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Weathering a GBRf Class 60 and IIA biomass wagons
2022 saw the arrival of Accurascale’s most modern ‘Powering Britain’ collection freight wagons – the HYA and IIA fleet. MIKE WILD models the latest power station trains by weathering a Hornby GBRf Class 60 and a rake of Accurascale IIA biomass bogie hoppers for ‘OO’ gauge.
Manston Airport in OO gauge
ANDY HOPPER needed a layout to showcase his SECR rolling stock, so he looked close to home and created an aviation-themed scene in finescale ‘OO’ gauge. See it at the 2024 Great Electric Train Show on October 12/13 in Milton Keynes.
Building Tunnel Wood Road housing
In a home layout modelling an entire street scene can be challenging, but with a 208ft layout there was plenty of space to do just that. Mike Wild explains how it was done.
REVEALED: The first locomotive identities for the GBRf Gala!
The first of the GBRf Gala Weekend locomotive identities have been revealed for the September 7/8 event at the Nene Valley Railway. Read the latest event update here.
Roade Cutting kit joins the Key Model World Shop
The latest kit to join the Key Model World Shop collection from PJM Models is a laser-cut model of Roade’s ‘Birdcage’ cutting for ‘OO’ gauge.
Bachmann issues auto-release coupler statement
Bachmann says some existing models with ferrous metal tension lock couplings may be incompatible with its newly-introduced auto-release coupler system.
Accurascale adds Construction sector limited edition ‘shed’
Accurascale has added a further exclusive limited edition ‘OO’ gauge Class 66 diesel to its second batch of models set for release in early 2025.
Hornby Magazine October 2024
October 2024 issue of Hornby Magazine in page-turning format poses the question 'Can you REALLY build a model railway for £500?'. Mike Wild demonstrates how.
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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.
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Collectors Club Bogie Cement Tanks
These striking cement wagons are available to Bachmann Collectors Club members in ‘N’ and ‘OO’. MARK CHIVERS takes a closer look.
Hornby ‘TT:120’ BR Mk 2fs arrive
The arrival of Hornby’s all-new ‘TT:120’ Mk 2f coaches is brilliantly timed with the arrival of the Class 50 (see pages 72-75) in the same scale – and offers modellers an important option for locomotive-hauled stock on BR diesel era layouts.
Accurascale Class 66 Crews
3D colour printed crews are available now for the Accurascale Class 66 in ‘OO’ gauge. We take a closer look at what they offer and how they fit.
West Hill Wagon Works Catenary
Modelling overhead catenary is now more accessible with a new range of 3D printed products from West Hill Wagon Works. BEN CHURCH assesses what they have to offer.
DCC Concepts ESP Aegis wireless system
DCC Concepts has created a unique wireless upgrade system which connects to the NCE PowerCab and also has the ability to link with its family of Alpha control equipment. MIKE WILD takes a closer look.
Hornby ‘TT:120’ LMS 57ft coaches
No sooner had we finished our review of the excellent ‘TT:120’ Stanier ‘Princess Coronation’ 4-6-2, two full rakes of Hornby’s all-new 57ft London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) coaches arrived, complementing the 50ft full brake we reviewed in HM205.
Narrow gauge ‘Large England’ for ‘OO9’
The charming ‘Large England’ 0-4-0STT is now available for ‘OO9’ modellers to replicate an ever more complete collection of Ffestiniog Railway locomotives. BEN CHURCH inspects this new Kato/Peco collaboration.
Revolution hops to it with the HOA
Bulk aggregates freight wagons are essential additions to a modern day layout. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at the new Revolution Trains ‘OO’ gauge HOA.
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