Speedlink freight operations
The 1960s are usually best remembered for Beeching’s railway closures but this period also saw a number of innovations, not least the rapid Speedlink freights with their distinctive long-wheelbase wagons, as EVAN GREEN-HUGHES remembers.
EVAN GREEN-HUGHESDapol Class 59 edges closer
Dapol has unveiled new production samples for its upcoming Class 59 for ‘N’ gauge.
BEN CHURCHCrianlarich - Scotland in 'N' gauge
This well-known West Highland Line junction was Renfrewshire Model Railway Club’s exhibition mainstay for many years. KEITH BATHGATE explains its fortuitous start and plans for a successor.
KEITH BATHGATEClass 57s
While remanufacture of existing locomotives is common practice in other countries it is quite rare in the UK. The Class 57, however, is an exception, having been rebuilt from the Class 47 two decades ago. EVAN GREEN-HUGHES takes a look at this successful conversion and its subsequent service history.
EVAN GREEN-HUGHESNew Overbridge and Mill for Metcalfe
Metcalfe have unveiled images of their forthcoming Grimy Old Mill and Overbridge kits for OO and N gauge.
BEN CHURCHMAKING A SCENE: Submerged Spitfire scene
DAN EVASON was inspired by a story to create this stunning scene in 4mm scale - which, with adaptation, could be set in any era from the dawn of flight to the present day.
DAN EVASONLockdown Sidings
The Pandemic lockdowns prompted SIMON MARSH to build his first layout in many years - and it shows what can be achieved in a small space in ‘OO’ gauge. Photography, Trevor Jones
SIMON MARSHRails reveals exclusive Cavalex Models Class 60s
Rails of Sheffield has commissioned three exclusive limited editions of Cavalex Models forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Class 60.
BEN CHURCHCreating the cover for model for Hornby Magazine 200
Marking the 200th issue of Hornby Magazine called for a special cover shot. RICHARD HALL reworked a Bachmann class 40 to mark the occasion in style with a unique headboard.
RICHARD HALL.