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 June 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM192, June 2023. Highlights of this issue include our first review of Accurascale's stunning new 'OO' gauge Class 37, detailed step by step modelling guides, three stunning layouts and more. Read the full magazine in PDF format here and check out our latest video content in the Video Features section.
Hornby Magazine May 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM191, May 2023. Highlights of this issue include our first review of the Sonic Models GCR 'A5' 4-6-2T for OO gauge, Lewis Bucknell's Misselthwaite, detailed step by step modelling guides and more. Read the full magazine in PDF format here and check out our latest video content in the Video Features section.
Hornby Magazine April 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM190, April 2023. Highlights of this issue include the launch of our new diesel depot layout, exclusive Key Publishing limited editions, first reviews of the latest releases and much more. Read the full magazine in PDF format here and check out our latest video content in the Video Features section.
Latest articles from Hornby Magazine
View the latest news and features from Hornby Magazine below.
RAILWAY REALISM: Great Western Electrification
One of the most significant upgrades to the country’s railway in recent years has been electrification of the Great Western Main line from Paddington to South Wales and the West – but it had huge troubles, as EVAN GREEN-HUGHES describes.
Purgatory Peak On30 North American model railway
Build another British 7mm scale layout or go for something altogether different? That was the choice facing Macclesfield Model Railway Group, and Purgatory Peak modelling American narrow gauge is the result, as SHAUN HORROCKS explains.
Maryborough - Australian railway modelling
The Australian Model Railway Association Victorian Branch led by ROGER LLOYD turn the clock back to the late 1950s in their home country to create a stunning replica of railway operations at Maryborough, Victoria.
TT:120 Isolating Fishplates
Isolating fishplates are a useful item to have on hand when building a model railway for analogue or digital layouts and Hornby has produced a set for its ‘TT:120’ scale track range.
ModelU 3D Printed 1950s Passengers
ModelU has produced a pack of figures that will look the part in steam-era coaches.
Exclusive products on the Key Model World Shop
Discover our range of limited editions, exclusive products and modelling essentials
New exclusive ‘OO’ gauge GNR signalbox kit
A ‘OO’ scale kit of the Great Northern Railway signalbox at Helpston is the latest addition to the Key Model World Shop exclusive building collection, produced by PJM Models.
REVEALED: Exclusive limited edition DCR Class 60
The Key Publishing Collection available through the Key Model World Shop has expanded with a limited edition of Class 60 60029 Ben Nevis in DCR grey produced by Cavalex Models for ‘OO’ gauge.
UPDATE: Limited edition Coal Sector Class 31
We have been working with Accurascale on development of our exclusive limited edition model of 31276 Calder Hall Power Station for 'OO' gauge. Read the latest news on this all-new model here.
Latest model railway news
Read all the latest model railway news from Key Model World and Hornby Magazine.
Accurascale Class 66 raises £10,000 for Samaritans UK
Accurascale has donated £10,000 to Samaritans UK following the sell-out success of its recent 'OO' gauge Freightliner Class 66 locomotive - 66415 You Are Never Alone.
TrainTrax reveals Hex-TRAK modular system
TrainTrax has unveiled a new ‘N’ gauge modular railway system called Hex-TRAK intended for use with KATO unitrack.
Sonic confirms GCR ‘A5’ 4-6-2T in ‘N’
Sonic Models is to produce an ‘N’ gauge model of the Great Central Railway (GCR) ‘A5’ 4-6-2T for release towards the end of 2025. The announcement follows the news of a second production run of its ‘OO’ gauge version.
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