Reviews: 'OO' gauge

'OO' gauge model reviews

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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.

MIKE WILD
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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.

MIKE WILD
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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
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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.

MIKE WILD
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EFE Rail’s LSWR Cross-Country Coaches

MARK CHIVERS

EFE Rail has added a new set of 'OO' gauge LSWR coaches to its range. MARK CHIVERS inspects these latest arrivals.

MARK CHIVERS
Rapido Trains UK Hunslet 16in 0-6-0ST for OO gauge. Review Premium

Rapido Trains UK Hunslet 16in 0-6-0ST

MIKE WILD

Hunslet locomotives are popular subjects, but the 1923-introduced 16in 0-6-0ST has never been available before ready-to-run. MIKE WILD inspects Rapido Trains’ all-new ‘OO’ gauge version.

MIKE WILD
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Modelu Class 45 crew figures

JONATHAN NEWTON

ModelU has added two sets of 4mm scale locomotive crew suitable for Heljan’s all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 45 diesel to its range of 3D-printed figures and accessories.

JONATHAN NEWTON
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Weathering stencils from Artool

TIM SHACKLETON

Using these ingenious laser-cut stencil greatly simplifies the creation of random weathering patterns such as rust and flaking paintwork.

TIM SHACKLETON
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EFE Rail releases 'OO' gauge Sea Urchin

MARK CHIVERS

New from Bachmann’s ‘OO’ gauge EFE Rail range is this ZCA ‘Sea Urchin’ engineers’ spoil open wagon.

MARK CHIVERS
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Hornby Loadhaul ‘Shark’ Surfaces

MARK CHIVERS

Hornby’s popular ‘OO’ gauge ‘Shark’ ballast plough brake van returns to the range, resplendent in Loadhaul livery as DB993826.

MARK CHIVERS
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Bachmann ‘OO’ Polybulks Return

MARK CHIVERS

New from Rails of Sheffield are these exclusive ‘OO’ gauge JIA ‘Polybulk’ bogie covered hopper wagons commissioned from Bachmann.

MARK CHIVERS
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Hornby's 'OO' gauge Loriot Y wagon arrives

MARK CHIVERS

New from Hornby is this eagerly awaited ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GWR) 25ton ‘Loriot Y’ two-axle machinery truck.

MARK CHIVERS
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Hornby Skaledale Victorian terrace houses

JONATHAN NEWTON

Hornby’s ‘OO’ gauge Skaledale range of resin buildings continues to expand with a series of all-new terrace houses to help build up a residential street scene.

JONATHAN NEWTON
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Heljan’s GWR ‘1366’ 0-6-0PT

MIKE WILD

Heljan’s ‘OO’ gauge GWR ‘1366’ dock tank is an attractive shunting engine which made its debut in 2016. MIKE WILD inspects this outside cylinder pannier tank.

MIKE WILD
Accurascale TPE Mk 5 carriages for OO gauge Review Premium

Accurascale’s TPE Mk 5s debut

MIKE WILD

TransPennine Express has one of the most distinctive liveries on the railway and it is also one of only a handful of train operators to make use of diesel-hauled push-pull trains. MIKE WILD inspects Accurascale’s Nova 3 Mk 5 coaches for ‘OO’.

MIKE WILD
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Accurascale’s Caledonian Sleeper Mk 5s

MIKE WILD

The striking Caledonian Sleeper Mk 5 carriages whisk passengers from London to destinations in Scotland overnight and now you can add them to your collection in ‘OO’ gauge. MIKE WILD gets the full story on Accurascale’s first ready-to-run passenger carriages and demonstrates their operation on our test track.

MIKE WILD
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Hornby Class 60 60001 Steadfast

MARK CHIVERS

Hornby’s high-fidelity ‘OO’ gauge Class 60 gains a new identity for its latest release as first-built 60001 Steadfast in BR Railfreight Construction sector livery.

MARK CHIVERS
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Riveting Stuff

MARK CHIVERS

New from Railtec Transfers are sheets of crisp three-dimensional rivets or bolt heads in waterslide form.

MARK CHIVERS
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Humbrol sanding pads

JONATHAN NEWTON

Recently added to the Humbrol range of tools and modelling materials are these new flexible sanding pads.

JONATHAN NEWTON
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Hornby magnetic couplings for OO gauge

JONATHAN NEWTON

The first of Hornby’s new magnetic couplings are now available in multi-coupling packs.

JONATHAN NEWTON
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Bachmann Webb ‘Coal Tank’ 0-6-2T

BEN JONES

For its latest venture into pre-Grouping subjects, Bachmann has selected a versatile LNWR locomotive which gave sterling service from the late Victorian era until the late-1950s. BEN JONES takes a closer look.

BEN JONES
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Bachmann's Network Rail MPV for OO gauge

MIKE WILD

Bachmann’s model of the Network Rail Multiple Purpose Vehicle (MPV) made its debut in 2011 and offered contemporary layout builders the opportunity to purchase an unusual model of an enthralling prototype in ‘OO’. A new batch of these unusual vehicles is coming soon. Check out what we thought of the original release.

MIKE WILD