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Station Porter with Churns
With the growing popularity of ‘TT:120’, 3D printing is providing a comprehensive range of figures and details for the scale.
BEN CHURCHRealistic Adhesive Roadways
Modelling roads can be an involved process, but a new self-adhesive roadway system from Hobby Trax promises a simple and effective solution.
BEN CHURCHSERIES 7, EPISODE 2: Making Tracks 3 - Construction
In part two of our new video series we focus on construction of the layout at the Making Tracks Workshop as Pete and the team take on the challenges of building a scale model of a real station in the present day. Sign up for a FREE member account today to watch Part Two exclusively on Key Model World.
MIKE WILD and JONATHAN NEWTONVinyl Safety Lines
West Hill Wagon Works has added two packs of 4mm scale pre-cut vinyl safety lines to its range of modelling accessories.
BEN CHURCHLionheart Trains’ Lynton & Barnstaple 7mm scale debut
The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Manning Wardle 2-6-2Ts and carriages have been recreated in 7mm narrow gauge by Lionheart Trains. MIKE WILD inspects the first British outline ready-to-run ‘O-16.5’ gauge models.
MIKE WILDBachmann Network Rail Autoballasters for OO gauge
Bachmann’s well-regarded ‘OO’ gauge JJA Mk 2 Autoballaster hopper wagons have gained a new colour scheme for their most recent appearance as an exclusive edition for Bachmann Collectors Club members. MARK CHIVERS takes a closer look.
MARK CHIVERSAccurascale 21ton re-runs for OO gauge
Accurascale has added to its series of 21ton wagons with a new batch of its popular ‘OO' gauge MDO (Cat No. ACC1087-1089) and MDV (ACC1096-1098) open wagons, plus the new addition of the air-braked MDW (ACC1111/1112) versions.
BEN CHURCHRapido downsizes GWR ‘Iron Mink'
Rapido Trains UK has revealed that it is to produce all-new Great Western V6 ‘Iron Mink’ vans for ‘N’ gauge.
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Latest model railway videos
Hornby updates its ‘Grid’
The Class 56 has had a small refresh for its latest outing in the Hornby range. MIKE WILD checks out the new arrival in the shape of BR blue 56047.
Mike Wild.FIRST REVIEW: Heljan all-new Class 45 debuts
The latest ‘OO’ gauge arrival from Heljan is its Class 45 1Co-Co1 diesel-electric. MIKE WILD finds out what is in store with this new release.
Mike Wild.Accurascale’s pioneering Chaldron coal wagons for ‘OO’
The rise in demand for coal in the 18th century saw introduction one of the first standardised wagon designs: the Chaldron. Accurascale has added these characterful and long-lasting wagons to its ‘OO’ gauge range – MIKE WILD takes a closer look.
Mike Wild.Hornby Launches TT:120
Hornby Hobbies launches an all new range for TT:120 in its biggest announcent for 2022.
RICHARD WATSONVIDEO: Building the Great Central Railway – Part 5
In the fifth installment of our Building the Great Central Railway video series MIKE WILD installs the missing piece to complete the scenic area: the reservoir bridge
MIKE WILDVIDEO: Accurascale Class 37 sound demonstration
The latest sound fitted samples of the soon to be released Accurascale Class 37 for ‘OO’ gauge are here. Mark Chivers and Richard Watson find out what is in store.
MIKE WILDVIDEO: Heljan autumn project update
Heljan’s Ben Jones joins Hornby Magazine’s Mike Wild to discuss the latest progress on the manufacturer’s ‘OO’ and ‘O’ gauge locomotive and rolling stock models. Watch the full video here.
MIKE WILDVIDEO: All-new BR '9F' from Hornby
In the 50th anniversary of Hornby Railways, an all-new version of the powerful BR '9F' 2-10-0 freight locomotives has been created. MIKE WILD finds out what is in store with extra online only images and video.
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Latest model railway reviews
Bachmann’s ‘64XX’ for 'OO' gauge
Is it just another ‘Pannier’ or something totally different? MIKE WILD runs the rule over Bachmann’s ‘OO’ gauge model of the GWR ‘64XX’ 0-6-0PT.
MIKE WILDHeljan delivers all-new ‘OO’ Gauge Ruston 165DE
Heljan’s eagerly-awaited ‘OO’ gauge Ruston 165DE 0-6-0 diesel shunters are here. MARK CHIVERS casts a glance at this latest arrival.
MARK CHIVERSBachmann lands ‘Lobster’
Bachmann has delivered its latest newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge wagon in the MXA ‘Lobster’. MARK CHIVERS takes a closer look at this colourful addition to the range.
MARK CHIVERSLittle Loco Company Class 15 for 'O' gauge
The Little Loco Company launched its 'O' gauge Class 15 in January 2017 and now it is set for a new lease of life with EFE Rail. MIKE WILD gives this impressive model of the BTH Type 1 the once over.
MIKE WILDMinerva’s second ‘Victory’
A relatively new name in ready-to-run ‘O’ gauge, Minerva Model Railways made its debut in December 2015 with the Peckett ‘E’ 0-4-0ST and its second locomotive was the utilitarian ‘Victory’ 0-6-0T. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at this 0-6-0T.
MIKE WILDRevolution ‘Zander' rolls in for 'N' gauge
Allied to the release of the all-new ‘N’ gauge Class A tank wagons, Revolution Trains has also just released newly-tooled ‘N’ gauge models of the 24.5ton MTV aggregate and ZKV ‘Zander’ ballast open wagon.
MARK CHIVERSRevolution Trains Class A tankers for 'N' gauge
Revolution Trains’ eagerly-awaited ‘N’ gauge 35ton Class A four wheel tank wagons are now available.
MARK CHIVERSAccurascale’s new Siphon Gs in detail
The Great Western Railway’s versatile Siphon G bogie vans are the subject of Accurascale’s latest rolling stock release for ‘OO’. MARK CHIVERS inspects these new models.
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