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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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‘OO9’ Ffestiniog Railway coaches return

MARK CHIVERS

Peco’s popular ‘OO9’ Ffestiniog Railway ‘Bug Box’ coaches return to the range in a new colour scheme.

MARK CHIVERS
Dapol B4 0-4-0T for O gauge. Review Premium

Dapol LSWR ’B4’ 0-4-0T for 'O' gauge

MIKE WILD

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
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Dapol ‘OO’ gauge Adams ‘B4’ 0-4-0T

Mike Wild.

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.
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Hornby six-wheel departmental carriages for OO gauge

MARK CHIVERS

Hornby’s latest batch of ‘OO’ gauge six-wheel carriages includes a selection of vehicles in departmental colour schemes.

MARK CHIVERS
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Flying Scotsman ‘Electra’ from Hornby

MIKE WILD

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
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Hornby East Midlands Trains HST power cars

MARK CHIVERS

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
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Hornby's ScotRail Highland Explorer Class 153

MARK CHIVERS

Hornby’s venerable ‘OO’ gauge Class 153 diesel railcar returns for its latest outing in ScotRail active travel livery.

MARK CHIVERS
Sonic Models LNER J50 0-6-0T for N gauge. Review Premium

Sonic Models J50

MIKE WILD

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
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Hornby Worsdell ‘J15’ 0-6-0 for 'OO' gauge

MIKE WILD

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
TMC LNER G5 0-4-4T for OO gauge. Review Premium

FIRST REVIEW: TMC reveals its LNER ‘G5’

MIKE WILD

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
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Hornby Track Lab stores van

MARK CHIVERS

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
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Hornby 21ton mineral wagon rolls in

MARK CHIVERS

Hornby’s ‘OO’ gauge 21ton all-steel mineral wagon receives a fresh outing in BR grey for its latest release.

MARK CHIVERS
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Insulfish wagon returns

MARK CHIVERS

Hornby’s 12ton Insulfish van returns to the range as E87261 in BR ice blue livery with blue spot.

MARK CHIVERS
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Peco ‘OO9’ rolling stock

MARK CHIVERS

Peco has released a further batch of its popular ‘OO9’ Ffestiniog four-wheel Quarryman’s coaches and brake vans (HM187).

MARK CHIVERS
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Sonic Models’ all-new ‘OO’ gauge VIX Ferry Van

MIKE WILD

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
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Ellis Clark Trains Wickham Type 27 trolley for ‘O’ gauge

MIKE WILD

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.

MIKE WILD
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Peco expands ‘TT:120’ track options

MARK CHIVERS

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).

MARK CHIVERS
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3D grids and magnets

MARK CHIVERS

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.

MARK CHIVERS
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Peco ‘TT:120’ platform shelter and lineside huts

MARK CHIVERS

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).

MARK CHIVERS
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‘TT:120’ Laser-cut detailing

MARK CHIVERS

York Modelmaking has introduced a new dedicated ‘TT:120’ scale range of laser-cut detailing parts.

MARK CHIVERS
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‘TT:120’ rerailer

MARK CHIVERS

Hornby has added this useful rerailer tool to its rapidly expanding ‘TT:120’ range of locomotives, rolling stock and accessories.

MARK CHIVERS
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Kernow’s exclusive ‘O’ gauge CDA China Clay Hopper

MARK CHIVERS

New from Kernow Model Rail Centre (KMRC) is this all-new ‘O’ gauge CDA china clay hopper, produced exclusively for the retailer by Dapol.

MARK CHIVERS
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Laser-cut Locomotive Storage

MARK CHIVERS

WW Scenics has developed a new laser-cut locomotive storage box for ‘OO’ gauge.

MARK CHIVERS
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Hornby’s ‘TT:120’ Gresley ‘A4’ and rolling stock

MIKE WILD

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.

MIKE WILD
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Bachmann’s Billinton ‘E4’ 0-6-2T for 'OO' gauge

MIKE WILD

The Billinton ‘E4’ 0-6-2Ts were introduced in the Victorian era yet their outward appearance is much more modern at first glance. MIKE WILD takes a closer look this Bachmann’s ‘OO’ ready-to-run model.

MIKE WILD
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Bachmann’s ‘64XX’ for 'OO' gauge

MIKE WILD

Is it just another ‘Pannier’ or something totally different? MIKE WILD runs the rule over Bachmann’s ‘OO’ gauge model of the GWR ‘64XX’ 0-6-0PT.

MIKE WILD
Heljan Ruston 165DE 0-6-0 for OO gauge. Review Premium

Heljan delivers all-new ‘OO’ Gauge Ruston 165DE

MARK CHIVERS

Heljan’s eagerly-awaited ‘OO’ gauge Ruston 165DE 0-6-0 diesel shunters are here. MARK CHIVERS casts a glance at this latest arrival.

MARK CHIVERS
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Little Loco Company Class 15 for 'O' gauge

MIKE WILD

The Little Loco Company launched its 'O' gauge Class 15 in January 2017 and now it is set for a new lease of life with EFE Rail. MIKE WILD gives this impressive model of the BTH Type 1 the once over.

MIKE WILD
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Bachmann lands ‘Lobster’

MARK CHIVERS

Bachmann has delivered its latest newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge wagon in the MXA ‘Lobster’. MARK CHIVERS takes a closer look at this colourful addition to the range.

MARK CHIVERS
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Minerva’s second ‘Victory’

MIKE WILD

A relatively new name in ready-to-run ‘O’ gauge, Minerva Model Railways made its debut in December 2015 with the Peckett ‘E’ 0-4-0ST and its second locomotive was the utilitarian ‘Victory’ 0-6-0T. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at this 0-6-0T.

MIKE WILD