New Class 45 decorated samples revealed
Decorated samples of the second production run of the Class 45 in ‘OO’ have been revealed by Heljan.
Heljan Class 28 Co-Bo for Rails
Rails of Sheffield is producing a new exclusive run of the Heljan Metropolitan-Vickers Class 28 Co-Bo diesels in ‘OO’ gauge.
IRM plans CIE fuel oil tank wagon
Irish Railway Models (IRM) is producing a newly-tooled version of the Corás Iompair Éireann (CIE) fuel oil tank wagon for ‘OO’ gauge.
Bachmann launches new Narrow Gauge range
Bachmann has revealed details of a new narrow gauge range - NG7.
Class 104 conversion – Part 2
Having already rebuilt the underframes as part of his Class 104 conversion, TIM SHACKLETON turns his attention to the bodywork. 3D-printed components come to his aid, as he explains.
Pen-y-Bryn - the Western Region in steam
The South Wales collieries inspired PHILIP COGGAN to revisit his memories of working in them and create this compact scene in ‘OO’ gauge.Photography, Philip Coggan
Modelling a West Coast Railtour
Railtours are a superb way of bringing variety to a layout. In the first of two step-by-step guides, RICHARD HALL shows how to recreate the railtour carriages – which can be very different.
Final preparations for Statfold Model Railway Exhibition 2024
Final preparations are under way for the annual Statfold Model Railway Exhibition which is due to take place on April 13/14 2024 at Statfold Country Park near Tamworth with the addition of a surprise exhibit from Key Model World/Hornby Magazine.
Painting a GNR Signalbox
One of 2024’s additions to the PJM Models collection of laser-cut kits available from the Key Model World Shop is this Great Northern Railway signalbox. MIKE WILD explains how he painted the structure.
Woodland on a Budget
Model trees are readily available, but DAN EVASON reckons you can make them yourself for pennies – as he demonstrates in this latest ‘OO’ gauge scene.