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VOTE NOW! Hornby Magazine Model Railway Awards 2024
Hornby Magazine’s prestigious Model Railway Awards return for 2024, with voting open from September 5 at 9am. Voting closes at 11.59pm on September 23 2024.
FULL locomotive list revealed for the GBRf Gala Weekend
The full locomotive roster for the GB Railfreight Weekend on September 7/8 2024 at the Nene Valley Railway has been revealed confirming the Class 47, 57, 66 and 69 identities planned to attend.
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.
GBRf Class 47 47727 Edinburgh Castle
GBRf's Class 47/7 47727 Edinburgh Castle is one of three in its fleet and will be hauling trains all weekend at the GB Railfreight Weekend on the Nene Valley Railway.
GBRf Class 66 66312
One of GB Railfreight's latest locomotives to enter traffic is Class 66 66312 to meet the freight operators increasing need for motive power. Read more about this locomotive here.
GBRf Class 57 57303
Class 57 57303 will be operating on the Nene Valley Railway during the GB Railfreight Weekend on Sunday September 8 2024. Find out more about the locomotive here.
GBRf Class 08 08632
GBRf's Peterborough Yard shunter, Class 08 08632, is coming to the GB Railfreight Weekend on September 7/8 2024. Find out more about this locomotive and its duties at the gala.
East Coast Cement at the GBRf Gala
Featuring main line running under the wires and a busy cement terminal, East Coast Cement models the modern railway scene on the East Coast Main Line from 2010 to the present day. See it at the GB Railfreight Gala on September 7/8 2024 on the Nene Valley Railway.
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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.
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Modelu GWR Railmotor figures
Expanding upon its range of 3D printed figures, Modelu has recently released a pack of five seated figures suitable for use with Kernow Model Rail Centre’s recent ‘OO’ gauge steam Railmotor (HM202).
Peco Tan-y-Bwlch station building
Joining the line-up of laser-cut-kits from Peco is a model of Tan-y-Bwlch station building and double-arm semaphore signal on the Ffestiniog Railway.
Mini Roller
From Mini Roller comes this useful painting aid for your collection of modelling essentials.
3D GWR ‘Mogul’ crew
Modelu’s extensive range of 3D-printed finescale figures is bolstered with this new set of footplate crew intended for use with Dapol’s ‘OO’ gauge GWR ‘4300’ 2-6-0, although they could also be used with other locomotives.
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.
Oxford Diecast JCB 7
Oxford Diecast’s construction range has gained this newly-tooled 1:76 scale model of a JCB 7 digger.
Is this THE definitive Class 25?
Sutton’s Locomotive Works is back with its second ready-to-run locomotive for 4mm scale and it’s the perfect follow-up to its Class 24 - the Class 25. MIKE WILD inspects this new arrival to assess whether this is the best version yet.
Deluxe Class 30 from Bachmann
The all-new Bachmann ‘OO’ gauge Class 30/31 is due to arrive with retailers this summer. MIKE WILD takes a detailed look at the Sound Fitted Deluxe version with all the latest features including DCC controlled uncoupling.
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