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By EVAN GREEN-HUGHES 7th October 2023

… EVAN GREEN-HUGHES looks back at the history of the Class 73. ELIMINATION of steam traction in the south of … Railways in 1958 with a further batch of electrics, Class 71, but it was found that the cost of providing and … a fully-fledged twin-cab machine with a narrow profile body which would enable it to be used on all routes, …

By MIKE WILD 6th January 2024

… using the app, it takes less than 30 seconds … The Hornby Class 31 is a simple locomotive to add Triplex Sound into and … 2 on 31602 to 0 (CV163) and the volume for Function 3 on 31285 to 0 (CV162). This turns one of the horns off on … 4. To begin the installation, release the four body fixing screws from the chassis. There are four on the …

By MIKE WILD 25th November 2023

… limited edition modelling Porterbrook purple and white Class 47/8 47817 in ‘OO’ gauge. It is available to pre-order … 2002 when it was selected for rebuilding as a Class 57/3 and became part of the Virgin Trains ‘Thunderbird’ pool. … for the ‘OO’ gauge include all-new tooling for the body and chassis, correct marker lights at each end, 47/8 …

By BEN CHURCH 29th January 2024

… retailer Trains 4U are producing an exclusive twin pack of Class 66 locomotives for ‘N’ gauge. These latest Class 66 additions to the release schedule model the … to each of these good causes.” The all-new 'N' gauge Class 66 will feature a die-cast chassis, photo etched …

By MARK CHIVERS 25th November 2023

… has revealed plans to produce an all-new ‘O’ gauge BR Class 24 Bo-Bo diesel. Unveiling details of the new models at … Prototype (EP) samples on display. All variants of the BR Class 24 Bo-Bos are planned including ‘skinhead’ Class 24/0, Class 24/1 and ‘Scottish’ Class 24/1 with twin …

By MARK CHIVERS 25th November 2023

… Dapol has announced plans to produce a newly-tooled BR Class 323 25kV AC three-car Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) for … 2025. ◘ Visit Dapol for more information. … Dapol reveals Class 323 EMU plans …

By BEN CHURCH 19th January 2024

… limited editions of Cavalex Models forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Class 60. Three exclusive models are planned, finished as … models are anticipated for release with the standard Class 60 releases, with delivery due during the fourth … more information. … Rails reveals exclusive Cavalex Models Class 60s …

By MARK CHIVERS 1st May 2024

… Bachmann's eagerly-awaited all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR Class 25 Bo-Bo diesels are amongst a raft of newly-tooled … British Railway Announcements for Summer 2024. The new Class 25 Bo-Bo diesels are expected to be released this … with four Class 25/1, five Class 25/2 and two Class 25/3 examples planned. These include Class 25/1s 25057 in BR …

By MIKE WILD 6th February 2024

…   Above: Brand-new for ‘OO’ gauge is the Cavalex Models Class 56 Co-Co diesel-electric. The first production run is … used intensively on merry-go-round coal trains, but their 3,250hp V16 Ruston-Paxman power unit was also put to good use … type, marker light design, windscreen fittings and body details. The Romanian locomotives have representation of …

By MARK CHIVERS 23rd October 2023

… Decorated samples of Hornby’s newly-tooled ‘TT:120’ Class 50 Co-Co diesels have arrived with the manufacturer for evaluation by the development team. Three ‘TT:120’ Class 50 models are set to appear in the range from Hornby … • Visit Hornby for more information. … Colour for ‘TT:120’ Class 50s …

By MIKE WILD 3rd January 2024

… Model World Shop has expanded with a limited edition of Class 60 60029 Ben Nevis in DCR grey produced by Cavalex … DC Rail grey is being offered on a ready-to-run model of a Class 60 with an exclusive limited edition commissioned by … track holding, switchable lights, a highly detailed body with etched metal grilles, multi-part bogies and a host …

By MARK CHIVERS 22nd November 2023

… Trains’ next newly-tooled ‘N’ gauge locomotive will be a Class 66 Co-Co diesel. Read the full story here and watch our … with the prototype, Revolution Trains’ all-new ‘N’ gauge Class 66 is a development of the Class 59 Co-Co diesel, which is currently in production. …

By MIKE WILD 23rd September 2023

… The Class 08 is an ideal new addition to Hornby’s growing … which so many layout owners can use … The humble Class 08 0-6-0 diesel shunter is now available for ‘TT:120’ … 08 really looks the part with the dimensionally accurate body matching that of the real locomotives superbly. …

By MARK CHIVERS 11th October 2023

… Heljan’s popular ‘OO’ gauge Class 25 Bo-Bo diesel is back, incorporating several … to the original model’s specification. Finished as Class 25 /2 7513 (without D prefix), the prototype was built … revised with a new plunger arrangement, which meant the body of our review sample was not permanently connected to …

By TIM SHACKLETON 12th November 2023

… service and a steady series of livery changes and even class designations … Southern Region Class 205 DEMUs make … Passing between Southcote Junction and Reading West, 3-H Class 205 1108 forms the 2.25pm Southampton to Reading on … PRODUCT SUPPLIER CAT NO. BR Mk 1 64ft Suburban Second (body) Replica Railways RS205 BR Mk 1 64ft Suburban …