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Accurascale’s new Siphon Gs in detail

MARK CHIVERS

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

MARK CHIVERS

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
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MAKING A SCENE: Creating a railway cutting

DAN EVESON

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
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Norton Saint Somers - the Somerset and Dorset in 'O' gauge

STEPHEN FAY

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’

MIKE WILD

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
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Hornby’s releases Dublo 'A4' 4-6-2 for 'OO' gauge

MIKE WILD

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
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BUYING GUIDE: Modelling the Royal Train

MARK CHIVERS

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
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RAILWAY REALISM: The British Royal Trains

EVAN GREEN-HUGHES

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.

EVAN GREEN-HUGHES

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UPDATED: Bachmann reveals Spring 2023 British Railway Announcements

MARK CHIVERS

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
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Heljan revitalises the Class 14

MIKE WILD

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
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Dapol delivers its Class 59 for 'OO' gauge

MIKE WILD

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
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Wheeltapper sound for the Dapol ‘Manor’

MIKE WILD

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
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Revolution Trains IPA car carriers for OO gauge

MARK CHIVERS

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
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Halland - Northern England in the steam era

JOHN GAY

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
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Hornby's all-new High Speed Train

MIKE WILD

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

MIKE WILD AND RICHARD WATSON

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.

MIKE WILD AND RICHARD WATSON

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Modelu Class 45 crew figures

JONATHAN NEWTON

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
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Weathering stencils from Artool

TIM SHACKLETON

Using these ingenious laser-cut stencil greatly simplifies the creation of random weathering patterns such as rust and flaking paintwork.

TIM SHACKLETON
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EFE Rail releases 'OO' gauge Sea Urchin

MARK CHIVERS

New from Bachmann’s ‘OO’ gauge EFE Rail range is this ZCA ‘Sea Urchin’ engineers’ spoil open wagon.

MARK CHIVERS
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Graham Farish's all-new Class 90 for ‘N’

MIKE WILD

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
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Hornby Loadhaul ‘Shark’ Surfaces

MARK CHIVERS

Hornby’s popular ‘OO’ gauge ‘Shark’ ballast plough brake van returns to the range, resplendent in Loadhaul livery as DB993826.

MARK CHIVERS
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Bachmann ‘OO’ Polybulks Return

MARK CHIVERS

New from Rails of Sheffield are these exclusive ‘OO’ gauge JIA ‘Polybulk’ bogie covered hopper wagons commissioned from Bachmann.

MARK CHIVERS
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Hornby's 'OO' gauge Loriot Y wagon arrives

MARK CHIVERS

New from Hornby is this eagerly awaited ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GWR) 25ton ‘Loriot Y’ two-axle machinery truck.

MARK CHIVERS
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Hornby Skaledale Victorian terrace houses

JONATHAN NEWTON

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.

JONATHAN NEWTON

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