Scottish Region
KINLOCHEWE
Based on a projected but never built railway in the Highlands of Scotland, NICK SKELTON captures the atmosphere and essence of the 1980s in ‘OO’. Watch our trailer video below and sign in or sign-up to read the full feature and watch the entire exclusive video.
NICK SKELTON
Heljan plans 'O' gauge Class 24
Heljan has revealed plans to produce an all-new ‘O’ gauge BR Class 24 Bob-Bo diesel.
MARK CHIVERS
Classic Diesel Years: Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh and Wick
New from Stenlake Publishing is this new monochrome picture album devoted to the Far North lines between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh, Thurso and Wick during the 1980s diesel era.
MARK CHIVERS
Rumbling Bridge – a Scottish through station
NICK SKELTON has long been fascinated by Scotland’s railway byways and chose one of the lesser known locations on the network as the subject of his fascinating ‘OO’ gauge model.
NICK SKELTON
CALEDONIAN MK 2 AND MK 3 STOCK
Overnight sleeping trains are a fascinating part of the railway network and Hornby has introduced new coaches to allow the final pre-Mk 5 era Scottish trains to be reproduced in ‘OO’ gauge. MIKE WILD takes a closer look.
South Road Junction - Scottish Borders in 'OO'
The Scottish Borders is the setting for BOB BRUCE’s ‘OO’ gauge layout, capturing the last years of steam in this beautiful part of the world.
The Railway through the Central Highlands
THE Central Highlands are the focus for this new picture book from Amberley Publishing, primarily focusing on the stretch of railway between Perth and Inverness.
FIRST LOOK: All-new Bachmann Class 25s
Bachmann has received first Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of its newly-tooled 'OO' gauge BR Class 25/1 and 25/2 Bo-Bo diesels for assessment by the development team.
Highland Railway 'Jones Goods' 4-6-0 next for Rapido
Rapido Trains UK has revealed that its next ready-to-run steam locomotive will be the Highland Railway 'Big Goods' - or 'Jones Goods' - 4-6-0 for 'OO' gauge. Discover the full story here.
Wick End - 1980s Scotland in 'O'
A life-long passion for Scottish region operation in the 1980s and an exhibition invite for a ‘small’ layout gave DAVE and CHRIS WARNER all the incentive they need to develop this compact ‘O’ gauge terminus.