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MAKING MILTON KEYNES
Pete Waterman and the Railnuts Group have taken on their biggest challenge yet to create a scale model of Milton Keynes Central station in ‘OO’ gauge. MIKE WILD catches up with the latest progress.Photography, Mike Wild.
BUILDING A DIESEL DEPOT - THE BACKSCENES
In the third instalment of our diesel depot series, MIKE WILD explains how the backscenes were fitted and how the depot was detailed to create a realistic scene.
Hornby’s ‘Lord Nelson’ for 'OO' gauge
Hornby's 'OO' gauge 'Lord Nelson' 4-6-0 made its debut in 2019. With a new batch on the horizon, MIKE WILD takes a closer look at this Southern Railway express locomotive.
Key Publishing launch large logo Class 40 limited edition
Join Mike Wild and Mark Chivers for the launch of our latest limited edition model featuring the pre-production sample in our video Premiere.
Norton Bridge signalbox joins laser-cut line up
Key Publishing and PJM Models’ latest laser-cut kit for ‘OO’ gauge models the distinctive West Coast Main Line signalbox at Norton Bridge. It is available now from the Key Model World Shop.
Newton Chambers Car Carriers for ‘N’
Sonic Models has revealed plans to produce the distinctive Newton Chambers Car Carriers in ‘N’ gauge.
FAQ: Where to house your model railway
Looking for the best place to build your model railway? We highlights five of the best locations around the average home.
Oxford Rail’s ‘Boche Buster’ rail gun for OO gauge
The British rail mounted Howitzer guns were a popular addition to the Oxford Rail collection in 2019. In our original review from Hornby Magazine, MIKE WILD takes a closer look at what this model has to offer.
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HobbyTrax magnetic corner clamps
HobbyTrax has added magnetic corner clamps to its range of modelling tools. These 3D printed clamps are ideal for building models of all shapes and sizes from a range of materials.
Deluxe Materials carbon fibre
Deluxe Materials’ extensive range of adhesives and modelling materials includes these useful packs of carbon fibre mat and carbon fibre tissue.
Supercast Stephenson
Mike Pett’s 4mm scale Supercast range of white metal accessories is bolstered with a new statue of Victorian railway engineer Robert Stephenson and a standalone church priest figure.
Railways of Oxford book review
Oxford's rail scene has undergone significant transformation in recent years with the introduction of a new route to London Marylebone together with new Intercity Express Trains on London Paddington services as well as infrastructure and signal upgrades.
Impermanent Ways - Volume 15
Continuing the Impermanent Ways series of books is this latest volume taking a somewhat broader approach to the usual focus on disused lines and stations of yesteryear in specific areas.
Western Class Locomotives - A Tribute
This latest picture volume from Key Books offers a lasting tribute to BR’s much-loved Type 4 ‘Western’ C-C diesel-hydraulics.
The Hoppers - Limestone Traffic
Limestone traffic from Tunstead Quarry in Derbyshire has long been carried by rail and this latest picture volume from Amberley Publishing charts its history.
Scotland's Railways in the 1980s and 1990s
Amongst the latest releases from Pen and Sword is this look back at Scotland’s Railways during the 1980s and 1990s through the camera lens of Peter J. Green.
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