Modelling
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Modelling basics: A decision on size
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Model railways, as the name implies, are based on small-scale representations of the real thing, so the choice for new modellers is the actual model’s scale.
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Talylln Railway | Heritage in Minature
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With the range of narrow gauge kits ever expanding, Luke Ryan recounts the story of some of the Talyllyn Railway’s early preservation attempts to increase capacity on its trains, with the focal pair now available from Fourdees Models.
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Small is beautiful at O Gauge Get Together
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For the third year running, the SVR will play host to an impressive collection of award-winning model layouts and trade stands.
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Bachmann reveals plethora of models in summer announcement
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On August 2, Bachmann’s quarterly announcement and release schedule revealed an exciting mix of models across the manufacturer’s ranges and scales, due both imminently and over the coming months. With plenty to choose from, here are some of the highlights…
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Upgrading a named Hornby ‘Black Five’
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For most locospotters during the 20 years or so of British Railways steam, the sight of a named Stanier ‘Black Five’ 4-6-0 was something to savour, for out of a class of no fewer than 842 locomotives, only four Scottish-based examples out of the five to be so honoured passed into nationalisation in 1948. Ian…
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Smile, you’re on TV!
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Ever wondered what it would be like to take part in Channel 5 TV’s Great Model Railway Challenge? Andrew Brewin, proprietor of A2B Model Railways of Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, who did so as part of the ‘Titfield Thunderbolts’ team in the 2019 series, recounts his experience and tells us about some of the things the…
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Model railway events coming up this Autumn
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There are plenty of exciting events coming up in the model railway world this Autumn – here’s a few to put into your calendar.
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Rapido Trains UK launches range of The Titfield Thunderbolt models with FIVE new 1:76 scale models
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Rapido Trains UK have revealed a range of models inspired by The Titfield Thunderbolt that will be available in time to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the film’s release in 2023. These will be “the most accurate The Titfield Thunderbolt models ever produced” and are being developed with full co-operation of STUDIOCANAL, which owns the rights to this seminal…
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Bachmann Collectors Club launches new Limited Edition models during Members Day 2022
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After an enforced hiatus the annual Bachmann Collectors Club Members Day made a welcome return today when the 2022 event was held at the Dean Forest Railway. Last taking place at the Llangollen Railway in 2019, the popular event – which offers Club members a free day out including train rides, lunch and behind the…
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Francis Bourgeois visits an incredible model railway!
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Francis Bourgeois, a railway and trainspotting enthusiast in his 20s, was invited to view an amazing model railway layout, created by Mike.
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