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

BACHMANN'S SPRING 2024 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ON THE WORKBENCH • What new items have appeared in George's workshop this month?

EXHIBITION DIARY - MARCH-APRIL 2024

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News Real • Our full-size railways are constantly evolving, providing fresh inspiration for modelling projects. BEN JONES looks at a few of the latest developments that could soon be appearing on our layouts.

Staff Show & Tell EVERYONE NEEDS AN IDENTIFY • George Dent had so much fun customising a couple of Class 11s that a third example has found its way onto his colliery layout – and gained a name.

Mk 3 madness • DAVE LOWERY is building a sizeable fleet of ‘O’ gauge Mk 3s, destined to run in full-length HST sets.

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

The RESULTS • We've been busy counting YOUR votes in Model Rail‘s annual awards for the best new models of the last year, in each of the popular scales. Now that the results have been confirmed, George Dent reflects on another fascinating year for our hobby.

Back to the Future • As his modelling evolved, so did Colin Chisem‘s layout, and his focus shifted back in time from a GWR branch line to a fantasy pre‑Grouping scenario.

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Take the ‘Mickey’… and make it better • Nick Brodrick recounts the history of Robert Riddles’ versatile Standard ‘2MT’ 2-6-0.

HOW TO TINKER WITH HORNBY'S ‘2MT’ • Excited by the eventual arrival of Hornby's BR Class 2MT, George Dent couldn't wait to add a weathered finish to his model of a ‘Mickey Mouse’ plying its trade in the Scottish Borders.

GEORGE'S TOP TIPS FOR WEATHERING TANK WAGONS

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF SEA MOSS KITS • Waste not want not, says Peter Marriott, who has a great idea for using up every last fibre of a popular scenic material.

BUILDING ‘FOWEY’ • A visit to the Cornish china clay facility at Carne Point inspired Peter Marriott‘s latest layout project. In this first instalment, he explains the attraction of the location and makes a start on the all-important harbour wall.

HOW TO: BUILD A HARBOUR WALL

INSPIRATION

Up to scratch • Phil Mason wanted to hone his modelling skills and help his club, so he put himself through an intensive scratchbuilding exercise with this 3mm masterpiece.

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Cavalex Models Class 56 • ◆ GAUGE ‘OO’ ◆ MODEL Cavalex Models • Class 56 56093 BR ‘large logo’ blue • 56055 Load Haul black/orange ◆ PRICE £189.95 each (DCC-ready), £289.95 (DCC sound-fitted) ◆ AVAILABILITY Cavalex stockists Web www.cavalexmodels.com

Factfile: BR Class 56

EFE Rail SR ‘Booster’ Co-Co • ◆ GAUGE ‘OO’ ◆ MODEL EFE Rail • E82001 SR ‘Booster’ CC1, SR grey • E82002 SR ‘Booster’ CC1, SR green ◆ PRICE £184.95 each ◆ AVAILABILITY EFE Rail stockists Web www.bachmann.co.uk

Factfile: SR ‘Booster’ Co-Co electric locomotive

Ellis Clark Trains LMS ‘Black Five’ • ◆ GAUGE ‘O’ ◆ MODEL Ellis Clark Trains E1007 LMS ‘Black Five’ 4‑6‑0, No. 45337, BR lined black, late emblem ◆ PRICE £949.00 (DCC-ready) £1,175 (DCC sound‑fitted) ◆ AVAILABILITY Ellis Clark Trains Web...