Steam locomotives
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.
Rails reveals ‘D1’ 4-4-0 for ‘OO’
Rails of Sheffield is working with Dapol to produce an exclusive ‘OO’ gauge ready-to-run model of the SECR ‘D1’ 4-4-0. Discover the full story on this newly announced locomotive with Hornby Magazine’s exclusive launch video.
Parkend North: Part One
With a brief to create a layout set in the dying days of steam in the Forest of Dean in ‘OO’ gauge, DAN EVASON explores how a workable track plan was created – and how the permanent way was laid in the first of a two part series on this layouts construction.
The Caledonian ‘812’
Functional and workmanlike goods engines were very much a feature of the late Victorian railway scene, but few matched the beauty and level of performance of the Caledonian Railway’s ‘812’ 0-6-0s, a real maid of all work, as EVAN GREEN-HUGHES explains.
SOUTHPOOL - THE 1960S IN THE NORTH WEST
The 1960s around Southport and Liverpool were the inspiration for STEVE JOHNSON of Grimy Times to build this stunning urban landscape in his single garage at home. Steve reveals the full story of this soon to be dismantled layout with exclusive KeyModelWorld online images and video. Photography, Mike Wild.
WIN! A RAILS CALEDONIAN RAILWAY ‘812’ 0-6-0 FOR ‘OO’
Hornby Magazine is offering a chance to win one of Rails of Sheffield’s exclusive Bachmann ‘OO’ gauge Caledonian Railway ‘812’ class 0-6-0s in our latest competition, worth £180. The closing date for entries is March 25 2022 at 5pm GMT.
Hornby Magazine March 2022
Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM177, March 2022. Highlights of this issue include three stunning feature layouts, full reviews of the Bachmann Class 20/0 and Rails of Sheffield Caley '812' for 'OO', step by step modelling guides and more. Read the full magazine in PDF format here and check out our latest video content in the Video Features section.
Leicester (Belgrave Road)
Based on a real location, this complex ‘OO’ gauge exhibition layout was built by Abingdon and District Model Railway Club. ERIC YOUNG describes the planning and operational details of trying to keep the public entertained. Photography, Trevor Jones.
FIRST LOOK: Bradley Manor limited edition in colour
The first fully decorated sample for Key Publishing’s limited edition model of preserved Great Western Railway ‘Manor’ 4-6-0 7802 Bradley Manor arrived for inspection in late January offering the first impression of the finished product.
‘OO’ LBSCR ‘E1’ for Rapido Trains
Rapido Trains UK has announced plans to produce a newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge London, Brighton & South Coast Railway (LBSCR) ‘E1’ 0-6-0T.