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Wayne Webb’s ‘East Anstey’ portrays a corner of

THE GREATEST GATHERING: A SPECTACLE FOR THE AGES

‘Black Five’ No. 44932, ‘A3’ No. 60103

BACHMANN’S BUMPER ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR AUTUMN

S ummer may be drawing to a close,

EASTERN RELEASE IN ‘OO’…

Revealed shortly before the ‘8F’ at The Greatest

…AND IN ‘N’

The eastern theme also continues in ‘N’ gauge,

OTHER ‘OO’ HIGHLIGHTS

Bachmann has also upgraded some previous ‘OO’ releases

‘N’ GAUGE REVAMPS AND RETURNS

There’s a western flavour to the motive power

SCENECRAFT AND THE CLUB SCENE

New additions to Bachmann’s Scenecraft range cater for

CAVALEX ANNOUNCES A CASCADE OF CLASS 47s

00 GAUGE F ans of ‘OO’ gauge Class

‘CROMPTONS’ ARE MAKING A COMEBACK

00 GAUGE Heljan is bringing back its ‘OO’

HORNBY BRINGS NEW ‘TT:120’ ITEMS TO THE TABLE

Hornby has unveiled a bumper crop of new

BIG ‘66’ APPEARS IN COLOUR

O GAUGE Dapol’s eagerly awaited ‘O’ gauge Class

SPECIAL YELLOW FOR 45TH ANNIVERSARY

009 GAUGE The Welsh Highland Heritage Railway in

EXCLUSIVE CLASS 89 ARRIVES

00 GAUGE Rails of Sheffield received stocks of

KMRC IS HOSTING A SPECIAL IN-STORE EVENT

If you’re visiting Cornwall this Autumn, why not

AN N-GAUGING EVENT AHEAD

‘N’ gauge modellers assemble! One of the premier

FESTIVE DELIGHTS IN MANCHESTER

The Manchester Model Railway Society is celebrating its

EXHIBITION DIARY – AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2025

August 28 WELLING, KENT. Rotary Club of

…and finally

Photographer: Chris Nevard Amusing scenes captured by

Staff Show & Tell Scottish wanderings

A big fan of the Sulzer Type 2s, George Dent has been tinkering with one of Model Rail ’s latest exclusive offerings, stirring thoughts of years gone by.

Inside track with Ben Ando

Ben Ando is the founder of Revolution Trains and a regular contributor to Model Rail .

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Heading up the Bonnie Brae

Various locations have been distilled by Brian McCulloch and his late father to create ‘Braeside’, a gorgeous Scottish region layout set in the BR transition era.

Backscene

He’s not a ‘perfectionist’ but CHRIS LEIGH does set himself certain standards and one of them affects the ‘condition’ of his models.

WESTWARD BOUND

When Wayne Webb was searching for inspiration that would allow him to run both Western and Southern Region stock, a small station in North Devon proved the perfect subject.

Back to Blueish

Bluish Moor last appeared in Model Rail in April 2024 but since then, Phil Mason has extended his depotthemed layout to allow even more action and versatility.

HOW TO BUILD A TIMBER PLATFORM KIT

Having embarked on a major new layout building project, Chris Nevard explains how he created a useful station platform and waiting shelter from two little-known suppliers.

HOW TO CHANGE THE IDENTITY OF YOUR STEAM LOCOMO TIVES

Want models of your favourite locomotives? CHRIS LEIGH changed the identity of a Hornby Bulleid ‘Pacific’ to evoke some special memories.

HOW TO MODEL AUTUMN SCENERY

Peter Marriott discusses simple ways of capturing the look of the most romantic of seasons.

HOW TO APPLY A MODERN LIVERY

Mastering the use of masking tape is key to the application of complex livery schemes. Dave Lowery shares the processes involved.

HOW TO GIVE YOUR VANS A WEATHERED FINISH

George Dent explains how a layered approach to weathering has given a pair of Rapido’s excellent BR Fish vans a suitably lived-in appearance.

REPLACE BROKEN WAGON BUFFERS

How easy is it to replace broken wagon buffers on kit-built stock? Some of my plastic wagons have been damaged in storage, with many of the parts now missing.

KNOW YOUR… LIVERIES

PART 27: BR Class 142-144 ‘Pacers’

PETER MARRIOTT’S TOP TIPS

HOW TO: ADD REAL COAL TO BUNKERS IN 15

LAY CONCRETE HARDSTANDING

Peter’s rendition of a modern railway museum offers

Reviews

In-depth and unbiased reviews of the latest products

Accurascale LNER ‘Buckjumpers’

◆ GAUGE ‘OO’ ◆ MODEL •

Lionheart Trains GWR Collett ‘Small Prairie’

◆ GAUGE ‘O’ ◆ MODEL Lionheart

Accurascale Class 60

◆ GAUGE ‘OO’ ◆ MODEL Accurascale

Sonic Models Robinson Class A5

• GAUGE ‘OO’ • MODEL Sonic