Modelling

  • Big-chimney ‘Nelsons’ in BR guise

    Big-chimney ‘Nelsons’ in BR guise

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    Hornby’s highly regarded OO-gauge models of the four-cylinder ‘Lord Nelson’ express passenger 4-6-0s have now appeared in British Railways guise, and are reviewed by Nigel Burkin.

  • November launch for new Great British Model Railway Show

    November launch for new Great British Model Railway Show

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    The show will feature up to 30 layouts and 25 specialist traders as well as a number of modelling demonstrations in a Skills Zone.

  • Model railway company adopts Sussex station

    Model railway company adopts Sussex station

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    GAUGEMASTER, a well-known model railway supplier in Ford, near Arundel, is working with Sussex Community Rail Partnership (SCRP) and Southern to make its local station a more attractive and interesting place for travellers. The work has included installation of retro-style advertising boards on the platform and in the waiting room, as well as a large…

  • How To: The secrets of basic model detailing

    How To: The secrets of basic model detailing

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    When you buy a new model, do you ignore those little plastic bags of extra detailing parts that you are invited to fit yourself or – with the help of the right tools, of course – happily take on the challenge?

  • Updated ‘O’ Gauge ‘Rat’ from Heljan

    Updated ‘O’ Gauge ‘Rat’ from Heljan

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    An impressive Class 25/3 joins the Heljan Class 25/1.

  • Donations to Market Deeping Model Railway Club appeal soars to £100k

    Donations to Market Deeping Model Railway Club appeal soars to £100k

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    Market Deeping Model Railway Club lost years of work after intruders got into a school in Stamford on Saturday.

  • New for 2019 | Skale Auto Models by Hornby

    New for 2019 | Skale Auto Models by Hornby

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    They are a perfect edition to your OO gauge layout, with a wide range of cars, trucks and tractors in a variety of themes to suit any era.

  • What are the essential tools I need for my workbench?

    What are the essential tools I need for my workbench?

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    There are some useful tools needed to make a start in the hobby.

  • Rare shunter ‘haulage’ at Nene Valley June 1-2 model weekend

    Rare shunter ‘haulage’ at Nene Valley June 1-2 model weekend

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    Visitors to the Nene Valley Railway’s June 1-2 model railway weekend will be able to ride behind former London Underground Sentinel 0-6-0 DL83.

  • Hornby’s ‘Electric Scot’

    Hornby’s ‘Electric Scot’

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    Hornby’s ‘OO’ gauge Class 87 model is now available in the shops, including an original BR blue version of the 1970 and early 1980s, writes Nigel Burkin.

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