HM196 October 2023
Rapido’s Lion
In our first look at Rapido’s all-new model of Liverpool and Manchester Railway 0-4-2 Lion, MIKE WILD discovers what it has to offer.
MIKE WILDModern palisade fencing in ‘N’ gauge
Ratio’s ‘N’ gauge range of plastic models and accessories is bolstered with the addition of two new packs of modern palisade fencing for the scale.
MARK CHIVERS4mm Scale Cutting Crew
Modelu has added a 4mm scale oxyacetylene cutting crew to its range of 3D-printed finescale figures.
MARK CHIVERSFlangeway ‘Mermaid’ returns
Flangeway Models has received a new batch of its exclusive ‘OO’ gauge 14ton ZJV ‘Mermaid’ side tipping ballast wagons.
MARK CHIVERSRapido’s Loriot Y wagon rolls in
Rapido Trains UK’s eagerly-awaited ‘OO’ gauge model of the Great Western Railway ‘Loriot Y’ machinery truck has arrived.
MIKE WILDUpgrading Sonic Models GCR ‘A5’ 4-6-2T
Sonic Models’ GCR ‘A5’ 4-6-2T has been designed for simple sound installation, but with simple upgrades it can be enhanced further. MIKE WILD shows how.
MIKE WILDStreamline small radius curved turnouts
Peco has added a pair of new ‘OO’ gauge small radius curved turnouts to its code 100 Streamline range of track components.
MARK CHIVERSThe Great Wakering Crab and Oyster Company
A long-lost railway with operational restrictions provided all the incentive TREVOR JONES needed to create a new branch line train hauled by a 3D printed SER ‘R1’ 0-6-0T. Trevor explains all.
TREVOR JONESEnd of platform steps
West Hill Wagon Works has released a pair of 4mm scale Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP) end of platform steps to complement its new collection of contemporary platforms and platform furniture.
MARK CHIVERSWhite Meadow Quarry 'N' gauge layout
Childhood memories from the Croydon area inspired RAY TAYLOR and ANNA BASS to build White Meadow Quarry. This busy 'N' gauge layout combines main line and industrial railways in an unusual setting. Discover its story in word, pictures and video.
RAY TAYLOR and ANNA BASS