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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

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!

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.

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!

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

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…