Class 50
‘TT:120’ Class 50 running sample arrives
A running sample of Hornby’s newly-tooled ‘TT:120’ scale Class 50 Co-Co diesel has been received by the company’s design team. This latest arrival will enable the development team to assess the running characteristics of the model.
MARK CHIVERS
Hornby ‘TT:120’ Class 50 edges closer
Development of Hornby’s newly-tooled ‘TT:120’ scale Class 50 Co-Co diesel is progressing well with CAD renders now complete and the first mouldings from the tooling received by the project’s design team for assessment.
MARK CHIVERS
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Accurascale product update
Accurascale has grown rapidly since it launched its first products in 2018. MARK CHIVERS meets with Project Manager STEVE PURVES to catch up on the latest progress with its ever-expanding collection of ‘OO’ gauge locomotives and rolling stock with exclusive online only images and video.
MARK CHIVERS
Nifty 50s: Install Locoman Sounds in Hornby's Class 50
Locoman Sounds has introduced a new sound profile for the Class 50 ‘Hoovers’. MIKE WILD installs a pair of Doehler & Haass chips into the Hornby GBRf pairing of 50049 and 50007 with some nifty adjustments to the lighting functions.
MIKE WILD
Accurascale Class 50 EPs break cover
Accurascale has revealed progress on its forthcoming all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 50 Co-Co-diesel project.
MARK CHIVERS
Accurascale adds new Class 31 and 50 exclusives
Accurascale has revealed details of further planned exclusives for its all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 31 and Class 50 diesel locomotives, as part of its Accurascale Exclusives range.
MARK CHIVERS
Book Review: Class 50s
This recent publication from Key Books recalls British Rail’s popular Class 50 locomotives, one of the most loved and popular classes that still has a strong following to this day.
JONATHAN NEWTON
Accurascale launches new ‘OO’ gauge Class 50
A ‘OO’ gauge Class 50 diesel is Accurascale’s next ready-to-run locomotive project. Join us for the exclusive video announcement of Accurascale's latest brand-new 'OO' locomotive.
TIME MACHINE
Hornby Magazine’s resident Time Lord Tim Shackleton fast-forwards a GBRf Class 66 and simultaneously backdates a British Rail Class 50 with intriguing results.
Super-size GBRf ‘Hoovers’
The English Electric Type 4s or Class 50s have long had a loyal following. When Heljan launched its ‘O’ gauge model back in 2019 it swiftly sold out and a second batch was soon in the pipeline.