Hornby Magazine
Edited by Mark Chivers alongside Publisher Mike Wild, Hornby Magazine set out with a new approach and was aimed squarely at newcomers and returnees to the hobby, as well as those who were established in the hobby.
Its mix of inspirational and shows-you-how features, coupled to the best model railway layout photography and latest product reviews soon caught on as modellers everywhere discovered its fresh, new approach, talking in a language that everyone understood and not assuming everyone reading it was full of technical knowledge.
There will always be at least 90 pages of editorial in every issue of Hornby Magazine, making it the best value read of all the model railway titles. It is regularly promoted at retail outlets and can be found at W H Smiths, Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda, Morrisons, Mills and many other good news outlets, including independent newsagents. Where it isn’t stocked, it can be ordered. Just ask!
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Back Issues
Hornby Magazine May 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM191, May 2023. Highlights of this issue include our first review of the Sonic Models GCR 'A5' 4-6-2T for OO gauge, Lewis Bucknell's Misselthwaite, detailed step by step modelling guides and more. Read the full magazine in PDF format here and check out our latest video content in the Video Features section.
Hornby Magazine April 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM190, April 2023. Highlights of this issue include the launch of our new diesel depot layout, exclusive Key Publishing limited editions, first reviews of the latest releases and much more. Read the full magazine in PDF format here and check out our latest video content in the Video Features section.
Hornby Magazine March 2023 | HM189
Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM189, March 2023. Highlights of this issue include our Flying Scotsman Centenary supplement, first reviews of the latest releases and much more. Read the full magazine in PDF format here and check out our latest video content in the Video Features section.
Latest articles from Hornby Magazine
View the latest news and features from Hornby Magazine below.
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
THOMAS ASHCROFT-DOMONEY
Shap
Shap has always been a challenge to footplate crews and a magnet for enthusiasts. EVAN GREEN-HUGHES explores this famous location’s history and appeal.
EVAN GREEN-HUGHES
Bachmann Collectors Club Ivatt ‘2MT’ 2-6-0
Amongst the recent additions to the Bachmann Collectors Club range of exclusive limited edition models is this ‘N’ gauge LMS Ivatt ‘2MT’ in BR lined maroon. MARK CHIVERS assesses it.
MARK CHIVERS
Revolution Trains PCA
Revolution Trains’ newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge PCA alumina tank wagons have arrived, offering a new option for modern era modellers. BEN CHURCH takes a closer look at these distinctive new vehicles.
BEN CHURCH
Customising limited edition Class 40 40145
The Key Publishing limited edition model of 40145 in large logo blue prompted DAVID DOLMAN to take an already good model and make it even better.
DAVID DOLMANExclusive products on the Key Model World Shop
Discover our range of limited editions, exclusive products and modelling essentials
Building Twelvemill Bridge – Part Two: The Viaduct
In the second part of our series following construction of our brand-new ‘TT:120' scale layout, MIKE WILD explains how the laser-cut viaduct kit was built and installed.
MIKE WILD
Exclusive Wild & Chivers coal wagon
The first of a new series of annual exclusive wagons featuring the names from the Key Publishing team on classic private owner wagons in ‘OO’ gauge. The first is Wild & Chivers.
Mike Wild.
Exclusive Cappagh JNA-T box wagons
Key Publishing has commissioned a series of eight ‘OO’ gauge JNA-T box wagons from Revolution Trains modelling the Royal Blue vehicles operated by Cappagh on aggregate trains.
MIKE WILDLatest model railway news
Read all the latest model railway news from Key Model World and Hornby Magazine.
Surprise ‘TT:120’ Class 08
Hornby has added a surprise ‘TT:120’ scale Class 08 diesel shunter release to its 2024 schedule.
MARK CHIVERS
Heljan receives LNER ‘U1’ running sample
Heljan has received a running sample of its newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge LNER Beyer-Garratt ‘U1’ 2-8-0+0-8-2 for evaluation.
BEN CHURCH
Hornby TT:120 ‘Duchess’ gains colour
Hornby has received decorated samples of its all-new ‘TT:120’ LMS ‘Princess Coronation' 4-6-2.
BEN CHURCHMagazine Contacts
Publisher
Mike Wild
Acting Editor
Mark Chivers
mark.chivers@keypublishing.com
Associate Editor
Jonathan Newton
jonathan.newton@keypublishing.com
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