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Hornby Magazine August 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM194, August 2023. Highlights of this issue include our first reviews of the TMC 'G5' 0-4-4T, Sonic Models 'J50' and the Dapol 'B4' 0-4-0T plus 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 Worsdell ‘J15’ 0-6-0 for 'OO' gauge
The Great Eastern Railway’s locomotives have been a missing link in ready-to-run circles, but that is no longer the case. Hornby’s Worsdell ‘J15’ 0-6-0 filled a missing link in LNER locomotive fleets when it arrived in 2015. MIKE WILD inspects this useful goods engine.
'OO' Prototype HSDT power car for Locomotion and Rails of Sheffield
Locomotion Models and Rails of Sheffield have commissioned Bachmann to produce a brand-new ready-to-run model of the prototype HST power car, 41001 - watch the launch video and read the full story here.
Level Crossings
Level crossings are one of the common features on model railways, but few represent the diversity of styles which existed on the national system, as EVAN GREEN-HUGHES discovered.
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EQUIPMENT GUIDE: ‘OO’ gauge sectional track
Sectional track is the cornerstone of trainsets and is useful even where flexible track is used. MARK CHIVERS examines some of the options in ‘OO’ gauge.
Enhancing a Hornby Class 56 with weathering
The Hornby Class 56 made its debut in early 2009 and weathering gives this heavy freight workhorse the realistic appearance it really needs. MIKE WILD shows how in this Key Model World exclusive step by step guide.
VIDEO: THIS IS FLYING SCOTSMAN – PART ONE
NEW SERIES! Join us for the first of a new four-part series featuring the National Collection’s legendary Gresley ‘A3’ 4-6-2 Flying Scotsman – a cinematic journey from Keighley to Oxenhope.
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Latest model railway videos
VIDEO: Ambleton Vale
In this video we visit Ray Taylor and Anna Bass' characterful 'N' gauge exhibition layout Ambleton Vale. Join us as we tour the branch line and its brilliant detail.
Heljan Class 50 sound installation guide
The Class 50s had a distinctive and impressive soundtrack which can be replicated in model form with high-quality digital sound files. MIKE WILD picks the Heljan ‘O’ gauge Class 50 to show how this main line diesel can be equipped with realistic sound.
Dapol delivers production ‘14XX’ FOR ’O’
In HM150 we reviewed the pre-production version of Dapol’s highly anticipated GWR ‘14XX’ 0-4-2T. With the arrival of the production models in late March, MIKE WILD inspects the finished product to see if it matches what we saw before.
VIDEO: Heljan Class 50 with ZIMO sound
In the latest issue of Hornby Magazine we show how to install digital sound in the Heljan 'O' gauge Class 50. Join us in this video to see the finished model in action on Seven Mill Depot and our garden layout.
VIDEO: A request from Accurascale
Join Hornby Magazine's Mike Wild in the garden with a rake of Accurascale's HUO wagons.
VIDEO: Hornby Magazine Show | June 2020
Join the Hornby Magazine team for our fifth and extended monthly Layout Update feature video as we take you on a tour of three of our layouts, bring you up to date with the latest news, round up the arrivals and show what's in store for HM156.
VIDEO: Apethorn Junction at the Modern Image O Gauge show
At the Modern Image O Gauge Show (MIOG) in Rawtenstall, Richard Watson captured the fantastic Apethorn Junction in action for Hornby Magazine as well as its breakdown crane rescue sequence for this double video feature.
VIDEO: Hyde Lane in 'O' gauge
Hyde Lane takes its inspiration from the Healey Mills shed and incorporates features from other depots and yards around the country. Join us for a video tour of the popular exhibition circuit diesel shed.
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Latest model railway reviews
Dockside Walling
Gaugemaster’s ever-expanding Fordhampton collection of ‘OO’ gauge plastic building and structure kits is bolstered with the inclusion of this dockside walling.
Cosmetic Fishplates
Scale Model Scenery has added a pack of cosmetic fishplates to its range of 4mm scale laser-cut detailing accessories.
Humbrol Weathering Powders
Humbrol’s popular range of adhesives, paints, washes and brushes has been further bolstered with a new selection of useful weathering pigments.
Old Wooden Sleepers
If you are looking to complete a recently repaired lineside or permanent way depot scene, these ‘HO’ scale old wooden sleepers from Model Scene will prove useful.
Modern Billboards
Recently added to the Scale Model Scenery range of 4mm scale lasercut kits and detailing accessories is this pack of modern-era billboards.
Model Scene Grass Tufts
Model Scene’s extensive range of scenic products includes a selection of different static grass textures including these useful ‘HO’ scale small grass tufts.
PREMIUM ROLLING ROADS
DCC Concepts rolling roads are a respected part of its collection of model railway accessories, but now the specialist has introduced a new premium collection featuring gold plated rollers together with a new option for ‘O’ gauge.
Bachmann steel bodied BOGIE THIRD COACH
NEW to Bachmann’s ‘OO9’ narrow gauge collection is this steel bodied bogie third coach.
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