O gauge
'O' gauge - or 7mm scale - model railways are amongst the largest available in the British market which run on 32mm gauge track. Ready-to-run locomotives, carriages and wagons are produced by Dapol, Heljan and Lionheart Trains in the main while there are also high end hand built brass models available from the likes of 55H, Masterpiece Models and Lee Marsh Models. 'O' gauge has a large supporting cast of specialist kit and accessory makers while a range of track components is available off-the-shelf from Peco with both flatbottom and bullhead rail profiles. Check out our full collection of 'O' gauge modelling news, layout features, modelling guides and reviews here.
Heljan adds 'O' gauge Mk 2 FK
Heljan is expanding its range of new 'O' gauge MK 2 carriages with the First Corridor variant as well as introducing new liveries and confirming prices for the new coach collection.
VIDEO: Rails 'Terrier' sound installation guide
Join Hornby Magazine Editor Mike Wild as he shows us how to fit sound in the new Rails of Sheffield Terrier.
VIDEO: Hornby sliding door MK3's
Hornby Magazine Editor Mike Wild talks through Hornby's new range of Mk 3 sliding door carriages for 'OO' gauge in this latest video.
VIDEO: Rails of Sheffield Terrier in 'OO' gauge
In the July 2020 issue of Hornby Magazine (HM157) we review Rails of Sheffield's new 'OO' gauge 'Terrier' in full. Join us now as we put it through its paces on our 'OO' gauge test track.
VIDEO: Heljan Class 33 for 'OO' gauge
Hornby Magazine puts the latest generation of 'OO' gauge Class 33 from Heljan through its paces in this latest video featuring 33030 in its unique EWS maroon and gold livery.
VIDEO: Hatton's Class A4 in 'O' gauge
Hatton's new Gresley 'A4' 4-6-2 is put through its paces on the Hornby Magazine 'O' gauge test track.
Hornby Magazine July 2020
Welcome to the July 2020 issue of Hornby Magazine (HM157). Subscribers can login in to the view the full issue as PDFs in this brand-new online service. In this issue you will find inspirational layouts, the latest model reviews, up to date news from all the model manufacturers, inspirational features and more. View the issue in full here.
Welcome to HM157 | July 2020
RECENT WEEKS have seen brilliant weather come to the UK, and we can all appreciate a sunny and warm day, even if we can’t go very far.
FIRST LOOK: Hornby Mk 1 Restaurant Buffet
The expansion of Hornby’s BR Mk 1 carriage portfolio is on course with the arrival of the first engineering samples of the Restaurant Buffet car (RB) which was later coded RB(R) – Restaurant Buffet Refurbished.
‘O’ gauge ‘Presflo’ cements Ellis Clark Trains launch
Ellis Clark Trains is expanding its portfolio with the launch and manufacture of a new range of ready-to-run ‘O’ gauge models, spearheaded by a new 22ton ‘Presflo’ cement wagon.