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VIDEO: The £500 Layout Challenge | Part Four
The fourth and final part of our £500 Layout Challenge series is here. Can the team deliver a working and scenic model railway for £500 or less? Sign in or sign up now to watch the fourth part of our new series to find out.
Building Tunnel Wood Road housing
In a home layout modelling an entire street scene can be challenging, but with a 208ft layout there was plenty of space to do just that. Mike Wild explains how it was done.
REVEALED: The first locomotive identities for the GBRf Gala!
The first of the GBRf Gala Weekend locomotive identities have been revealed for the September 7/8 event at the Nene Valley Railway. Read the latest event update here.
Roade Cutting kit joins the Key Model World Shop
The latest kit to join the Key Model World Shop collection from PJM Models is a laser-cut model of Roade’s ‘Birdcage’ cutting for ‘OO’ gauge.
Bachmann issues auto-release coupler statement
Bachmann says some existing models with ferrous metal tension lock couplings may be incompatible with its newly-introduced auto-release coupler system.
Accurascale adds Construction sector limited edition ‘shed’
Accurascale has added a further exclusive limited edition ‘OO’ gauge Class 66 diesel to its second batch of models set for release in early 2025.
Modelu GWR Railmotor figures
Expanding upon its range of 3D printed figures, Modelu has recently released a pack of five seated figures suitable for use with Kernow Model Rail Centre’s recent ‘OO’ gauge steam Railmotor (HM202).
UPDATED TIMETABLE: Final preparations take place for the GBRf Gala Weekend
UPDATED TIMETABLE ONLINE NOW: GB Railfreight and the Nene Valley Railway are making final preparations for a charity gala weekend on 7-8 September, supported by Modern Railways and our sister title Hornby Magazine - and the timetable is now available online to plan your visit.
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VIDEO: The £500 Layout Challenge | Part Four
The fourth and final part of our £500 Layout Challenge series is here. Can the team deliver a working and scenic model railway for £500 or less? Sign in or sign up now to watch the fourth part of our new series to find out.
STAFF PROJECTS: Topley Dale rebuild update summer 2024
EXCLUSIVE FIRST ACCESS FOR SUBSCRIBERS! Be the first to watch our new video update on the transformation of Topley Dale into a brand-new modern day layout as MIKE WILD brings the story up to date.
Dapol ‘OO’ Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0ST
Dapol has delivered its first industrial steam locomotive, with the arrival of the characterful Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0ST for ‘OO’ gauge. BEN CHURCH inspects this diminutive new release.
VIDEO: Making Tracks 4 at Chester Cathedral
Making Tracks 4: Up to the Junction is on display throughout August in Chester Cathedral. We visited Chester Cathedral to find out more about the layout and what it will be doing next including interviews with Pete Waterman OBE.
Crewe Gresty Bridge Depot
Big and loud diesels, from Class 37s to the latest ‘68s’, rule the roost in MARK DAVIES’ present-day recreation of this famous depot in ‘OO’ gauge - and it is coming to the 2024 Great Electric Train Show on October 12/13 2024 in Milton Keynes. Read the full feature here with exclusive subscriber only video.
VIDEO: Cavalex Models Class 60 sound recording
Cavalex Models took a big step forward with recording of the sound file for its new 'OO' gauge Class 60 at Toton TMD with ESU. We joined Cavalex Models and ESU at Toton to find out more about the process and to see one of the few remaining active DB Cargo Class 60s powered up at the depot. Find out more with exclusive images from our visit for Key Model World subscribers.
Rails of Sheffield exclusive Met-Vic 18100 Gas Turbine
Earlier in the year, Rails of Sheffield received its all-new ‘OO’ gauge model of Metropolitan-Vickers prototype gas turbine 18100. MARK CHIVERS takes a closer look at this recent release.
SPOTLIGHT: Hornby Hobbies interview
With a raft of exciting new releases planned across two scales, Hornby’s Martyn Weaver and Carl Hart talk to MARK CHIVERS about the famous manufacturer’s ambitions and aspirations. Read the full interview here and watch our full video interview, available exclusively to Key Model World Premium Subscribers.
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Modelu GWR Railmotor figures
Expanding upon its range of 3D printed figures, Modelu has recently released a pack of five seated figures suitable for use with Kernow Model Rail Centre’s recent ‘OO’ gauge steam Railmotor (HM202).
Peco Tan-y-Bwlch station building
Joining the line-up of laser-cut-kits from Peco is a model of Tan-y-Bwlch station building and double-arm semaphore signal on the Ffestiniog Railway.
Mini Roller
From Mini Roller comes this useful painting aid for your collection of modelling essentials.
3D GWR ‘Mogul’ crew
Modelu’s extensive range of 3D-printed finescale figures is bolstered with this new set of footplate crew intended for use with Dapol’s ‘OO’ gauge GWR ‘4300’ 2-6-0, although they could also be used with other locomotives.
Dapol ‘OO’ Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0ST
Dapol has delivered its first industrial steam locomotive, with the arrival of the characterful Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0ST for ‘OO’ gauge. BEN CHURCH inspects this diminutive new release.
Oxford Diecast JCB 7
Oxford Diecast’s construction range has gained this newly-tooled 1:76 scale model of a JCB 7 digger.
Is this THE definitive Class 25?
Sutton’s Locomotive Works is back with its second ready-to-run locomotive for 4mm scale and it’s the perfect follow-up to its Class 24 - the Class 25. MIKE WILD inspects this new arrival to assess whether this is the best version yet.
Deluxe Class 30 from Bachmann
The all-new Bachmann ‘OO’ gauge Class 30/31 is due to arrive with retailers this summer. MIKE WILD takes a detailed look at the Sound Fitted Deluxe version with all the latest features including DCC controlled uncoupling.
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