'OO' gauge model reviews
Irish Keg L iners, Spoil Carriers and Weedkillers
NEW from Irish Railway Models (IRM) are these standard 42ft bogie flat wagons in Guinness Keg Liner, Spoil Carrier and Weedspray train guises for ‘OO’.
‘J94’ from EFE Rail
EFE Rail is off to a flying start with new ‘OO’ and ‘N’ gauge products arriving in the same month as their announcement. A highlight for ‘OO’ is the revival of the ‘J94’ 0-6-0ST with an upgraded motor and DCC interface. MIKE WILD investigates.
Hornby’s die-cast ‘Duchess’
Hornby has revisited one of its most soughtafter Hornby Dublo locomotives with a modern twist to create a new version of the Stanier ‘Duchess’ 4-6-2 with a diecast body. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at this enticing limited edition.
Isle of Wight ‘Terrier’
Hornby's popular 2019 model of the Stroudley ‘Terrier’ 0-6-0Ts is back for a new outing and this second batch features a trio of Isle of Wight locomotives with extended bunkers.
Midland Railway fencing
New to the Scale Model Scenery range of 4mm scale model railway accessories are these packs of Midland Railway fencing.
More ’OO’ HOP24 hoppers from Accurascale
Following the sell-out success of its ‘OO’ gauge BR 24.5ton HOP24/ HUO hopper wagons, Accurascale has added another run of the popular coal carriers to its range.
Accurascale PFA container packs
New from Accurascale are these ‘OO’ gauge 20ft British Gypsum containers.
Date stones and house names
Small details can make all the difference and these new laser-cut date stones and house names from Scale Model Scenery are a case in point.
Bachmann delivers HKA for 'OO' and 'N'
NEW to the Branchline ‘OO’ and Graham Farish gauge ranges are all-new models of the HKA high capacity hopper wagons which were originally built for National Power as JMAs which were originally built in 1995.
Modeltech ProTrack Rail Aligner
A new name to the hobby, Modeltech, has launched with a useful pack of baseboard rail aligners.For review we received a pack of standard ‘HO’/‘OO’ gauge ProTrack rail aligners, while alternative packs are also offered for ‘OO’ bullhead, ‘N’, ‘O’, ‘OO9’ and ‘O-16.5’.
OO Works LSWR ‘0330’ 0-6-0ST
The London South Western Railway ‘Saddleback’ shunting engine is the subject of OO Works’ latest hand-built short run ‘OO’ gauge locomotive. MARK CHIVERS takes a closer look at what it has to offer.
‘FIRST AND LAST’ HST power cars
MIDST a flurry of ‘OO’ gauge Class 43 High Speed Train (HST) power car releases, Hornby has issued this special commemorative pack containing the first and last-built examples.
Hornby issues more KFA container flats
Modellers of current intermodal traffic receive a boost with the release of this pair of ‘OO’ gauge KFA container flats from Hornby.
More containers from C=Rail
C=Rail Intermodal has expanded its range of 4mm scale containers to include 40ft x 8ft 6in deep-sea boxes in the liveries of NYK Line and Ocean Network Express (ONE).
Stephenson’s ROCKET TRAIN PACK
FOLLOWING the sell-out success of its centenary limited edition earlier this year (HM154), Hornby’s standard catalogue release of its ‘OO’ gauge model of Stephenson’s Rocket 0-2-2 touched down during July.
CCT gains RTC colours
Hornby’s ‘OO’ gauge London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) Covered Carriage Truck (CCT) gains a new identity for its latest release as British Rail Research and Development Division’s RDB975667 in Railway Technical Centre (RTC) red and blue.
BR shunter’s truck
Hornby’s popular ‘OO’ gauge GWR shunter’s truck returns to the range in BR guise with Taunton lettering as DW94962 in BR dark grey. It represents a Diagram M4 four-wheel vehicle.
BR Macaw flies in
Hornby’s long-lived 25ton Bogie Bolster A makes a welcome return as ‘Macaw’ 107402 in BR grey. It has also been released in GWR grey.
BACHMANN'S CLASS 117 DMU
Brand new to the Bachmann ‘OO’ gauge the Pressed Steel Class 117 three-car MARK CHIVERS inspects this which looks to put the vintage firmly in the shade.
UPGRADED SULZER ‘24’
The SLW Class 24 was highly regarded when it first arrived in 2016 (HM111), but now it has been given a makeover to enhance its details and make its sound file more user friendly. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at the latest additions to the portfolio.
Hornby's GWR 'Large Prairie'
The powerful and versatile ‘5101’ and ‘61XX’ 2-6-2Ts are the latest Great Western motive power to be released for ‘OO’ gauge by Hornby. MIKE WILD inspects the first arrival – 6145 in BR black.
Kernow's GW150 Class 117 & 121
NEW from Kernow Model Rail Centre (KMRC) are these exclusive Bachmann ‘OO’ gauge Class 117 and Class 121 diesel multiple units (DMUs) in GW150 lined chocolate and cream livery.
Tenshodo coreless power bogie
New in from Tenshodo at Scalelink is an upgraded and revitalised motor bogie featuring a coreless motor.
DMU destination boards
NEW from Pacific Models is this comprehensive collection of first generation Diesel Multiple Unit destination blinds for ‘OO’ gauge. They have been designed to suit readily available ready-to-run DMUs from Bachmann and Dapol including classes 101, 105, 108, the new 117, 121 and 122.
Hornby Inter7City Mk 3s
EXCLUSIVE ONLINE REVIEW!
Read our verdict on Hornby's new Inter7City liveried sliding door Mk 3s here first and watch them running in full formation on our test track.
Rails of Sheffield 'Terrier' debuts for 'OO'
The Stroudley ‘Terrier’ is as popular with manufacturers as it is modellers. Rails of Sheffield took delivery of the first batch of its exclusive ‘OO’ gauge model in early May. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at this new rival for the ‘Best in Show’ rosette.
Hornby SLIDING DOOR Mk3s
Modern modellers are in for a treat with the arrival of Hornby’s new collection of Mk 3 sliding door stock for GWR, CrossCountry and ScotRail HST formations. MIKE WILD inspects a full rake of GWR liveried vehicles.
Heljan updates ‘OO’ CLASS 33
THE POPULAR HELJAN ‘OO’ gauge model of the Class 33 Bo-Bo diesel is back, and this new version offers an upgraded late period model featuring a high-intensity headlight.
Locoman Creates new ‘A3’ sound profile
THE FAMOUS three-cylinder beat of the sole surviving Gresley ‘A3’ 4-6-2 has been recreated for the ESU LokSound 5 platform by Locoman Sounds. This brand new sound scheme introduces new functions and versatility which take advantage of the latest generation decoder from ESU.
Bulk crew packs
3D printing specialist Hardy’s Hobbies has introduced a range of special figures packs to offer a bulk purchase discount.