O gauge
'O' gauge - or 7mm scale - model railways are amongst the largest available in the British market which run on 32mm gauge track. Ready-to-run locomotives, carriages and wagons are produced by Dapol, Heljan and Lionheart Trains in the main while there are also high end hand built brass models available from the likes of 55H, Masterpiece Models and Lee Marsh Models. 'O' gauge has a large supporting cast of specialist kit and accessory makers while a range of track components is available off-the-shelf from Peco with both flatbottom and bullhead rail profiles. Check out our full collection of 'O' gauge modelling news, layout features, modelling guides and reviews here.
Dapol retools ‘O’ Class 66
Dapol is retooling and re-engineering its in-progress ‘O’ gauge Class 66 Co-Co diesel with changes and improvements promised compared with earlier samples.
How to use cardboard in model railway design and construction
Materials don’t come much cheaper than cardboard – and as PAUL LUNN shows, it can even be used for building complete layouts!
New wagon transfer sheets from Cambridge Custom Transfers
Cambridge Custom Transfers has added a selection of new sheets to its range, with options for 'N' gauge through to Gauge 1.
GWR M3/M4 Shunter’s trucks in ‘O’ next for Dapol
Dapol has announced an all-new 7mm scale model of the Great Western Railway (GWR) M3/M4 Shunter’s trucks as it's next 'O' gauge project.
UPDATED: Bachmann Autumn 2024 British Railway Announcements
Bachmann has revealed its Autumn 2024 British Railway Announcements, with three newly-tooled 'OO' and 'N' gauge models. Read about all the new additions here and watch the launch video too.
Cromwell Road Bridge
The Marlow and Maidenhead Model Railway Club's latest 7mm finescale layout is heading for the 2024 Great Electric Train Show - a 40ft long layout named Cromwell Road Bridge.
Heljan O gauge 'Peak' decorated samples
'O' gauge sealed beam headlight Class ‘45/0’ and ‘45/1’ locomotives due by the year’s end from Heljan.
‘New’ Newton Grove
An exhibition prompted JONATHAN NEWTON to complete the upgrade of his 'O’ gauge layout – and discover some welcome operational surprises too…
DCC Concepts ESP Aegis wireless system
DCC Concepts has created a unique wireless upgrade system which connects to the NCE PowerCab and also has the ability to link with its family of Alpha control equipment. MIKE WILD takes a closer look.