Maintaining the new diesels
The change from steam to diesel traction in the 1950s and 1960s brought with it a huge number of new challenges, not least at depot level where a whole new approach to maintenance had to be established. EVAN GREEN-HUGHES explains.
Ellis Clark shows ‘Black Five’ CAD drawings
Ellis Clark Trains has received the first CAD drawings for its new ready-to-run ‘O’ gauge Stanier ‘Black Five’ 4-6-0.
Train-Tech launches new products for 2020
Model railway technology specialist Train-Tech launched a new range of products for 2020 at the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition.
Hatton’s adds new liveries for Class 66
Five new livery variations have been added to Hatton’s extensive range of brand-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 66 models
Ecofret upscaled for 'OO' gauge
The Ecofret container flat wagon sets are being produced for ‘OO’ gauge by Revolution Trains.
Fell Diesel project
THE unique pioneer ‘Fell’ 2-D-2 diesel locomotive has been selected as the new ready-to-run project by KR Models.
Six-wheel full brakes for ‘OO’
Following customer demand, Hatton’s has added a six-wheel full brake to its Project Genesis four and six-wheel carriage range for ‘OO’ gauge.
LSWR ground frame hut returns
Kernow Model Rail Centre has commissioned a new run of its exclusive Bachmann Scenecraft London South Western Railway (LSWR) ground frame huts.
Hatton's shares GPC crane artwork
The livery artwork for Hatton’s exclusive ‘OO’ gauge model of the Plasser 12ton General Purpose Crane has been revealed.
Dapol reveals ready-to-run Class 66 for ‘O’ gauge
The Class 66 has been announced as a new ready-to-run project by Dapol for release in ‘O’ gauge with the first samples of the in-development model expected in the second quarter of 2020.