REVIEWS: Another livery is now available on the 4mm scale air-braked open wagon in the form of EWS corporate colours. NEWLY released is a further much-requested livery on the ‘OO’ gauge SPA open wagon, this
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REVIEWS: Another livery is now available on the 4mm scale air-braked open wagon in the form of EWS corporate colours. NEWLY released is a further much-requested livery on the ‘OO’ gauge SPA open wagon, this
Read moreREVIEWS: FEATURED last issue in original white form, Kernow Model Rail Centre has now received samples of its second batch of ‘Clay Tiger’ hoppers ahead of their release in August. This sees the ‘OO’ gauge
Read moreREVIEW: The manufacturer has unveiled its first D&E era wagon in 4mm, this portraying the ex-LMS vehicle-carrying flats. ANNOUNCED just over a year ago, Oxford Rail has now released the first version of its much
Read moreREVIEWS: Now available from the Liverpudlian retailer are no less than 20 ‘OO’ gauge wagons spanning decades of operation. ORIGINALLY due to be released towards the end of the year, June saw Hattons spring something
Read moreAfter initial optimism, the IDA ‘twin’ intermodal flats have yet to achieve their full capability for Direct Rail Services due to ride issues over poor track. Gareth Bayer describes the rise and fall of the
Read moreREVIEW: The IDA container ‘twins’ have been released to accompany the Class 68, these being used on DRS intermodals. DAPOL has further expanded its range of current day wagons in ‘OO’ gauge with the release
Read moreTHE striking British Oxygen Company TEA tankers are set to appear in ‘OO’ gauge with the news that Heljan has been commissioned to produce the wagons exclusively for Sheffield-based retailer Olivia’s Trains. Few details have
Read moreThe three-day exhibition at the Great Central Railway in mid-June saw Bachmann, Dapol and Hornby all in attendance and showing the latest progress on several new models, as illustrated here. Catching the eye on the
Read moreThe first appearance of the long-awaited Mk.2f coaches is the highlight of the manufacturer’s summer briefing. AS is now traditional, Bachmann provided an update on the state of play with its ranges at the start
Read moreThe company has now received factory samples of the InterCity livery with the other schemes on their way. EARLY June saw Oxford Rail receive the first fully factory-decorated samples of its new ‘OO’ gauge Mk.3a
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