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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Latest articles from Hornby Magazine
View the latest news and features from Hornby Magazine below.
London Midland Region history
Of all the regions formed after the railways were nationalised in 1948, the London Midland was one of the largest, and most important, and greatly influenced the way that the country’s railways developed, as EVAN GREEN-HUGHES explains.
London Midland Region formations
BR’s London Midland Region covered a large area and generated a great deal of passenger and freight traffic. MARK CHIVERS presents a selection of modellable options from the 1950s and 1960s.
London Midland Region: Inspiration
The London Midland Region offers a huge range of opportunities for modelling, from the scenic northern fells to rural branch lines and fast main lines. Hornby Magazine presents a selection of inspirational images highlighting Midland Region layouts.
Midland Motive Power Survey
BR London Midland Region’s motive power roster incorporated former London Midland and Scottish Railway locomotives, as well as a vast array of BR ‘Standards', plus prototypes, diesels, electrics and Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs).
Scratchbuilt Garage
What do you do if you want a particular building which isn’t available as a kit or ready-made structure? DAN EVASON shows how to build a bespoke garage in ‘OO’ gauge using readily available and cost effective materials.
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Latest model railway news
Read all the latest model railway news from Key Model World and Hornby Magazine.
Megapoints’ Autosignal Controller
Megapoints Controllers has introduced a new modern colour light signal controller to its range of model railway electronics.
HTG launches exclusive 'OO' Class 37/7
The Heavy Tractor Group (HTG) has commissioned a model of Accurascale’s Class 37 as 37714 for ‘OO’ gauge in DCC ready and DCC sound-fitted versions.
Dapol shows first HEA samples
Dapol has received engineering samples of its eagerly awaited HEA and HBA hoppers for 'O' gauge. The wagons are currently being reviewed by the development team.
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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