Modelling

FEBRUARY 1 saw Accurascale become the latest manufacturer to enter the UK-outline ready-to-run market, with the unveiling of its first ‘OO’ gauge model. Run by the same four modellers behind Irish Railway Models, Accurascale promises to bring the same very high standards, both in terms of models and custom service, to this side of the…

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FOLLOWING on from its highly successful Class 15, the Little Loco Company has announced it will tackle the North British Class 22 diesel hydraulics as its next BR ready-to-run model in ‘O’ gauge. With the Type 2s being a minefield of detail variations, the initial releases will portray the production versions from No. D6306 onwards,…

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THE first half of the 1980s had been characterised by a rapid expansion of depots sprucing up their locomotive fleets, be it by means of an emblem or, more obviously, paintwork adornments. While some of these were more successful and memorable than others, the often colourful additions were at odds with the new Railfreight brand…

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THE Class 58s have always represented something of an unsung workhorse, quietly getting on with their day-to-day job of hauling merry-go-round coal trains from collieries to power stations, a role for which the Type 5s were designed from the outset. Often overlooked by enthusiasts at the time in favour of older or more vocal classes,…

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REVIEWS: Following in the wake of the Aggregate Industries Class 66, another of the GBRf celebrities is available in 4mm scale. IT is a good time for fans of Class 66s, and the GB Railfreight fleet in particular, as this month sees the release of another limited edition Bachmann model in ‘OO’ gauge. Having featured…

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REVIEWS: Bachmann’s re-creation of the Siemens EMU goes south of the Thames for its new incarnation, additional tooling turning the unit into a South West Trains Class 450 for outer suburban and semi-fast duties. RELEASED back in February 2012, the ’OO’ gauge Class 350 ‘Desiro’ marked Bachmann’s entry into the world of modern EMUs, the…

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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 being EWS maroon and gold. As per last year’s Civil Engineers’ grey/yellow versions, this new batch of models will only…

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REVIEWS: 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 china clay wagons appear in all-over blue with both ECC International and Tiphook Rail brandings, this recreating their appearance from…

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REVIEW: 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 anticipated Carflat wagon. This not only provides a scale rendering of these useful vehicles for the first time in ‘OO’…

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REVIEWS: 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 of a surprise by announcing the imminent arrival of its exclusive 4mm scale Warwell wagons. Faced with competition from Oxford…

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