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Heljan’s cutaway ‘O’ gauge ‘tractors’

The ever-popular Type 3s are now available in split headcode form with cutaway buffer beams for 'O' gauge. BEN CHURCH sees if its performance matches its looks.

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Hornby’s Steam Generator ‘P2’

Sound and smoke are now factory fitted with the arrival of Hornby’s steam generator Gresley ‘P2’ 2-8-2 2007 Prince of Wales. MIKE WILD takes this enticing new release for a spin and operation its capability in words, pictures and video.

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Making the Making Tracks World Record

On April 27 2024 Pete Waterman and the Railnuts became official Guinness World Records holders for Making Tracks: The Final Frontier as the world's Largest Portable Model Railway. MIKE WILD reveals how it all came together.

NEW TOOLS AVAILABLE FROM TYRELL MODELS News Freemium

NEW TOOLS AVAILABLE FROM TYRELL MODELS

Various new tools are now available via online retailer Tyrell Models, useful for fluid manipulation and working on kit parts.

Accurascale reveals all-new ‘OO’ Class 60

Accurascale has announced an all-new model of the Class 60 Co-Co heavy freight diesel locomotive for ‘OO’ gauge.

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Stanton Midland in O gauge

This ‘O’ gauge layout has evolved over the years, recreating British Railways London Midland Region operations in the 1950s and ‘60s, as WILLIAM THOMAS explains.Photography, Trevor Jones

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CMK UPGRADES FOR YOUR AIRFIX 1/72 TYPHOON Mk.IB

If you’re looking at add extra detail to your Airfix 1/72 Typhoon Mk.Ib, then CMK’s resin accessories are well worth a look.

UPDATED: Rapido unveils ‘S160’ roster

Rapido Trains UK has unveiled the full line-up of its forthcoming all-new ‘OO’ gauge ‘S160’ 2-8-0s offering this freight locomotive for the first time for British modellers.

NEW BASSET SCHEMES FROM XTRADECAL

Planning to build Airfix's reissued 1/72 Beagle Basset? If so, don't miss Xtradecal's new markings, catering for six different airframes.