RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted July 31 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31 Coming soon from Wild Swan, "Model Railway Companion" from the imaginatively irrepressible James Hilton. Produced in limited numbers only, this is an indulgent and extravagant collection of images of model railways, each accompanied by thoughts on the models from their creators. As you'd expect, there is a fair amount from James himself, to "get the ball rolling", but he has also included stunning work from some really outstanding and interesting individuals, some of whose names you will definitely recognise, others possibly not. James and I are really interested to see how this goes, some might write it off as pretentious cobblers, others will think the track plans don't give enough detail, (or worse still aren't even there) and fans of Brian Monaghan style helicopter shots will absolutely hate it! And yet...... 80 pages of space and inspiration, all colour, uniform with his earlier books and all for the piffling price of £14.50, just under three pints at the "Larkhall Inn" - how about that? Being printed now and out in a few weeks time - you're going to absolutely love it, or not....... Simon 14 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 31 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31 One point in its. favour (that comment will no doubt start a riot?) is that it seems to have gone beyond our shores in search of goodies. does it by any chance include any US outline work by a certain gentleman from Scandinavia (Sweden I think)? If so it'll be worth just for the pics of his work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted July 31 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31 30 minutes ago, Not Jeremy said: James and I are really interested to see how this goes, some might write it off as pretentious cobblers, others will think the track plans don't give enough detail, (or worse still aren't even there) and fans of Brian Monaghan style helicopter shots will absolutely hate it! And yet...... You are Gerald Ratner and I claim my £10! Mike. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 It’s going to be interesting to see what people think, I had in mind the annuals of my childhood when putting it together! 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 And we can place our orders when…..? Cheers, David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted August 1 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1 3 hours ago, davknigh said: And we can place our orders when…..? Cheers, David , and being outwith the UK, where? MIke. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted August 1 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1 It will be up on the Titfield website for ordering from around the Globe as soon as I have a firm date for delivery - I'm estimating three weeks time. The print run isn't that limited..... Thank you for all your interest! I'm demonstrating at RailWells over the weekend and will bring the printed proof with me - if I'm not arrested I'll let you see it.... Simon 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted August 2 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2 Is it going to be sold totally in house, or is the print run large enough to go to the usual suspects? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted August 2 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2 Oh yes, all the usual suspects indeed! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted August 8 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8 I have just been advised that delivery of James "Companion" from the printers will take place early next week and will put the book up on my website in the next day or so. Simon. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted August 8 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8 A Thursday morning visit to Bath may be in order.... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted August 8 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8 6 hours ago, Gilbert said: A Thursday morning visit to Bath may be in order.... Do you have one a week, or is it one Thursday per year?, either way Simon should be able to detect your arrival! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted August 15 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 15 (edited) James Model Railway Companion has now arrived and has come out very well. Supplies are already on their way to Bill Hudson Books, who are attending Expo EM this coming weekend at Shipley and will have copies for sale there. In the meantime my take on it is here, copies can now be ordered from my website through the link. Early signs are promising sales-wise, I showed the proof to several visitors at RailWells a couple of weeks ago, all of whom wanted to buy a copy.... Simon Edited August 15 by Not Jeremy more colour 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 As soon as my copy arrives I’ll do the usual video! I can’t wait to see what people think… 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kevin Johnson Posted August 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 15 56 minutes ago, James Hilton said: As soon as my copy arrives I’ll do the usual video! I can’t wait to see what people think… Looking forward to receiving my copy.😉 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 My copies have arrived in the post today but as I’m all hot and sticky after cutting the hedge I will leave the ‘look through’ video until next week. I’ve already had lovely messages from a few regulars about it, I will be intrigued to see its wider reception - and if it’s something to repeat, perhaps on an annual basis! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Just a short tease… I really enjoyed the beer, and the book. I look forward to hearing what people think. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalerailmodelling Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Looking forward to ordering this on pay day, hopefully stocks will last till then! on the back cover is that Corrish by George Williamson? Thanks Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cornelius Posted August 18 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18 A very enjoyable browse through this morning with my coffee. Excellent modelling and presentation - thank you James! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 11 hours ago, scalerailmodelling said: on the back cover is that Corrish by George Williamson? Yes Tim, George did a photoshoot especially for the book - and they've come out superbly. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalerailmodelling Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 8 hours ago, James Hilton said: Yes Tim, George did a photoshoot especially for the book - and they've come out superbly. Thought so thanks 👍 look forward to seeing them in person Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kevin Johnson Posted August 19 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 19 Received my Model Railway Companion book this morning. Sit down tonight with a nice cup of tea and a nice wedge of cake. 👍 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 As promised, I've done a bit of a quick 'talk through' the intention, design and contents of this latest work - hopefully it gives you all a better idea of what to expect, and is like the sort of 'quick flick through' you do when stood at a book stall at an exhibition or in a book shop... Thanks to all of you who have already bought a copy - Simon tells me it is selling strongly, which is great news! I look forward to hearing what people think - and more importantly, if we should do another in the future! 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 (edited) It has been lovely to receive such warm messages and kind reviews of this latest work - thank you. I rather presumptively dropped off a copy with the Railnuts team and Pete Waterman today in Chester Cathedral - and it was nice to see some of the team enjoying it during moments away from operating the layout (or in Pete’s case, building the tower block of flats). I hear from Simon it is selling well - which is great news and encouraging for me, I shall start to ponder doing another one next year! Edited August 22 by James Hilton 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Keith Addenbrooke Posted August 22 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22 (edited) Another wonderful offering from the fruitful partnership between @James Hilton and Wild Swan ( @Not Jeremy ) and a fitting follow on from the first two books. The title of this one: “Model Railway Companion” gives a perfect description of the aim and approach of the book - and even though I’ve been busily downsizing there’s most definitely room for this on the bookshelf. Truly a must have in my view, Keith. Edited August 22 by Keith Addenbrooke 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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