MARK CHIVERS
LSWR ‘T3’ for EFE Rail
Bachmann has revealed an all-new ‘OO’ gauge London & South Western Railway (LSWR) ‘T3’ 4-4-0 for the EFE Rail range.
Dublo ‘Deltic’ breaks cover
Hornby’s development team have taken delivery of the first shots and a running sample of the company’s all-new ‘OO’ gauge Hornby Dublo English Electric DP1 Deltic for inspection.
Bachmann issues auto-release coupler statement
Bachmann says some existing models with ferrous metal tension lock couplings may be incompatible with its newly-introduced auto-release coupler system.
Accurascale adds Construction sector limited edition ‘shed’
Accurascale has added a further exclusive limited edition ‘OO’ gauge Class 66 diesel to its second batch of models set for release in early 2025.
3D GWR ‘Mogul’ crew
Modelu’s extensive range of 3D-printed finescale figures is bolstered with this new set of footplate crew intended for use with Dapol’s ‘OO’ gauge GWR ‘4300’ 2-6-0, although they could also be used with other locomotives.
Rails of Sheffield exclusive Met-Vic 18100 Gas Turbine
Earlier in the year, Rails of Sheffield received its all-new ‘OO’ gauge model of Metropolitan-Vickers prototype gas turbine 18100. MARK CHIVERS takes a closer look at this recent release.
SPOTLIGHT: Hornby Hobbies interview
With a raft of exciting new releases planned across two scales, Hornby’s Martyn Weaver and Carl Hart talk to MARK CHIVERS about the famous manufacturer’s ambitions and aspirations. Read the full interview here and watch our full video interview, available exclusively to Key Model World Premium Subscribers.
UPDATED: Bachmann Autumn 2024 British Railway Announcements
Bachmann has revealed its Autumn 2024 British Railway Announcements, with three newly-tooled 'OO' and 'N' gauge models. Read about all the new additions here and watch the launch video too.
‘TT:120’ Class 31 CAD breaks cover
Hornby has provided a sneak peek of its forthcoming ‘TT:120’ scale Class 31 A1A-A1A diesel.
Collectors Club Bogie Cement Tanks
These striking cement wagons are available to Bachmann Collectors Club members in ‘N’ and ‘OO’. MARK CHIVERS takes a closer look.