COLDFIELD
John Dutfield - LLP CHELMSFORD
Model Junction - BURY ST EDMUNDS
Model World - NEWPORT PAGNELL
Modellers Mecca - WALL HEATH
Tennents Trains - HALESOWEN
The Hobby Box - UCKFIELD
Transport Treasures - AYLESBURY
Hattons - LIVERPOOL
Digitrains Ltd - LINCOLN
Monk Bar Model Shop - YORK
The Loco Centre Ltd - WELLINGBOROUGH
Plus Daughters - BASILDON
Rhuddlan Models - CLWYD
The Hobby Goblin - STOKE ON TRENT
Addlestone Models - ADDLESTONE
Moors Valley Railway - RINGWOOD
Hobbybase - WESTBURY
Trains 4 U Ltd - PETERBOROUGH
DCC Supplies Ltd - HOLT HEATH
A C Models - EASTLEIGH
Peters Spares Model R/way - MIDDLESBOROUGH
Durham Trains of Stanley - STANLEY
Gas Cupboard Models - TROWBRIDGE
Rays Rails - BISHOPS STORTFORD
Topps Trains - LLP STAFFORD
Model Railways Direct Ltd - BRISTOL
Colletts Model Shop - EXMOUTH
Aspire Gifts & Models - BUCKLAND NEWTON
Chester Model Centre - CHESTER
Jane's Trains - LONDON
Model Rail, Road & Race - HUNTINGDON
Morley Model Wakefield - WAKEFIELD
The Model Centre - BECK HOLE
Trident Trains - NANTWICH
DKG Hobbies - SOUTHPORT
Redcar Models and Hobbies - REDCAR
Mid Hants Railway - THE RAILWAY SHOP
Keighley & Worth Valley Light Railway - HAWORTH
West Somerset Railway plc - THE RAILWAY SHOP
Ian Allan Book & Model - BIRMINGHAM
Ian Allan Transport - LONDON
Cumbria's Premier Model - CARLISLE
Lendons Llanishen - CARDIFF
McLaren Models - FALKIRK
The Hobby Shop - FAVERSHAM
The Model Shop - NORTHAMPTON
Morris Models - NORTH LANCING
Access Models - NEWARK
Masons Models - SPALDING
Cheltenham Model Centre - CHELTENHAM
Ian Allan Bookshop (Cardiff) - CARDIFF
Castlegate Toys - WETHERBY
The Signal Box Ltd - ANSTEY
Westons Railways Ltd - WROUGHTON
Kent Garden Railways - ORPINGTON
Church Street Models - BASINGSTOKE
Sheffield Transport Model - SHEFFIELD
53A Models - HULL
Harburn Hobbies Ltd - EDINBURGH

I'd pick some of the likely ones & start emailing ...  I think Hereford Models had one last I was in (sorry, wasn't really paying attention  ) so they'd be worth a shot; similarly DCC Supplies or any of the Ian Allen bookshops ?

Mike

[silly moo]

Thank you very much, Mike, that will keep me busy. 

[tim-pelican]

I had the last one from John Dutfield, so you can cross them off the list...

[Calnefoxile]

Have just contacted Dave at The Gas Cupboard in trowbridge as I'm sure he had one last time I was in there, he says he can't see one in his rack of Magazines, but will have a look around the shop and let me know.

Regards

Neal.

[d-a-n]

Is this any use?

[silly moo]

Thank you very much for the kind offer but the one I'm after is a complete bookazine which contains 55 layout plans. It costs £5,99 and was published in September 2014.

It's a very good publication and very useful, I have it in digital form but the person who I'm trying to find it for would lik a paper version.

I will work through Mike's list, I'm sure there are a few copies kicking around somewhere?

  to everyone who helped.

[Caz]

It's a very good publication and very useful, I have it in digital form but the person who I'm trying to find it for would lik a paper version.

Can't you print out your digital version and get it bound, cheapest way is usually spiral binding or you can do it yourself either by sewing or glue binding.   

[MikeDunn]

argh, not that "I've bought the digital version, why can't I print it ? " issue again 

Thought we have that talked out when we went through digital publications pros & cons last year ?  Most publishers get 'rather upset' about you printing your own copy out ... and have blocked the function.  To my mind, that's a good reason not to go down that path ... that & the loss of access to some magazines issues you bought when you stop subscribing   

Imagine if they dared try that the to 'dead tree' subscribers !  Sending "da boyz" around to confiscate your physical copy 

[Deltic9001]

Hi,

I subscribe to BRM using Pocketmags. As part of the on-line reader, it's possible to print out the magazine albeit page by page (and very laborious).

In order that I have a permanent copy of the articles I want, I use the print function but select the save to .pdf instead of directing the page to the printer.

Would that be an option if you can't find a copy?

[silly moo]

Thank you for the printing suggestions, I will certainly do that if I can't find a paper copy.

[MikeDunn]

@silly moo

Assuming I saw the right publication ... email Hereford Models and ask them if they still have a copy in the top left magazine slot, right at the back of that slot (as you face the magazines) in front of the counter ...  I think I found the last copy & "secured" it there for ya.  There are two publications from BRM, and both are at the back of that slot (think the other one was American Railroads)

Mike

[silly moo]

 

I have sent them an email, fingers crossed.