HM178, April 2022

The April 2022 issue of Hornby Magazine (HM178) is available now. You can read the full issue in page-turning PDF format or as individual features re-edited to suit the digital world. Indulge in the latest layout features and exclusive online videos, browse new releases in the News and Reviews, discover the secrets of railway modelling through our step by step guides and much more.

HM178, March 2022

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Hornby Magazine April 2022

Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM178, April 2022. Highlights of this issue include three stunning feature layouts, full reviews of the Hornby Class 370 APT and rebuilt 'W1' 4-6-4, Minerva Model Railways Class 14 for 'O' gauge, Bachmann's new 'OO' VEA van and more models plus step by step modelling guides, railway history and more. Read the full magazine in PDF format here and check out our latest video content in the Video Features section.

QUIZ: Test your knowledge of the Class 31s

With the announcement of an all-new 'OO' gauge model of the Class 31 from Accurascale, KeyModelWorld presents a new quiz to test your knowledge of the Brush Type 2s. Share your scores online at the Hornby Magazine Facebook page and let us know how you got on.

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All-new 'OO' Brush Type 2 for Accurascale

Accurascale has revealed an all-new Brush Class 31 A1A-A1A diesel for ‘OO’ gauge. Join us for this special feature including exclusive images and TWO video features.

Rail Research livery for GB Railfreight Class 69

GB Railfreight has revealed the latest livery for its developing Class 69 fleet with 69004 turned out in BR Rail Research Division livery on February 17 at Eastleigh Works.

UPDATED: Ellis Clark ‘Black Five’ in ‘O’

Ellis Clark Trains has recieved the first Engineering Prototype (EP) of its forthcoming newly tooled ‘O’ gauge LMS Stanier Black Five 4-6-0 for evaluation.

Routemex 7mm concrete platform edging

Routemex has introduced a small selection of 7mm scale Southern Railway concrete platform edging to its range of detailing accessories.

KR Models Clayton DHP1

KR Models has received the first engineering prototype (EP) sample of its ‘OO’ gauge Clayton diesel-hydraulic prototype DHP1 for review.

KR Models SR Bulleid Leader

KR Models recently received its Engineering Prototype (EP) of its ‘OO’  Southern Railways (SR) experimental Bulleid ‘Leader’ 0-6-0+0-6-0T steam locomotive.

Dapol unveils GWR Toplight Main Line and City coaches

Dapol has unveiled plans for a set of Great Western Railway (GWR) Toplight Main Line and City non-corridor carriages for ‘OO’.

Legacy Track Plans

Legacy Models has expanded its range of 'OO' gauge track with a selection of all-new flat-bottom rail flexible track and fishplates.

'OO' Magnesite hoppers next for Irish Railway Models

Irish Railway Models (IRM) has selected the CIE Magnesite hopper wagon as its next ‘OO’ gauge project.

Rapido Trains adds more ‘OO’ SECR wagons

Rapido Trains UK has unveiled plans for two further all-new ‘OO’ gauge South Eastern & Chatham Railway (SECR) wagon projects.

Class 91 enhancements

Hornby’s all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR Class 91 Bo-Bo electric locomotive is set to benefit from a series of additional enhancements to the original specification, prior to its release this year.

Exclusive ‘90s Class 90 for KMRC

Kernow Model Rail Centre (KMRC) has commissioned an exclusive ‘OO’ gauge BR Class 90 Bo-Bo electric from Bachmann, finished as 90129 Frachtverbindungen in Deutsche Bahn (DB) red (Cat No. 32-612Z/ZSF).

4-VEP multiple makeover

Revised Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of Hornby’s ‘OO’ gauge Class 423 4-VEP Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) have been received by the company’s development team for assessment.

FIRST LOOK: Bradley Manor limited edition in colour

The first fully decorated sample for Key Publishing’s limited edition model of preserved Great Western Railway ‘Manor’ 4-6-0 7802 Bradley Manor arrived for inspection in late January offering the first impression of the finished product.

‘OO’ LBSCR ‘E1’ for Rapido Trains

Rapido Trains UK has announced plans to produce a newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge London, Brighton & South Coast Railway (LBSCR) ‘E1’ 0-6-0T.

Accurascale adds exclusive ‘OO’ HUO

Accurascale has added a sole bauxite liveried 24.5ton HUO wagon to its next batch of the popular ‘OO’ gauge hopper wagons.

JS Models launches laser-cut roof slates

JS Models has added a selection of laser-cut roofing slate strips to its growing range of 4mm and 7mm scale building kits and detailing accessories.

Cavalex confirms ‘Grid’ price

Development work on Cavalex Models’ all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 56 Co-Co diesel is reported to be progressing well, with first shots from the moulds expected for assessment shortly.