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Hornby Magazine Videos
VIDEO: Peco 'Bug Box' carriages for 'OO9'
Peco has released the first of its new collection of 'OO9' narrow gauge Ffestiniog Railway 'Bug Box' carriages. Watch them in action on our 'OO9' terminus layout, Wardle Bay, here in our latest video.
INSTALLING SOUND IN THE HORNBY ’Q6'
Eight-coupled freight engines were hard working locomotives and Locoman Sounds has set out to recreate that effect with its Doehler & Haass sound file for the Raven ‘Q6’ 0-8-0. MIKE WILD shows how it can be installed in the Hornby model with extra features.
VIDEO: Locoman Sound's 'Q6' D&H sound
In the September 2020 issue of Hornby Magazine, HM159, we show how to install Locoman Sounds Doehler & Haass 8-pin sound chip into the Hornby 'Q6' 0-8-0 and add lights and firebox flicker. Watch the video of the finished model here.
VIDEO: Rannoch
Mark Chivers met up with Mark Darragh at Model Rail Scotland to give us the rundown of his layout Rannoch. Watch it here for free now!
VIDEO: Mike and Mark talk best layouts
In the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM158, August 2020 - we highlight what we think are 10 of the best layouts to feature in the magazine since issue. In this video Mike Wild and Mark Chivers catch up to talk about the process of choosing 'the ten' as well as some of those which didn't make the final list.
Heaton Lodge Junction river scene
Lukes Fellows of Geek Gaming Scenics joined Simon George to help move Britain's Biggest Model Railway forward by pouring a huge river scene with epoxy resin. In this video feature we share Lukes video of the process and how he and Simon did it.
VIDEO: Hornby Magazine Show | July 2020
Hornby Magazine's latest monthly Layout Update video is here and it's our biggest yet! Join Mike, Mark and Richard to catch up with our latest modelling activities, news, features, new arrivals and more.
VIDEO: Bachmann's Class 117 DMUs
Bachmann's new 'OO' gauge models of the Class 117s arrived in June. In this video we showcase these highly detailed new units in action on our test track with analogue control.
VIDEO: Bachmann Class 117 sound installation
Following the arrival of Bachmann's new Class 117 DMUs we were keen to test the models abilities with a sound decoder installed. This video guide with MIKE WILD explains how it is done using a ZIMO MX645P22 decoder.
UPGRADED SULZER ‘24’
The SLW Class 24 was highly regarded when it first arrived in 2016 (HM111), but now it has been given a makeover to enhance its details and make its sound file more user friendly. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at the latest additions to the portfolio.
VIDEO: SLW Class 24s on Topley Dale
Sutton's Locomotive Works 'OO' gauge Class 24s staged a takeover on Hornby Magazine's Topley Dale in June. Join us now as we showcase 97201 and D5021 in action on era specific trains.
VIDEO: SLW Class 24s in detail
In this exclusive KeyModelWorld video, MIKE WILD demonstrates the full suite of sounds on Sutton's Locomotive Works stunning 'OO' gauge Class 24s. Join us now for extra images and video which you can only watch here.
VIDEO: Hornby's new 'OO' gauge '61XX'
Hornby's new GWR '61XX' 2-6-2T arrived with retailers in June. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at our sample of 6145 in BR black for this latest video feature.
UNDERGROUND SOUND
The London Transport Stock was hugely popular when it was released in 2015 and now DC kits and legomanoifffo have produced a new ESU sound decoder twin pack to bring these units to life. MIKE WILD explores its potential and shows how he went about upgrading a four-car set with additional functions.
VIDEO: S Stock digital sound
In the latest issue of Hornby Magazine we show how to install DCC sound and lights into Bachmann's London Transport Museum S Stock. MIKE WILD showcases the finished result in this video using Legomanbiffo's latest ESU sound files.
VIDEO: Class 37 sound for 'OO' gauge
In this online feature we show how to install digital sound into the Bachmann Class 37 using a ZIMO MX644D decoder and Rail Exclusive speaker.
Accurascale debuts 'Deltic' sound
Accurascale has received the first draft of its DCC sound project for its 'OO' gauge Class 55 'Deltic'. Watch and hear its functions here.
VIDEO: Heljan Class 33 for 'OO' gauge
Hornby Magazine puts the latest generation of 'OO' gauge Class 33 from Heljan through its paces in this latest video featuring 33030 in its unique EWS maroon and gold livery.
VIDEO: Rails 'Terrier' sound installation guide
Join Hornby Magazine Editor Mike Wild as he shows us how to fit sound in the new Rails of Sheffield Terrier.
VIDEO: Digikeijs coach lighting with Mark Chivers
Join Hornby Magazine's Mark Chivers as he demonstrates the Digikeijs controllable digital coach lighting which he has installed in a Hornby Mk1 coach for a full feature guide in HM157.
VIDEO: Rails of Sheffield Terrier in 'OO' gauge
In the July 2020 issue of Hornby Magazine (HM157) we review Rails of Sheffield's new 'OO' gauge 'Terrier' in full. Join us now as we put it through its paces on our 'OO' gauge test track.
VIDEO: Hatton's Class A4 in 'O' gauge
Hatton's new Gresley 'A4' 4-6-2 is put through its paces on the Hornby Magazine 'O' gauge test track.
VIDEO: Locoman Sounds 'A3' ESU decoder
Locoman Sounds has created a brand new sound file for the LokSound platform capturing the sounds of Gresley 'A3' 4-6-2 60103 Flying Scotsman. We showcase the capabilities of the decoder in this video.
VIDEO: Hornby sliding door MK3's
Hornby Magazine Editor Mike Wild talks through Hornby's new range of Mk 3 sliding door carriages for 'OO' gauge in this latest video.
VIDEO: Hornby Magazine Show | May 2020
Join Hornby Magazine's Mike Wild, Mark Chivers and Richard Watson as they join us once more for our monthly show covering 'OO' and 'OO9' modelling projects from the team.
Barrenthorpe Shed 'BR Green' 'N' gauge running session
Barrenthorpe is Hornby Magazine's 'N' gauge exhibition layout. About to be refurbished ready for the next exhibition circuit, we dusted off some of our BR Green diesels to have a run on the layout, there may be a 'Duchess' in the mix too.
Hornsey Broadway in 'EM' gauge
We join Richard Watson at Model Rail Scotland as he is given a tour around the superb 'EM' gauge layout Hornsey Broadway by operator Paul James.
Wolds Way in 'OO' gauge
Filmed at the Lincoln and District Model Railway Exhibition, Hornby Magazine’s Richard Watson talks to Matthew Upsall the man behind this impressive 1960’s ‘OO’ gauge layout, Wolds Way.
VIDEO: A request from Accurascale
Accurascale is asking for suggestions as to what it should make next for 'O' gauge. Join Hornby Magazine's Mike Wild in the garden with a rake of Accurascale's first 7mm scale wagons - the HUO coal hopper in this new video.