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Hornby 2026 New Products announcement

Today, Wednesday 14th January 2026, Hornby announced their new products for 2026.  The items of Southern Electric interest are: in their Railroad (less well detailed, but cheaper) Range R30517 Javelin Train Pack (2x DTS...

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Our 4DD model review has been revised

With the benefit of other modellers’ experiences our review of KR Models’ 4DD has been revised with additional information, including proven solutions to correcting the regular derailments. CLICK HERE TO READ

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December’s Regional Review is now available

This edition includes, amongst other information: Class 455 continues in service for a short while, despite a farewell tour.  Full diagrams included. Class 458/5 on borrowed time, with diagrams included. Class 33 hauls a...