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 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.
Hornby Magazine November 2017
Exclusive first reviews of Hornby’s new Stanier ‘Duchess’ 4-6-2 and Kernow Model Rail Centre’s Bulleid 1-Co-Co-1 diesel headline the latest issue of Hornby Magazine along with a competition to win a new ‘Duchess’ together with a ‘Royal Scot’ and a collection of buildings from the Skaledale collection.
Hornby Magazine October 2017
The latest issue of Hornby Magazine takes a detailed look at the latest in Digital Command Control equipment as well as featuring THREE exclusive review models, the latest news from Hornby Hobbies and news from Hatton’s of its latest ‘OO’ gauge locomotive projects. For the Digital Special we go in search of five of the best control systems in the £200-£500 bracket, explore the possibility of Hornby’s new solo Twin Track Sound decoders, answer your digital questions and offer 20 top tips to help you get the most from locomotive decoders.
Latest articles from Hornby Magazine
View the latest news and features from Hornby Magazine below.
Class 57s
While remanufacture of existing locomotives is common practice in other countries it is quite rare in the UK. The Class 57, however, is an exception, having been rebuilt from the Class 47 two decades ago. EVAN GREEN-HUGHES takes a look at this successful conversion and its subsequent service history.
Peco ‘TT:120’ seven-plank open wagons
Peco’s latest releases for ‘TT:120’ scale include these all-new seven-plank open wagons in eight different liveries covering Cadbury’s, Huntley and Palmers, Colman’s and British Railways colour schemes, together with one for each of the ‘Big Four’ railways.
‘OO9’ Gloucester bogie coach arrives
Bachmann’s eagerly-awaited newly-tooled ‘OO9’ Ashover Light Railway Gloucester bogie coach arrived in the Hornby Magazine office during December.
Terrific TTA Tankers
The ubiquitous TTA ‘monobloc’ tank wagon has been a common sight for ‘OO’ gauge modellers for a long time. Half a century since first appearing in the Hornby range in 1973, the manufacturer has retooled this classic BR wagon for its 2023 range and the first examples are now available.
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.
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Exclusive GNR tunnel portal kits in stock now!
In stock now and exclusively available from the Key Model World Shop are laser-cut 'OO' gauge and 'TT:120' scale double track tunnel portal kits modelling Hadley Wood on the East Coast Main Line.
‘OO’ WD 2-10-0 for KR Models
KR Models’ next ‘OO’ gauge project will be the War Department (WD) ‘Austerity’ 2-10-0.
Heljan plans 'O' gauge Class 24
Heljan has revealed plans to produce an all-new ‘O’ gauge BR Class 24 Bob-Bo diesel.
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