It has been a busy summer for rail enthusiasts, not least with the Greatest Gathering celebrating 200years of our public railways. This landmark event is covered in the new issue of Model Rail, along with all the latest happenings in the hobby, including the launch of all-new renditions of the once-ubiquitous Stanier ‘8F’ and Class 47.
A wide range of practical tips are provided by our team of inspirational experts, with everything from wooden platforms, locomotive re-numbering, painting and weathering covered in detail. We also present two outstanding readers’ layouts, in ‘N’ gauge and 3mm scale, showcasing some fabulous scenery and kit-built rolling stock.
Accurascale launched two exciting new models recently - the LNER ‘Buckjumper’ 0-6-0T and the BR Class 60 - samples of which are reviewed in-depth, alongside the Lionheart Trains GWR ‘55XX’ and the latest batch of Sonic GCR ‘A5s’.
It's all in the latest issue of Model Rail, on sale now!
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