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Accurascale’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.
MARK CHIVERS
Making Tracks 3 gains Accurascale sponsorship
Accurascale is joining the line-up of sponsors for Pete Waterman and the Railnuts team’s development of Making Tracks 3 (HM193), the group’s latest West Coast Main Line themed ‘OO’ gauge layout, which is set to be displayed at Chester Cathedral this summer.
MARK CHIVERS
MAKING A SCENE: Creating a railway cutting
Cuttings can offer an extra dimension to a layout, and provide visual variety. DAN EVASON shows how to create a simple scene in ‘OO’ gauge step by step.
DAN EVESON
Norton Saint Somers - the Somerset and Dorset in 'O' gauge
The famous Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway is deservedly popular. STEPHEN FAY explains how he and his father created a distinctive slice of the route in 7mm finescale in a single 6ft long scene.
STEPHEN FAY
Minerva plans GWR ‘56XX’ 0-6-2T next for ‘O’
Minerva Model Railways has revealed that it is developing a ready-to-run ‘O’ gauge model of the GWR ‘56XX’ 0-6-2T.
MIKE WILD
Hornby’s releases Dublo 'A4' 4-6-2 for 'OO' gauge
The Hornby Dublo brand is firmly back with the latest arrival modelling the streamlined Gresley ‘A4’ 4-6-2. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley.
MIKE WILD
BUYING GUIDE: Modelling the Royal Train
Continuing an almost 200 year tradition, the Royal Train fulfils an important role as well as adding a touch of glamour whenever it’s on duty. MARK CHIVERS looks at what’s available in model form to replicate the modernised Royal Train in miniature.
MARK CHIVERS
RAILWAY REALISM: The British Royal Trains
The coronation of a new king in May will bring to the public’s attention one of the more unusual trains on our network, the Royal Train, which has been transporting our monarchs around the country now for almost 200 years. EVAN GREEN-HUGHES looks into its history.
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UPDATED: Bachmann reveals Spring 2023 British Railway Announcements
Bachmann has revealed its Spring 2023 British Railway Announcements with a raft of new model releases across its ‘OO’, ‘N’, ‘OO9’ and ‘O’ gauge ranges.
MARK CHIVERS
Heljan revitalises the Class 14
The Swindon-built Class 14 0-6-0DHs have been refreshed for a new lease of life with Heljan. MIKE WILD inspects one of the new batch.
MIKE WILD
Dapol delivers its Class 59 for 'OO' gauge
The American-built Electro-Motive Division Class 59 heavy-freight locomotives started a revolution in rail freight haulage. Dapol is looking to achieve the same with its all-new ‘OO’ gauge model. MIKE WILD finds out if it has succeeded.
MIKE WILD
Wheeltapper sound for the Dapol ‘Manor’
The Dapol GWR ‘Manor’ 4-6-0 is designed with sound installation in mind. MIKE WILD explores its simplicity with a new sound profile from the Wheeltapper collection on an ESU V5 chip. Read the full guide and watch our demonstration video here.
MIKE WILD
Revolution Trains IPA car carriers for OO gauge
Newly-arrived from Revolution Trains are these eye-catching ‘OO’ gauge IPA car carriers which are available in quad and twin set formats. Mark Chivers takes a detailed look at a covered quad set.
MARK CHIVERS
Halland - Northern England in the steam era
The North of England near the Scottish border is the setting for JOHN GAY’s steam era ‘OO’ gauge layout which captures the isolation and beauty of this region to a tee.
JOHN GAY
Hornby's all-new High Speed Train
The iconic British Rail Class 43 power cars have held sway in frontline main line service for more than 45 years and Hornby has revisited the high-speed diesels with a brand-new tooling. MIKE WILD takes a closer look.
MIKE WILD
KEYMODELWORLD TV SHOW JANUARY 2023: Hornby 2023 catalogue launch
The Hornby 2023 catalogue is here! Join Mike and Richard in the workshop as they discover what is in store for the year ahead including new tooling, new liveries and exciting new products.
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Modelu Class 45 crew figures
ModelU has added two sets of 4mm scale locomotive crew suitable for Heljan’s all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 45 diesel to its range of 3D-printed figures and accessories.
JONATHAN NEWTON
Weathering stencils from Artool
Using these ingenious laser-cut stencil greatly simplifies the creation of random weathering patterns such as rust and flaking paintwork.
TIM SHACKLETON
EFE Rail releases 'OO' gauge Sea Urchin
New from Bachmann’s ‘OO’ gauge EFE Rail range is this ZCA ‘Sea Urchin’ engineers’ spoil open wagon.
MARK CHIVERS
Graham Farish's all-new Class 90 for ‘N’
Graham Farish has released its hotly anticipated all-new Class 90 AC electric for ‘N’ gauge. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at this enticing new addition.
MIKE WILD
Hornby Loadhaul ‘Shark’ Surfaces
Hornby’s popular ‘OO’ gauge ‘Shark’ ballast plough brake van returns to the range, resplendent in Loadhaul livery as DB993826.
MARK CHIVERS
Bachmann ‘OO’ Polybulks Return
New from Rails of Sheffield are these exclusive ‘OO’ gauge JIA ‘Polybulk’ bogie covered hopper wagons commissioned from Bachmann.
MARK CHIVERS
Hornby's 'OO' gauge Loriot Y wagon arrives
New from Hornby is this eagerly awaited ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GWR) 25ton ‘Loriot Y’ two-axle machinery truck.
MARK CHIVERS
Hornby Skaledale Victorian terrace houses
Hornby’s ‘OO’ gauge Skaledale range of resin buildings continues to expand with a series of all-new terrace houses to help build up a residential street scene.
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