Steam locomotives
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.
Hornby revises its Gresley ‘A3’
The Gresley ‘A1’/‘A3’ 4-6-2s are a longstanding part of the Hornby range, but this year they have been upgraded with newly tooled components and firebox flicker. MIKE WILD checks out the first two arrivals.
Colour for ‘OO9’ Quarry Hunslets
Decorated samples of Bachmann’s newly-tooled ‘OO9’ Quarry Hunslet 0-4-0Ts have arrived for assessment.
Dapol reveals Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0ST for 'OO'
Dapol has revealed that it is working on its first 'OO' gauge industrial locomotive with a model of the Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0ST. The new project was revealed at the 2022 London Festival of Railway Modelling - read the full story here.
Dapol unveils ‘J94’ for ‘O’
Dapol has announced plans to produce a newly-tooled ‘O’ gauge Hunslet ‘Austerity’ (LNER ‘J94’) 0-6-0ST.
VIDEO: Model Rail Scotland 2022
EXCLUSIVE FIRST ACCESS FOR SUBSCRIBERS: The end of February saw the return of Model Rail Scotland at the SEC in Glasgow. Hornby Magazine’s Mark Chivers and Richard Watson bring you the highlights of the show in this one hour long special video including layouts, manufacturer interviews and more. Don’t miss it!
Hornby Magazine April 2022
Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM178, April 2022. Highlights of this issue include three stunning feature layouts, full reviews of the Hornby Class 370 APT and rebuilt 'W1' 4-6-4, Minerva Model Railways Class 14 for 'O' gauge, Bachmann's new 'OO' VEA van and more models plus step by step modelling guides, railway history and more. Read the full magazine in PDF format here and check out our latest video content in the Video Features section.
Humphrey Road Sidings 'OO' gauge shunting layout
What if nationalisation had never happened? That's what NORMAN AND MEG RAVEN set out to explore in their 1950s Southern Railway goods scene in ‘OO’ gauge with a distinctly chilly feel. Read the full feature with an exclusive KeyModelWorld online video tour.
Dart Valley Junction - the Western Region 1940-1960
A holiday in Devon inspired ERIC AUSTIN to return to railway modelling – and in a small space he has captured the essence of the region beautifully in ‘OO’ gauge. Photography, Trevor Jones.
BOOK REVIEW: How a Steam Locomotive Works
If you have ever wondered how a steam locomotive works, then this book should provide the necessary insight.