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WIN! Hornby LNER ‘B17/5’ 4-6-0 2859 East Anglian in LNER lined green, worth £250.
Hornby Magazine is offering the chance to win one of Hornby’s new ‘OO’ gauge streamlined LNER ‘B17/5’ 4-6-0s in LNER lined green (Cat No. R30136), worth £250.
Miniature special guests line up for the GBRf Gala Weekend
The model railway layouts attending the GB Railfreight Weekend at the Nene Valley Railway on September 7/8 2024 will be featuring a series of special guest models - including the latest samples from Bachmann, Cavalex Models and more!
Twelvemill Bridge in 'TT:120' scale
The TT:120 scale layout built by Hornby Magazine and Key Model World in 2023 is heading for the GBRf Gala Weekend and will be located on Platform 1 at Wansford station. Find out more here.
GBRf Class 57 57310
GBRf's recently acquired Class 57 57310 is one of two of the class due to appear at the GB Railfreight Weekend at the Nene Valley Railway on September 7/8 2024.
GBRF Class 66 66799 Modern Railways Diamond Jubilee
One of two Class 66s taking part in the GB Railfreight Weekend on September 7/8 2024 is 66799 Modern Railways Diamond Jubilee. Find out more about its story here.
GBRf Class 69 69003 The Railway Observer
GBRf's Class 69 69003 was completed in 2021 having been rebuilt from Class 56 56018. Find out more about the locomotive here.
GBRf Class 69 69009 Western Consort
GBRf Class 69 69009 Western Consort stands out from the crowd with its 'Western' theme BR maroon livery. Find out more about this locomotive which will be hauling trains at the GB Railfreight Weekend on the Nene Valley Railway here.
FULL locomotive list revealed for the GBRf Gala Weekend
The full locomotive roster for the GB Railfreight Weekend on September 7/8 2024 at the Nene Valley Railway has been revealed confirming the Class 47, 57, 66 and 69 identities planned to attend.
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SERIES 9: The £500 Layout Challenge I Part Two
In the second part of our new challenge series, we continue the project as we build our brand-new laser-cut modular platform kits and install them on the layout and add the ballast to start it on its scenic journey. Watch today with a Freemium (free member) account exclusively on Key Model World.
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.
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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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