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MODELLING SECTION

■ Hornby COP26 Pendolino assessed ■ Bachmann 20t brake van reviewed ■ More scenery tips ■ All the latest model news

MODELLING SECTION

■ Heljan ‘O’ gauge Class 104 reviewed ■ Spotlight on Accurascale’s ZZA snowplough ■ Layout focus: Toesley Brook ■ Demountable tank wagons ■ Plus all the latest model releases

MODELLING

This month’s review of Accurascale’s OO gauge Class 89 is timed to perfection as the real loco returns to the main line. The release of an upgraded Graham Farish Class 47 in Railfreight Distribution livery is in our reviewer’s spotlight, as are a set...

MODELLING SECTION

■ Spotlight on Accurascale Class 60 ■ ICI PHV Hoppers reviewed ■ Layout Focus: Carlyon Dock ■ Wagon Detailing Tips – Part 2

MODELLING SECTION

■ Accurascale Class 50 reviewed ■ Hornby’s 4VEP evaluated ■ Focus on Cavalex Class 60 ■ Spotlight on Bachmann 08

MODELLING

This month’s modelling section presents a detailed review of Heljan’s ‘O’ gauge Class 24 in BR green. While for wagon fans it’s a bumper month for reviews, as REM casts an eye over Rapido’s ‘OO’ gauge fish vans, Accurascale’s HOP21 coal wagons in ‘OO’,...

MODELLING SECTION

Hornby ‘OO’ Lumo Class 803 and ‘Javelin’ reviewed Mail train modelling in ‘N’ Creating scenery from styrene

MODELLING SECTION

■ Hornby Class 755 ‘Flirts’ reviewed ■ Modelling in styrene ■ Focus on Heljan ‘OO’ gauge Class 02 shunter

MODELLING SECTION

■ Heljan’s ‘O’ gauge Class 02 – full review ■ Accurascale Class 31 in the spotlight ■ Modelling in styrene

MODELLING SECTION

■ Spotlight on Accurascale Gauge ‘O’ Ruston 88DS ■ Reviewed: Hornby TT:120 Class 66s ■ New models showcased at Glasgow Model Rail

MODELLING

Reviewed this month is the Heljan ‘O’ gauge Class 45 ‘Peak’, and there’s news of the first-ever Class 74 electro-diesel from EFE. Bachmann has produced a new Mk.1 RB with revised tooling, while Heljan’s new green Class 26 in ‘OO’ gauge is assessed in...

MODELLING

Under the spotlight this month are Accurascale’s ‘OO’ gauge Mk.1 suburban coaches, as well as Bachmann’s ‘OO’ 12 ton pallet van. Rapido’s OAA wagons aimed at ‘N’ gauge modellers get a detailed review and there’s news of a new range of containers for...

FirstGroup orders 14 Hitachi trains as Lumo expands

New Siemens Piccadilly Line train arrives in UK

MODELLING SECTION

■ Inspection saloon inspected Heljan ‘O’ gauge 50-foot LMS saloon review ■ Delightful Desiro Graham Farish Class 450 review ■ Bachmann spares opportunities Modelling a GLV from manufacturer’s spares site

MODELLING SECTION

■ Cavalex ‘56’ conversion A minimalist weekend project ■ More Accurascale ‘66s’ Second run of popular Type 5s confirmed ■ Surprise Super Sprinters Heljan plans ‘OO’ gauge ‘153’ and ‘155’

■ Accurascale ‘66’ assessed

MODELLING SECTION

■ Hornby ‘Hoovers’ examined Is the ‘TT:120’ Class 50 for serious collectors? ■ New Bachmann Class 08/09 All-new tooling for popular shunters ■ Orange and black is back CIÉ 141 and 181 Class locomotives re-issued