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Bachmann’s CLASS 159 debut for 'OO'

The Class 158 and 159 DMUs have been eagerly awaited for ‘OO’ gauge, but their development has been protracted. MIKE WILD finds out if these all-new multiple units have been worth the wait.

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Bachmann Class 24/1

The Sulzer engined Class 24s were reliable and versatile locomotives. Bachmann has expanded its portfolio of ‘OO’ gauge Type 2s with this all-new model of the final batch. MIKE WILD takes a closer look.

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Accurascale receives PFA for ’OO’

The attractive liveries of Cawoods, British Fuels and more can now be represented in ‘OO’ gauge with the arrival of Accurascale’s PFA four-wheel container flats. MIKE WILD takes a closer look.

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Dapol impresses with NBL Type 2

The 12in:1ft North British built Class 21s might have been an unmitigated disaster, but in model form these characterful Type 2s have been hotly anticipated from Dapol. MIKE WILD inspects this brand-new ‘OO’ gauge diesel.

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Heljan's all-new 'O' gauge 'Crompton'

The BRCW Class 33s celebrate 60 years since their introduction on the Southern Region this year and Heljan has delivered a brand-new version for ‘O’ gauge. MIKE WILD reviews one of the 11 versions which landed at the end of January.

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Hornby LSWR and LMS brake vans

Hornby has expanded its brake van collection with the release of its promised all-new ‘OO’ gauge models of the London & South Western Railway (LSWR) ‘New Vans’ and the London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) 20ton vans.

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Heljan’s ‘O’ gauge Class 03

Diesel shunters suit layouts large and small and across multiple eras too. MIKE WILD takes a close look at Heljan’s new model of the BR Class 03 for ‘O’ gauge to assess its detail and performance.

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Hornby hybrid EMU

New from Hornby in February is this hybrid 2-HAL/2-BIL Electric Multiple Unit for 'OO' gauge, modelling one of the formations created on the Southern Region in the late 1950s.

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Army 802 Ruston 48DS

Hornby’s diminutive ‘OO’ gauge Ruston and Hornsby 48DS diesel shunter gains Army colours for its latest release as Army 802.

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Mallard speeds in blue

Hornby’s popular ‘OO’ gauge Gresley ‘A4’ 4-6-2 60022 Mallard returns to the range sporting BR express passenger blue with early crests.