HM194, August 2023
New low-relief North Light factory laser-cut kits
Key Publishing’s exclusive collection of PJM laser-cut kits has expanded with the addition of low-relief North Light factory units for ‘OO’ gauge.
MIKE WILD
Norton Bridge 3D printed signalbox interior kit out now!
New to the Key Model World Shop is a bespoke 3D printed interior kit for our recently introduced laser-cut model of Norton Bridge signalbox.
MIKE WILD
VIDEO: Flying Scotsman – up close and personal | Part Two
In the second part of our brand-new series for the centenary of the world's most famous steam locomotive - Gresley 'A3' 4-6-2 60103 Flying Scotsman - we get up close and personal with the locomotive. Log in or sign up for a Freemium account to watch the full video today.
MIKE WILD and JONATHAN NEWTON
Hornby Magazine August 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM194, August 2023. Highlights of this issue include our first reviews of the TMC 'G5' 0-4-4T, Sonic Models 'J50' and the Dapol 'B4' 0-4-0T plus three stunning layouts and more. Read the full magazine in PDF format here and check out our latest video content in the Video Features section.
'OO' Prototype HSDT power car for Locomotion and Rails of Sheffield
Locomotion Models and Rails of Sheffield have commissioned Bachmann to produce a brand-new ready-to-run model of the prototype HST power car, 41001 - watch the launch video and read the full story here.
MIKE WILD
We are hiring!
Hornby Magazine and Key Model World are looking for a Staff Writer to join the editorial team. Could you be the next member of our team?
MIKE WILD
‘OO’ Car Carriers for EFE Rail
Bachmann has revealed that its next all-new ‘OO’ gauge model for the EFE Rail range will be the distinctive Newton Chambers Car Carrier.
MARK CHIVERS
FIRST REVIEW: TMC reveals its LNER ‘G5’
The compact design of the North Eastern Railway ‘G5’ 0-4-4T is the subject of TMC’s first exclusive locomotive commission from Bachmann. MIKE WILD takes a detailed look at this exciting new release for ‘OO' gauge which is due to land this summer.
MIKE WILD
Accurascale Class 89 edges closer
Accurascale and Rails of Sheffield have received decorated samples of their all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 89 electric locomotives for assessment by the development team.
MARK CHIVERS
More Dapol Class 67s due soon
Dapol has received decorated samples of its next batch of ‘N’ gauge Class 67 Bo-Bo diesels.
MARK CHIVERS
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
7mm Scale Society exclusive
The 7mm Scale Society has commissioned an exclusive ‘O’ gauge ready-to-run model of Minerva Model Railways’ forthcoming N32 ‘Felix Pole’ coal wagon.
MARK CHIVERS
W. Grocock exclusive for B&H
B&H Models of Lincoln has commissioned an exclusive ‘OO’ gauge model of Rapido Trains UK’s forthcoming all-new RCH 1907 five-plank open wagon in Gainsborough wagon agent, W. Grocock livery.
MARK CHIVERS
Rapido RCH 1907 wagons develop
Rapido Trains Uk has received first Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of its forthcoming newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Railway Clearing House (RCH) 1907 open wagons for assessment by the project’s development team.
MARK CHIVERS
Stockton & Darlington Chaldrons for Locomotion
Locomotion Models has commissioned several exclusive 'OO’ gauge Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR) Chaldron coal hoppers from Accurascale, depicting the waggons used in the early years of the world’s first public railway.
MARK CHIVERS
Dapol reveals ‘O’ gauge 14ton slope-sided steel minerals
Dapol has revealed that it is developing a newly-tooled ‘O’ gauge 14ton slope sided mineral wagon.
MARK CHIVERS
‘O’ gauge 24ton hopper for Dapol
Dapol is to produce a newly-tooled 24ton iron ore hopper wagon for ‘O’ gauge, with the project already at an advanced state.
MARK CHIVERS
'O' gauge 'J94' develops
Several decorated samples of Dapol’s newly-tooled ‘O’ gauge Hunslet ‘Austerity’ 0-6-0ST have arrived with the company’s development team for evaluation.
MARK CHIVERS
More exclusive Kernow Class 37s for KMRC
Kernow Model Railway Centre (KMRC) has commissioned a further pair of exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Class 37 diesels from Bachmann with a Cornish connection.
MARK CHIVERS
KMRC Dorking exclusive seven-plank open in 'O'
Kernow Model Rail Centre has added a new exclusive 1902 RCH seven-plank open wagon to its range of ‘O’ gauge wagons.
MARK CHIVERS
Kernow commissions exclusive ‘OO9’ L&B buildings
Kernow Model Rail Centre has commissioned its first ‘OO9’ narrow gauge buildings from Bachmann’s Scenecraft range, with a Lynton & Barnstaple Railway engine shed and coaling stage platform.
MARK CHIVERS
VIDEO: Dapol and Rails of Sheffield launch 'OO' GW Inspection Saloon
Dapol and Rails of Sheffield have unveiled plans for a newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GW) designed Diagram Q13 Inspection Saloon for the Dapol Black Label range. Watch the launch video here.
MIKE WILD
Rapido GWR ‘B-Set’ EPs surface
First Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of Rapido Trains UK’s newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GWR) ‘B-Set’ carriages have arrived for evaluation.
MARK CHIVERS
Decorated Accurascale Mk 1 suburbans break cover
Accurascale has taken delivery of the first decorated samples of its all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR Mk 1 non-corridor suburban carriages.
MARK CHIVERS
Lion and Thunderbolt gain colour
Decorated samples of Rapido Trains UK's all-new ‘OO’ gauge models of Liverpool and Manchester Railway 0-4-2 Lion and Thunderbolt have arrived for assessment.
MARK CHIVERS
Accurascale ‘OO’ Banana vans ripen
Accurascale has received decorated samples of its forthcoming all-new ‘OO’ gauge Southern Railway (SR) banana vans for assessment by the project’s development team.
MARK CHIVERS
Accurascale Mk 1 BTU Tool Van exclusive
Accurascale has unveiled details of the next all-new ‘OO’ gauge model to be added to its Accurascale Exclusives range.
MARK CHIVERS
Revolution confirms second run of ‘OO’ boxes and tanks
Revolution Trains has confirmed that it is to produce a second batch of its popular ‘OO’ gauge MMA/JNA box wagons and bogie TEA tankers.
MARK CHIVERS