Dapol ‘N’ gauge Class 142 ‘Pacer’
The ‘Pacer’ family of DMUs have never been the most popular with passengers, yet modellers have been keen to add this distinctive utilitarian trains to their fleet. Dapol added it's long awaited ‘N’ gauge model of the Class 142 in 2019 – MIKE WILD takes a closer look.
MIKE WILDOxford Rail ‘N7’ 0-6-2T debuts
The Great Eastern Railway’s ‘N7’ 0-6-2Ts were powerful and capable suburban tank engines and now for the first time we can own one in ‘OO’ gauge. MIKE WILD inspects this Oxford Rail product.
MIKE WILDHornby’s Crimson Lake streamlined 'Princess Coronation' 4-6-2s
The new Hornby streamlined ‘Princess Coronation’ 4-6-2 arrived in March 2019 carrying LMS Crimson Lake colour scheme with gold lining and modelling 6229 Duchess of Hamilton and 6244 King George VI. Read our review of these stunning locomotives here.
MIKE WILDKR Models delivers its Palbrick wagons for 'OO' gauge
The late-1950s saw the introduction of the Palbrick wagon fleet for the transport of bricks. Mike Wild inspects the first ever ready-to-run ‘OO’ gauge model of these distinctive wagons from KR Models.
MIKE WILDInstalling Hornby’s Mk 3 Maglights
Hornby’s latest generation Mk 3 carriages have been designed with the manufacturer’s new magnetic switched lighting strips in mind. MIKE WILD adds a full set to a Blue Pullman HST set in ‘OO’ gauge.
MIKE WILD2023 New Model Guide: 'O' gauge
British outline ready-to-run ‘O’ gauge continues to grow in popularity. MIKE WILD catches up with the latest developments for 7mm scale.
MIKE WILD2023 New Model Guide: Narrow gauge
The world of narrow gauge modelling has expanded rapidly over the past 18 months with the arrival of significant locomotive models from Bachmann and Peco. MIKE WILD surveys the new models planned for the future.
MIKE WILDHornby’s Lion for ‘OO’ gauge
The Liverpool & Manchester Railway’s 1838-built 0-4-2 Lion is the subject of Hornby’s latest locomotive release. With an intriguing and complex history, MIKE WILD takes a detailed look at this intricate new addition.
MIKE WILDSonic Models GCR ‘A5’ 4-6-2T debuts for OO gauge
A new name in ‘OO’ gauge ready-to-run has delivered its first ready-to-run locomotive – the Great Central Railway ‘A5’ 4-6-2T. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at this enticing new addition for Eastern Region modellers.
MIKE WILDHornby’s bow-end suburban stock debuts
Hornby has been providing top quality passenger rolling stock for over a decade now. We inspect Hornby's bow-end suburban coaches for 'OO' gauge.
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