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Model Rail
Dec-24
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Editorial
Welcome
Life really is too short. There are so
Opening the box
MODEL RAIL VISITS…
George Dent headed to Aberystwyth to check out a model exhibition being held at the famous Vale of Rheidol railway.
EXCLUSIVE PROJECT UPDATES
VALE OF RHEIDOL 2 ‐ 6‐2T This exciting
HELJAN ANNOUNCES HIGH-SPEC ‘WARSHIP’
OO GAUGE Having already tackled the famed
‘TUGS’ ON SHOW
OO GAUGE Cavalex Models displayed a range
NIR HUNSLET NEXT FROM IRM
OO GAUGE Irish Railway Models’ next ‘OO’ gauge
RAPIDO’S COACHES EVOLVE
Two new variants have been added to Rapido’s
GWR 2‐8‐0 ROLLS FORWARD
First announced last year, Dapol’s ‘28XX’ project has
BIG ‘24’ REACHES DECO STAGE
Decorated samples of Heljan’s forthcoming ‘O’ gauge BR
ANOTHER LMS VAN IN THE WORKS
OO GAUGE Rapido is adding more LMS wagons
RAPIDO ISSUES ‘J52’ UPDATE
OO GAUGE The first engineering prototypes of
TANKS RETURN
OO GAUGE Heljan’s 35ton Class A and B
KFA FOR ‘O’
Having already revealed a range of 7mm scale
PREMIER LNWR STOCK FROM BACHMANN
00 GAUGE Bachmann’s decision to launch a range
‘T3’ LIVERIES REVEALED
The LSWR Adams ‘T3’ 4 ‐ 4‐0, which
ALL-NEW Mk 1 STOCK
00 GAUGE Announced earlier this year, Bachmann’s
STEAMING BACK
00 GAUGE A number of Bachmann Branchline’s steam
‘4-TC’ GOES MAROON
Bachmann’s Class 438 4‐TC EMU is to be
EXTRA CRANE TO HOIST SALES
00 GAUGE Sales of the EFE Rail YOB diesel-hydraulic
EFE’S ‘ WARSHIPS’ SAIL INTO VIEW
Announced initially at The International N Gauge Show
STOP PRESS
Arriving just as we closed for press was
NEW FARISH COACHING OPTIONS
N GAUGE Another tranche of Graham Farish
THE ‘TWINS’ ARE BACK AGAIN
N GAUGE Following the release earlier this
CURLY OR STRAIGHT – TAKE YOUR PICK
009 GAUGE The distinctive ‘Curly Roof’ van is
REVOLUTION SHOWS OFF CAR CARRIER COLOURS
OO GAUGE Revolution Trains has received decorated samples
‘N’ GAUGE VERSIONS PROGRESSING TOO
Revolution is also producing the WIA wagons sets
BEILHACKS ARE BACK!
The Beilhack ZZA snowploughs, built on salvaged Class
‘CORADIAS’ MOVING ALONG
N GAUGE Decorated samples of Revolution Trains’ ‘N’
IVY LEAGUE
Trailing climbing vegetation up the sides of buildings
Modeller’s Bookshelf
George Dent and Chris Leigh present four recently published titles to inform and inspire your modelling.
ON THE WORKBENCH
What new products have appeared in George’s workshop this month?
HANDSOME BUSHES
OGAUGE 00 GAUGE Made by hand, these ready-to-plant
ROAD WORKS AHEAD!
HO SCALE A new figure and accessory
FENCING PRACTICE
OGAUGE Ideal for contemporary residential areas, this pack
GUIDING THE (PERMANENT) WAY
009 GAUGE The task of laying flexible track
…and finally
Unusual scenes captured by the lens of Chris Nevard
EXHIBITION DIARY – NOVEMBER 2024-FEBRUARY 2025
November 23 GUILDFORD, SURREY. The Guildford O Gauge
News Real
Our full-size railways are constantly evolving, providing fresh inspiration for modelling projects. BEN JONES looks at a few of the latest developments that could soon be appearing on our layouts.
Staff Show & Tell
GOING INDUSTRIAL, BIG TIME
IN THE FRAME
DAVE LOWERY finds the answer to a modelling quandary has been under his nose for some time.
Inside track with Ben Ando
Ben Ando is the founder of Revolution Trains and a regular contributor to Model Rail.
MODEL RAIL’S Chirstmas GIFT GUIDE
Wondering what gifts to buy for your fellow railway modellers – or yourself? George Dent marks the 12 days of Christmas with a dozen suggestions for stocking fillers and more substantial treats. And there’s a chance to win a Hornby train set!
Inspiration
Welcome to the New Firm
Splintering off from another club, members of the newly formed Scottish Diesel and Electric group were free to indulge their interest in BR blue.
MINI MARVELS
Looking at railways in detail
HOW TO CUSTOMISE YOUR RUSTON 48DS
THE RUSTON & HORNSBY 48DS
Scaling up production
Accumulating a shed full of ‘O’ gauge stock left Jon Grant with no choice but to make the leap from ‘OO’. The result is a stunning 7mm debut.
Workbench
HOW TO CREATE A UNIQUE WATER TOWER
EXPERT MODELLERS SHOW YOU HOW
HOW TO MAKE A VIDEO SURVEY VEHICLE
EXPERT MODELLERS SHOW YOU HOW
HOW TO USE HAIR TO CREATE A WATER FEATURE
Peter Marriott shows how the family cat helped add flowing water to his fountain!
Reviews
Accurascale BR Mk 1 Suburban stock
■ GAUGE ‘OO’ ■ MODEL Accurascale
EFE Rail Plasser 12ton YOB crane
■ GAUGE ‘OO’ ■ MODEL E87049
Heljan BR Mk 2c coach
■ GAUGE ‘O’ ■ MODEL Heljan
Rapido Trains UK BR OAA open wagons
■ GAUGE ‘N’ ■ MODEL Rapido
Clark Railworks BR 25T ‘Lowmac ’
GAUGE ‘OO’ r MODEL Clark Railworks
Hornby ‘TT:120’ IFA container wagons
r GAUGE ‘TT:120’ r MODEL Hornby
Hornby TXS HST Power Cars
r GAUGE ‘OO’ r MODEL Hornby
Hornby TXS Class 56
r GAUGE ‘OO’ r MODEL Hornby
Hornby LMS ‘Princess Coronation’
r GAUGE ‘OO’ r MODEL Hornby
Hornby ‘TT:120’ RCH 12t tanks
r GAUGE ‘TT:120’ r MODEL Hornby
Regulars
Resurrecting the old mill
ON SALE DEC 19 How the discovery of
Backscene
Chris Leigh reflects on what happens to layouts when the owners pass away, and how few great modellers are commemorated…
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