HM206 - August 2024
Exclusive modular 'OO' gauge platform kits launch
Key Publishing and PJM Models have created a brand-new collection of modular platform kits for ‘OO’ gauge with the first sets available now covering straights, ramps and terminus section. Find out more here with our latest news and video.
Making Tracks 4 heads for Chester Cathedral this summer
This August Making Tracks with Pete Waterman and the Railnuts return to Chester Cathedral for the fourth summer event displaying Making Tracks 4 – Up to the Junction. It will feature part of the Guinness World Record Largest Portable Model Railway modelling Watford Junction.
Class 08 08632 joins the GBRf Gala Weekend locomotive line-up
The pool of locomotives attending the GB Railfreight Gala Weekend at the Nene Valley Railway (NVR) on 7-8 September 2024 has been bolstered with the addition of Peterborough Yard based Class 08 No 08632.
Hornby Magazine layouts prepare for GBRf Gala Weekend
A trio of Hornby Magazine layouts is being prepared for exhibition at the GBRf Gala Weekend which takes place at the Nene Valley Railway on September 7/8 2024.
Cavalex adds first-built Class 60
Cavalex Models is to produce first-built Class 60 60001 Steadfast in as-delivered condition with custom tooling developed for its all-new ‘OO’ gauge model.
Accurascale ‘O’ gauge Ruston production underway
Accurascale has confirmed that the forthcoming Ruston 88DS in ‘O’ gauge is now in production.
Cavalex reveals Adaptive Magnetic Detail
A new system from Cavalex Models promises to make fitment of buffer beam detail easier.
Hornby reveals mid-year announcements
Hornby is to release a Grand Central liveried High Speed Train (HST) in the RailRoad Plus range as well as a new version of LNER ‘W1’ 4-6-4 10000 with a factory-fitted steam generator and digital sound. The models were revealed in a series of new mid-year ‘OO’ gauge model announcements in June.
KESR Peckett heads home
Rapido Trains UK and its General Manager Andy Hardy have purchased Peckett 0-4-0T 1631
Cavalex Class 56 batch two confirmed
Cavalex Models has confirmed the second run of its popular ‘OO’ gauge Class 56 Co-Co diesel.