Carriages
Carriages are the public face of the railway and through the years their development has taken them from four-wheel open wagons to sophisticated modern coaches and everything in between. From 1820s four-wheelers to Pullman cars, Gresley teaks, BR Mk 1s and the latest Mk 5 stock we have the full story of model railway carriages here including modelling guides, reviews and news of the next releases.
Bachmann modern era DBSOs
The Driving Brake Second Open (DBSO) coaches are a sought-after part of the Bachmann Mk 2F collection. MIKE WILD checks out one of the latest versions which models these push-pull coaches in their final form. Read our full review online first here.
Revolution Trains summer update
RevolutionTrains has updated progress on its in-development ‘N’ and ‘OO’ gauge projects, following a busy first half of the year.
Ellis Clark’s ‘O’ gauge Thompsons
The partnership of Ellis Clark Trains and Darstaed Finescale has delivered a brand-new collection of Thompson corridor carriages for ‘O’ gauge. MIKE WILD takes a closer look.
More Mk 2b deco samples surface
Accurascale has received further decorated samples of its all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR Mk 2b carriages for scrutiny by the company's project development team.
Hornby expands its Maunsell collection
The Maunsell corridor coach family has been a popular part of the Hornby range and now it has expanded with the addition of an all-new model of the Dining Saloon for ‘OO’. MIKE WILD takes a closer look.
Accurascale reveals all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR Mk 1 suburbans
The BR 57ft Mk 1 suburban carriages have been selected as Accurascale’s next passenger rolling stock project for ‘OO’ gauge. Hornby Magazine has the full story including exclusive video with the first running samples.
Dapol Deco Toplights
Dapol has received decorated bodyshell samples of its forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GWR) Toplight Mainline City carriages (HM178) for inspection by the company’s development team.
Hornby K-Type Pullmans gain new numbers
Hornby’s ‘OO’ gauge all-steel K-Type Pullman cars (HM98) receive new identities for their latest release which includes Pullman Parlour Second No. 83, Pullman Brake Second No. 80 and Pullman Parlour First
MARK CHIVERS
More LNER Dynamometer Cars planned
Rapido Trains UK is to produce a new batch of ‘OO’ gauge London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) Dynamometer Cars.
Accurascale Mk 2b breaks cover in colour
The first factory decorated samples of the August 2021 announced BR Mk 2b carriages from Accurascale for ‘OO’ have been received. Take a look at the the West Coast Railways liveried TSO here.