Most of Ian Lamb’s railway modelling has been undertaken in order to encourage young people to take up the hobby and thus ensure the passing-on of skills.
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Tag: Guide to Modelling
Vandalised model railway to go on show for first time since attack
The Market Deeping Model Railway Club, which was brutally destroyed by youth vandals in May, is to go on show for the first time at Warley.
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OO-gauge SR/BR Bulleid suburban stock new to market
Nigel Burkin reviews Hornby’s brand new model releases of the 59ft Bulleid suburban coaches featuring a high level of detail and finish.
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Hornby Hobbies launches pop-up shop at London St Pancras
Hornby Hobbies has opened a pop-up shop at London St Pancras International train station, which will be trading until Christmas.
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Vandals ordered to pay compensation to model railway club
Three teenagers have been sentenced after a model railway exhibition was destroyed at a school in Stamford, Lincolnshire.
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VIDEO: Unboxing Hornby’s Harry Potter modelling collection
Harry Potter continues to captivate one generation after another and now Hornby has created its own little piece of magic for fans.
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What’s in the Shops: Hayling Island favourite
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.
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Big-chimney ‘Nelsons’ in BR guise
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.
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November launch for new Great British Model Railway Show
The show will feature up to 30 layouts and 25 specialist traders as well as a number of modelling demonstrations in a Skills Zone.
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Big new model railway show at the British Motor Museum
It will feature up to 30 layouts and 25 trade stands supported by up to a dozen modelling demonstrations in a ‘Skills Zone’, along with society and club stands.
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