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Chilcompton Tunnel, 'OO'
The original inspiration for the layout was a photograph in the Somerset and Dorset in Colour book by Mike Arlett and David Lockett and the result is a 19ft long stretch of double track main line recreating the line as it exits Chilcompton Tunnel.
VIDEO: Hornby Ruston 48DS for 'OO' gauge
Hornby's delightful and tiny Ruston 48DS diesel shunter is reviewed in full in HM150. Watch it in action on our test track here in this video feature.
VIDEO: Cheltenham 'OO' gauge exclusive 'Westerns'
Cheltenham Model Centre has taken delivery of a trio of exclusive Dapol 'OO' gauge Class 52 'Westerns'. Watch them in action on the Hornby Magazine test track in this KeyModelWorld video.
VIDEO: Dapol '14XX' for O gauge
Dapol's new 'O' gauge GWR '14XX' 0-4-2T has just arrived in the shops. For HM150 Dapol kindly allowed us to put the final pre-production model through its paces for a full review in the December issue of Hornby Magazine. Watch it here.
Chilcompton Tunnel
A gorgeous recreation of the Somerset & Dorset Railway in 'OO' gauge was Steve Jones' aim, and this beautiful exhibition layout recaptures the days of the S&D before its premature closure. Photography, Trevor Jones.
Hatton’s ‘Hoovers’ on the horizon
Hatton’s has received decorated production samples of its exclusive Heljan ‘O’ gauge Class 50 diesel locomotives.
Accurascale develops JSA steel Coil carrier
Accurascale has unveiled plans to produce the JSA steel coil carrier as its next ‘OO’ gauge project.
Heljan 'O' gauge Class 33 in colour
A selection of decorated samples for Heljan’s new ‘O’ gauge Class 33/0 have been revealed modelling locomotives with and without high intensity headlights.
Hatton’s develops four and six wheel carriages
Hattons Model Railways is working on a series of four and six-wheel carriages for ‘OO’ gauge. The first batch is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2021 with prices starting at £30 per coach.
Heljan's decorated 'O' gauge Class 03
The first full decorated sample of the BR Class 03 0-6-0 diesel shunter for ‘O’ gauge has been received by Heljan for inspection.