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By MARK CHIVERS 30th January 2024

… (EP) sample of its forthcoming newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Class 60 diesel. Launched in February 2023, Cavalex Models’ all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 60 has been developed from scratch using works drawings … www.cavalexmodels.com for more information. … Cavalex Class 60 EP surfaces …

By MARK CHIVERS 25th May 2024

… samples of its forthcoming newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge BR Class 60 diesel for evaluation. Above: Cavalex Models Class 60s 60049, 60029 and 60087 line up. These are the first … Railfreight sector. Cavalex Models’ all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 60 was first revealed in February 2023 (HM190) and is …

By BEN CHURCH 28th February 2024

… unveiled first engineering samples of its new ‘N’ gauge Class 87 Bo-Bo electric. Announced in 2023, development is … specification includes separately fitted detailing on the body and roof, five-pole motor, all-wheel drive and pick-up, … ◘ Visit www.dapol.co.uk for more information. … Dapol Class 87 nears production …

By MIKE WILD 7th September 2024

… Publishing's next limited edition model for 'OO' gauge is Class 66 66794 Steve Hannam which is being produced by … Railway on September 7 2024. This new addition to the Class 66 range is available to pre-order today and models the … arrived in the UK at Immingham Docks to expand the GBRf Class 66 fleet. It was fully overhauled and prepared to …

By BEN CHURCH 22nd February 2024

… Production of Accurascale‘s all-new Class 50 is under way and the manufacturer has revealed more … headcode glass on D423 and the overall alignment of the body to the chassis on some examples. Priced at £189.98 DCC … www.accurascale.com for more information. … Accurascale Class 50s edge closer …

By BEN CHURCH 15th February 2024

… of the recently announced all-new ‘OO’ gauge Bachmann Class 31 modelling 31452 Minotaur, in Fragonset livery (Cat … This all-new 'OO' gauge model represents a refurbished Class 31/4 which has had its original Mirrlees engine … Utilising Bachmann’s extensive tooling suite for the new Class 31s, this example will feature correct detailing for a …

By MIKE WILD 1st September 2024

… fuel type – biomass. Above: The lightly weathered Hornby Class 60 looks just the part as leads the rake of weathered … electricity for the UK. Above: Expansion of the GBRf Class 60 fleet started with acquisition of former Colas Rail … bottom detail, handwheels, separate conduits along the body and modelling the hopper covers and mechanism. One pack …

By MARK CHIVERS 3rd November 2023

… with the announcement of a new ‘OO’ gauge Bachmann Class 158 two-car Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) in Ginsters livery. Five Class 158 DMUs from the Wales and Borders fleet – … removed in early 2007. KMRC’s latest exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Class 158 models 158827, formed with vehicles 52827 and 57827 …

By BEN CHURCH 30th January 2024

… Revolution Trains says that although the main range of Class 59s is already in production, this model of 59101 will … recesses behind the cab, revised chassis details with sub-class specific lashing loop positions, revised yaw damper … socket, etched nameplates, Next 28 decoder socket and body-mounted kinematic NEM close coupler sockets. The model …

By MIKE WILD 29th April 2024

… offer an exclusive limited edition model of heavy weight Class 37 37702 Taff Merthyr in Railfreight triple grey with … edition to be commissioned by Key Publishing models Class 37/7 37702 Taff Merthyr in Railfreight Coal Sector … through Accurascale. On May 10 1993 the heavyweight Class 37/7 leads 6V07 from Ellesmere Port to Pantyfynnon at …

By DAVID DOLMAN 19th March 2024

… in the early 1980s, I’d occassionally manage to see a Class 40 out and about, or catch one on shed at my regular … first got into modelling, the only option if you wanted a Class 40 was to get a Lima model, accept the odd proportions … better PCB wiring and lighting options, a slightly lower body than before and a new body tooling to allow for a …

By BEN CHURCH 27th January 2024

… Dapol has unveiled new production samples for its upcoming Class 59 for ‘N’ gauge. The models will feature a … and £291.60 DCC sound fitted, the new Dapol 'N' gauge Class 59 models are in the final stages of production and are … ◘ Visit www.dapol.co.uk for more information. … Dapol Class 59 edges closer …

By BEN CHURCH 7th September 2024

… Heljan has revealed a new run of refurbished Class 31s and centre headcode Class 37/0s for ‘O’ gauge . Announced at the Gauge ‘O’ … releases are anticipated for release in 2025. Refurbished Class 31s are set to appear as an unnumbered Class 31/1 in …

By MARK CHIVERS 16th January 2024

… Heljan’s popular ‘OO’ gauge Class 57 Co-Co diesel returns in a selection of new … batch of releases model the original appearance of the Class 57 /3s and 57/6s with flat cab fronts. While it is … adds to its running characteristics, and as before the body width remains a couple of mm over scale. Headlights are …

By BEN CHURCH 4th March 2024

… Samples of Realtrack Models’ forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Class 142 ‘Pacer’ DMU have been received for evaluation and … is promised. Each livery is a limited production run with Class 142 models set to appear in Greater Manchester PTE, BR … (DCC ready), release of Realtrack Models' all-new 'OO' Class 142 is anticipated later this year. ◘ Visit …