OO gauge
'OO' gauge is the main model railway scale in the UK running 4mm:1ft scale models on 16.5mm gauge ('OO') track. It is the first choice for British model railway scenes and out of all the main scales and gauges is the best supported with ready-to-run locomotives and rolling stock as well as an extensive range of accessories, figures, vehicles and control equipment. Makers of ready-to-run 'OO' gauge models including Hornby, Bachmann, Dapol, Heljan, Accurascale, Cavalex Models, Oxford Rail, Revolution Trains, Realtrack Models, Sutton's Locomotive Works, OO Works and more. Read our full collection of 'OO' gauge related news, features and reviews here.
Waterman sets model railway World Record
Pete Waterman OBE set a new Guinness World Record for the World's largest portable model railway with Making Tracks: The Final Frontier at Model World LIVE on April 27 2024.
Hewisbridge revisited - the Waverley Route in OO
A stalwart of the exhibition scene for three decades, the 57 Study Group’s finescale ‘OO’ gauge layout continues to evolve and attract new admirers, as IAN PORTEOUS reveals.
Kernow Model Rail Centre announces LBSC/SR ‘Open A’
Kernow Model Rail Centre (KMRC) has announced an exclusive all new model of the London Brighton & South Coast Railway (LBSCR) ‘Open A’ / Southern Railway (SR) Diagram 1369 and 1364 five-plank open wagons for ‘OO’ gauge.
Hornby’s all-new Stanier ‘Black Five’
The Stanier ‘Black Five’ was one of the biggest locomotive classes of the steam era and Hornby has turned fresh attention to this must-have mixed traffic 4-6-0. MIKE WILD pays close attention to this new arrival.
Dapol unveils Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0ST production samples
Dapol has unveiled final production samples of the forthcoming Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0ST for ‘OO’ gauge.
Bachmann Collectors Club 08818
A GBRf ‘gronk’ is amongst the latest Bachmann exclusives. MARK CHIVERS checks whether its pulling power matches its looks.
Dapol 14T tanker production samples
Production samples of Dapol’s forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge 14T Air Ministry tank wagon have been revealed.
Banana Van Bonanza
Southern Railway banana vans are the latest additions to Accurascale’s rapidly expanding ‘OO’ gauge range. BEN CHURCH casts a glance at these ap-peel-ing new arrivals.
3D-Printed Cable Trunking
Expanding on its impressive roster of line-side detailing items comes a comprehensive suite of 4mm scale cable trunking from West Hill Wagon Works.
West Hill Wagon Works oil tank
New from West Hill Wagon Works is this 4mm scale oil storage tank which provides an easy to use set piece for any diesel locomotive era depot.