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Vale of Oxbury
Taking inspiration from real locations in Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds CARL WOODWARDS developed this stunning ‘N’ gauge layout which models the Western Region in transition in the early 1960s. Photography, Trevor Jones.
Hornby Magazine June 2018
An exclusive first review of Hornby’s soon to be released Class 87 overhead electric for ‘OO’ gauge headlines the latest issue of Hornby Magazine along with Heljan’s GWR ‘47XX’ 2-8-0 and Hatton’s new Beilhack snowploughs for ‘OO’. We also have full details of Hornby’s mid-year model announcement, a full report on Hatton’s new ‘OO’ gauge Class 66 project and much more. Add to that three stunning layouts covering the Eastern Region in the 1950s around Wakefield in ‘OO’, the West Coast Main Line in ’N’ gauge and a Cornish freight branch in 4mm scale and there is plenty of variety inside.
Hornby Magazine May 2018
In the May issue of Hornby Magazine we showcase three of the very latest releases together with five new product announcements in a feature-packed 156-page issue, which includes four videos for digital subscribers. It includes full reviews of Dapol’s new GWR ‘57XX’ 0-6-0T, Bachmann’s first ‘OO9’ narrow gauge locomotive, Dapol’s Class 68 Bo-Bo diesel for ’N’ gauge plus a new sound file for the Gresley ‘A4’ by Locoman Sounds and more.
Hornby Magazine April 2018
In the latest issue of Hornby Magazine we bring you all the latest news from across the scene, including a first look at Hornby’s streamlined ‘Princess Coronation’, new announcements from TMC and Rails, full reviews of Hatton’s Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST, Revolution’s Pendolino and Darstaed’s BR Mk 1s for ‘OO’, ’N’ and ‘O’ gauge, respectively, and much more.
Hornby Magazine March 2018
First reviews of Hornby’s Class 800 and Hatton’s ‘P’ 0-6-0T headline a packed latest issue of Hornby Magazine, which also takes a close look at Heljan’s new ‘O’ gauge Class 20 and 128 together with the ‘Warwell’ bogie wagon for ‘O’ by Hatton’s.
Darstaed delivers 7mm scale Mk 1s
Ellis Clark Trains teamed up with Darstead – a renowned name in ‘O’ gauge tinplate locomotives and rolling stock – to produce a new range of BR Mk 1 63ft 6in corridor carriages for 7mm scale which were first released in 2018.
Hornby Magazine February 2018
Headlining the February 2018 issue of Hornby Magazine is full coverage of Hornby’s 2018 product range, including exclusive images of the first samples to be shown.
Plus we have the latest model announcements from Dapol, reviews of the Dapol Class 121 and revised Oxford Rail ‘Dean Goods’ 0-6-0, three stunning feature layouts covering ‘OO’ and ’N’ scales and steam, diesel and preservation era subjects, detailed guides to upgrading the Oxford Adams ‘0415’, top tips for painting your own models, a track plan to inspire your own garage layouts, and much more.
Hornby Magazine January 2018
The January 2018 issue of Hornby Magazine features the Warley show in a dedicated eight-page news section highlighting new products on show as well as new announcements.
We also have a full review of Dapol’s new GWR AEC railcar alongside new releases from Train-Tech, Hornby, Bachmann, Minerva, Noch and more, three stunning feature layouts headlined by Yeovil MRG’s The Summit, a detailed step by step guide to installing digital sound in Hornby’s ‘H’ 0-4-4T, Hornby Magazine’s guide to the best ballasts and an installation guide for Viessmann animated figures. All our regulars are back, too, including Reality Check, Railway Realism, Staff Projects, Showcase and Show Guide. Don’t miss it!
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