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 July 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM193, July 2023. Highlights of this issue include our first review of Hornby's new 'TT:120' products, the launch of our latest laser-cut kit, 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 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.
Latest articles from Hornby Magazine
View the latest news and features from Hornby Magazine below.
HobbyTrax Controller Holder
New from HobbyTrax is a simple item that can make storing your DCC controller a touch easier – and safer.
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.
Exclusive products on the Key Model World Shop
Discover our range of limited editions, exclusive products and modelling essentials
IN STOCK NOW: Hornby TT:120 scale TTA tankers
Hornby's new collection of TT:120 scale 45ton TTA tankers are in stock now at the Key Model World Shop. Check out the first three liveries here.
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.
Latest model railway news
Read all the latest model railway news from Key Model World and Hornby Magazine.
Soar Valley MRC's 40th anniversary show - this weekend!
Soar Valley Model Railway Club is set to hold its 40th anniversary exhibition at Loughborough Grammar School this weekend - August 17/18.
Unique graffitied HYA hopper for Accurascale
Accurascale has announced an exclusive pair of 'OO' gauge cut-down HYA hoppers with one featuring the very distinctive graffiti featured on the real thing.
Accurascale adds 'OO' NCB HTVs
Accurascale has added a new exclusive triple pack of its forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge 21ton HTV wagons in National Coal Board (NCB) internal user green and grey.
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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Head of Advertisement Sales
Brodie Baxter