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 February 2018
Headlining the February 2018 issue of Hornby Magazine is full coverage of Hornby’s 2018 product range, including exclusive images of the first samples to be shown.
Plus we have the latest model announcements from Dapol, reviews of the Dapol Class 121 and revised Oxford Rail ‘Dean Goods’ 0-6-0, three stunning feature layouts covering ‘OO’ and ’N’ scales and steam, diesel and preservation era subjects, detailed guides to upgrading the Oxford Adams ‘0415’, top tips for painting your own models, a track plan to inspire your own garage layouts, and much more.
Hornby Magazine January 2018
The January 2018 issue of Hornby Magazine features the Warley show in a dedicated eight-page news section highlighting new products on show as well as new announcements.
We also have a full review of Dapol’s new GWR AEC railcar alongside new releases from Train-Tech, Hornby, Bachmann, Minerva, Noch and more, three stunning feature layouts headlined by Yeovil MRG’s The Summit, a detailed step by step guide to installing digital sound in Hornby’s ‘H’ 0-4-4T, Hornby Magazine’s guide to the best ballasts and an installation guide for Viessmann animated figures. All our regulars are back, too, including Reality Check, Railway Realism, Staff Projects, Showcase and Show Guide. Don’t miss it!
Hornby Magazine December 2017
The latest issue of Hornby Magazine is headlined by an exclusive first review of Hornby’s new Wainwright ‘H’ 0-4-4T for ‘OO’ gauge, a £1,000 model giveaway offering five great prizes and free 2018 calendar.
Plus, this digital edition includes three videos showcasing the Hornby ‘H’ 0-4-4T, Branor Systems Camtruck and Legomanbiffo’s DCC sound decoders for the 4-TC and Class 33/1.
Latest articles from Hornby Magazine
View the latest news and features from Hornby Magazine below.
Gonerby - a freight depot in the diesel era
The atmosphere of a 1980s freight terminal and depot was what KEVIN CRANE wanted to recapture, done to brilliant effect in ‘OO’ gauge. Read the full feature and watch our exclusive layout tour video here.
Rapido Wisbech & Upwell Bogie Tramcars
Modellers of the Wisbech & Upwell Tramway will be pleased that Rapido Trains’ ‘OO’ gauge models of these characterful vehicles are with retailers now, the first time they have ever been modelled in ready-to-run form.
Iron bridges on the ‘iron road’
Although greatly favoured by early railway builders, the deficiencies of cast iron as a material for building railway bridges meant that its period of predominance was relatively short. EVAN GREEN-HUGHES looks at the history of this material and finds out what there is still left to see.
Making a scene: Snow covering tips
Recent weather and the arrival of two new steam locomotives with snowploughs in the accessory pack prompted MIKE WILD to give Shortley Bridge’s viaduct scene a quick winter makeover.
Accurascale aims to raise £10,000 for Samaritans
Accurascale is adding one more ‘OO’ gauge Class 66 to its upcoming roster, 66415 You Are Never Alone in Freightliner orange livery with black striping, as a special fundraising initiative.
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Exclusive Porterbrook Class 47 revealed
Key Publishing has commissioned an exclusive limited edition modelling Porterbrook purple and white Class 47/8 47817 in ‘OO’ gauge. It is available to pre-order now.
Scorpion and Scimitar upscale to ‘O’
PJM Models has upscaled its popular 3D printed Scorpion and Scimitar 3D printed CVR(T)s for ‘O’ gauge modellers and they are available now exclusively from the Key Model World Shop.
Clark Railworks reveals Dame Vera Lynn colour renders
The first livery renders for Clark Railworks new 'WD' 2-10-0 for 'OO' gauge have been revealed for 3672 Dame Vera Lynn in as preserved green. Check out the renders here.
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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Brodie Baxter