Reviews: 'OO' gauge

'OO' gauge model reviews

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Laser-cut Locomotive Storage

MARK CHIVERS

WW Scenics has developed a new laser-cut locomotive storage box for ‘OO’ gauge.

MARK CHIVERS
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Bachmann’s Billinton ‘E4’ 0-6-2T for 'OO' gauge

MIKE WILD

The Billinton ‘E4’ 0-6-2Ts were introduced in the Victorian era yet their outward appearance is much more modern at first glance. MIKE WILD takes a closer look this Bachmann’s ‘OO’ ready-to-run model.

MIKE WILD
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Bachmann’s ‘64XX’ for 'OO' gauge

MIKE WILD

Is it just another ‘Pannier’ or something totally different? MIKE WILD runs the rule over Bachmann’s ‘OO’ gauge model of the GWR ‘64XX’ 0-6-0PT.

MIKE WILD
Heljan Ruston 165DE 0-6-0 for OO gauge. Review Premium

Heljan delivers all-new ‘OO’ Gauge Ruston 165DE

MARK CHIVERS

Heljan’s eagerly-awaited ‘OO’ gauge Ruston 165DE 0-6-0 diesel shunters are here. MARK CHIVERS casts a glance at this latest arrival.

MARK CHIVERS
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Bachmann lands ‘Lobster’

MARK CHIVERS

Bachmann has delivered its latest newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge wagon in the MXA ‘Lobster’. MARK CHIVERS takes a closer look at this colourful addition to the range.

MARK CHIVERS
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Accurascale’s new Siphon Gs in detail

MARK CHIVERS

The Great Western Railway’s versatile Siphon G bogie vans are the subject of Accurascale’s latest rolling stock release for ‘OO’. MARK CHIVERS inspects these new models.

MARK CHIVERS
Hornby Dublo A4 review. Review Premium

Hornby’s releases Dublo 'A4' 4-6-2 for 'OO' gauge

MIKE WILD

The Hornby Dublo brand is firmly back with the latest arrival modelling the streamlined Gresley ‘A4’ 4-6-2. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley.

MIKE WILD
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Battle of Britain Memeorial Flight Class 91 touches down

MARK CHIVERS

Hornby’s latest iteration of its recently retooled ‘OO’ Class 91 is now available finished as 91110 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

MARK CHIVERS
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Colourful Class 87s join Hornby range

MARK CHIVERS

Hornby’s ‘OO’ gauge Class 87 AC electric locomotives are back, reflecting a colourful period on British Rail in the 1980s.

MARK CHIVERS
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VTEC HST marks NRM’s 40

MARK CHIVERS

In September 2015 Virgin Trains East Coast (VTEC) marked the National Railway Museum’s (NRM) 40. As a lasting reminder, this exclusive Hornby ‘OO’ gauge HST train pack was made for Locomotion Models.

MARK CHIVERS
Accurascale Class 37 for OO gauge Review Premium

VIDEO: Accurascale delivers its all-new Class 37

MIKE WILD

The English Electric Class 37 is without doubt the most successful BR Type 3 diesel. Accurascale has released its highly anticipated new model for ‘OO’ gauge. MIKE WILD runs the rule over this exciting new arrival.

MIKE WILD
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Hornby’s ‘Lord Nelson’ for 'OO' gauge

MIKE WILD

Hornby's 'OO' gauge 'Lord Nelson' 4-6-0 made its debut in 2019. With a new batch on the horizon, MIKE WILD takes a closer look at this Southern Railway express locomotive.

MIKE WILD
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Oxford Rail’s ‘Boche Buster’ rail gun for OO gauge

MIKE WILD

The British rail mounted Howitzer guns were a popular addition to the Oxford Rail collection in 2019. In our original review from Hornby Magazine, MIKE WILD takes a closer look at what this model has to offer.

MIKE WILD
Hattons Originals Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST Review Premium

Hattons Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST for OO gauge

MIKE WILD

 Hattons took delivery of its first batch of Andrew Barclay 0-4-0STs in April 2018 and now a new batch is in development. MIKE WILD inspects a trio from the first release.

MIKE WILD
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Hattons Originals ‘OO’ gauge Warwell wagons

MIKE WILD

With a new batch of ‘OO’ gauge Warwell wagons revealed by Hattons in its revival of the Hattons Originals collection, MIKE WILD takes a closer look at the first releases.

MIKE WILD
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Hatton’s delightful ‘P’ 0-6-0T for OO gauge

MIKE WILD

With the announcement of a new batch of SECR ‘P’ 0-6-0Ts from Hattons for ‘OO’ gauge, MIKE WILD goes into detail with our original review of the first batch.

MIKE WILD
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Heljan’s upgraded OO Gauge Class 33 locomotives

MARK CHIVERS

Heljan’s well-regarded ‘OO’ gauge Class 33s are back sporting a series of upgrades covering the Hastings gauge Class 33/2 and the push-pull equipped Class 33/1.

MARK CHIVERS
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Modelling British Railways Modern Freight Locomotives

MARK CHIVERS

This latest title in the series of Modelling British Railways bookazines from Key Publishing focuses on modern-era freight locomotives and the various models available ‘off-the-shelf’ across ‘OO’, ‘N’ and ‘O’ gauge.

MARK CHIVERS
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Oxford Rail ‘N7’ 0-6-2T debuts

MIKE WILD

The Great Eastern Railway’s ‘N7’ 0-6-2Ts were powerful and capable suburban tank engines and now for the first time we can own one in ‘OO’ gauge. MIKE WILD inspects this Oxford Rail product.

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Hornby’s Crimson Lake streamlined 'Princess Coronation' 4-6-2s

MIKE WILD

The new Hornby streamlined ‘Princess Coronation’ 4-6-2 arrived in March 2019 carrying LMS Crimson Lake colour scheme with gold lining and modelling 6229 Duchess of Hamilton and 6244 King George VI. Read our review of these stunning locomotives here.

MIKE WILD
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KR Models delivers its Palbrick wagons for 'OO' gauge

MIKE WILD

The late-1950s saw the introduction of the Palbrick wagon fleet for the transport of bricks. Mike Wild inspects the first ever ready-to-run ‘OO’ gauge model of these distinctive wagons from KR Models.

MIKE WILD
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Rapido Trains UK GWR ‘Iron Mink’ vans

MARK CHIVERS

Rapido Trains UK’s eagerly-awaited all-new ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GWR) ‘Iron Mink’ vans have arrived.

MARK CHIVERS
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Rapido releases 'OO' gauge Ferry Vans

MARK CHIVERS

New from Rapido Trains UK are these all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR 20ton ferry vans. We take a closer look at this new box to discover what it has to offer.

MARK CHIVERS
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Tiger expands Hornby pioneer collection

MIKE IWLD

Hornby has released its follow up to the 2022 model of 0-4-2 Lion in the form of classmate Tiger. MIKE WILD inspects the latest early railway locomotive to arrive for ‘OO’ gauge.

MIKE IWLD
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Hornby’s Lion for ‘OO’ gauge

MIKE WILD

The Liverpool & Manchester Railway’s 1838-built 0-4-2 Lion is the subject of Hornby’s latest locomotive release. With an intriguing and complex history, MIKE WILD takes a detailed look at this intricate new addition.

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Sonic Models GCR ‘A5’ 4-6-2T debuts for OO gauge

MIKE WILD

A new name in ‘OO’ gauge ready-to-run has delivered its first ready-to-run locomotive – the Great Central Railway ‘A5’ 4-6-2T. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at this enticing new addition for Eastern Region modellers.

MIKE WILD
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Hornby’s bow-end suburban stock debuts

MIKE WILD

Hornby has been providing top quality passenger rolling stock for over a decade now. We inspect Hornby's bow-end suburban coaches for 'OO' gauge. 

MIKE WILD
Hornby Triplex Bluetooth Sound introduction. Review Premium

FIRST LOOK: Hornby launches Bluetooth HM DCC and Triplex Sound

MIKE WILD

The world of digital is about to be turned on its head with the arrival of Hornby’s new HM DCC Bluetooth control system. MIKE WILD gets to grips with this new way to control your trains and assesses its value.

MIKE WILD
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Twin Track Sound vent van in ‘OO’ gauge

MIKE WILD

Digital sound is an enthralling part of the model railway scene and Hornby has sought to bring even more value to ‘OO’ gauge with the introduction of its Twin Track Sound fitted Western Region style ventilated van.

MIKE WILD
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Hornby’s ‘J36’ 0-6-0 for OO gauge

MIKE WILD

The first batch of Hornby’s highly anticipated LNER ‘J36’ 0-6-0s arrived at the end of December. MIKE WILD gives BR liveried 65311 a once over.

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