New in the Graham Farish ‘N’ gauge range is the BR Research-liveried Class 24 and two accompanying coaches. DUE to be added to Bachmann’s 2mm scale range very shortly is a further Class 24, this
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Category: Modelling
Sectorisation workhorses in ‘OO’
New from Bachmann this month are two further main line diesels that recall everyday sights of the early 1990s. DUE for release shortly by Bachmann are two new additions to its ‘OO’ gauge range of
Read moreBachmann completes Highlander set
Two further vehicles have been released to allow lengthening of the previous trainset, including the Hebridean saloon. RECENTLY released by Bachmann is the third instalment in its series of green and cream coaching stock, as
Read moreHighland observations
The 1980s and early 1990s saw a renaissance in the use of observation saloons on the Kyle of Lochalsh route, this culminating in the conversion of a Class 101 DMU car. To mark the release
Read moreClass 68 makes an impression
Dapol’s highly anticipated 4mm scale re-creation of the Vossloh machines has arrived but it is not without some controversy. SO, at last, the wait is over with the first batch of Class 68s making it
Read moreRevolution projects make progress
IN addition to the KFA container flats pictured opposite, February saw Revolution Trains make significant progress with several more of its under development models. In ‘N’ gauge, tooling work has commenced on the Class 92
Read moreKernow unveils decorated Clay Tiger hopper wagons
The retailer has received the first decorated samples of its long-awaited ‘OO’ gauge china clay carrier from DJ Models. NEWLY received by Kernow Model Rail Centre are the first decorated versions of its PBA/JIA ‘Clay
Read morePatriot goes into production
FEBRUARY saw Dapol commence manufacturing of the first ‘N’ gauge limited edition Class 66 under the Project Railway Honour banner. This followed the approval of the second decorated sample of No. 66418 Patriot at the
Read moreC=Rail plans pocket wagon in ‘N’
A ready-to-run GE Rail Services KQA/KTA container wagon is due to be released in 2mm scale next year. THE range of container wagons available in ‘N’ gauge is to be expanded once again with C=Rail
Read moreRedland roof tile wagons
The second half of the 1980s saw Redland use the Speedlink wagonload network to distribute roof tiles across the country. David Ratcliffe details the history of this short-lived but highly modellable freight flow. THE growth
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