Latest news and features from model railway on Key Model World
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Heljan’s ‘O’ gauge product progress
In the second of our new series of manufacturer interviews, MIKE WILD meets Heljan UK Agent BEN JONES to catch up on the latest progress with its new ‘O’ gauge ready-to-run models.
Rapido's GWR Diagram AA20 ‘Toad’ brake van lands
A newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge GWR ‘Toad’ brake van is here. MARK CHIVERS casts a glance at this latest release for the scale.
How to weather an Accurascale DRS Class 37/4
The arrival of the all-new Accurascale Class 37/4s for ‘OO’ gauge prompted MIKE WILD to give DRS-operated 37425 an equally detailed weathered finish. He explains all in this step by step guide.
MAKING TRACKS 3: Milton Keynes Central - the finished layout
When you have built two stunning 64ft long layouts in two years and you want to build a third, how do you make it even better? The answer was to take on a challenge from Hornby Magazine, which PETE WATERMAN OBE and the Railnuts did when they set out to build Milton Keynes Central in ‘OO’ gauge. MIKE WILD explains all.
General Steam Navigation wagons
General Steam Navigation Restoration Society and the Medway Queen Preservation Society have jointly commissioned a further selection ‘OO’ gauge seven-plank open wagons.
Accurascale FNA-D nuclear flask wagon for 'OO' gauge
These distinctive wagons are now with retailers - but do they make MARK CHIVERS go nuclear with delight?
Heljan reveals 'O' Class 153 railcar
Heljan has revealed that it is developing an all-new ‘O’ gauge Class 153 single-coach railcar, with the project already at the Engineering Prototype (EP) stage of the process.
Rapido Trains’ SECR Six-Wheel Brake Vans
These distinctive and important vehicles are now available. MARK CHIVERS puts Rapido’s new ‘OO’ gauge model under the microscope.
Click here for all the latest model railway news. Click here for the latest model railway features.
Click here for the latest model railway layout features.
Latest model railway videos
Click here to watch our full collection of model railway videos.
Latest model railway reviews
Diesel headcodes
Pacific Models has added this new pack of 4mm scale two and four-character headcodes suitable for BR diesel locomotives and DMUs.
SMS lobster pot
Scale Model Scenery (SMS) has bolstered its range of laser-cut kits and detailing accessories with this new 4mm scale pack of lobster pots/creels.
Sandstone Wall Coping
New from Scale Model Scenery is this 4mm scale pack of sandstone wall coping. Ideal for adding that finishing touch to a wall (up to 4mm thick).
Dockside developments
New to the Gaugemaster Structures range are these ‘OO’ gauge dockside warehouse and dockside crane kits.
LNER ‘A1’/‘A3’ACFI conversion kit
For those wishing to add variety to their fleet of London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) ‘A1’/‘A3’ 4-6-2s, this ACFI water feed heater conversion kit may fit the bill.
Dapol delivers its Vossloh ‘68’
‘OO’ gauge is being brought right up to date with the arrival of Dapol’s new Class 68 Bo-Bo diesel-electric. MIKE WILD inspects this new and highly specified locomotive.
A Transport Journey in Colour
Picture books such as this latest volume from Pen and Sword provide excellent research material for modellers aiming to recreate an authentic scene in miniature for a layout or diorama.
Click here to read our full collection of model railway product reviews.