HM196 October 2023
Bachmann Collectors’ Ffestiniog 2-4-0STT Linda
The latest Bachmann Collectors Club limited edition offers the first chance to own one of the Ffestiniog Mainline Hunslets in 2-4-0STT format. MIKE WILD reviews this new arrival.
Byway MPD - a steam era depot with sound
This compact ‘OO’ gauge depot layout is set on the Midland Region in the late 1950s/early 1960s. Builder JOHN GAY reveals how it was built and its high-tech operation in words, pictures and video.
Heljan’s Class 58 for ‘O’ gauge
The 1983-introduced heavy freight Class 58 is the perfect follow-up to Heljan’s popular Class 56 for ‘O’ gauge. MIKE WILD takes a detailed look at Mainline blue 58021 while we catch up with Heljan's Ben Jones to see a sample in action on Britain's Biggest Model Railway.
Building a ‘OO9’ micro-layout - Part Two
Having completed the base layer and laid the track to his new narrow gauge micro-layout, DAN EVASON adds further fine detail and buildings to the ‘OO9’ pizza-style scene.
VIDEO: 1960s Weathering Part Four | Diesel Locomotives
In the fourth part of our weathering series, Mike Wild and Jonathan Newton select a pair of classic diesels to give the new Heljan NBL prototype 10800 and a Bachmann Sulzer Type 2 a full weathered finish.
WIN! A newly-tooled Hornby ‘OO’ gauge LNER ‘P2’ 2-8-2, worth £254.99
Hornby Magazine is offering the chance to win one of Hornby’s all-new ‘OO’ gauge LNER ‘P2’ 2-8-2 locomotives worth £255. The closing date for entries is 5pm GMT on October 25 2023.
PREVIEW: The 2023 Great Electric Train Show
On October 14/15, the doors will open to the 2023 Great Electric Train Show at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes. With so much packed into the 10th anniversary show, MIKE WILD explores the full line-up in this event preview.
Heaton Lodge Junction - The Grand Plan
One of the biggest model railways in the UK is set to expand further with conversion of its storage yard into a facility recreating the likes of Tinsley and Healey Mills yards. Owner SIMON GEORGE talks to MIKE WILD about the latest evolution of this ‘O’ gauge behemoth.Photography, Mike Wild and Jonathan Newton
Accurascale reveals all-new BR 16ton steel mineral wagons for 'OO'
Accurascale has revealed its latest all-new ‘OO’ gauge wagon project – the ubiquitous BR 16ton steel mineral open wagon.
Six weeks to the Great Electric Train Show!
The final countdown to the 2023 Great Electric Train Show is on. Catch up on the latest event news including parking and the advance ticket sales deadline.