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Building a diesel depot Part 4: The ‘Birdcage Bridge’
In the fourth and final feature, MIKE WILD builds PJM Models’ laser-cut GCR ‘Birdcage Bridge’ and explains how it was installed as a scenic break for the Diesel Depot build.
'O' gauge 'J94' develops
Several decorated samples of Dapol’s newly-tooled ‘O’ gauge Hunslet ‘Austerity’ 0-6-0ST have arrived with the company’s development team for evaluation.
More exclusive Kernow Class 37s for KMRC
Kernow Model Railway Centre (KMRC) has commissioned a further pair of exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Class 37 diesels from Bachmann with a Cornish connection.
KMRC Dorking exclusive seven-plank open in 'O'
Kernow Model Rail Centre has added a new exclusive 1902 RCH seven-plank open wagon to its range of ‘O’ gauge wagons.
Kernow commissions exclusive ‘OO9’ L&B buildings
Kernow Model Rail Centre has commissioned its first ‘OO9’ narrow gauge buildings from Bachmann’s Scenecraft range, with a Lynton & Barnstaple Railway engine shed and coaling stage platform.
Eight by Four – the new ‘OO’ standard?
If you have the space, increasing the size of your layout by 2ft in length from the standard 6ft x 4ft template can make a huge difference. PAUL LUNN shows some of the possibilities in ‘OO’ gauge.Artwork/photography, Paul Lunn
VIDEO: Dapol and Rails of Sheffield launch 'OO' GW Inspection Saloon
Dapol and Rails of Sheffield have unveiled plans for a newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GW) designed Diagram Q13 Inspection Saloon for the Dapol Black Label range. Watch the launch video here.
Bakewell - the Peak District in 'OO' gauge
The Midland Railway's stunning route through the Peak District is the subject of ROB BROOKS’ ‘OO’ gauge layout, which keeps this much missed railway alive in model form.
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Blue 'Merchant' arrives
For the first time since 2017, a new version of Hornby’s sought-after Bulleid airsmoothed ‘Merchant Navy’ has arrived. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at 35024.
Lionheart’s Mk 1s
2021 marks 70 years since introduction of the British Railways Mk 1 carriage design and Lionheart Trains has just delivered the first of its all-new ‘O’ gauge ready-to-run models. MIKE WILD finds out if these could be the definitive version for 7mm scale.
SMS TERRACE SHOP
New from Scale Model Scenery (SMS) is this 4mm scale laser-cut multifront terrace shop kit. This latest addition to the SMS range of model accessories and kits builds into a standalone terrace shop with rear porch.
Gaugemaster ballaster
Gaugemaster has launched laser-cut track ballasting tool, suitable for ‘N’ and ‘OO’ gauge use, to its range of model railway accessories. Supplied flat-packed on stout laser-cut MDF frets, the parts build up into sturdy units thanks to their slot and tab design.
SMS’ platform shelter
New from Scale Model Scenery is this 4mm scale laser-cut wooden platform shelter kit. Based on a North Eastern Region prototype at Robin Hood’s Bay in North Yorkshire, the kit is formed of laser-cut wooden components on three frets of varying thicknesses.
SMS Skate Park
New to the Scale Model Scenery (SMS) range of model railway kits and accessories is this 4mm scale skate or BMX park.
LOC cabinets and point machines for 'O'
If you are looking for a few finishing touches to a lineside scene, these new ‘O’ gauge relay cabinets and point machines from Old Duffer's Chuffers certainly fit the bill.
DMG lighting strip
DMG Electech has introduced a new interior lighting strip. It is designed for use with ‘OO’ gauge multiple units and coaching stock and this latest offering differs from many of the similar products on the market in that it is made up of individual LED Printed Circuit Boards.
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