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Rapido Trains reveals ‘44XX’ engineering samples
Rapido Trains reveals ‘44XX’ engineering samples. View the latest images here.
BEN CHURCH
Rapido GNR Stirling Single update
Rapido trains have released painted prototype samples of its GNR Stirling Single re-release for ‘OO’ gauge. View the latest images here.
BEN CHURCH
New Geoscenics track weathering bundle available now
Enhance your track with these easy to use track weathering colour from Geoscenics, as featured in the Hornby Magazine/Key Model World Building a TT:120 Model Railway series. In stock now at the Key Model World Shop and priced at £16.00.
MIKE WILD
West Hill Wagon Works 3D modern lockers
Small details can really enhance a cameo scene or diorama and these 4mm scale 3D-printed modern lockers from West Hill Wagon Works are a case in point.
MARK CHIVERS
Grosvenor Square’s growth spurt
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
Grosvenor Square's second coming
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
Modern palisade fencing
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 updates its O gauge Deltic
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.
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Heljan updates its O gauge Deltic
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
KINLOCHEWE
Based on a projected but never built railway in the Highlands of Scotland, NICK SKELTON captures the atmosphere and essence of the 1980s in ‘OO’. Watch our trailer video below and sign in or sign-up to read the full feature and watch the entire exclusive video.
NICK SKELTON
Tyne Dock ‘9F’ for ‘OO’ gauge
Hornby’s latest batch of ‘OO’ gauge BR ‘9F’ 2-10-0s includes one of the famed batch of Tyne Dock allocated locomotives. MIKE WILD inspects this new arrival.
MIKE WILD
Mallard arrives with sound for ‘TT:120’
The most famous Gresley ‘A4’ 4-6-2 is now available in ‘TT:120’ scale with factory fitted sound following the arrival of world speed record holder 4468 Mallard in LNER garter blue with valances.
MIKE WILD
Halifax and the Calder Valley in the LMS era
PHILIP WADDINGTON drew inspiration from West Yorkshire to recreate a pre-Grouping slice of nostalgia in ‘OO’ gauge, focused on the famous Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway.
PHILIP WADDINGTON
Earth moving sound for the Heljan ‘Peak’
First released a year ago, Heljan’s new ‘OO’ Class 45 can be upgraded to feature a powerful Earth Mover speaker with digital sound. MIKE WILD explains how.
MIKE WILD
VIDEO: Building a TT:120 Model Railway Part Four | Detailing
In the fourth and final part of our brand-new Building a TT:120 Model Railway we focus on adding detail to the layout including figures, fencing, bushes, track weathering and more. Part four is available exclusively to Key Model World Subscribers. Watch the trailer below and sign up to watch the full series.
MIKE WILD and JONATHAN NEWTON
New Dalby - Research Division
Network Rail’s Leicestershire-based test track inspired ANDREW PORTER to capture the spirit of innovation in his fabulous ‘N’ gauge layout. Watch our video trailer below and sign up or sign in to watch the full layout tour video.
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West Hill Wagon Works 3D modern lockers
Small details can really enhance a cameo scene or diorama and these 4mm scale 3D-printed modern lockers from West Hill Wagon Works are a case in point.
MARK CHIVERSModern palisade fencing
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 CHIVERSHeljan updates its O gauge Deltic
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
3D-printed Class 37 engine
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
Realism Redefined exclusive PCA cement tank
Realism Redefined has commissioned an exclusive ready-to-run ‘O’ gauge model of the PCA depressed centre tankers. MIKE WILD runs the rule over a cement grey version.
MIKE WILD
Rapido delivers LMS five-plank open
Rapido Trains UK’s all-new ‘OO’ gauge LMS 12ton five-plank open wagon touched down in the Hornby Magazine office in September.
MARK CHIVERS
Rapido SR eight-plank opens
RAPIDO TRAINS UK (RTUK) has been busy developing an impressive array of rolling stock including these recently-released ‘OO’ gauge Southern Railway (SR) eight-plank open wagons.
MARK CHIVERS
Locomotion’s Chaldrons Coal Hopper Wagons
RECENTLY added to Locomotion Models’ exclusive range modelling items from the National Collection are these diminutive ‘OO’ gauge Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR) chaldron coal hopper waggons, commissioned from Accurascale.
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