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Hornby Magazine Videos
The Summit
With stunning Pennine scenery, this massive ‘O’ gauge layout rekindles the spectacular Settle and Carlisle in steam days, as BOB ALDERMAN explains. Photography, Trevor Jones.
Ashdan Junction
The West Midlands in the 1970s is the setting for BARRY PLATT’S ‘OO’ gauge digital sound layout – which recaptures the times wonderfully. Read the full story here, originally published in HM121, and watch the video too. Photography, Mike Wild.
VIDEO: Hornby Magazine Show Christmas Special
Join Mike, Mark and Richard to find out what has been happening on Topley Dale and start you Christmas celebrations with the Hornby Magazine team. The video will be ready to watch at 8pm on December 24 on this page.
VIDEO: Hornby 'Black Five' with D&H sound
In the latest issue of Hornby Magazine we show how to install a Doehler & Haass 8-pin sound decoder with Locoman Sounds latest sound project for the Stanier 'Black Five'. The feature uses the Hornby model with a locomotive mounted decoder socket and the full installation guide is part of our Beginners' Guide to Digital Sound supplement issued with HM163. Watch our sound demonstration here.
VIDEO: Hornby Class 31 with TTS
Hornby's Twin Track Sound decoder provide the perfect starting point to explore digital sound. In the latest issue of Hornby Magazine we show how to install a TTS decoder in a Hornby Class 31 together with a speaker upgrade. Watch in it action here.
VIDEO: Hornby's latest 'Princess Royal'
The latest version of Hornby's all-new model of the Stanier 'Princess Royal' 4-6-2 for 'OO' is 46211 Queen Maud in BR lined green. We put it through its paces on the Hornby Magazine test track.
VIDEO: Hornby Magazine Show | December 2020
Join Mike, Mark and Richard for our monthly Hornby Magazine Show feature video to see the latest progress on Topley Dale, the winners of the 2020 Hornby Magazine Model Railway Awards, the latest news new arrivals and more. Watch it here...
VIDEO: Hattons Class 66 with Legomanbiffo sound
In the latest issue of Hornby Magazine we demonstrate how to install digital sound into Hattons Model Railways 'OO' gauge model of the Class 66 using an ESU LokSound V5 decoder with Legomanbiffo's bespoke sound for the Co-Co diesel. Join us now as Mike Wild demonstrates its sound functions on our test track.
VIDEO: Dapol GWR '43XX' 2-6-0 for 'OO'
Dapol's new GWR '43XX' 2-6-0 is out now for 'OO' gauge and we review this stunning new addition in the latest issue of Hornby Magazine. Watch it in action on our 'OO' gauge test track here.
VIDEO: KR Models' GT3 for 'OO'
KR Models' debut 'OO' gauge model it unique English Electric gas turbine prototype GT3. We review the model exclusively in HM163 while here we put the model through its paces on the Hornby Magazine test track.
VIDEO: Bachmann GWR '94XX' 0-6-0PT for 'OO'
Bachmann's all-new 'OO' gauge model of the GWR '94XX' 0-6-0PT arrived in the Hornby Magazine office for review in HM163 - the January 2021 issue - which includes our full insight into this compact and powerful tank engine. Join us here to watch it in action on our test track.
VIDEO: Accurascale PTA tipplers for 'OO'
Accurascale's new PTA tippler wagons for 'OO' gauge feature in the review section of the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM163, January 2021. Join us in the workshop as we showcase these wagons running on Topley Dale.
North Cornwall Brewery
The brewery trade is the setting for MALCOLM BRIGGS’ superbly modelled brand-new ‘OO’ gauge exhibition layout. Discover its secrets and how this well thought-out project came together. Photography, Mike Wild.
KR Models debuts GT3
KR Models launched its model railway business in 2018 with plans to produce a ‘OO’ gauge ready-to-run model of unique English Electric gas turbine prototype GT3, and now it’s in the Hornby Magazine office for review. MIKE WILD pays close attention to this sought-after new arrival.
Bachmann’s Hawksworth ‘PANNIER’
The final development of the Great Western Railway ‘Pannier’ tank is the subject of Bachmann’s latest ‘OO’ gauge ready-to-run locomotive. MIKE WILD pays close attention to this brand-new and ‘most-wanted’ new release.
Accurascale Tipplers debut
The latest ‘OO’ gauge wagons to arrive from Accurascale are PTA//JTA/JUA bogie tipplers. MIKE WILD inspects these outstanding new additions for the freight sector.
Dapol steps up with GWR ‘Mogul’
Dapol has been continually enhancing its ready-to-run locomotives with new features, performance and even finer detail, but its latest could be its best yet. MIKE WILD puts the new GWR ‘43XX’ 2-6-0 for ‘OO’ gauge through its paces to find out.
Giving Kernow's D600 'Warship' Bulldog its bark
Locomotives with 21-pin decoders sometimes require a different approach to connecting a speaker. MIKE WILD explains all with Kernow Model Rail Centre’s ‘OO’ gauge model of the D600 ‘Warship’ diesel-hydraulic.
VIDEO: Revolution Trains IPA car carriers for 'N'
Revolution Train's IPA car carriers are now available for 'N' gauge and we review these new additions in the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM162, December 2020. Watch them in action on our test track here.
VIDEO: Revolution Trains KUA wagons for 'N'
Revolution Trains new 'N' gauge KUA wagons feature in the review section of the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM162. Watch them in action on our 'N' gauge test track here.
Locomotion and Rails reveal LNWR 'Improved Precedent'
Locomotion Models and Rails of Sheffield have revealed a brand new 'OO' gauge model of LNWR 'Improved Precedent' 2-4-0. The model is being made by Bachmann and is due for release in Summer 2021.
VIDEO: Hornby RailRoad Plus Class 47
Hornby has released the first of its new RailRoad Plus models for 2020 with enhanced decoration. Join us at the Hornby Magazine test track to see GBRf liveried Class 47 47749 City of Truro running on Topley Dale on a railtour to showcase its running qualities.
VIDEO: Hornby's ONE Class 66 for 'OO'
Hornby has released a new batch of 'OO' gauge Class 66s in the latest liveries. Arriving in the Hornby Magazine office for review is the ONE magenta liveried version of the model as 66587 As One We Can. Watch it in action on our test track here at the head of a container train.
VIDEO: Hornby Magazine Show | November 2020
The latest monthly Hornby Magazine Show is here! Join Mike Wild and Richard Watson for this 1hr 20min video feature showcasing the latest progress on Topley Dale's quarry scene, new announcements from Bachmann for Winter, the latest news, new arrivals and more. Watch it here...
VIDEO: Locoman Sounds 'Britannia' sound file
Locoman Sounds has produced a brand new sound project for the Doehler & Haass sound decoder portfolio modelling the BR 'Britannia' 4-6-2. In the latest issue we show how to install the 8-pin version of the decoder into Hornby 'OO' gauge model together with working lamps and firebox flicker. Watched the finished model in action on our test track here.
VIDEO: Bachmann's Johnson '1P' 0-4-4T
In the latest issue of Hornby Magazine we feature Bachmann's new 'OO' gauge model of the Johnson '1P' 0-4-4T. In this video Hornby Magazine Editor Mike Wild introduces the model and demonstrates its performance on our test track.
Coniston Lake
Taking a beautiful location and giving it a railway, MIKE POWELL set this Lake District scene in the 1960s, with steam firmly in charge. Photography, Mike Wild.
Bachmann’s Johnson ‘1P’
The latest arrival for ‘OO’ gauge from Bachmann is the popular Midland Railway ‘1P’ 0-4-4T. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at this sought after new release. Plus we have two videos with this feature - one showcasing the model running on Topley Dale and a second subscriber exclusive explaining the sound fitting process for the model.