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FIRST REVIEW: Bachmann’s all-new Class 25
By MIKE WILD
… as we would expect from a Bachmann product … The BR Sulzer Class 25 is a must-have locomotive for 1960s-1980s modellers … its first pilot scheme Bo-Bo diesel, later becoming the Class 24 . The basic design was then revised and lead to … locomotive. Miniature snowploughs are included too and are body mounted. Each of the Class 25s produced by Bachmann is …
Rails displays ‘OO’ Class 18 liveries
By BEN CHURCH
… revealed decorated samples of the forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Class 18/CBD90 bi-mode shunting locomotive being produced by … for more information. … Rails displays ‘OO’ Class 18 liveries …
Accurascale’s Class 66 Revival
By MIKE WILD
… of container wagons which they handled with ease … The Class 66 is a locomotive virtually no modern layout can be … first production samples. … THE ARRIVAL of the first EWS Class 66 in 1998 was an exciting addition to the British … of the cab step handrails so they are chassis rather than body mounted for easier removal of the body, correction of …
Accurascale Class 31 production sample
By BEN CHURCH
… decorated production sample of its all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 31 A1A-A1A diesel for approval. First announced in February 2022 (HM178), a large selection of ‘OO’ gauge Class 31 diesels are planned for the initial batch of … due later in the year. Accurascale’s all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 31 will feature a die-cast metal chassis, five-pole …
EWS exclusive Class 37/4
By MIKE WILD
… Club range features this fine model of EWS liveried Class 37/4 37422 Cardiff Canton. MIKE WILD checks out the … ’s all-new model of the ever-popular English Electric Class 37 first touched down in Autumn 2022, and a wide range … applied cantrail lining, and crisp application of the main body colours. There are also optional etched metal nameplates …
OO Works Aspinall Class 27 0-6-0
By MARK CHIVERS
… Railway (ex-Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway) Aspinall Class 27 0-6-0. Built at Horwich Works between 1889 and 1918, … 0-6-0. OO Works’ all-new model features a die-cast metal body, chassis and tender chassis, together with etched and … 4mm:1ft Length: 194mm (over buffers) Price: £325, plus p&p DCC: None Couplings: Small tension locks Minimum radius: …
GBRf Class 69 69009 Western Consort
By MIKE WILD
… GBRf Class 69 69009 Western Consort stands out from the crowd with … 8 2024. This locomotive was rebuilt using BREL Doncaster Class 56 56060 at Progress Rail in Longport. It was completed … the rebuilding includes a comprehensive overhaul of the body and bogies with modifications to the roof layout and cab …
Sonic Models announce LBSCR ‘K’ class ‘Mogul’
By BEN CHURCH
… of the London Brighton and South Coast Railway (LBSCR) ‘K’ class 2-6-0 for ‘OO’ gauge with engineering prototypes … the decision was made not to continue building the class and three that were being built were abandoned. The ‘K’ … specification features detail differences to the tender body, chimney, dome, cab, safety valves and the option of a …
Rails announces exclusive Accurascale Class 60
By BEN CHURCH
… Accurascale to produce an exclusive ‘OO’ gauge model of Class 60 60033 Tees Steel Express in EWS/British Steel blue. 60033 was one of two Class 60s painted in the bright blue colour scheme in 1997 to … the same tooling suite as the main range of Accurascale Class 60 locomotives and is set to feature a comprehensive …
Cavalex Class 56 batch two confirmed
By MARK CHIVERS
… has confirmed the second run of its popular ‘OO’ gauge Class 56 Co-Co diesel. Nine further standard model releases … announcements from Cavalex Models include new livery and body style combinations, together with a few small amendments … batch of 'OO' gauge releases, these new versions of the Class 56 will feature a five-pole motor, twin flywheels, …
GBRf Class 69 69003 The Railway Observer
By MIKE WILD
… GBRf's Class 69 69003 was completed in 2021 having been rebuilt from Class 56 56018 giving it a new lease of life with the freight … power unit while the locomotive has also received a full body overhaul including new roof sections, additional …
FIRST REVIEW: Hornby’s ‘TT:120’ Class 50
By MIKE WILD
… Our loaded tests saw the Class 50s challenged to a 12-coach train which both of our … Hornby has ‘Hoovered’ up the ever-popular English Electric Class 50 for ‘TT:120’. MIKE WILD inspects this main line … been captured well in ‘TT:120’ scale by Hornby. Below the body, Hornby has done a good job of replicating the …
Accurascale reveals next Class 66 releases
By BEN CHURCH
… has revealed details of its next batch of ‘OO’ gauge Class 66 Co-Co diesel releases. Seven locomotives form the … As with the first run of Accurascale’s ‘OO’ gauge Class 66 models, each will benefit from a five-pole motor, … for more information. … Accurascale reveals next Class 66 releases …
Accurascale Class 66 raises £10,000 for Samaritans UK
By BEN CHURCH
… success of its recent exclusive 'OO' gauge Freightliner Class 66 locomotive - 66415 You Are Never Alone . Launched at … and ongoing, such as a new exclusive edition of DB Cargo Class 66 66190 Martin House , with the goal of raising … and www.samaritans.org for more information. … Accurascale Class 66 raises £10,000 for Samaritans UK …
‘TT:120’ Class 31 CAD breaks cover
By MARK CHIVERS
… provided a sneak peek of its forthcoming ‘TT:120’ scale Class 31 A1A-A1A diesel. The Class 31 was originally revealed as part of the fourth phase … • Visit www.hornby.com for more information. … ‘TT:120’ Class 31 CAD breaks cover …