Model Rail

Model Rail magazine is the UK's biggest-selling magazine dedicated to railway modelling. Every issue is packed with the country’s finest home and club layouts, stunning photography, unbiased and in-depth product reviews, expert tips, layout plans and step-by-step articles that really show you how. In our unique ‘Workbench’ section, we tackle a wide range of modeling skills and projects. Our expert writers and model-makers will help you to get the most from your hobby and build the layout of your dreams. Model Rail is published 13 times a year, every four weeks.

Welcome

Opening the box • The latest happenings from the world of model railways

Model Rail's BIG Warley sale!

MODEL RAIL EXCLUSIVES UPDATE GREEN LIGHT FOR CLASS 48

FINAL CLASS 11 GETS SEAL OF APPROVAL

SURPRISE BOOST FOR BACHMANN'S WINTER LINE-UP

HELJAN POWERS UP FOR CENTENARY EXCLUSIVE

L&B KITS SIGNAL THE WAY AHEAD

In Brief

REVOLUTION ANNOUNCES CLASS 66 FOR ‘N’

IRM LAUNCHES BULLEID WAGONS

EXHIBITION DIARY – NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2023

…and finally

Staff Show & Tell Getting my head down to some modelling • Adjusting an elevated industrial structure has allowed a corner of George Dent‘s layout to take a step forward.

Why not both?

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

MODEL RAIL'S Christmas GIFT GUIDE

Many hands make light work • Working with a group of like-minded modellers can yield impressive results, as Graham Tierney explains.

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HOW TO WEATHER A WAGON WITH DECALS • Inspired by a trainspotting session at Westbury, George Dent set about recreating the distinctive weathering patterns seen on Network Rail's IOA wagons, with the help of innovative decals.

HOW TO BUILD ‘TITFIELD’ STATION • Peco's laser-cut kit of Monkton Combe station can easily double as the fictional Titfield – just like the real location. Peter Marriott offers essential assembly tips.

HOW TO SET THE TITFIELD SCENE • After more than a year, Chris Leigh has finally completed his layout based on the eponymous location from The Titfield Thunderbolt.

“We want The Titfield Thunderbolt!” • The Titfield – Mallingford Railway was entirely made up by Ealing Studios… but the filming location in Somerset was far from phoney. Paul A. Lunn presents a handy guide to the fiction and reality behind a 1950s comedy classic.

HOW TO HOW TO: USE STATIC GRASS TEMPLATES • This is where our team of experienced modellers answer YOUR questions. Email your queries about railways – real or model – to modelrail@bauermedia.co.uk

KNOW YOUR… LIVERIES • Paul Chancellor turns his attention to the various iterations of InterCity livery, worn by Class 47/4s in the later years of British Rail and into privatisation.

Notes from the Workshop DAVE LOWERY'S TOP TIPS

Fen-tastic Voyage • Entering a friendly layout-building competition gave Steve Farmer the impetus to get ‘Farmers Drove’ completed – and choosing an East Anglian location gave him a very level playing field indeed.

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Rapido Trains UK Titfield Thunderbolt Train Pack • ◆ GAUGE ‘OO’ ◆ MODEL Rapido Trains UK 922001 The Titfield Thunderbolt Deluxe Train Pack (sound‑fitted) ◆ PRICE £413.95 direct (inc £11.67 shipping) ◆ AVAILABILITY Rapido Trains stockists or direct Web www.rapidotrains.co.uk

Hornby LMS ‘Princess Royal’ class ‘Turbomotive’ • ◆ GAUGE ‘OO’ ◆ MODEL R30134 LMS ‘Princess Royal’ class ‘Turbomotive’ 4‑6‑2 No. 6202 LMS red ◆ PRICE £266.49 ◆ AVAILABILITY Hornby stockists Web www.hornby.com

Hornby BR Standard ‘2MT’ 2-6-0 • ◆ GAUGE ‘OO’ ◆ MODEL Hornby R3836 BR Standard Class 2MT...