Modelling

  • Model review: Top model choices from 2019

    Model review: Top model choices from 2019

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    Making a choice from the diverse range of models released during 2019, all of which were produced to a high standard, is not an easy task, but Nigel Burkin rises to the challenge to make his own top picks for 2019.

  • Hornby Collett: GWR mainline stock

    Hornby Collett: GWR mainline stock

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    Moulded detail is refined and subtle, yet clearly visible, including foot steps on the ends, roof seams, door hinges and lines, destination board brackets and toilet water tank hatches.

  • VIDEO: Hornby Margate open weekend

    VIDEO: Hornby Margate open weekend

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    There were smiles all-round in a corner of Margate over the weekend of August 17-18 as the doors were opened to Hornby’s spiritual home.

  • OO-gauge SR/BR Bulleid suburban stock new to market

    OO-gauge SR/BR Bulleid suburban stock new to market

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    Nigel Burkin reviews Hornby’s brand new model releases of the 59ft Bulleid suburban coaches featuring a high level of detail and finish.

  • Hornby Hobbies launches pop-up shop at London St Pancras

    Hornby Hobbies launches pop-up shop at London St Pancras

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    Hornby Hobbies has opened a pop-up shop at London St Pancras International train station, which will be trading until Christmas.

  • VIDEO: Unboxing Hornby’s Harry Potter modelling collection

    VIDEO: Unboxing Hornby’s Harry Potter modelling collection

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    Harry Potter continues to captivate one generation after another and now Hornby has created its own little piece of magic for fans.

  • What’s in the Shops: Hayling Island favourite

    What’s in the Shops: Hayling Island favourite

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    Hornby continues to release models of its brand new OO-gauge ‘Terrier’ model, the latest to review being Southern Railway A1X 0-6-0T No. 2662.

  • 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…

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