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.
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.
Modern station furniture
DCC Concepts has added a selection of modern station platform furniture to its range of ‘OO’ gauge model railway accessories.
Diode matrix
Brimal Components has added a new diode matrix board to its range of electronic accessories.
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.
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).
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.
‘OO9’ Ffestiniog Railway coaches return
Peco’s popular ‘OO9’ Ffestiniog Railway ‘Bug Box’ coaches return to the range in a new colour scheme.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Insulfish wagon returns
Hornby’s 12ton Insulfish van returns to the range as E87261 in BR ice blue livery with blue spot.
Peco ‘OO9’ rolling stock
Peco has released a further batch of its popular ‘OO9’ Ffestiniog four-wheel Quarryman’s coaches and brake vans (HM187).
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.
Ellis Clark Trains Wickham Type 27 trolley for ‘O’ gauge
The Wickham trolley and trailer has become one of the smallest ready-to-run powered models to be produced for ‘O’ gauge. MIKE WILD inspects Ellis Clark Trains’ first home-grown powered model.
Peco expands ‘TT:120’ track options
Peco continues to expand its ‘TT:120’ track range with the release of a pair of code 55 small radius left- and right-hand turnouts (Cat No. SL-U1292/U1291) and a long crossing (SL-U1294).
‘TT:120’ rerailer
Hornby has added this useful rerailer tool to its rapidly expanding ‘TT:120’ range of locomotives, rolling stock and accessories.
3D grids and magnets
West Hill Wagon Works’ extensive range of 3D-printed model railway accessories includes these ‘TT:120’ Automatic Warning System (AWS) magnets and Train Protection Warning System (TPWS) grids.
Peco ‘TT:120’ platform shelter and lineside huts
Peco has added a further two ‘TT:120’ laser-cut kits to its range of track and accessories for the scale, with a new platform shelter (Cat No. LK-12109) and a lineside hut (LK-12110).
‘TT:120’ Laser-cut detailing
York Modelmaking has introduced a new dedicated ‘TT:120’ scale range of laser-cut detailing parts.
Laser-cut Locomotive Storage
WW Scenics has developed a new laser-cut locomotive storage box for ‘OO’ gauge.
Kernow’s exclusive ‘O’ gauge CDA China Clay Hopper
New from Kernow Model Rail Centre (KMRC) is this all-new ‘O’ gauge CDA china clay hopper, produced exclusively for the retailer by Dapol.
Hornby’s ‘TT:120’ Gresley ‘A4’ and rolling stock
In our first review of Hornby’s new ‘TT:120’ collection, MIKE WILD inspects the Gresley ‘A4’ 4-6-2, BR Mk 1 coaches and Pullman carriages which are available now for this new scale.