REVIEWS
Read all the latest product reviews from the Hornby Magazine team covering 'OO', 'N' and 'O' gauge as well as a broad spectrum of model eras and product types. Plus, look out for the Video tag for feature videos included within reviews as well as the Hornby Magazine Express Video tag for our quick overview videos.
Hornby’s all-new LNER 'P2' 2-8-2 debuts
The stunning Gresley ‘P2’ 2-8-2s are the subject of a brand-new model from Hornby. MIKE WILD gets to grips with this enticing new offering highlighting its details and performance.
MIKE WILD
FIRST REVIEW: Heljan’s NBL prototype 10800
Prototype diesels have been a popular subject choice in ‘OO’ gauge over the past decade, but it was hard to imagine the short-lived Ivatt designed Bo-Bo being produced. Heljan’s all-new model is here and MIKE WILD takes a closer look.
MIKE WILD
Rapido's GWR Diagram AA20 ‘Toad’ brake van lands
A newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge GWR ‘Toad’ brake van is here. MARK CHIVERS casts a glance at this latest release for the scale.
MARK CHIVERS
Accurascale FNA-D nuclear flask wagon for 'OO' gauge
These distinctive wagons are now with retailers - but do they make MARK CHIVERS go nuclear with delight?
MARK CHIVERS
Rapido Trains’ SECR Six-Wheel Brake Vans
These distinctive and important vehicles are now available. MARK CHIVERS puts Rapido’s new ‘OO’ gauge model under the microscope.
MARK CHIVERS
Rails of Sheffield SECR ‘D1’ 4-4-0 for 'OO' gauge
Rails of Sheffield’s latest partnership with Dapol has delivered a first ever ready-to-run model of the SECR ‘D1’ 4-4-0 for ‘OO’. MIKE WILD finds out more about this attractive new Southern Region locomotive.
MIKE WILD
Train-Tech motor switch
Gaugemaster’s Train-Tech range of electronic accessories and components is bolstered with the addition of a new two-wire point motor switch.
MARK CHIVERS
1:148 Bedford HA van
New from ‘N’Tastic Scale Models is this 1:148 scale Bedford HA van, which forms part of a rapidly expanding new range of road transport vehicle kits.
MARK CHIVERS
Suburban destination boards
Pacific Models has released several sets of BR Eastern Region (ex Great Northern Railway) destination boards and smokebox numberplates for suburban trains originating from London termini in ‘OO’ and ‘O’.
MARK CHIVERS
Wickham Trolley crew
Modelu’s range of 3D-printed finescale figures is augmented with the addition of this pack of 7mm scale Wickham Trolley crew designed for use with Ellis Clark Trains’ new ‘O’ gauge ready-to-run model.
MARK CHIVERS
Diode matrix
Brimal Components has added a new diode matrix board to its range of electronic accessories.
MARK CHIVERS
Modern station furniture
DCC Concepts has added a selection of modern station platform furniture to its range of ‘OO’ gauge model railway accessories.
MARK CHIVERS
Peco ‘N’ gauge metal wheel packs
‘N’ and ‘OO9' gauge modellers looking to replace wheelsets need look no further than a series of new packs containing Peco’s nickel-silver tyred wheels from its Quality Line wagon range.
MARK CHIVERS
Phorpres seven-plank open wagon for 'N' gauge
A new addition to Peco’s ‘N’ gauge Quality Line range of wagons is this seven-plank open with “Phorpres” Bricks branding (Cat No. NR-7012P).
MARK CHIVERS
New Peco code 80 concrete sleeper track for N gauge
Peco has introduced a new improved version of its ‘N’ gauge concrete sleeper flexible track to the range of nickel silver track options.
MARK CHIVERS
‘OO9’ Ffestiniog Railway coaches return
Peco’s popular ‘OO9’ Ffestiniog Railway ‘Bug Box’ coaches return to the range in a new colour scheme.
MARK CHIVERS
Dapol LSWR ’B4’ 0-4-0T for 'O' gauge
Southern Railway 7mm scale modellers are in for a treat with the arrival of the Adams ‘B4’ 0-4-0T from Dapol, but does it tick the right boxes? MIKE WILD finds out as we demonstrate the model in action.
MIKE WILD
Dapol ‘OO’ gauge Adams ‘B4’ 0-4-0T
The compact Adams ‘B4’ 0-4-0T from Dapol offering an attractive choice of shunting engine for ‘OO’ gauge. MIKE WILD takes detailed look at two versions from different eras from the first batch released in 2018.
Mike Wild.
Hornby six-wheel departmental carriages for OO gauge
Hornby’s latest batch of ‘OO’ gauge six-wheel carriages includes a selection of vehicles in departmental colour schemes.
MARK CHIVERS
Flying Scotsman ‘Electra’ from Hornby
The striking LNER ‘Flying Scotsman’ livery is the latest to be released on the Hornby Class 91. MIKE WILD checks out this colourful new addition.
MIKE WILD
Hornby East Midlands Trains HST power cars
East Midlands Trains’ dynamic livery is the latest colour scheme to adorn Hornby’s recently re-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Class 43 High Speed Train (HST) power cars.
MARK CHIVERS
Hornby's ScotRail Highland Explorer Class 153
Hornby’s venerable ‘OO’ gauge Class 153 diesel railcar returns for its latest outing in ScotRail active travel livery.
MARK CHIVERS
Sonic Models J50
The bulky lines of the LNER ‘J50’ 0-6-0T have been recreated in ‘N’ gauge by Sonic Models. MIKE WILD assesses how this new locomotive stacks up.
MIKE WILD
Hornby Worsdell ‘J15’ 0-6-0 for 'OO' gauge
The Great Eastern Railway’s locomotives have been a missing link in ready-to-run circles, but that is no longer the case. Hornby’s Worsdell ‘J15’ 0-6-0 filled a missing link in LNER locomotive fleets when it arrived in 2015. MIKE WILD inspects this useful goods engine.
MIKE WILD
FIRST REVIEW: TMC reveals its LNER ‘G5’
The compact design of the North Eastern Railway ‘G5’ 0-4-4T is the subject of TMC’s first exclusive locomotive commission from Bachmann. MIKE WILD takes a detailed look at this exciting new release for ‘OO' gauge which is due to land this summer.
MIKE WILD
Hornby Track Lab stores van
New from Hornby is this British Rail Research Division stores van, finished in the organisation’s distinctive red and light grey colour scheme.
MARK CHIVERS
Hornby 21ton mineral wagon rolls in
Hornby’s ‘OO’ gauge 21ton all-steel mineral wagon receives a fresh outing in BR grey for its latest release.
MARK CHIVERS
Insulfish wagon returns
Hornby’s 12ton Insulfish van returns to the range as E87261 in BR ice blue livery with blue spot.
MARK CHIVERS
Peco ‘OO9’ rolling stock
Peco has released a further batch of its popular ‘OO9’ Ffestiniog four-wheel Quarryman’s coaches and brake vans (HM187).
MARK CHIVERS
Sonic Models’ all-new ‘OO’ gauge VIX Ferry Van
The VIX Ferry Van is the latest addition to Sonic Models’ expanding ‘OO’ gauge collection. MIKE WILD checks out the latest version of these long-wheelbase vans.
MIKE WILD