Hornby Magazine

Key Publishing's model railway magazine written for modellers by modellers. New issue available on the first Thursday of every month featuring all the latest model railway news, reviews, features and more.

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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Ways to buy Hornby Magazine

Available in Print edition delivered to your door, E-Magazine page turner via App Store and Google Play or read online as part of KeyModelWorld premium subscription.

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Back Issues

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Hornby Magazine July 2019

The latest issue of Hornby Magazine is packed to the rafters with modelling content PLUS this digital issue comes with FIVE videos to watch within the issue. It also comes with a FREE 24-page Beginners’ Guide to Weathering and two exclusive competitions.

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Hornby Magazine June 2019

In the latest issue we take you to the Cambrian Coast in the 1950s with Geoff Taylor’s stunning multi-level ‘OO’ gauge layout - Barmouth Junction - as well as taking in London Transport operations in the 1950s at Addison Park in 3mm scale and modern day main line action in Scotland at Cadham Bay in ‘OO’

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Hornby Magazine May 2019

Relive the glory days of Britain’s famous trains in the latest issue of Hornby Magazine as we pay a visit to one of the biggest ‘O’ gauge model railways in the country - John Ryan’s outstanding Over Peover.


Latest articles from Hornby Magazine

View the latest news and features from Hornby Magazine below.

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Hornby Magazine February 2024

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Hornby HST with Bluetooth Triplex Sound Feature Premium

VIDEO: TXS 21-pin Installation Hornby HST Power Cars

MIKE WILD

The latest generation Hornby Class 43 High Speed Train power cars set out to make sound installation simple. MIKE WILD adds a pair of TXS 21-pin chips to EMT liveried 43049 and 43060 and demonstrates the finished models on video.

MIKE WILD
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Using the HM|DCC APP to upload a sound profile

MARK CHIVERS

For new and experienced DCC users, the HM|DCC app makes setting up a model easier than ever. MARK CHIVERS shows how in a simple step-by-step guide.

MARK CHIVERS
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TXS Power Supplies -  Power Options

MARK CHIVERS

There are three primary options to power HM7000 Bluetooth-controlled trains. MARK CHIVERS looks at the possibilities.

MARK CHIVERS
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What is Hornby's HM7000?

MARK CHIVERS

Hornby launched a new way to control model railways in 2023. MARK CHIVERS explains how the HM7000 system works - and why you should consider it.

MARK CHIVERS

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Latest model railway news

Read all the latest model railway news from Key Model World and Hornby Magazine.

Accurascale adds ICI Soda Ash 16ton mineral wagons

BEN CHURCH

Accurascale has revealed details of its latest website exclusive - ICI Soda Ash 16ton steel mineral wagons for ‘OO’ gauge.

BEN CHURCH

Accurascale reveals decorated 16ton mineral wagon samples

BEN CHURCH

Accurascale has received decorated samples of its forthcoming all-new 16ton steel mineral wagons for ‘OO’ gauge.

BEN CHURCH

Hornby Live Steam 20th anniversary marked

BEN CHURCH

The 'OO' gauge Live Steam Club commemorated the 20th anniversary of Hornby’s 'OO' gauge live steam range at the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition in late November.

BEN CHURCH

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Magazine Contacts 

 

Publisher

Mike Wild

mike.wild@keypublishing.com

Acting Editor

Mark Chivers

mark.chivers@keypublishing.com

Associate Editor

Jonathan Newton

jonathan.newton@keypublishing.com

For subscription and mail order enquiries:

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Head of Advertisement Sales

Brodie Baxter

brodie.baxter@keypublishing.com