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 2018
The December 2018 issue of Hornby Magazine offers 172 pages of model railway content, exciting modelling projects, inspirational layouts and the very latest releases across ‘OO’, ‘O’ and ’N’ gauge.
Highlights include Michael Smith’s huge ‘OO’ gauge loft layout Lakeside, Wolfe Lowe in ‘O’ gauge modelling the early years of the LMS and quarry operations and the West Coast Main Line in ’N’ gauge at Clifton and Lowther. Add to this a full survey of BR blue steam locomotives, a guide to installing frog switches, weathering heavy freight locomotives and installing sound in an Adams 4-4-2T in ‘OO’ and there is plenty to look forward to.
Hornby Magazine November 2018
This month’s layouts include models of Bewdley in ‘OO’ gauge, the West Coast Main Line at Watford Junction in ’N’ gauge and a compact wharf side shunting yard in ‘O’ gauge.
Hornby Magazine October 2018
Digital Command Control is in focus in the October 2018 issue of Hornby Magazine, but there is plenty for everyone, no matter what control system you use. Highlights include an exclusive competition to win Hornby and Gaugemaster models and equipment worth more than £1,000, extra pages with more editorial features, a first review of Bachmann’s new Brighton ‘Atlantic’ for ‘OO’ gauge, a full installation guide to sound for the Hornby Class 800, Hornby Magazine’s top 20 digital products and much more.
Latest articles from Hornby Magazine
View the latest news and features from Hornby Magazine below.
The Great Gathering Returns
2013 witnessed the reuniting of all six surviving Gresley ‘A4’ 4-6-2s including two based in North America. A decade ago, Hornby released limited edition models to commemorate the reunion and now they are being re-released – this time in limited edition Hornby Dublo form – to mark ten years since that landmark and unlikely-to-be-repeated event.
HRA Bogie Hopper Wagons
Bachmann’s recently announced HRA bogie aggregate hopper wagons have arrived, with newly-tooled models in ‘OO’ and ‘N’ gauge debuting together.
MAKING A SCENE: Submerged Spitfire scene
DAN EVASON was inspired by a story to create this stunning scene in 4mm scale - which, with adaptation, could be set in any era from the dawn of flight to the present day.
Lockdown Sidings
The Pandemic lockdowns prompted SIMON MARSH to build his first layout in many years - and it shows what can be achieved in a small space in ‘OO’ gauge. Photography, Trevor Jones
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UPDATE: Limited edition Coal Sector Class 31
We have been working with Accurascale on development of our exclusive limited edition model of 31276 Calder Hall Power Station for 'OO' gauge. Read the latest news on this all-new model here.
Making Tracks for Christmas
Pete Waterman and the Railnuts have taken Making Tracks 3 to Cheshire Outdoors in Blakemere Village for the festive season with trains running every day through December.
Accurascale adds ICI Soda Ash 16ton mineral wagons
Accurascale has revealed details of its latest website exclusive - ICI Soda Ash 16ton steel mineral wagons for ‘OO’ gauge.
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