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How to build a return loop storage yard
A storage yard isn’t always just a place to store trains off scene, and no more so than on Hornby Magazine’s latest ‘OO’ layout Grosvenor Square. Mike Wild explains how the off-scene area for this large terminus layout went from a cassette yard to something more adventurous for the benefit of its operation.
Revolution Trains ‘N’ gauge SR GM saloon progresses
Development of Revolution Trains’ all-new ‘N’ gauge BR Southern Region General Manager’s saloon has progressed to the Engineering Prototype (EP) sample stage with all three examples of the new model received for evaluation.
Exclusive diesel depot kits from Key Publishing
Key Publishing has partnered with PJM Models to offer a brand-new and exclusive laser-cut diesel depot kit for ‘OO’ gauge. Discover the full story and how to order these kits here.
Revolution’s ‘OO’ KSA EPs arrive
Revolution Trains has received the first Engineering Prototype samples of its newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge KSA Rover ‘Cube’ enclosed wagons and timber carriers.
Second production run for Revolution 'OO' gauge TEAs
Revolution Trains is planning a second production run of its ‘OO’ gauge TEA bogie tank wagons.
Locomotion Models Flying Scotsman exclusive
Locomotion Models is marking the centenary of the world’s most famous steam locomotive with an exclusive limited edition of Gresley ‘A1’ 4-6-2 4472 Flying Scotsman as it appeared at the 1924 British Empire Exhibition.
Revolution’s ‘OO’ FNA-D in production
Revolution Trains newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge FNA-D nuclear flask wagons are now in production, with delivery expected in March.
Revolution 'N' gauge ‘PEP’ gains colour
Revolution Trains has taken delivery of the first decorated sample of its eagerly-awaited ‘N’ gauge Class 313 Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) for inspection by the company’s development team.
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Heljan launches ‘O’ gauge Class 50
The fleet of 50 English Electric Class 50s attracted a cult following in their final years of service and have always been popular as ready-to-run models. Heljan has delivered the first ‘O’ gauge version of the sought-after diesel-electric – MIKE WILD takes a closer look.
Carillion colours for road-rail Land Rover
Carillion branding is amongst the latest liveries to be applied to the Oxford Rail road-rail Land Rover Defender for ‘OO’ gauge.
Hatton’s all-new ‘66s’ roll in!
The EMD Class 66 is now the most common diesel locomotive on freight traffic in the UK and Hatton’s has gone to great lengths to develop a brand-new ‘OO’ gauge ready-to-run model of the popular prototype. MIKE WILD gets up close and personal with two versions.
Weathered finish for RailRoad Crosti
Hornby's popular RailRoad collection model of the BR Crosti-boilered ‘9F’ 2-10-0 is back, and this time it has been released with a heavily weathered finish. The Crosti ‘9Fs’ were introduced in 1955.
Locoman Sounds releases D&H ‘Black Five' decoder
THE UK supplier for Doehler & Haass (D&H) digital sound decoders has produced a new sound file for the Stanier ‘Black Five’ 4-6-0. Read our full review here and watch the video too.
Dapol’s delightful Sentinel 4wVBT
The quirky Sentinel four-wheel vertical boiler tank engines are the subject of Dapol’s latest ‘O’ gauge locomotive. MIKE WILD inspects this compact shunting engine which is a perfect starter model for the scale.
Train-Tech SC4 semaphore signal controller
Train-Tech has introduced a new version of its semaphore signal accessory decoder to suit the new Dapol servo-operated semaphore signals.
West Riding Steam book review
This 128-page hardback book looks back at the final years of steam in the West Riding.
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