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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Latest articles from Hornby Magazine
View the latest news and features from Hornby Magazine below.
A load of rubbish!
Nudear waste has been a staple rail traffic for decades. SIMON BENDALL examines operation under Direct Rail Services following the release of Accurascale’s superb ’OO’ gauge wagons.
Made in China
Hornby has been manufacturing in China since the late 1990s, and the decision has helped secure their future. Read the full story here.
Best layouts of all time
More than 470 layouts have graced the pages of Hornby Magazine since our first issue in March 2007. For this special feature we went back into the archives to pick an outstanding crop of 10.
BACHMANN'S CLASS 117 DMU
Brand new to the Bachmann ‘OO’ gauge the Pressed Steel Class 117 three-car MARK CHIVERS inspects this which looks to put the vintage firmly in the shade.
VIDEO: Bachmann's Class 117 DMUs
Bachmann's new 'OO' gauge models of the Class 117s arrived in June. In this video we showcase these highly detailed new units in action on our test track with analogue control.
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Latest model railway news
Read all the latest model railway news from Key Model World and Hornby Magazine.
Metcalfe show prototype Gatehouse Caste Kit
Metcalfe Models has released images of the prototype build for its new Gatehouse Castle kit. The kit will be available for 'OO' and 'N' gauge.
More colour for Genesis coaches
Hattons has received further decorated samples of its forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Genesis four and six-wheel carriages for assessment.
KR Models reveal GT3 artwork
KR Models has released images of the paint scheme for its 'OO' model of English Electric gas turbine prototype GT3.
Magazine Contacts
Publisher
Mike Wild
Acting Editor
Mark Chivers
mark.chivers@keypublishing.com
Associate Editor
Jonathan Newton
jonathan.newton@keypublishing.com
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Brodie Baxter