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Class 50s go West
By EVAN GREEN-HUGHES
… The distinctive Class 50s were perhaps at their best after being reallocated … striking large logo colour scheme and warship names, the Class 50s have always been popular with enthusiasts. During … units. As part of the specification for this order, DP2’s body was refined to include a similar front end to the Class …
Is this THE definitive Class 25?
By MIKE WILD
… for 4mm scale and it’s the perfect follow-up to its Class 24 - the Class 25. MIKE WILD inspects this new arrival to assess … layers behind to give a full 3D effect into the locomotive body while there is also detailed representation of the …
Class 59 Revolution
By MIKE WILD
… put together by Revolution Trains for the new ‘N’ gauge Class 59 makes for a winning formula … The General Motors Class 59 Co-Co diesels were a revolution in freight haulage … our two samples with both locomotives featuring flawless body colours and printing of the livery elements including …
Class 104 Conversion
By TIM SHACKLETON
… we do and why. First launched in 1982, Hornby’s venerable Class 110 has been in production for more than 40 years – and … Above: On a cold, damp mid-winter morning, three-car Class 104 DMU set BX484 led by M53496 makes a smoky departure … (HM203), Tim Shackleton demonstrates how he created the body for his hybrid Class 104 DMU. USEFUL LINKS Hornby Iron …
Deluxe Class 30 from Bachmann
By MIKE WILD
… standard tension locks … The all-new Bachmann ‘OO’ gauge Class 30/31 is due to arrive with retailers this summer. MIKE … steam generators and, with the arrival of Bachmann’s Class 30/ 31 , a digitally operated coupling feature. This … warning panels and featuring the two all round cream body bands and a grey roof. Each version of the Class 30/31 …
Accurascale Class 66 Crews
By BEN CHURCH
… colour printed crews are available now for the Accurascale Class 66 in ‘OO’ gauge. We take a closer look at what they … to populate the cab of its latest diesel locomotives – the Class 66 . The crew packs are supplied in pairs – one with a … in the cab they look the part. Installation requires the body to be unclipped from the chassis and the cab interior to …
Last knockings of the Class 101s
By EVAN GREEN-HUGHES
… Although it is now 20 years since the last Class 101 DMUs were withdrawn, these units outlived many of … and relates the story of their extended final years. The Class 101 Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) can trace its history … the saloon windows. By then it was too late to change the body design, which remained the same right until the end of …
Surprise ‘TT:120’ Class 08
By MARK CHIVERS
… Hornby has added a surprise ‘TT:120’ scale Class 08 diesel shunter release to its 2024 schedule. This … and Landore during the 1960s. Hornby’s ‘TT:120’ scale Class 08 features a three-pole motor, 6-pin Digital Command … www.hornby.com for more information. … Surprise ‘TT:120’ Class 08 …
'TT:120' Class 37 progresses
By MARK CHIVERS
… Hornby’s forthcoming ‘TT:120’ Class 37 Co-Co diesel has progressed to the design stage of … • Visit www.hornby.com for more information. … 'TT:120' Class 37 progresses …
Cavalex adds first-built Class 60
By BEN CHURCH
… Cavalex Models is to produce first-built Class 60 60001 Steadfast in as-delivered condition with … adds to the standard specification of the forthcoming Class 60 with all models featuring a heavy die-cast chassis, … for more information. … Cavalex adds first-built Class 60 …
Accurascale reveals all-new ‘OO’ Class 60
By BEN CHURCH
… Accurascale has announced an all-new model of the Class 60 Co-Co heavy freight diesel locomotive for ‘OO’ … by Brush Traction at the Falcon Works in Loughborough. The class promised to combat the often unreliable fleet of heavy … Railways (EW&S) in the mid 1990s. More recently, several class members have been acquired by other freight operators …
Heljan reveals all-new Class 153 and ‘155’ for ‘OO’
By BEN CHURCH
… 'OO' gauge models of British Rail's second generation Class 153 single car and 155 two-car Diesel Multiple Units (DMU). Built between 1987 and 1988, the 42 Class 155s replaced first generation DMUs, but most were later converted into single-car Class 153s with the addition of a smaller cab at the luggage …
REALITY CHECK: Class 25 Variety
By EVAN GREEN-HUGHES
… The numerous Class 25s have a rather confusing history, as within the 327 … as EVAN GREEN-HUGHES explains. The origins of the Class 25 can be traced back to the mid-1950s, at which point … Some of these 25/2s emerged with the earlier style of body, numbered D7568-D7597. Despite their numbers, these were …
Class 47s’ Second Lives
By EVAN GREEN-HUGHES
… The Class 47s have been displaced from front-line duties but … roles, as EVAN GREEN-HUGHES explains. The history of the Class 47 can be traced back as far as 1955, when British … their weight caused by being built of heavy frames with a body structure mounted on the top. In the meantime, …
Hornby TT:120 Class 50s arrive!
By MARK CHIVERS
… Hornby's all-new 'TT:120' scale Class 50 Co-Co diesels have arrived with retailers and are in … the Key Model World Shop. Above: Hornby’s all-new ‘TT:120’ Class 50 diesels have arrived with retailers and are … full-size protoypes. Two models form the initial batch of Class 50 releases finished as 50007 Sir Edward Elgar in Great …