OWN UP those modellers who have opened their latest loco kit and gazed with some trepidation at the coil of wire lurking at the bottom of the box. This is supplied to make straight (?) handrails. However, a far better solution is to supply wire in a more sensible form and here it is,  lengths of straight brass wire.  A large number of people who have already used this wire say they are finding so many uses for it that they wonder how they have managed without it in the past.  It is available in four diameters and the following notes are a guide as to their application.
--- 0.30mm. For use as handrails on Brake vans, coaches, etc.
--- 0.45mm, The correct size for handrails on 4mm. scale locomotives and my 4mm scale handrail knobs are drilled to take this wire.
--- 0.70mm. The correct size for hundrails on 7mm. scale locomotives and my 7mm. scale handrail knobs are drilled to take this wire
--- 0.90mm.   Suitable size for most pipework on 4mm scale locomotives.