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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.

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Accurascale ‘Manor’ Debut

MIKE WILD

The GWR ‘Manor’ 4-6-0 is the first ready-to-run steam locomotive to be produced by Accurascale. MIKE WILD inspects a DCC ready and DCC sound fitted version to find out what is in store.

MIKE WILD
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Modelu Head Signals

MARK CHIVERS

New from Modelu are these 3D-printed ‘OO’ gauge London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) and Southern Railway (SR) Head Signals.

MARK CHIVERS
Revolution Trains SR Inspection Saloon Caroline for OO gauge. Review Premium

Revolution’s SR Inspection Saloon

MIKE WILD

The unique lines of the Southern Region General Manager’s Inspection Saloon have been recreated in ‘OO’ gauge by Revolution Trains. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at this highly-detailed coach.

MIKE WILD
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Kernow Engine House 

MARK CHIVERS

Kernow Model Rail Centre’s range of exclusive West Country themed models includes these specially commissioned ‘OO’ and ‘N’ gauge Scenecraft Cornish Engine Houses.

MARK CHIVERS
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Bachmann’s upgraded Whistler

MARK CHIVERS

The latest iteration of Bachmann’s ‘OO’ gauge Class 40 has arrived, sporting tooling and circuitry upgrades. MARK CHIVERS casts a glance at this new and improved release.

MARK CHIVERS
Bachmann Collector Club Blue Linda for OO9 gauge. Review Premium

Bachmann Collectors’ Ffestiniog 2-4-0STT Linda

MIKE WILD

The latest Bachmann Collectors Club limited edition offers the first chance to own one of the Ffestiniog Mainline Hunslets in 2-4-0STT format. MIKE WILD reviews this new arrival.

MIKE WILD
Heljan O gauge Class 58 review. Review Premium

Heljan’s Class 58 for ‘O’ gauge

MIKE WILD

The 1983-introduced heavy freight Class 58 is the perfect follow-up to Heljan’s popular Class 56 for ‘O’ gauge. MIKE WILD takes a detailed look at Mainline blue 58021 while we catch up with Heljan's Ben Jones to see a sample in action on Britain's Biggest Model Railway.

MIKE WILD
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Model Locomotive Crews

MARK CHIVERS

New to Modelu’s range of 3D-printed finescale figures are these twin-figure packs designed for Bachmann’s recent ‘OO9’ Mainline Hunslet 0-4-0ST/0-4-0STT and Rapido Trains UK’s 16in Hunslet 0-6-0ST.

MARK CHIVERS
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West Highland Line buildings

MARK CHIVERS

Peco has launched a collection of new ‘OO’ gauge laser-cut building kits based on structures on the West Highland Line in Scotland.

MARK CHIVERS
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Kernow’s GWR style platform shelter

MARK CHIVERS

Kernow Model Rail Centre’s (KMRC) range of exclusive West Country themed ‘OO’ gauge models is bolstered with the recent addition of a contemporary GWR platform shelter.

MARK CHIVERS
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Platform Water Crane

MARK CHIVERS

Another addition to Kernow Model Rail Centre’s range of ‘OO’ gauge exclusives is this Bachmann Scenecraft Great Western Railway (GWR) water crane.

MARK CHIVERS
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3D Printed Buffer Beam Detailing

MARK CHIVERS

West Hill Wagon Works (WHWW) has added a selection of 3D-printed ‘OO’ gauge buffer beam detailing packs for locomotives and carriages to its range.

MARK CHIVERS
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Rainbow’s Revolutionary TUA Tanks

MARK CHIVERS

A new wagon option is available for 1970s and 1980s modellers. MARK CHIVERS takes a close - but not caustic - look at the TUAs.

MARK CHIVERS
Accurascale Class 37/0 for OO gauge. Review Premium

Accurascale Scottish 'Car Headlight' Class 37/0s

MARK CHIVERS

Accurascale’s latest batch of all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 37 Co-Co diesels (HM192) have arrived, with the latest releases modelling the early Scottish ‘car headlamp’ style Class 37/0 variants.

MARK CHIVERS
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Flying Scotsman gains sound in ‘TT:120’

MIKE WILD

The famous Gresley ‘A3’ 4-6-2 is now available in ‘TT:120’ scale with Hornby’s new Triplex Sound installed from the factory. MIKE WILD inspects this new arrival.

MIKE WILD
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Hornby’s all-new LNER 'P2' 2-8-2 debuts

MIKE WILD

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
Heljan NBL prototype 10800 Review Premium

FIRST REVIEW: Heljan’s NBL prototype 10800

MIKE WILD

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.

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Rapido's GWR Diagram AA20 ‘Toad’ brake van lands

MARK CHIVERS

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
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Accurascale FNA-D nuclear flask wagon for 'OO' gauge

MARK CHIVERS

These distinctive wagons are now with retailers - but do they make MARK CHIVERS go nuclear with delight?

MARK CHIVERS
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Rapido Trains’ SECR Six-Wheel Brake Vans

MARK CHIVERS

These distinctive and important vehicles are now available. MARK CHIVERS puts Rapido’s new ‘OO’ gauge model under the microscope.

MARK CHIVERS
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Rails of Sheffield SECR ‘D1’ 4-4-0 for 'OO' gauge

MIKE WILD

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
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Train-Tech motor switch

MARK CHIVERS

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
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1:148 Bedford HA van

MARK CHIVERS

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
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Suburban destination boards

MARK CHIVERS

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
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Wickham Trolley crew

MARK CHIVERS

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
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Diode matrix

MARK CHIVERS

Brimal Components has added a new diode matrix board to its range of electronic accessories.

MARK CHIVERS
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Modern station furniture

MARK CHIVERS

DCC Concepts has added a selection of modern station platform furniture to its range of ‘OO’ gauge model railway accessories.

MARK CHIVERS
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Peco ‘N’ gauge metal wheel packs

MARK CHIVERS

‘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
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Phorpres seven-plank open wagon for 'N' gauge

MARK CHIVERS

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
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New Peco code 80 concrete sleeper track for N gauge

MARK CHIVERS

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