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Rapido plans Fireless Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 for ‘OO’
Rapido Trains UK has announced that it is to produce a selection of newly-tooled Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 fireless locomotives in ‘OO’ gauge.
Rapido Trains LB&SCR ‘E1’ EP surfaces
Rapido Trains UK has revealed first Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of its London Brighton & South Coast Railway (LBSCR) ‘E1’ 0-6-0 for ‘OO’ gauge
Rapido reveals Caledonian Railway vans for ‘OO’
Rapido Trains UK has announced that they will be producing the Caledonian Railway Diagram 67 (Dia.67) van for ‘OO’ gauge.
Rapido ‘Jones Goods’ gains colour
Rapido Trains has revealed decorated samples of its forthcoming Highland Railway ‘Jones Goods 4-6-0 for ‘OO’ gauge.
TMC adds exclusive Fragonset Class 31/4
TMC has commissioned an exclusive version of the recently announced all-new ‘OO’ gauge Bachmann Class 31 modelling 31452 Minotaur, in Fragonset livery.
Accurascale reveals Andrew Barclay decorated samples
Accurascale has unveiled decorated samples of its forthcoming ’OO' gauge Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST for assessment by the development team.
The short and winding road
A veritable spider’s web of country lanes links villages and farms in the countryside. DAN EVASON shows how to model one in 4mm scale.
Hornby's Ruston 88DS 4wDM shunter lands
This delightful-looking ‘OO’ gauge model is now available. MARK CHIVERS finds out whether its performance matches its appearance.
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Oxford Rail ‘N7’ 0-6-2T debuts
The Great Eastern Railway’s ‘N7’ 0-6-2Ts were powerful and capable suburban tank engines and now for the first time we can own one in ‘OO’ gauge. MIKE WILD inspects this Oxford Rail product.
Heljan Class 58 digital sound installation guide
The range of speakers available to sound installers is far greater than ever before. MIKE WILD investigates the use of Smart Phone speakers in a Heljan Class 58 using a LokSound decoder.
Installing Hornby’s Mk 3 Maglights
Hornby’s latest generation Mk 3 carriages have been designed with the manufacturer’s new magnetic switched lighting strips in mind. MIKE WILD adds a full set to a Blue Pullman HST set in ‘OO’ gauge.
Coverdale - pre-grouping steam in 'O' gauge
A fascinating never-built railway is the subject of Keighley Model Railway Club’s pre-grouping ‘O’ gauge layout. JOHN BUCK explains how history was altered to bring this route to life.Photography, Jonathan Newton
Tiger expands Hornby pioneer collection
Hornby has released its follow up to the 2022 model of 0-4-2 Lion in the form of classmate Tiger. MIKE WILD inspects the latest early railway locomotive to arrive for ‘OO’ gauge.
Sonic Models GCR ‘A5’ 4-6-2T debuts for OO gauge
A new name in ‘OO’ gauge ready-to-run has delivered its first ready-to-run locomotive – the Great Central Railway ‘A5’ 4-6-2T. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at this enticing new addition for Eastern Region modellers.
FIRST LOOK: Hornby launches Bluetooth HM DCC and Triplex Sound
The world of digital is about to be turned on its head with the arrival of Hornby’s new HM DCC Bluetooth control system. MIKE WILD gets to grips with this new way to control your trains and assesses its value.
Misselthwaite - the Yorkshire Dales in OO gauge
To make the most of an inaccessible space in his new home, LEWIS BUCKNELL built a ‘OO’ gauge layout set in the BR steam era in Yorkshire - to evocative effect. Read our full feature here with exclusive Key Model World only video.
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Ffestiniog ‘Bug Boxes’
New from Peco are these‘OO9’ narrow gauge Ffestiniog Railway ‘Bug Box’ coaches in Colonel Stephens livery.
Modelu Contemporary Crews
Modelu’s extensive range of 3D-printed finescale figures is bolstered with these new packs of modern railway crew.
Upgraded Farish BR ‘5MT’
Bachmann’s eagerly-awaited upgraded ‘N’ gauge BR Standard ‘5MT’ 4-6-0 is now available. Read our full review and watch our demonstration video to hear how this sound equipped model performs.
Collector Virgin Trains Class 47/8
The Bachmann Collector Club has an exclusive edition of 47845 County of Kent in the attractive Virgin Trains livery for ‘OO’. MIKE WILD inspects a sound fitted variant.
Heljan’s GWR parcels railcar
Heljan has continued its GWR railcar project with an all-new model of the parcels version. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at the unique W34W in BR lined carmine livery.
Hornby’s ‘P2’ Collection Expands
Two new versions of the Gresley ‘P2’ 2-8-2 have arrived from Hornby. MIKE WILD checks over 2002 Earl Marischal and 2003 Lord President for ‘OO’ gauge.
FIRST REVIEW: Rapido’s GWR ‘15XX’ 0-6-0PT for ‘OO’ gauge
Short-lived but impressively powerful, the GWR ‘15XX’ 0-6-0PT is the latest release for ‘OO’ gauge from Rapido Trains UK. MIKE WILD runs the rule over this compact tank engine.
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