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 2017

Headlining the latest issue of Hornby Magazine are first reviews of Dapol’s new ‘OO’ gauge Class 122 and DJ Models’ crowd-funded Class 71 alongside a host of new releases from Hornby, products from Unit Models and B-T Models and much more.

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Hornby Magazine June 2017

This issue headlines with an exclusive first look at the artwork for Hornby’s new model of the Class 87 for ‘OO’. Plus we’ve got first and full reviews of Heljan’s new ‘O’ gauge Class 45 and the sound fitted Graham Farish ’N’ gauge ‘Castle’ 4-6-0 too, alongside new releases from Hornby which are coming to the shops in May and June.

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Hornby Magazine May 2017

In the latest issue of Hornby Magazine we bring you the latest model railway news from Hornby, Bachmann, Dapol, Heljan and more alongside stunning feature layouts, detailed step by step guides and our 15 top tips for modelling bulk freight trains.


Latest articles from Hornby Magazine

View the latest news and features from Hornby Magazine below.

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Grosvenor Square's second coming

MIKE WILD

Grosvenor Square is the biggest of the Hornby Magazine layout fleet measuring 29ft x 10ft. In 2018 it made its debut at the full length at the Great Electric Train Show. MIKE WILD explains how it all happened.

MIKE WILD
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Grosvenor Square’s growth spurt

MIKE WILD

The Hornby Magazine team is always looking to enhance its layouts and in 2018 it was the turn of our Western Region terminus. MIKE WILD reveals why and how this large layout has been taken to the next level.

MIKE WILD
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Modern palisade fencing

MARK CHIVERS

Ratio’s ‘N’ gauge range of plastic models and accessories is bolstered with the addition of two new packs of modern palisade fencing for the scale.

MARK CHIVERS
Heljan O gauge Class 55 Deltic. Review Premium

Heljan updates its O gauge Deltic

MIKE WILD

The legendary English Electric ‘Deltics’ are back for ‘O’ gauge with Heljan, featuring new tooling and an upgraded chassis. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at 55002 in BR two-tone green.

MIKE WILD
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3D-printed Class 37 engine

MARK CHIVERS

Recently added to the West Hill Wagon Works range of 3D-printed diesel depot accessories is this superbly detailed ‘OO’ gauge Class 37 power unit.

MARK CHIVERS

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Latest model railway news

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

Rapido reveals four new 'OO' locomotive projects

MARK CHIVERS

Rapido Trains UK has revealed its Winter release plans with four new ‘OO’ gauge locomotive projects heading the line-up.

MARK CHIVERS

PREVIEW: Warley National Model Railway Exhibition 2023

MARK CHIVERS

The annual Warley National Model Railway Exhibition returns to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham on the weekend of November 25/26 2023. Join the Hornby Magazine team at the show and don't miss our stand where you can see our latest layouts on display.

MARK CHIVERS

Prince William launches ‘N’ gauge National Collection series

MARK CHIVERS

Locomotion Models has launched the first in a new series of exclusive ‘N’ gauge models reflecting items in the National Collection, with the debut of 47798 Prince William in EWS Royal Claret from Bachmann’s Graham Farish range.

MARK CHIVERS

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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:

orders@keypublishing.com

Head of Advertisement Sales

Brodie Baxter

brodie.baxter@keypublishing.com