HM193, July 2023
Orista Harbour - a multi-level narrow gauge layout
Wanting respite from cold winter operation of his ‘O’ gauge railway, CHRIS SPRING opted for narrow gauge to sustain his interest. This fascinating three-level layout is the result - read the full feature and watch our exclusive Key Model World only layout tour video.
CHRIS SPRING
The Italian Job: Upgrading Lima diesel locomotives
Lima produced accurate models for the time which can be acquired very cheaply today. TIM SHACKLETON shows how upgrades to detail and chassis can transform their appearance and operation at a fraction of the cost of a brand-new model.
TIM SHACKLETON
Hornby Track Lab stores van
New from Hornby is this British Rail Research Division stores van, finished in the organisation’s distinctive red and light grey colour scheme.
MARK CHIVERS
Hornby 21ton mineral wagon rolls in
Hornby’s ‘OO’ gauge 21ton all-steel mineral wagon receives a fresh outing in BR grey for its latest release.
MARK CHIVERS
Insulfish wagon returns
Hornby’s 12ton Insulfish van returns to the range as E87261 in BR ice blue livery with blue spot.
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
Ellis Clark Trains Wickham Type 27 trolley for ‘O’ gauge
The Wickham trolley and trailer has become one of the smallest ready-to-run powered models to be produced for ‘O’ gauge. MIKE WILD inspects Ellis Clark Trains’ first home-grown powered model.
MIKE WILD
Hawkswood Junction - Nottinghamshire in the 1980s in 'OO'
Nottinghamshire during the 1980s is the setting for railwayman STEVE BRAMMER’S ‘OO’ gauge home-based layout, capturing the scene of the times delightfully.
STEVE BRAMMER
Peco expands ‘TT:120’ track options
Peco continues to expand its ‘TT:120’ track range with the release of a pair of code 55 small radius left- and right-hand turnouts (Cat No. SL-U1292/U1291) and a long crossing (SL-U1294).
MARK CHIVERS
Peco ‘TT:120’ platform shelter and lineside huts
Peco has added a further two ‘TT:120’ laser-cut kits to its range of track and accessories for the scale, with a new platform shelter (Cat No. LK-12109) and a lineside hut (LK-12110).
MARK CHIVERS