RAILWAY REALISM: BR’s visionary XP64 coaches
British Railways sought a radical reinvention of long-distance trains in the 1960s – and the famous XP64 coaches set a template that still resonates today, as EVAN GREEN-HUGHES explains.
Staple & Ash - the East Kent Railway in 'OO'
Relive the relaxed pace of a rural light railway in the 1930s with Jez Laming’s stunning recreation of this real station in ‘OO’ gauge. NOEL YOUNG explains its evergreen appeal and how it was built.
STAFF PROJECTS: Topley Dale rebuild update summer 2024
EXCLUSIVE FIRST ACCESS FOR SUBSCRIBERS! Be the first to watch our new video update on the transformation of Topley Dale into a brand-new modern day layout as MIKE WILD brings the story up to date.
Rapido Trains showcases LNER ‘Y7’ deco samples
Decorated samples of the diminutive London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) ‘Y7’ 0-4-0T for ‘OO’ gauge have been revealed by Rapido Trains UK.
Rapido Trains reveals USA ‘S160’ EP
Rapido Trains UK has unveiled First Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of the forthcoming USA ‘S160’ 2-8-0.
IBG’S NEW PZL P.11a HUNGARIAN BOXING
IBG has extended its 1/72 PZL P.11 family with an 'a' model that comes with three Hungarian schemes, including a smart civilian airframe.
Rapido Trains receives Class 44 EP
Engineering Prototype samples of Rapido Trains’ forthcoming ‘N’ gauge Class 44 locomotives have been revealed.
Gresty Bridge Depot in 'OO' gauge
Mark Davies stunning Gresty Bridge is heading for the 2024 Great Electric Train Show on October 12/13. Find out more about this superbly presented depot scene here.
New ‘OO’ terraced houses from Metcalfe
Metcalfe Models has announced details of a new range of 4mm ('OO') scale terraced house kits.
ARMA HOBBY’S ALL-NEW 1/48 AIRACOBRA
Arma Hobby should please modellers who favour 1/48 scale with its release of a new-tool P-39Q Airacobra kit, reviewed here.