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The glory days of the ‘Cuckoo Line’ are brilliantly recreated in ‘OO’ gauge – in Australia! Amongst the roster are some fascinating locomotives, designed but never built, as MIKE SCOTT reveals.
REVEALED: Exclusive Class 66 66794 in Petroleum livery
Key Publishing's next limited edition model for 'OO' gauge is Class 66 66794 Steve Hannam which is being produced by Accurascale. This new addition to the Class 66 range is available to pre-order today.
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.
Dapol ‘OO’ Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0ST
Dapol has delivered its first industrial steam locomotive, with the arrival of the characterful Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0ST for ‘OO’ gauge. BEN CHURCH inspects this diminutive new release.
VIDEO: Making Tracks 4 at Chester Cathedral
Making Tracks 4: Up to the Junction is on display throughout August in Chester Cathedral. We visited Chester Cathedral to find out more about the layout and what it will be doing next including interviews with Pete Waterman OBE.
Crewe Gresty Bridge Depot
Big and loud diesels, from Class 37s to the latest ‘68s’, rule the roost in MARK DAVIES’ present-day recreation of this famous depot in ‘OO’ gauge - and it is coming to the 2024 Great Electric Train Show on October 12/13 2024 in Milton Keynes. Read the full feature here with exclusive subscriber only video.
VIDEO: Cavalex Models Class 60 sound recording
Cavalex Models took a big step forward with recording of the sound file for its new 'OO' gauge Class 60 at Toton TMD with ESU. We joined Cavalex Models and ESU at Toton to find out more about the process and to see one of the few remaining active DB Cargo Class 60s powered up at the depot. Find out more with exclusive images from our visit for Key Model World subscribers.
Rails of Sheffield exclusive Met-Vic 18100 Gas Turbine
Earlier in the year, Rails of Sheffield received its all-new ‘OO’ gauge model of Metropolitan-Vickers prototype gas turbine 18100. MARK CHIVERS takes a closer look at this recent release.
SPOTLIGHT: Hornby Hobbies interview
With a raft of exciting new releases planned across two scales, Hornby’s Martyn Weaver and Carl Hart talk to MARK CHIVERS about the famous manufacturer’s ambitions and aspirations. Read the full interview here and watch our full video interview, available exclusively to Key Model World Premium Subscribers.
VIDEO: The £500 Layout Challenge | Part Four
The fourth and final part of our £500 Layout Challenge series is here. Can the team deliver a working and scenic model railway for £500 or less? Sign in or sign up now to watch the fourth part of our new series to find out.
VIDEO: Bachmann Europe and EFE Rail product announcement
Join us as we reveal a new addition to Bachmann Europe's EFE Rail collection in our video preview at 12pm on August 6 2024.
SERIES 9: The £500 Layout Challenge I Part Three
Part Three of our new £500 layout challenge is here - and is available exclusively to Key Model World Premium subscribers. Join us to watch the next installment as we tackle the challenge of making building on a budget.
Accurascale and DB Cargo Team join forces to raise £10,000 with charity Class 66
Accurascale and DB Cargo have revealed that they are working together to produce a special edition model of DB Class 66 66190 Martin House to raise £10,000 for Martin House Children's Hospice in Yorkshire.
Watford Tunnel portal kit available now for ‘OO’ gauge
The latest kit to join the Key Model World Shop collection is taken straight from Making Tracks 4 and models the Grade II listed Watford Tunnel portal in ‘OO’ gauge.
Maryborough - Australian railway modelling
The Australian Model Railway Association Victorian Branch led by ROGER LLOYD turn the clock back to the late 1950s in their home country to create a stunning replica of railway operations at Maryborough, Victoria.
Gresten in HOe narrow gauge
The charming narrow gauge railways of Austria were the catalyst for MALCOLM ROCHFORD’S third exhibition layout set in the country, with the aim of creating a model to meet an exhibition deadline in less than 12 months. Gresten is the result.
SERIES 9: The £500 Layout Challenge I Part Two
In the second part of our new challenge series, we continue the project as we build our brand-new laser-cut modular platform kits and install them on the layout and add the ballast to start it on its scenic journey. Watch today with a Freemium (free member) account exclusively on Key Model World.
SERIES 9: The £500 Layout Challenge I Part One
Watch from 7pm Friday July 19! Is it possible to build a model railway for £500? The team at Hornby Magazine think you can and take on the challenge in our brand-new series.
Hornby’s ‘TT:120’ scale ‘Duchess’ lands
Stanier’s ‘Princess Coronation’ 4-6-2s were giants of the steam age and the pinnacle of express passenger motive power for the London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS). But does Hornby’s new ‘TT:120’ model match the raw power and elegance of the prototype? BEN CHURCH inspects this all-new arrival.
FIRST LOOK: Limited edition CrossCountry HST decoration samples
The first decorated samples of Key Publishing's exclusive Hornby 'OO' gauge limited edition HST power car pack featuring CrossCountry's 43184 Laira Diesel Depot and 43366 HST40 has arrived. Check out the latest progress on this new product here.
Caprotti ‘Black Five’ debut
For the first time modellers can add a ready-to-run Caprotti ‘Black Five’ to their collection with the arrival of the all-new Hornby model. BEN CHURCH finds out how good it is.
FIRST REVIEW: Hornby’s ‘TT:120’ Class 50
Hornby has ‘Hoovered’ up the ever-popular English Electric Class 50 for ‘TT:120’. MIKE WILD inspects this main line diesel locomotive for the growing scale.
Millsbridge in 'N' gauge
Based on a real location, this BR steam era layout recaptures the gritty atmosphere of West Yorkshire. RICHARD STOTT explains how it was built and why it has two different gauges of track with an exclusive full video tour of this stunning layout.
Bachmann new tooling announcement
Bachmann Europe is revealed a brand-new tooling on June 15. Join us for the video launch here and look out for the full news story here.
FIRST REVIEW: Bachmann’s all-new Class 25
The BR Sulzer Class 25 is a must-have locomotive for 1960s-1980s modellers and a new choice is arriving for ‘OO’ gauge with Bachmann. MIKE WILD inspects the all-new ‘Rat’ to assess its qualities.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Accurascale's new Class 60
EXCLUSIVE EARLY ACCESS FOR KEY MODEL WORLD SUBSCRIBERS! Be the first to watch our exclusive interview with Accurascale Project Manager Steve Purves about the new 'OO' gauge Class 60.
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.
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.
VIDEO: Cavalex reveals decorated Class 60s
Cavalex Models has received decorated samples of its forthcoming newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge BR Class 60 diesel for evaluation. See the images and watch our latest video with Cav and Alex featuring the Class 60 samples in action.