Steam locomotives
NER Y7 in ‘OO’ Gauge from Rapido Trains UK
Rapido Trains UK has added the diminutive North Eastern Railway (NER) Wordsell ‘Y7’ 0-4-0T to its release schedule.
Accurascale ‘Manors’ enter production
Accurascale’s all-new ‘OO’ gauge GWR ‘Manor’ 4-6-0s are in production including Key Publishing’s exclusive limited edition of 7802 Bradley Manor. See the latest images here.
Flying Scotsman
Arguably the most famous steam locomotive in the world, Flying Scotsman has returned to the rails to huge public acclaim following a £4.5m overhaul. However, the prospects for this famous machine have not always been as rosy as they are today, as EVAN GREEN-HUGHES describes.
Starting out in narrow gauge
The arrival of ready-to-run ‘OO9’ locomotives and rolling stock is an exciting catalyst for narrow gauge modelling. MIKE WILD explores the subject and discusses how to get started with your own project.
GWR Steam Railmotor progresses
Kernow Model Rail Centre’s eagerly awaited ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GWR) steam railmotor is about to enter production, following amendments to decorated samples received for evaluation in September.
WIN! Hornby’s latest Liverpool and Manchester Railway (LMR) centenary train pack worth £240
Hornby Magazine is offering the chance to win one of Hornby’s latest ‘OO’ gauge models – the Liverpool and Manchester Railway centenary train pack containing Todd, Kitson and Laird-built 0-4-2 Lion. The closing date for entries is 5pm GMT on December 15 2022.
Dapol ‘OO’ Hawthorn Leslie EPs
Dapol has received Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of its newly tooled ‘OO’ Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0ST.
Dapol’s next ‘Brits’ near completion
Dapol has revealed decorated samples of its new batch of ’N’ gauge BR Standard ‘Britannia’ 4-6-2s.
Sonic ‘OO’ LNER 'A5' gains colour
Rails of Sheffield has received the first decorated samples of Sonic Models’ debut locomotive for ‘OO’ – the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) ‘A5’ 4-6-2T.
Flying Scotsman at 100 - new Hornby-Dublo range
To celebrate the centenary of Gresley ‘A3’ 4-6-2 4472 Flying Scotsman, Hornby is collaborating with the National Railway Museum (NRM) to create a range of brand-new bespoke models to mark this special occasion.