Hornby Magazine

Key Publishing's model railway magazine written for modellers by modellers. New issue available on the first Thursday of every month featuring all the latest model railway news, reviews, features and more.

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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Ways to buy Hornby Magazine

Available in Print edition delivered to your door, E-Magazine page turner via App Store and Google Play or read online as part of KeyModelWorld premium subscription.

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Back Issues

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Hornby Magazine June 2017

This issue headlines with an exclusive first look at the artwork for Hornby’s new model of the Class 87 for ‘OO’. Plus we’ve got first and full reviews of Heljan’s new ‘O’ gauge Class 45 and the sound fitted Graham Farish ’N’ gauge ‘Castle’ 4-6-0 too, alongside new releases from Hornby which are coming to the shops in May and June.

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Hornby Magazine May 2017

In the latest issue of Hornby Magazine we bring you the latest model railway news from Hornby, Bachmann, Dapol, Heljan and more alongside stunning feature layouts, detailed step by step guides and our 15 top tips for modelling bulk freight trains.

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Hornby Magazine April 2017

The latest issue of Hornby Magazine features exclusive Hornby news, reviews and competitions including a new ‘Inside Hornby’ news column, a full review of Hornby’s soon to be released Twin Track Sound Class 20 and the chance to win a pair of these new digital models.


Latest articles from Hornby Magazine

View the latest news and features from Hornby Magazine below.

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Heljan’s ‘OO’ gauge Class 57 returns

Heljan’s popular ‘OO’ gauge Class 57 Co-Co diesel returns in a selection of new identities and colour schemes. MARK CHIVERS takes a closer look.

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.

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WORKBENCH: Tyne Dock steam finale

The Tyne Dock-Consett iron ore circuit has always fascinated modellers. TIM SHACKLETON blends consistency and variety within a nine-wagon rake of KR Models iron-ore hoppers.

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Hornby Magazine – Top 200 Models

With hundreds of models reviewed over the past 200 issues, MARK CHIVERS reveals the very best 200, and the team's personal highlights since 2007.

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Allerby - recreating the 1980s in 'O' gauge

The latest exhibition layout from STEVE THOMPSON and family models a freight scene in ‘O’ gauge, demonstrating the tremendous presence this scale offers and you can see it at Model World LIVE on April 27/28 2024.

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Latest model railway news

Read all the latest model railway news from Key Model World and Hornby Magazine.

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.

‘OO’ GWR ‘57XX’ 0-6-0PT next for Accurascale

Accurascale has revealed it is working on a selection of all-new Great Western Railway (GWR) ‘57XX’ 0-6-0PTs for ‘OO’ gauge. Watch its launch video and read our full story detailing this new announcement here.

All-new ‘N’ gauge Class 66 for Revolution Trains

Revolution Trains’ next newly-tooled ‘N’ gauge locomotive will be a Class 66 Co-Co diesel. Read the full story here and watch our exclusive interview with Ben Ando and Mike Hale from Revolution Trains.

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Magazine Contacts 

 

Publisher

Mike Wild

mike.wild@keypublishing.com

Acting Editor

Mark Chivers

mark.chivers@keypublishing.com

Associate Editor

Jonathan Newton

jonathan.newton@keypublishing.com

For subscription and mail order enquiries:

orders@keypublishing.com

Head of Advertisement Sales

Brodie Baxter

brodie.baxter@keypublishing.com