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Heljan confirms ‘OO’ Class 86/2 plans
… Heljan has confirmed that it is adding ‘OO’ gauge Class 86/2 Bo-Bo electrics to its roster in 2023, to join the recent AL6 and Class 86/4 versions of its new tooling for the AC electrics. … of the model will depict the 100mph passenger/parcels Class 86s in the late 1970s to mid-1980s guise prior to the …
LEGOMAN ‘ Electra ’ - Class 91 sound
… The lighting functions on the Class 91 can be managed through a DCC handset using this ESU … 2 The starting point is the Class 91 and removal of its body. This requires removal of four small crosshead screws … screwdriver is needed to reach through the bogie frames. 3 Once the body securing screws have been removed, the body …
Accurascale launches new ‘OO’ gauge Class 50
… A ‘OO’ gauge Class 50 diesel is Accurascale’s next ready-to-run locomotive … incorporated into the design for the all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 50. Following the end of a lease deal with English … too, but reliability issues reduced the ranks, with Class 47s drafted in to help. A short-term trial on West …
FIRST REVIEW: It’s here – the Accurascale Class 92
By MIKE WILD
… dual-voltage electrics. WITH 6,700hp available, the Class 92s are supremely powerful locomotives. They were introduced from 1993 with the class of 46 being completed in 1996. These Co-Co dual-voltage … from third-rail to overhead current collection. Below the body, the buffer beams are appointed with correctly shaped …
YouChoos Class 47 sound upgrades
By MIKE WILD
… has created a brand-new sound file for the ever-popular Class 47 diesel-electric utilising the latest ZIMO MS series … Class 47 is simple to work on. Six screws hold the body in place after which you can quickly gain access to its … We leave these screws in the chassis for safe keeping. 3. Once the screws are out the body can be removed. These …
New 'OO' Class 57s from Heljan
… Heljan has announced a new batch of Class 57 diesels for ‘OO’ gauge, due for release in 2023. … stockists. Visit Heljan for more information. … New 'OO' Class 57s from Heljan …
Heljan's centre headcode Class 37 for 'O' gauge
By MIKE WILD
… look at Heljan's ready-to-run ‘O’ gauge centre headcode Class 37 which first hit the shelves in 2017. THE ENGLISH … features connections picked out in suitable colours. The body itself is a tour de force, rivalling the outstanding … Electric got it just right when it developed its Type 3 in the 1950s and Heljan has certainly done it justice in …
Heljan’s all-new Brush Type 4 for ‘OO’ gauge
By MIKE WILD
… The body tooling is brand-new and features attractive differences … body to bogie relationship … The long-lived and versatile Class 47s are a popular choice for ready-to-run models with a … while it also has different door sounds for Mk 1, 2 or 3 stock, train mode which turns off the tail lights, interior …
All-new Bachmann CLASS 37/4
By MIKE WILD
… to create an all-new model of the English Electric Type 3. … Bachmann’s autumn announcements came with the surprise of a brand-new Class 37 for ‘OO’ gauge. First on the review desk is Class … press, we saw online that one owner had taken the time to body mount the snowploughs which meant the pipes could be …
FIRST REVIEW: Heljan all-new Class 45 debuts
By Mike Wild.
… The latest ‘OO’ gauge arrival from Heljan is its Class 45 1Co-Co1 diesel-electric. MIKE WILD finds out what is … to add or select a tension lock coupling instead. The body shell has all the right details in the right places and … 2 turns the tail lights off at the No. 2 end and Functions 3 and 4 operate the cab lights in the same order. In addition …
VIDEO: Dapol ‘Manor’ Class debut
… Externally, the tender carries off the details of a real 3,500gallon tender well right down to the handbrake and water … wheels underpin the chassis while detail abounds on the body of the Dapol ‘Manor’. PERFORMANCE Dapol's recent GWR … of the real locomotives superbly. … VIDEO: Dapol ‘Manor’ Class debut …
Revolution Trains Class 59 gains colour
… Decorated samples of Revolution Trains' all-new ’N’ gauge Class 59 diesel locomotives have arrived for inspection. … locomotives in a variety of types and guises including Class 59/0s with original and modified bogies, Class 59/1s with revised lights, underframes, bogies and …
Hornby's Welsh Class 67
… has delivered a new variant of its popular ‘OO’ gauge Class 67 diesel. MARK CHIVERS takes a closer look at this latest release. Above: Hornby's high-fidelity Class 67 also features see-through bodyside grilles. Gauge: … dark grey roof and lower bodyside stripe, red upper body stripe which curves to cover the upper half of the cab …
LOCOMAN CLASS 37 SOUND DEMONSTRATION
… The English Electric Class 37 is one of the most popular diesel locomotives and this distinctive class is Locoman Sounds’ first digital audio project for a … as they offered more space than available inside the main body. TOOLS & MATERIALS Crosshead screwdriver Soldering iron …
Exclusive Class 47s for KMRC
… revealed details of two new exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Bachmann Class 47 diesels, finished as 47003 in BR blue with … editions utilise Bachmann’s latest tooling for the Class 47 . As with previous releases, Bachmann’s tooling … As with Bachmann’s main range releases, KMRC’s exclusive Class 47s will be available DCC ready, DCC sound-fitted and …