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Key Publishing launches limited edition Coal Sector Class 31
The Key Publishing Limited Edition collection is expanding with an exclusive model of Coal Sector liveried Class 31 31276 Calder Hall Power Station with Accurascale for ‘OO’ gauge.
VIDEO: Accurascale reveals new 'OO' gauge Class 66!
Accurascale’s next ‘OO’ gauge locomotive project will be the widespread General Motors – Electro Motive Division (EMD) Class 66 diesel. Read the full story and watch our launch video here.
KEY MODEL WORLD TV SHOW - FEBRUARY 2023
The February 2023 Key Model World TV Show is here. In this edition we tour Chris Morris' fabulous 'N' gauge model of Dawlish Warren, catch up on model railway news, review Hornby's reworked Class 43 HST and demonstrate sound profiles for the Hornby Gresley 'W1' 4-6-4 from Locoman Sounds. Join us to today to watch this feature length show.
Locoman’s ‘Scotsman’ sound
Using the latest Hornby model of the Gresley ‘A3’ and a Locoman Sounds profile loaded onto an ESU LokSound chip, MIKE WILD explains how sound can be added to a ‘OO’ gauge model.
Flying Scotsman at 100
Billed as the world’s most famous steam locomotive, how has Flying Scotsman captured the public’s imagination in a way nothing else has? Author ANDREW RODEN explains why it is so important.
Flying Scotsman and Hornby
The world’s most famous steam locomotive and Hornby Hobbies have enjoyed a long association. MARK CHIVERS talks to Marketing and Product Development Director SIMON KOHLER about what the ‘A3’ means to him - and about the very latest developments -in this exclusive interview.
The Flying Scotsman Buying Guide
As the world’s most famous steam locomotive it is no surprise that Flying Scotsman has captured the imagination of model railway manufacturers through the years. MARK CHIVERS looks back at the history of this well-known Gresley ‘Pacific’ in model form.
VIDEO: All-new ‘OO’ Class 60 for Cavalex
Cavalex Models’ second all-new ‘OO’ gauge locomotive project is British Rail’s Class 60 Co-Co diesel. Read the full story here and watch the launch video for this new project.
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Bachmann delivers 45ton steam crane
For the first time since 1982, ‘OO’ gauge has a brand new large steam crane with the arrival of Bachmann’s high specification model of the 45ton Ransomes and Rapier crane. MIKE WILD inspects this new arrival and learns what it can do.
Scale Model Scenery culverts
Scale Model Scenery’s range of laser-cut card kits includes these useful 4mm scale culverts.
Lifcolor BR-period acrylic paints
Modellers will argue till the cows come home about the exact shade of paint used by railway companies. If you don’t have the time or patience to mix your own, these new sets by Lifecolor will more than satisfy most people.
International miniature food festival
A series of four food catering trailers have been released for the Lima/Jouef and Arnold N brands owned by Hornby.
Huntley and Palmers Peckett train pack
Hornby's eagerly-awaited limited edition ‘OO’ Huntley and Palmers locomotive and wagons pack arrived in the shops in December 2019. We take a closer look at this new addition to the Hornby Peckett 'W4' line up.
Dapol releases new SIGNALS, BIG AND SMALL
Working semaphores are tricky to make in any scale, but happily Dapol has completed development of its new bracket signals for ‘OO’ gauge as well as the first of its ‘O’ gauge ready-made signals.
Busch mistletoe trees
Busch has added a pair of ‘HO’ scale mistletoe trees to its range of model railway detailing accessories.
’OO’ GAUGE RaılRoad ‘Royals’
THE LATEST ARRIVALS for Hornby’s RailRoad collection are these two Class 47s in Royal Train Claret livery as 47798 Prince William and 47799 Prince Henry.
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