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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.
Culham ticket office open weekend
The historic ticket office at Culham railway station is set to celebrate its 180th anniversary with an open weekend set to occur on September 14/15.
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.
Accurascale 31s go green
Accurascale has showcased more production samples of its forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Class 30/31, this time in British Railways green.
Oxford Diecast JCB 7
Oxford Diecast’s construction range has gained this newly-tooled 1:76 scale model of a JCB 7 digger.
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.
How to use cardboard in model railway design and construction
Materials don’t come much cheaper than cardboard – and as PAUL LUNN shows, it can even be used for building complete layouts!
Gold Drax 66301 for Revolution Trains
Revolution Trains is to add GB Railfreight Class 66 66301 in its newly applied GBRf/Drax gold livery to its 'N' gauge line-up.
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SERIES 9: The £500 Layout Challenge I Part One
Watch from 7pm Friday July 19! Is it possible to build a model railway for £500? The team at Hornby Magazine think you can and take on the challenge in our brand-new series.
Hornby’s ‘TT:120’ scale ‘Duchess’ lands
Stanier’s ‘Princess Coronation’ 4-6-2s were giants of the steam age and the pinnacle of express passenger motive power for the London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS). But does Hornby’s new ‘TT:120’ model match the raw power and elegance of the prototype? BEN CHURCH inspects this all-new arrival.
FIRST LOOK: Limited edition CrossCountry HST decoration samples
The first decorated samples of Key Publishing's exclusive Hornby 'OO' gauge limited edition HST power car pack featuring CrossCountry's 43184 Laira Diesel Depot and 43366 HST40 has arrived. Check out the latest progress on this new product here.
Caprotti ‘Black Five’ debut
For the first time modellers can add a ready-to-run Caprotti ‘Black Five’ to their collection with the arrival of the all-new Hornby model. BEN CHURCH finds out how good it is.
FIRST REVIEW: Hornby’s ‘TT:120’ Class 50
Hornby has ‘Hoovered’ up the ever-popular English Electric Class 50 for ‘TT:120’. MIKE WILD inspects this main line diesel locomotive for the growing scale.
Millsbridge in 'N' gauge
Based on a real location, this BR steam era layout recaptures the gritty atmosphere of West Yorkshire. RICHARD STOTT explains how it was built and why it has two different gauges of track with an exclusive full video tour of this stunning layout.
Bachmann new tooling announcement
Bachmann Europe is revealed a brand-new tooling on June 15. Join us for the video launch here and look out for the full news story here.
FIRST REVIEW: Bachmann’s all-new Class 25
The BR Sulzer Class 25 is a must-have locomotive for 1960s-1980s modellers and a new choice is arriving for ‘OO’ gauge with Bachmann. MIKE WILD inspects the all-new ‘Rat’ to assess its qualities.
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Collectors Club Bogie Cement Tanks
These striking cement wagons are available to Bachmann Collectors Club members in ‘N’ and ‘OO’. MARK CHIVERS takes a closer look.
Hornby ‘TT:120’ BR Mk 2fs arrive
The arrival of Hornby’s all-new ‘TT:120’ Mk 2f coaches is brilliantly timed with the arrival of the Class 50 (see pages 72-75) in the same scale – and offers modellers an important option for locomotive-hauled stock on BR diesel era layouts.
Accurascale Class 66 Crews
3D colour printed crews are available now for the Accurascale Class 66 in ‘OO’ gauge. We take a closer look at what they offer and how they fit.
West Hill Wagon Works Catenary
Modelling overhead catenary is now more accessible with a new range of 3D printed products from West Hill Wagon Works. BEN CHURCH assesses what they have to offer.
DCC Concepts ESP Aegis wireless system
DCC Concepts has created a unique wireless upgrade system which connects to the NCE PowerCab and also has the ability to link with its family of Alpha control equipment. MIKE WILD takes a closer look.
Hornby ‘TT:120’ LMS 57ft coaches
No sooner had we finished our review of the excellent ‘TT:120’ Stanier ‘Princess Coronation’ 4-6-2, two full rakes of Hornby’s all-new 57ft London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) coaches arrived, complementing the 50ft full brake we reviewed in HM205.
Narrow gauge ‘Large England’ for ‘OO9’
The charming ‘Large England’ 0-4-0STT is now available for ‘OO9’ modellers to replicate an ever more complete collection of Ffestiniog Railway locomotives. BEN CHURCH inspects this new Kato/Peco collaboration.
Revolution hops to it with the HOA
Bulk aggregates freight wagons are essential additions to a modern day layout. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at the new Revolution Trains ‘OO’ gauge HOA.
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