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Big ‘Cat’ sound for the Dapol Class 68
… The Vossloh Class 68s are one of the most modern and powerful … the feature rich Dapol ‘OO’ gauge model. Above: The Dapol Class 68 is a highly detailed model and with digital sound it … stay alive capacitor pack. 3 Removal of the Class 68 body is straightforward. There are four small clips on the …
Heljan finalises new Class 33/2 liveries
… the livery artwork for its forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Class 33/2 Bo-Bo diesels, including the new ‘as-built’ … with high-intensity headlights (3388). Heljan’s ‘OO’ Class 33/2s feature a heavy die-cast chassis, five-pole … Visit Heljan for more information. … Heljan finalises new Class 33/2 liveries …
Class 67s
… Mark V. Pike Publisher: www.keypublishing.com Title: Class 67s ISBN: 978-1-80282-206-9 Price: £15.99 Spec: 96 … this picture volume showcasing the Spanish-built 3,200hp Class 6 Bo-Bo diesel locomotives. For a class of just 30 locomotives, they have enjoyed a remarkable …
NATIONAL ‘GRIDS’ - THE CLASS 56
… Initially, and once accepted into traffic, the Class 56s were mainly deployed on coal trains and were … to depots in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. … The Class 56 is one of only a few British diesel locomotive … submitted the successful proposal which was to feature a body based on the Class 47, with a more powerful engine, an …
Dapol’s ‘OO’ Class 122
… desk the day before Chiltern Railways said goodbye to its Class 121 railcars in May 2017, ending almost 60 years of … in scheduled passenger service. As such, Dapol’s OO gauge Class 121s and 122s are arriving at a time when the profile … to be isolated if required. As you need to remove the body to gain access to the switches, DC users need to read …
Decorated ‘Adelante’ and ‘Coradia’ units revealed
By MARK CHIVERS
… decorated samples of its forthcoming all-new ‘N’ gauge Class 175 ‘Coradia’ and Class 180 ‘Adelante’ Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs). The … finished in Arriva Trains Wales (ATW) turquoise and cream (Class 175) and Grand Central (GC) black and orange (Class …
Revolutionary Class 93 develops
… (RT) forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge model of the Stadler tri-mode Class 93 Bo-Bo is progressing well, with the manufacturer … Revolution Trains for more information. … Revolutionary Class 93 develops …
Railway Touring Company reveals autumn and winter 2024 charters
By BEN CHURCH
… tours running over large parts of the country. Standard Class, First Class and Premier tickets are available. Standard Class includes a booked seat typically on a table of four, …
Accurascale 31s go green
By BEN CHURCH
… more production samples of its forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Class 30/31, finished in British Railways green. These … to arrive in mid-November and three have been showcased. Class 30 D5615 is presented with small yellow warning panels, while Class 31 5674 is also in green but with full yellow ends and …
Heljan O gauge 'Peak' decorated samples
By BEN CHURCH
… Heljan has revealed decorated samples of its new ‘O’ gauge Class 45 1 Co-Co 1 diesel-electric locomotives representing the Class 45/0s and ‘45/1s’ in sealed beam headlight … Originally known as Sulzer Type 4s when built, later Class 45 under TOPS, 127 locomotives were built between 1960 …
Heljan 02 shunter gains colour
By BEN CHURCH
… and approval on decorated samples of its new ‘OO’ gauge Class 02 0-4-0 diesel shunter. Twenty were built in 1960 and … had end cab doors, an unusual feature in the UK. The whole class was withdrawn between 1969 and 1975 with many sold to … Railway Museum in York. Release of Heljan's all-new Class 02 shunter is anticipated for October and November, …
TALBOT LANE TMD
By MARCUS LAMBERT
… 12/13. Photography, Trevor Jones. Above: Police liveried Class 47/8 47829 is examined in the shed as an EWS liveried Class 37 arrives at Talbot Lane TMD. AFTER getting my loft … moves off the rails at Talbot Lane in front of a stabled Class 37/0. On the right a Class 08 takes a single spoil …
Revolution Trains plans MMA/JNA-T wagons for TT:120 scale
By BEN CHURCH
… wagons - an ideal modern wagon for the soon to be released Class 66 from Hornby. With around 1,200 wagons in service … start in Britain, but they can’t do everything and its Class 66s are crying out for a big modern wagon to pull.” …
Hornby Magazine layouts prepare for GBRf Gala Weekend
By MIKE WILD
… September 7/8 2024 with a modern traction theme. Above: A Class 91 in LNER livery races through East Coast Cement on … Main Line passenger favourites in LNER livery including Class 43 HSTs, Class 91s and more. This 20ft x 10ft main line layout will be …
Accurascale and Rails of Sheffield Class 89 goes ahead
… of Sheffield have confirmed that the proposed 'OO’ gauge Class 89 is going to be produced for release in 2023. … The unique BREL Crewe-built Class 89 Co-Co AC electric is being made for ‘OO’ gauge … Rails of Sheffield. Expressions of interest for the ‘OO’ Class 89 model were opened by Rails of Sheffield in May 2020 …