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Ellis Clark Trains about the future of model railway
With the recent press for model railway surrounding the closure of Hattons Model Railways and the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition, we talk to Ellis Clark Trains founder Ellis Clark to get his perspective on the hobby and its future.
JONATHAN NEWTON
Creating the cover for model for Hornby Magazine 200
Marking the 200th issue of Hornby Magazine called for a special cover shot. RICHARD HALL reworked a Bachmann class 40 to mark the occasion in style with a unique headboard.
RICHARD HALL.
Hornby ‘Big Four‘ Collection: LNER ‘A1’ 4478 Hermit
Hornby’s ‘Big Four’ Collection commemorates 100 years of these famous railways, with Gresley ‘A1’ 4478 Hermit flying the flag for the London North Eastern Railway (LNER).
BEN CHURCH
What Next? LMS
The largest of the ‘Big Four’ companies, many models have been made of LMS designs in ‘OO’. But TREVOR JONES argues there are still significant gaps which could be filled.
TREVOR JONES
Outstanding ‘OO’ OAA opens from Rapido Trains
Rapido Trains UK’s all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR OAA open wagons touched down in the Hornby Magazine office in early December.
BEN CHURCH
Heljan’s ‘OO’ gauge Class 57 returns
Heljan’s popular ‘OO’ gauge Class 57 Co-Co diesel returns in a selection of new identities and colour schemes. MARK CHIVERS takes a closer look.
MARK CHIVERS
WIN! A Hornby ‘OO’ gauge BR Standard '2MT', worth £230.
Hornby Magazine is offering the chance to win one of Hornby’s new ‘OO’ gauge BR Standard ‘2MT’ 2-6-0s, worth £230. The closing date for entries is 5pm GMT on February 25 2024.
WORKBENCH: Tyne Dock steam finale
The Tyne Dock-Consett iron ore circuit has always fascinated modellers. TIM SHACKLETON blends consistency and variety within a nine-wagon rake of KR Models iron-ore hoppers.
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Big sound for a Peco ‘Small England’
How do you fit Digital Command Control, stay-alive and sound into a tiny ‘OO9’ gauge locomotive? JOHN GAY reveals how.
VIDEO: Warley Model Railway Exhibition | Behind the Scenes Interviews
Last weekend saw the return of the Warley Model Railway Exhibition for 2022. Join Tris from the channel 'OO Neal' as he gives us a tour around the show in this latest video.
RICHARD WATSON
Hornby RailRoad BR Crosti '9F' 2-10-0
Hornby introduced the RailRoad Crosti ‘9F’ 2-10-0 in 2015 offering an inspired choice of new freight motive power. MIKE WILD assesses this attractive ‘OO’ gauge offering.
MIKE WILD
VIDEO: Key Model World TV Show November 2022
Join Mike, Mark and Richard for the return of the Key Model World TV Show as they venture to Pete Waterman's amazing Leamington Spa 'O' gauge layout, bring you up to date with the latest news, review Hornby's new '9F' 2-10-0 for 'OO', take West Coast Cement east and bring you a new product announcement too! Don't miss it.
Planet Industrials’ Kerr, Stuart
Planet Industrials is a new name in the world of ready-to-run model railways and its debut model is the Kerr, Stuart ‘Victory’ 0-6-0T for ‘OO’ gauge. Mike Wild finds out what is in store.
MIKE WILD
New Diesel Brake Tenders launch!
A new batch of three different ‘OO’ gauge Diesel Brake Tender models are now available from Key Publishing. Mike Wild introduces these new releases.
MIKE WILD
Accurascale launches new ‘OO’ gauge Class 50
A ‘OO’ gauge Class 50 diesel is Accurascale’s next ready-to-run locomotive project. Join us for the exclusive video announcement of Accurascale's latest brand-new 'OO' locomotive.
Heljan's centre headcode Class 37 for 'O' gauge
In this review we take a closer look at Heljan's ready-to-run ‘O’ gauge centre headcode Class 37 which first hit the shelves in 2017.
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Flying Scotsman ‘Electra’ from Hornby
The striking LNER ‘Flying Scotsman’ livery is the latest to be released on the Hornby Class 91. MIKE WILD checks out this colourful new addition.
MIKE WILD
Hornby East Midlands Trains HST power cars
East Midlands Trains’ dynamic livery is the latest colour scheme to adorn Hornby’s recently re-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Class 43 High Speed Train (HST) power cars.
MARK CHIVERS
Hornby's ScotRail Highland Explorer Class 153
Hornby’s venerable ‘OO’ gauge Class 153 diesel railcar returns for its latest outing in ScotRail active travel livery.
MARK CHIVERS
Sonic Models J50
The bulky lines of the LNER ‘J50’ 0-6-0T have been recreated in ‘N’ gauge by Sonic Models. MIKE WILD assesses how this new locomotive stacks up.
MIKE WILD
Hornby Worsdell ‘J15’ 0-6-0 for 'OO' gauge
The Great Eastern Railway’s locomotives have been a missing link in ready-to-run circles, but that is no longer the case. Hornby’s Worsdell ‘J15’ 0-6-0 filled a missing link in LNER locomotive fleets when it arrived in 2015. MIKE WILD inspects this useful goods engine.
MIKE WILD
FIRST REVIEW: TMC reveals its LNER ‘G5’
The compact design of the North Eastern Railway ‘G5’ 0-4-4T is the subject of TMC’s first exclusive locomotive commission from Bachmann. MIKE WILD takes a detailed look at this exciting new release for ‘OO' gauge which is due to land this summer.
MIKE WILD
Hornby Track Lab stores van
New from Hornby is this British Rail Research Division stores van, finished in the organisation’s distinctive red and light grey colour scheme.
MARK CHIVERS
Hornby 21ton mineral wagon rolls in
Hornby’s ‘OO’ gauge 21ton all-steel mineral wagon receives a fresh outing in BR grey for its latest release.
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