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Minerva’s second ‘Victory’

MIKE WILD

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 WILD
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How to install Hornby Triplex sound in the Class 56

MIKE WILD

A new breed of Bluetooth sound chip is here with the arrival of Hornby’s Triplex Sound decoders. MIKE WILD installs the 8-pin variant in a Hornby Class 56 and explains the set up process step by step.

MIKE WILD

VIDEO: Key Model World TV Show, May 2023

MIKE WILD

Join Mike and Mark in the workshop for the latest edition of the Key Model World TV Show from 7pm tonight. In this edition we go on tour to see Malcolm Rochford's brilliant home-based model of Kirkby Stephen West in 'OO' gauge. Plus we have our video review of the all-new Accurascale Class 37/4s for 'OO' gauge and Mike and Mark talk through the Bachmann summer 2023 announcements and prepare their shopping lists.

MIKE WILD
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Revolution Trains Class A tankers for 'N' gauge

MARK CHIVERS

Revolution Trains’ eagerly-awaited ‘N’ gauge 35ton Class A four wheel tank wagons are now available.

MARK CHIVERS
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Revolution ‘Zander' rolls in for 'N' gauge

MARK CHIVERS

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 CHIVERS
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Creating a unique wagon load in 'OO' gauge

TIM SHACKLETON

TIM SHACKLETON recreates a rare sight on the rails which could occasionally have been seen almost anywhere - a wagon loaded with Invacars - in ‘OO’ gauge.

TIM SHACKLETON

VIDEO: Sonic Models reveals 'OO' gauge VIX Ferry Van

MIKE WILD

Sonic Models has produced an all-new model of the BR VIX Ferry Van for 'OO' gauge. We reveal the new model in our exclusive launch video and you can read the full story here.

MIKE WILD

New departmental Exclusive from Accurascale

MARK CHIVERS

Accurascale has revealed details of a new addition to its range of Accurascale Exclusives, a ‘OO’ gauge departmental ballast cleaner support van utilising the manufacturer’s forthcoming all-new D1478 Southern Railway Banana Van tooling.

MARK CHIVERS

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VIDEO: Accurascale reveals new 'OO' gauge Class 66!

RICHARD WATSON

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.

RICHARD WATSON

KEY MODEL WORLD TV SHOW - FEBRUARY 2023

MIKE WILD AND RICHARD WATSON

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.

MIKE WILD AND RICHARD WATSON
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Locoman’s ‘Scotsman’ sound

MIKE WILD

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.

MIKE WILD
Cavalex Class 60 for OO gauge News Freemium

VIDEO: All-new ‘OO’ Class 60 for Cavalex

MIKE WILD

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.

MIKE WILD
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Cavalex adds GBRf railtour 56s

MARK CHIVERS

Cavalex Models has confirmed plans to add a further pair of all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 56 diesels to its release plans, representing the ‘Grids’ that worked UK Railtours’ recent Class 56 Farewell railtour. Read the full story and watch our Cavalex Class 56 project update video here.

MARK CHIVERS
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New 'OO' gauge ‘Hymeks’ from Heljan

MIKE WILD

The popular Class 35 ‘Hymek’ is back from Heljan with an upgraded chassis. MIKE WILD inspects a classic BR two-tone green version of the Western Region hydraulic.

MIKE WILD
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STAFF PROJECTS: New Junctions for New Junction II

RICHARD WATSON

As New Junction II begins to take shape, sleeper spacing, a lack of track pins and a new track formation have added to the workload, as RICHARD WATSON outlines.

RICHARD WATSON
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Kirkby Stephen West

Malcolm Rochford

The ‘Long Drag’ pushed steam locomotives and their crews to the limits. MALCOLM ROCHFORD explains how he recreated a small part of the Settle & Carlisle line in ‘OO’ gauge.Photography: Jonathan Newton

Malcolm Rochford

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Latest model railway reviews

Kernow Model Rail Centre LSWR box van. Review Premium

Kernow delivers ‘O’ gauge LSWR van

RICHARD HALL

We inspect Kernow Model Rail Centre's 'O' gauge ready-to-run model of the LSWR Diagram 1410 box van. Read the full review here.

RICHARD HALL
Dapol anchor mounted tanker for O gauge. Review Premium

Dapol’s anchor-mounted tanker arrives for ‘O’ gauge

First announced in November 2020, Dapol’s all-new ‘O’ gauge 14ton anchor-mounted tank wagon is now available. We check out this addition to the manufacturers growing collection of steam era goods wagons.

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Revolution Trains 'N' gauge JNA-T box wagons

MARK CHVIERS

Reflecting the present-day rail scene, Revolution Trains has delivered a kaleidoscope of colour with its latest ‘N’ gauge project, the MMA-A/JNA-T bogie box wagons. MARK CHIVERS inspects these newly-tooled ‘N’ gauge arrivals.

MARK CHVIERS
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Twin Track Sound vent van in ‘OO’ gauge

MIKE WILD

Digital sound is an enthralling part of the model railway scene and Hornby has sought to bring even more value to ‘OO’ gauge with the introduction of its Twin Track Sound fitted Western Region style ventilated van.

MIKE WILD
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Hornby’s ‘J36’ 0-6-0 for OO gauge

MIKE WILD

The first batch of Hornby’s highly anticipated LNER ‘J36’ 0-6-0s arrived at the end of December. MIKE WILD gives BR liveried 65311 a once over.

MIKE WILD
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EFE Rail’s LSWR Cross-Country Coaches

MARK CHIVERS

EFE Rail has added a new set of 'OO' gauge LSWR coaches to its range. MARK CHIVERS inspects these latest arrivals.

MARK CHIVERS
Bachmann Quarry Hunslet 0-4-0ST for OO9 gauge Review Premium

Bachmann’s Quarry Hunslet for 'OO9' gauge

MIKE WILD

The tiny and delightful Quarry Hunslet 0-4-0ST is here for ‘OO9’ narrow gauge. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at this diminutive new release.

MIKE WILD
Rapido Trains UK Hunslet 16in 0-6-0ST for OO gauge. Review Premium

Rapido Trains UK Hunslet 16in 0-6-0ST

MIKE WILD

Hunslet locomotives are popular subjects, but the 1923-introduced 16in 0-6-0ST has never been available before ready-to-run. MIKE WILD inspects Rapido Trains’ all-new ‘OO’ gauge version.

MIKE WILD

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