N gauge

James Street

James Street has been built by Steve Wright over the last 23 years, and shows what can be done with space and time in ‘N’ gauge. It is set in the period 1955-1965.

Fordon Hill Railway

Young modeller Oscar Robson will be exhibiting his ‘N’ gauge layout – the Fordon Hill Railway – at the 2023 Great Electric Train Show.

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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.

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Revamped ‘N’ gauge Pullman for the Western

The ever-popular Blue Pullman was revised in 2019 to model the Western Region six-car sets. MIKE WILD inspects this new ‘N’ gauge Graham Farish product.

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Modelling British Railways Modern Freight Locomotives

This latest title in the series of Modelling British Railways bookazines from Key Publishing focuses on modern-era freight locomotives and the various models available ‘off-the-shelf’ across ‘OO’, ‘N’ and ‘O’ gauge.

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Dapol ‘N’ gauge Class 142 ‘Pacer’

The ‘Pacer’ family of DMUs have never been the most popular with passengers, yet modellers have been keen to add this distinctive utilitarian trains to their fleet. Dapol added it's long awaited ‘N’ gauge model of the Class 142 in 2019 – MIKE WILD takes a closer look.

Next Grafar 'Desiros' Develop

Bachmann has received decorated Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of the next batch of its ‘N’ gauge ‘Desiro’ four-car Electric Multiple Units (EMU) for evaluation.

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2023 New Model Guide: 'N' gauge

The rise in popularity of the smallest mainstream scale shows no sign of abating. MARK CHIVERS outlines the new models we can expect.

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Horseblock Lane - the modern railway in 'N' gauge

NEAL COOPER drew inspiration at an exhibition and created this small but perfectly formed contemporary ‘N’ gauge layout afterwards with Callum, his son.

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Model railway planning: A Fresh Look

Rather than building a new layout to replace one you're happy with, PAUL LUNN argues that changing the scene can be just as enjoyable - and much cheaper.