BEN CHURCH
Scottish Evolution
In this 57th volume of Britain’s Railway Series, Ian Lothian turns his attention to the railways of central Scotland showing how they, the landscape, motive power and usage have changed over the last 40 years.
Heljan receives LNER ‘U1’ running sample
Heljan has received a running sample of its newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge LNER Beyer-Garratt ‘U1’ 2-8-0+0-8-2 for evaluation.
Colourful Class 31s
New from Key Publishing comes this illustrated guide for one of the most unappreciated British diesel designs. The Class 31s were built by Brush Traction from 1957 to 1962 and were born out of the modernisation plan of 1955, which called for the wholesale replacement of steam with diesel and electric traction on a like-for-like basis.
Hornby TT:120 ‘Duchess’ gains colour
Hornby has received decorated samples of its all-new ‘TT:120’ LMS ‘Princess Coronation' 4-6-2.
Dapol Class 87 nears production
Dapol has unveiled first engineering samples of its new ‘N’ gauge Class 87 Bo-Bo electric.
Rannoch Station
Modellers of the picturesque West Highland line will be pleased to see two new kits from Peco, bolstering its range of laser-cut wood kits (HM195) and providing new options for modellers of this scenic route.
3D Printed Armco Safety Barrier
New from West Hill Wagon Works are these ‘OO’ gauge 3D printed packs of Armco style safety barriers.
New Peco Wagon Load Kits
Peco has issued six useful kits to help detail ‘OO’ and ‘N’ gauge wagons with loads, suitable for wagons of all sizes.
New Grafar rolling stock rolls in
Bachmann’s Graham Farish range of British Railways Mk 1 and Mk 2f coaches has been significantly expanded with new liveries and running numbers.