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The Hornby Magazine and KeyModelWorld teams are generating new video features every week. From new releases to layout video tours and hands-on modelling guides, this is your one-stop shop for our latest model railway video covering 'OO' gauge, 'N' gauge, 'OO9' gauge, 'O' gauge and more. Enjoy!
St John’s - a GWR branch line terminus in 'OO'
PAUL WARDEN opted to 'Go Great Western’ with his first ever layout, recalling summer Saturdays in Glorious Devon in the 1930s and 1960s in ‘OO’ gauge - and you can see it at the 2023 Great Electric Train Show. Read the full feature and watch our exclusive layout tour video here.
PAUL WARDENEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Heljan’s ‘O’ gauge product progress
In the second of our new series of manufacturer interviews, MIKE WILD meets Heljan UK Agent BEN JONES to catch up on the latest progress with its new ‘O’ gauge ready-to-run models.
MIKE WILDRails 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 WILDDapol 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 WILDLockwood Street - a 2mm finescale terminus
The former Hull and Barnsley Railway terminus at Cannon Street in Hull was the inspiration for the Hull Miniature Railway Society to build this enthralling 2mm finescale railway. PAUL DERRICK explains all.
PAUL DERRICKCockshute - a 1970s Traction Maintenance Depot
After several false starts, the Sutton’s Locomotive Works Class 24 became all the inspiration ALLAN FREER needed to rekindle his ambition to build a model railway. Cockshute depot near Stoke-on-Trent is the result.Photography, Jonathan Newton
ALLAN FREERSonic 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 WILDVIDEO: A day in the life of Flying Scotsman | Part Four
We go behind the scenes in the final part of our Flying Scotsman series to discover what it takes to maintain and operate the world's most famous steam locomotive during its visit to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway in May 2023.
MIKE WILD and JONATHAN NEWTONRails of Sheffield reveals Class 88 electro-diesel for ‘OO’
Rails of Sheffield has teamed up with Dapol to offer a brand-new ready-to-run model of the Direct Rail Services operated Class 88 electro-diesel for ‘OO’ gauge.
MIKE WILDEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Accurascale product update
Accurascale has grown rapidly since it launched its first products in 2018. MARK CHIVERS meets with Project Manager STEVE PURVES to catch up on the latest progress with its ever-expanding collection of ‘OO’ gauge locomotives and rolling stock with exclusive online only images and video.
MARK CHIVERS