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 December 2019
The December 2019 issue of Hornby Magazine is out now and offers an exclusive first review of Dapol’s new ‘O’ gauge GWR ‘14XX’ 0-4-2T as well as our first review of the Hornby ‘OO’ gauge Ruston 48DS four-wheel diesel shunter.
Hornby Magazine November 2019
The November issue of Hornby Magazine is out now and includes three videos and a competition to win a Hornby Southern Region suburban train in ‘OO’ gauge.
Hornby Magazine October 2019
The latest digital issue of Hornby Magazine is available now and features an exclusive competition to win a Bachmann Western Pullman Digital Sound Train Set, the latest product reviews and news, 20 minutes of embedded video content and much more.
Latest articles from Hornby Magazine
View the latest news and features from Hornby Magazine below.
Colourful Class 31s
New from Key Publishing comes this illustrated guide for one of the most unappreciated British diesel designs. The Class 31s were built by Brush Traction from 1957 to 1962 and were born out of the modernisation plan of 1955, which called for the wholesale replacement of steam with diesel and electric traction on a like-for-like basis.
Dalziel North
The atmosphere around a Scottish freight terminal in the early 2000s inspired RODDY NEWBIGGING and friends to create this detailed pastiche of the early privatised railway in North Lanarkshire.Photography, Jonathan Newton
Rannoch Station
Modellers of the picturesque West Highland line will be pleased to see two new kits from Peco, bolstering its range of laser-cut wood kits (HM195) and providing new options for modellers of this scenic route.
3D Printed Armco Safety Barrier
New from West Hill Wagon Works are these ‘OO’ gauge 3D printed packs of Armco style safety barriers.
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Latest model railway news
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Rails reveals exclusive Cavalex Models Class 60s
Rails of Sheffield has commissioned three exclusive limited editions of Cavalex Models forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Class 60.
WIN! A Hornby ‘OO’ gauge BR Standard '2MT', worth £230.
Hornby Magazine is offering the chance to win one of Hornby’s new ‘OO’ gauge BR Standard ‘2MT’ 2-6-0s, worth £230. The closing date for entries is 5pm GMT on February 25 2024.
Revolution Trains raises £3,840 for charity
Revolution Trains has donated £3,840 to the Railway Children charity, during a special ceremony at Avanti West Coast’s Crewe railway station.
Magazine Contacts
Publisher
Mike Wild
Acting Editor
Mark Chivers
mark.chivers@keypublishing.com
Associate Editor
Jonathan Newton
jonathan.newton@keypublishing.com
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Head of Advertisement Sales
Brodie Baxter