'OO' gauge model reviews
Revolution Trains' 'OO' gauge FNA-D wagons
Modelling modern nuclear flask traffic has become more achievable recently with a steady stream of new releases. MARK CHIVERS takes a look at Revolution Trains’ latest ‘OO’ gauge FNA-D flask carrier.
MARK CHIVERSLondon Transport Sentinel 0-6-0DH
Hornby’s ‘OO’ gauge Sentinel 0-6-0DH has gained London Transport green for its most recent release.
MARK CHIVERSNational Collection Class 08 from Hornby for 'OO' gauge
A recent arrival from Hornby is this latest version of the company’s ‘OO’ gauge Class 08 0-6-0 diesel shunter finished as the National Railway Museum’s 13079 in as-preserved BR plain black with early crests.
MARK CHIVERSHeljan ‘OO’ gauge Class 25 re-run
Heljan’s popular ‘OO’ gauge Class 25 Bo-Bo diesel is back, incorporating several amendments to the original model’s specification.
MARK CHIVERSRapido’s Lion
In our first look at Rapido’s all-new model of Liverpool and Manchester Railway 0-4-2 Lion, MIKE WILD discovers what it has to offer.
MIKE WILD4mm Scale Cutting Crew
Modelu has added a 4mm scale oxyacetylene cutting crew to its range of 3D-printed finescale figures.
MARK CHIVERSFlangeway ‘Mermaid’ returns
Flangeway Models has received a new batch of its exclusive ‘OO’ gauge 14ton ZJV ‘Mermaid’ side tipping ballast wagons.
MARK CHIVERSRapido’s Loriot Y wagon rolls in
Rapido Trains UK’s eagerly-awaited ‘OO’ gauge model of the Great Western Railway ‘Loriot Y’ machinery truck has arrived.
MIKE WILDStreamline small radius curved turnouts
Peco has added a pair of new ‘OO’ gauge small radius curved turnouts to its code 100 Streamline range of track components.
MARK CHIVERSEnd of platform steps
West Hill Wagon Works has released a pair of 4mm scale Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP) end of platform steps to complement its new collection of contemporary platforms and platform furniture.
MARK CHIVERSAccurascale ‘Manor’ Debut
The GWR ‘Manor’ 4-6-0 is the first ready-to-run steam locomotive to be produced by Accurascale. MIKE WILD inspects a DCC ready and DCC sound fitted version to find out what is in store.
MIKE WILDModelu Head Signals
New from Modelu are these 3D-printed ‘OO’ gauge London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) and Southern Railway (SR) Head Signals.
MARK CHIVERSRevolution’s SR Inspection Saloon
The unique lines of the Southern Region General Manager’s Inspection Saloon have been recreated in ‘OO’ gauge by Revolution Trains. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at this highly-detailed coach.
MIKE WILDKernow Engine House
Kernow Model Rail Centre’s range of exclusive West Country themed models includes these specially commissioned ‘OO’ and ‘N’ gauge Scenecraft Cornish Engine Houses.
MARK CHIVERSBachmann’s upgraded Whistler
The latest iteration of Bachmann’s ‘OO’ gauge Class 40 has arrived, sporting tooling and circuitry upgrades. MARK CHIVERS casts a glance at this new and improved release.
MARK CHIVERSModel Locomotive Crews
New to Modelu’s range of 3D-printed finescale figures are these twin-figure packs designed for Bachmann’s recent ‘OO9’ Mainline Hunslet 0-4-0ST/0-4-0STT and Rapido Trains UK’s 16in Hunslet 0-6-0ST.
MARK CHIVERSWest Highland Line buildings
Peco has launched a collection of new ‘OO’ gauge laser-cut building kits based on structures on the West Highland Line in Scotland.
MARK CHIVERSPlatform Water Crane
Another addition to Kernow Model Rail Centre’s range of ‘OO’ gauge exclusives is this Bachmann Scenecraft Great Western Railway (GWR) water crane.
MARK CHIVERSKernow’s GWR style platform shelter
Kernow Model Rail Centre’s (KMRC) range of exclusive West Country themed ‘OO’ gauge models is bolstered with the recent addition of a contemporary GWR platform shelter.
MARK CHIVERS3D Printed Buffer Beam Detailing
West Hill Wagon Works (WHWW) has added a selection of 3D-printed ‘OO’ gauge buffer beam detailing packs for locomotives and carriages to its range.
MARK CHIVERSRainbow’s Revolutionary TUA Tanks
A new wagon option is available for 1970s and 1980s modellers. MARK CHIVERS takes a close - but not caustic - look at the TUAs.
MARK CHIVERSAccurascale Scottish 'Car Headlight' Class 37/0s
Accurascale’s latest batch of all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 37 Co-Co diesels (HM192) have arrived, with the latest releases modelling the early Scottish ‘car headlamp’ style Class 37/0 variants.
MARK CHIVERSHornby’s all-new LNER 'P2' 2-8-2 debuts
The stunning Gresley ‘P2’ 2-8-2s are the subject of a brand-new model from Hornby. MIKE WILD gets to grips with this enticing new offering highlighting its details and performance.
MIKE WILDFIRST REVIEW: Heljan’s NBL prototype 10800
Prototype diesels have been a popular subject choice in ‘OO’ gauge over the past decade, but it was hard to imagine the short-lived Ivatt designed Bo-Bo being produced. Heljan’s all-new model is here and MIKE WILD takes a closer look.
MIKE WILDRapido's GWR Diagram AA20 ‘Toad’ brake van lands
A newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge GWR ‘Toad’ brake van is here. MARK CHIVERS casts a glance at this latest release for the scale.
MARK CHIVERSAccurascale FNA-D nuclear flask wagon for 'OO' gauge
These distinctive wagons are now with retailers - but do they make MARK CHIVERS go nuclear with delight?
MARK CHIVERSRapido Trains’ SECR Six-Wheel Brake Vans
These distinctive and important vehicles are now available. MARK CHIVERS puts Rapido’s new ‘OO’ gauge model under the microscope.
MARK CHIVERSRails of Sheffield SECR ‘D1’ 4-4-0 for 'OO' gauge
Rails of Sheffield’s latest partnership with Dapol has delivered a first ever ready-to-run model of the SECR ‘D1’ 4-4-0 for ‘OO’. MIKE WILD finds out more about this attractive new Southern Region locomotive.
MIKE WILDSuburban destination boards
Pacific Models has released several sets of BR Eastern Region (ex Great Northern Railway) destination boards and smokebox numberplates for suburban trains originating from London termini in ‘OO’ and ‘O’.
MARK CHIVERSModern station furniture
DCC Concepts has added a selection of modern station platform furniture to its range of ‘OO’ gauge model railway accessories.
MARK CHIVERS