Some of the year’s most eagerly awaited new diesel-outline models arrived recently, and the August issue of Model Rail features in-depth reviews of Bachmann’s all-new Class 08 and Accurascale’s Class 50. Both models boast impressive specifications, but are they a tangible improvement over existing versions? Our expert reviewers give their considered opinions, with Rapido’s new ‘N’ gauge Class 44 ‘Peaks’ also under consideration, along with Hornby’s ‘Salmon’ wagons and Accurascale’s HTO/HTV coal hoppers.
The new issue is also crammed with easy-to-follow practical demonstrations, with two very different approaches to locomotive weathering explored, while we also undertook tests to establish the most effective glues for bonding static grass fibres – the results may not be what you expect!
Two fantastic readers’ layouts are showcased, in ‘OO’ and ‘N’ gauge, portraying the late British Rail and the 1960s eras, respectively.
It's all in the latest issue of Model Rail, on sale now!
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