Somerset and Dorset
Bath Green Park in O gauge
The Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway’s northern terminus is the subject of ANDREW PEARCE’S stunning ‘O’ gauge layout. He explains how and why he built this giant layout.
Norton Saint Somers - the Somerset and Dorset in 'O' gauge
The famous Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway is deservedly popular. STEPHEN FAY explains how he and his father created a distinctive slice of the route in 7mm finescale in a single 6ft long scene.
Broad Sidlinch revisited - the S&D in 'OO' gauge
The Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway is the setting for this fascinating ‘OO’ gauge layout which is now operated by the North Norfolk Model Railway Enthusiasts at Holt station on the North Norfolk Railway. PAUL GOLDSMITH takes us on a return journey to discover how this layout has been refurbished for a new lease of life.
Chilcompton Tunnel, 'OO'
The original inspiration for the layout was a photograph in the Somerset and Dorset in Colour book by Mike Arlett and David Lockett and the result is a 19ft long stretch of double track main line recreating the line as it exits Chilcompton Tunnel.
Hornby Magazine April 2021
Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM166, April 2021 - which celebrates the famous Somerset and Dorset Railway to mark 55 years since its closure by British Railways. Highlights of this issue include in-depth reviews of the new Hornby 'A2/2' for 'OO' gauge alongside the new 'O' gauge Class 17 and AEC railcar from Heljan, featured layouts, step by step guides and more. Read the full magazine in PDF format here and check out our latest video content in the Video Features section.