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Accurascale Class 89 edges closer
Accurascale and Rails of Sheffield have received decorated samples of their all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 89 electric locomotives for assessment by the development team.
More Dapol Class 67s due soon
Dapol has received decorated samples of its next batch of ‘N’ gauge Class 67 Bo-Bo diesels.
Hornby Track Lab stores van
New from Hornby is this British Rail Research Division stores van, finished in the organisation’s distinctive red and light grey colour scheme.
Hornby 21ton mineral wagon rolls in
Hornby’s ‘OO’ gauge 21ton all-steel mineral wagon receives a fresh outing in BR grey for its latest release.
Insulfish wagon returns
Hornby’s 12ton Insulfish van returns to the range as E87261 in BR ice blue livery with blue spot.
Peco ‘OO9’ rolling stock
Peco has released a further batch of its popular ‘OO9’ Ffestiniog four-wheel Quarryman’s coaches and brake vans (HM187).
Nifty 50s: Install Locoman Sounds in Hornby's Class 50
Locoman Sounds has introduced a new sound profile for the Class 50 ‘Hoovers’. MIKE WILD installs a pair of Doehler & Haass chips into the Hornby GBRf pairing of 50049 and 50007 with some nifty adjustments to the lighting functions.
Sonic Models’ all-new ‘OO’ gauge VIX Ferry Van
The VIX Ferry Van is the latest addition to Sonic Models’ expanding ‘OO’ gauge collection. MIKE WILD checks out the latest version of these long-wheelbase vans.
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Accurascale PFA container packs
New from Accurascale are these ‘OO’ gauge 20ft British Gypsum containers.
Date stones and house names
Small details can make all the difference and these new laser-cut date stones and house names from Scale Model Scenery are a case in point.
Dapol’s ’O’ gauge ‘Turbots’
Modern image ‘O’ gauge is being served with the arrival of Dapol’s eagerly awaited 7mm scale ‘Turbot’ bogie spoil wagons.
Bachmann delivers HKA for 'OO' and 'N'
NEW to the Branchline ‘OO’ and Graham Farish gauge ranges are all-new models of the HKA high capacity hopper wagons which were originally built for National Power as JMAs which were originally built in 1995.
Modeltech ProTrack Rail Aligner
A new name to the hobby, Modeltech, has launched with a useful pack of baseboard rail aligners.For review we received a pack of standard ‘HO’/‘OO’ gauge ProTrack rail aligners, while alternative packs are also offered for ‘OO’ bullhead, ‘N’, ‘O’, ‘OO9’ and ‘O-16.5’.
Hobby Trax 12v power board
Hobby Trax has added a handy 12volt switchable power distribution board (Cat No. 11445024) to its range of modelling electronics and components.
OO Works LSWR ‘0330’ 0-6-0ST
The London South Western Railway ‘Saddleback’ shunting engine is the subject of OO Works’ latest hand-built short run ‘OO’ gauge locomotive. MARK CHIVERS takes a closer look at what it has to offer.
REVAMPED CLASS 37/0 FOR ’O’ GAUGE
Heljan has been making the most of its back catalogue during 2020 with re-releases of its ‘Hymek’ and ‘Deltic’ which have now been followed by the original split headcode Class 37s. MIKE WILD inspects one of the five new versions arriving this summer.
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