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Hornby Magazine Videos
Gresten in HOe narrow gauge
The charming narrow gauge railways of Austria were the catalyst for MALCOLM ROCHFORD’S third exhibition layout set in the country, with the aim of creating a model to meet an exhibition deadline in less than 12 months. Gresten is the result.
SERIES 9: The £500 Layout Challenge I Part Two
In the second part of our new challenge series, we continue the project as we build our brand-new laser-cut modular platform kits and install them on the layout and add the ballast to start it on its scenic journey. Watch today with a Freemium (free member) account exclusively on Key Model World.
SERIES 9: The £500 Layout Challenge I Part One
Watch from 7pm Friday July 19! Is it possible to build a model railway for £500? The team at Hornby Magazine think you can and take on the challenge in our brand-new series.
Hornby’s ‘TT:120’ scale ‘Duchess’ lands
Stanier’s ‘Princess Coronation’ 4-6-2s were giants of the steam age and the pinnacle of express passenger motive power for the London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS). But does Hornby’s new ‘TT:120’ model match the raw power and elegance of the prototype? BEN CHURCH inspects this all-new arrival.
FIRST LOOK: Limited edition CrossCountry HST decoration samples
The first decorated samples of Key Publishing's exclusive Hornby 'OO' gauge limited edition HST power car pack featuring CrossCountry's 43184 Laira Diesel Depot and 43366 HST40 has arrived. Check out the latest progress on this new product here.
Caprotti ‘Black Five’ debut
For the first time modellers can add a ready-to-run Caprotti ‘Black Five’ to their collection with the arrival of the all-new Hornby model. BEN CHURCH finds out how good it is.
FIRST REVIEW: Hornby’s ‘TT:120’ Class 50
Hornby has ‘Hoovered’ up the ever-popular English Electric Class 50 for ‘TT:120’. MIKE WILD inspects this main line diesel locomotive for the growing scale.
Millsbridge in 'N' gauge
Based on a real location, this BR steam era layout recaptures the gritty atmosphere of West Yorkshire. RICHARD STOTT explains how it was built and why it has two different gauges of track with an exclusive full video tour of this stunning layout.
Bachmann new tooling announcement
Bachmann Europe is revealed a brand-new tooling on June 15. Join us for the video launch here and look out for the full news story here.
FIRST REVIEW: Bachmann’s all-new Class 25
The BR Sulzer Class 25 is a must-have locomotive for 1960s-1980s modellers and a new choice is arriving for ‘OO’ gauge with Bachmann. MIKE WILD inspects the all-new ‘Rat’ to assess its qualities.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Accurascale's new Class 60
EXCLUSIVE EARLY ACCESS FOR KEY MODEL WORLD SUBSCRIBERS! Be the first to watch our exclusive interview with Accurascale Project Manager Steve Purves about the new 'OO' gauge Class 60.
Heljan’s cutaway ‘O’ gauge ‘tractors’
The ever-popular Type 3s are now available in split headcode form with cutaway buffer beams for 'O' gauge. BEN CHURCH sees if its performance matches its looks.
Hornby’s Steam Generator ‘P2’
Sound and smoke are now factory fitted with the arrival of Hornby’s steam generator Gresley ‘P2’ 2-8-2 2007 Prince of Wales. MIKE WILD takes this enticing new release for a spin and operation its capability in words, pictures and video.
VIDEO: Cavalex reveals decorated Class 60s
Cavalex Models has received decorated samples of its forthcoming newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge BR Class 60 diesel for evaluation. See the images and watch our latest video with Cav and Alex featuring the Class 60 samples in action.
Installing Locoman’s BR ‘5MT’ sound
The powerful sounds of the BR ‘5MT’ 4-6-0 are now available from Locoman Sounds on the ESU decoder family. MIKE WILD upgrades an older Bachmann 8-pin model to show how it can be done.
Hornby’s all-new Stanier ‘Black Five’
The Stanier ‘Black Five’ was one of the biggest locomotive classes of the steam era and Hornby has turned fresh attention to this must-have mixed traffic 4-6-0. MIKE WILD pays close attention to this new arrival.
VIDEO: Accurascale Ruston 88DS sound recording
We met with Accurascale at the Colne Valley Railway to find out more about the sound recording process for its new 'O' gauge Ruston 88DS. Watch the video for FREE here and sign up or sign in to see more images from the day.
Fairwood Junction
One of the star attractions at the 2024 Great Electric Train Show is STEVE JONES’ brilliant contemporary recreation of this important Great Western Main Line junction in ‘OO’ which showcases the huge variety of the modern railway.
Quarry Hunslet Digital Sound
Fitting DCC sound in Bachmann’s tiny ‘OO9’ gauge model is difficult – but as John Gay explains, is possible, bringing it to life beautifully.
Hope Street - the pre-grouping era in 7mm scale
A pre-Grouping goods station is the setting for JOHN BUCK’S evocative ‘O’ gauge layout, which brings to life a long-gone but once commonplace scene.Photography, Jonathan Newton
Bachmann Baguley-Drewry 70HP diesel
Bachmann’s long-awaited ‘OO9’ gauge Baguley-Drewry diesel locomotives are here five years after they were first announced, but have they been worth the wait? BEN CHURCH takes a closer look.
SERIES 8: Digital Sound - installing ESU LokSound chips
The fourth part of our new Digital Sound video series is here focusing on ESU LokSound decoders. In this part we had sound to a Bachmann 'OO9' Mainline Hunslet, a Dapol Class 68 and a Bachmann BR '5MT' 4-6-0. Discover how we completed the installations here.
Locoman Sounds for the Hornby BR ‘2MT’ 2-6-0
The recently released Hornby BR ‘2MT’ 2-6-0 is an attractive locomotive, but challenging for sound installation. MIKE WILD explains how he fitted a powerful speaker into the tender with an ESU chip from Locoman Sounds.
Melin Llechi
The slate industry of North Wales is the theme of this evocative 16mm:1ft scale narrow gauge layout. THOMAS ASHCROFT-DOMONEY outlines its origins and operation.Photography, Jonathan Newton
SERIES 8 Part 3: Digital Sound - installing ZIMO chips
Part 3 of our new digital sound video series is available now exclusively for Premium Subscribers. In this video we show how the ZIMO decoder family can be installed in a Bachmann Class 40 and a Hornby '9F' 2-10-0 with simple tools and readily available speakers.
Revised Hornby 4-VEP arrives
With a preserved example recently raising the profile of these important EMUs, BEN CHURCH assesses Hornby’s latest version of the 4-VEP in ‘OO’.
Accurascale’s Class 66 Revival
The Class 66 is a locomotive virtually no modern layout can be without. Accurascale has taken on and re-worked the Hattons Originals product for ‘OO’ gauge – MIKE WILD takes an exclusive look at the first production samples.
SERIES 8: Digital Sound - installing Hornby TXS chips
In part two of our Digital Sound video series we start our trilogy of sound installation features by working with the new Hornby Bluetooth Triplex Sound chips. In this video we show how to add an 8-pin chip to a Hornby Class 60, a 21-pin chip to the LMS 'Turbomotive' and a Next18 chip to a TT:120 scale 'A4' 4-6-2 taking you through every step of the journey. Watch today with a FREE member account exclusively on Key Model World.
Kernow GWR Steam Railmotor
A decade after its announcement, BEN CHURCH reviews this distinctive GWR train and asks whether the wait has been worthwhile.