Hornby Magazine
Edited by Mark Chivers alongside Publisher Mike Wild, Hornby Magazine set out with a new approach and was aimed squarely at newcomers and returnees to the hobby, as well as those who were established in the hobby.
Its mix of inspirational and shows-you-how features, coupled to the best model railway layout photography and latest product reviews soon caught on as modellers everywhere discovered its fresh, new approach, talking in a language that everyone understood and not assuming everyone reading it was full of technical knowledge.
There will always be at least 90 pages of editorial in every issue of Hornby Magazine, making it the best value read of all the model railway titles. It is regularly promoted at retail outlets and can be found at W H Smiths, Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda, Morrisons, Mills and many other good news outlets, including independent newsagents. Where it isn’t stocked, it can be ordered. Just ask!
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Back Issues
Hornby Magazine October 2021
Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM172, October 2021. Highlights of this issue include three stunning layouts in 'OO' and 'N' gauge, the latest model reviews, the chance to win the ultimate Great Electric Train Show experience, practical modelling guides, the launch of the 2021 Hornby Magazine Model Railway Awards voting and more. Read the full magazine in PDF format here and check out our latest video content in the Video Features section from Thursday September 2.
Hornby Magazine September 2021
Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM171, September 2021. Highlights of this issue include our ultimate guide to Pete Waterman's stunning Making Tracks layout for Chester Cathedral, first reviews of the Heljan AEC railcar for 'OO' and Lynton and Barnstaple Railway 2-4-2T Lyn plus Hornby's latest Pendolino and more. Read the full magazine in PDF format here and check out our latest video content in the Video Features section from Thursday August 5.
Hornby Magazine August 2021
Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM170, August 2021. Highlights of this issue include our first reviews of the Locomotion Models Wainwright 'D' 4-4-0, Bachmann's all-new Class 24, Oxford Rail's 'J27' 0-6-0 and more plus three stunning layout features step by step guides, inspirational features and more. Read the full magazine in PDF format here and check out our latest video content in the Video Features section from Thursday July 1.
Latest articles from Hornby Magazine
View the latest news and features from Hornby Magazine below.
Rapido RCH 1907 Private Owner Wagons
These all-new ‘OO’ gauge wagons model prototypes of which many thousands were built. BEN CHURCH puts them to the test.
Peco Unifrog Y turnout
New to Peco’s code 100 range of ‘OO’ gauge Streamline track is this new Unifrog small radius Y turnout.
GWR Skaledale Lineside Buildings
Two new 4mm scale Great Western Railway (GWR) lineside buildings have recently been added to the Hornby Skaledale range.
‘TT:120’ Stanier 50ft Full Brake
Hornby’s ‘TT:120’ range continues to go from strength to strength with the first of the LMS coaching stock arriving with the LMS 50ft Stanier Full Brake (BG).
REALITY CHECK: Class 25 Variety
The numerous Class 25s have a rather confusing history, as within the 327 examples built there have been numerous sub-classes and individual variations, as EVAN GREEN-HUGHES explains.
Exclusive products on the Key Model World Shop
Discover our range of limited editions, exclusive products and modelling essentials
40145 production sample arrives
Production samples of Key Publishing’s latest limited edition ‘OO’ gauge model of Class 40 40145 East Lancashire Railway have arrived. View them here and watch our full sound demonstration.
New low-relief North Light factory laser-cut kits
Key Publishing’s exclusive collection of PJM laser-cut kits has expanded with the addition of low-relief North Light factory units for ‘OO’ gauge.
Norton Bridge 3D printed signalbox interior kit out now!
New to the Key Model World Shop is a bespoke 3D printed interior kit for our recently introduced laser-cut model of Norton Bridge signalbox.
Latest model railway news
Read all the latest model railway news from Key Model World and Hornby Magazine.
Making Tracks 4 opens at Chester Cathedral
Pete Waterman's Making Tracks 4: Up to the Junction opened to the public on August 1 2024 in Chester Cathedral. Read the latest event news here.
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.
Exclusive Londonderry Collieries 20ton hopper packs from Accurascale
Accurascale has announced a new triple pack of exclusive ‘OO’ gauge North Eastern Railway (NER) 20ton hoppers in Londonderry Colleries livery.
Magazine Contacts
Publisher
Mike Wild
Acting Editor
Mark Chivers
mark.chivers@keypublishing.com
Associate Editor
Jonathan Newton
jonathan.newton@keypublishing.com
For subscription and mail order enquiries:
Head of Advertisement Sales
Brodie Baxter