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New batch of Barclay 0-4-0STs planned

Hattons Originals has revealed details for a new batch of its popular ‘OO’ gauge Andrew Barclay Industrial 0-4-0STs.

KMRC Class 33/2 Exclusive

Kernow Model Rail Centre (KMRC) has commissioned an exclusive ‘OO’ gauge narrow-bodied Class 33/2 Bo-Bo diesel from Heljan, finished as preserved D6593 in BR green with small yellow warning panels.

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Heritage traction on the main line

Trains operated by individuals or small private companies have, for more than 50 years, provided a welcome variation to what we can normally see in everyday service. EVAN GREEN-HUGHES looks at how these workings came about and explains how they could provide variety on almost any post-1960s layout.

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Hattons Originals ‘OO’ gauge Warwell wagons

With a new batch of ‘OO’ gauge Warwell wagons revealed by Hattons in its revival of the Hattons Originals collection, MIKE WILD takes a closer look at the first releases.

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Hatton’s delightful ‘P’ 0-6-0T for OO gauge

With the announcement of a new batch of SECR ‘P’ 0-6-0Ts from Hattons for ‘OO’ gauge, MIKE WILD goes into detail with our original review of the first batch.

More ‘Warwells’ for Hattons

Hattons Originals has announced an all-new selection of its ‘OO’ gauge 50ton ‘Warwell’ wagons.

Departmental Delights

Accurascale has added a pair of Departmental Mk 2c carriages to its forthcoming collection of all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR Mk 2c vehicles.

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FAQ: Railway Modelling Essentials

To help you get started in railway modelling we answer those most common Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on essential modelling techniques and ideas. MARK CHIVERS discusses the hot topic of what type of layout you should build.

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New identities for ‘Large Prairies’

Pacific Models has added a new customising sheet for Hornby’s recently introduced ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway ‘Large Prairie’ 2-6-2Ts.

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Southern Railway ‘Lord Nelson’ Class 4-6-0s

THIS latest volume from Pen and Sword charts the history of the Southern Railway’s (SR) ‘Lord Nelson’ 4-6-0s, from introduction in 1926 to their withdrawal during 1961/1962.

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The Scottish Region in the 1970s and 1980s

AS the title suggests, this latest picture volume from Andy Gibbs focuses on British Rail’s Scottish Region traction in the 1970s and 1980s

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The Blue Pullman Story

New from Crecy Publishing is this fully revised history of the eye catching Metropolitan Cammell Midland Pullman/Western Pullman Diesel Electric Multiple Units (DEMUs).

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BR: From Green to Blue

This new pictorial album from Key Books offers a fascinating insight into the transition from BR green to the new BR blue corporate scheme and aims to include the major changes along the way such as small yellow warning panels, full yellow ends and more

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