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 March 2019
The latest issue of Hornby Magazine is packed to the rafters with new models, inspirational layouts and great hands-on features. Highlights include our first reviews of the Hornby ‘J36’ 0-6-0 and BR ‘Lord Nelson’ 4-6-0 plus the Oxford Rail ‘N7’ 0-6-2T for ‘OO’ gauge as well as our first review of the Dapol Class 142 for ’N’ gauge.
Hornby Magazine February 2019
Hornby’s 2019 catalogue launch headlines the latest issue of Hornby Magazine with a detailed report of new products to expect in the coming year, including full listings for steam and diesel locomotives as well as a list of all the new tool carriages for 2019.
Hornby Magazine January 2019
Hornby’s new Maunsell ‘Lord Nelson’ 4-6-0 headlines our feature-packed January issue which includes an exclusive first review of the new Southern Railway 4-6-0 for ‘OO’ gauge, your chance to win one together with a rake of matching carriages, new videos, the full content of Hornby Magazine’s 2019 DVD to watch online and much more.
Latest articles from Hornby Magazine
View the latest news and features from Hornby Magazine below.
Hornby's Ruston 88DS 4wDM shunter lands
This delightful-looking ‘OO’ gauge model is now available. MARK CHIVERS finds out whether its performance matches its appearance.
LESS IS MORE
TIM SHACKLETON takes a scaled-down approach to giving ‘N’ gauge models a life-like finish.
REALITY CHECK: Southern Railway CC1 ‘Booster’
To power goods trains on its electric network, the Southern Railway built one of the most innovative and unusual locomotive designs ever to appear on our railways. EVAN GREEN-HUGHES looks into the history of the Class 70, otherwise known as the ‘Booster’.
EFE Rail’s Southern Electric ‘Boosters’
The 1940s Southern Railway ‘Booster’ electric locomotives are the subject of an all-new tooling from EFE Rail for ‘OO’ gauge. MIKE WILD inspects this new arrival.
Redbridge Wharf
Winchester Railway Modellers took on the challenge to build Redbridge Wharf - a layout based on the expansive sleeper works at Redbridge, Southampton, nestled alongside a busy main line railway. RICH SULZMANN tells the story.
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FIRST LOOK: EFE Rail SR Booster Co-Co electrics for OO gauge
The all-new EFE Rail model of the SR Booster Co-Co electrics has arrived with retailers. We met with product development manager Graham Muspratt to find out more about these fascinating early electrics.
Rapido downsizes GWR ‘Iron Mink'
Rapido Trains UK has revealed that it is to produce all-new Great Western V6 ‘Iron Mink’ vans for ‘N’ gauge.
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.
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