Narrow gauge
‘OO9’ Gloucester bogie coach arrives
Bachmann’s eagerly-awaited newly-tooled ‘OO9’ Ashover Light Railway Gloucester bogie coach arrived in the Hornby Magazine office during December.
BEN CHURCHLionheart Trains’ Lynton & Barnstaple 7mm scale debut
The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Manning Wardle 2-6-2Ts and carriages have been recreated in 7mm narrow gauge by Lionheart Trains. MIKE WILD inspects the first British outline ready-to-run ‘O-16.5’ gauge models.
MIKE WILDFfestiniog ‘Bug Boxes’
New from Peco are these‘OO9’ narrow gauge Ffestiniog Railway ‘Bug Box’ coaches in Colonel Stephens livery.
MARK CHIVERSBachmann Collectors’ Ffestiniog 2-4-0STT Linda
The latest Bachmann Collectors Club limited edition offers the first chance to own one of the Ffestiniog Mainline Hunslets in 2-4-0STT format. MIKE WILD reviews this new arrival.
MIKE WILDColour for Bachmann Baguley DH88
Bachmann has received decorated samples of its forthcoming all-new ‘OO9’ narrow gauge Baguley-Drewery 70hp DH88s for evaluation by the company’s development team.
MARK CHIVERS2023 New Model Guide: Narrow gauge
The world of narrow gauge modelling has expanded rapidly over the past 18 months with the arrival of significant locomotive models from Bachmann and Peco. MIKE WILD surveys the new models planned for the future.
MIKE WILDBron Hebog
Narrow gauge railways aren’t all short-distance affairs with tiny locomotives. DAVID WALLER explains how this delightful Welsh Highland Railway layout was created in ‘OO9’ - complete with its mighty Garrats
DAVID WALLERStarting out in narrow gauge
The arrival of ready-to-run ‘OO9’ locomotives and rolling stock is an exciting catalyst for narrow gauge modelling. MIKE WILD explores the subject and discusses how to get started with your own project.
MIKE WILDSnailbeach hoppers for ‘OO9’
NEW TO THE PECO collection of readyto-run ‘OO9’ narrow gauge wagons are these models of the Snailbeach District Railways four-wheel hoppers.
Launceston Steam Railway - Cornish narrow gauge steam
The 2ft gauge Launceston Steam Railway in Cornwall was an instant choice for RICHARD HOLDER for his charming ‘OO9’ narrow gauge layout. He reveals its story and unique features.