29/07/2024
Mamod to close
After 88 years of manufacturing miniature live steam trains and road vehicles, the firm will be closing its doors in August.
Read more: www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/mamod-to-close/
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Mamod to close
After 88 years of manufacturing miniature live steam trains and road vehicles, the firm will be closing its doors in August.
Read more: www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/mamod-to-close/
Londonderry Collieries 20t Hopper Pack from Accurascale
Accurascale has announced the addition of a triple pack of 20t wooden hopper wagons in the Londonderry Collieries livery, as their latest exclusive release.
Read more: www.world-of-railways.co.uk/News/londonderry-collieries-20t-hopper-pack-from-accurascale?postId=abafbd7d-1df1-43f0-8599-ca41addc39e0
Rapido Trains announce a OO Gauge GWR Dia. O19 Open C ‘Tube’ wagon
Rapido Trains UK has revealed they will be adding the Dia. O19 Open C ‘Tube’ wagon to their growing Great Western Railway range.
Full story here: www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/rapido-trains-announce-a-oo-gauge-gwr-dia-o19-open-c-tube-wagon
Celebrating 70 years! 🥳🍾
2024 marks the 70th anniversary of Hornby’s Margate factory, and to celebrate the occasion, five 0-4-0 industrial tank locomotives in OO have been released.
More here 👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/special-edition-70th-anniversary-hornby-locomotives-arrive
🚨 EP samples arrive for new Dapol Mogul🚨
The Dapol design team has very recently received an early EP of the N Gauge GWR 2-6-0 Mogul and has shared some new images...
https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/ep-samples-arrive-for-new-dapol-mogul
📢 New RMC Routemaster Coaches from EFE
Bachmann Europe Plc has unveiled four new 1:76 scale RMC Routemaster coaches as part of its expanding EFE Road range of diecast collectables.
👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/new-rmc-routemaster-coaches-from-efe-road
Two layouts on one baseboard!
Modelling both a rural station and an industrial backwater, this urban layout offers plenty of operational enjoyment for its owner and the viewing public.
Read more about ‘Old Town to Riddle’ in BRM August, just one of four fantastic layouts featured in the issue. Available to download and in shops NOW - or have it delivered directly to your door with FREE 🚚👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/Store/Latest-Issue/british-railway-modelling
Creating this idyllic branch line terminus helped the builder not only fulfil his ambition to build a model railway, but also complete his first year at Art College. 👨🎓
Read more about ‘Llandafal’ in BRM August, just one of four fantastic layouts featured in the issue. Available to download and in shops NOW - or have it delivered directly to your door with FREE 🚚 👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/Store/Latest-Issue/british-railway-modelling
Need help restoring old locos? 🚂
You can’t beat the excitement of opening a brand-new locomotive, but there are plenty of bargains in the second-hand market too, as demonstrated by Tony Wright in this issue, who breathes new life into some second-hand bargains.
Just one of many practical features in BRM August, in shops now, or available direct from us with FREE delivery 👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/Store/Latest-Issue/british-railway-modelling
Also inside BRM August!
⭐Four FANTASTIC layouts
⭐Loads of practical advice including create a PYO cameo scene, weather a Class 37, detailing a TT:120 pub, plus much more...
⭐Traction magazine: Unique loco liveries, Hunslet Diesel Industrials explored, Rotherham North by the S&K & much more...
⭐Reviews of the new Accurascale Class 66, Hornby BR Stanier 5MT Black 5, Signatrak Ace 3 V1.2 DCC Controller and Hornby Class 66 TXS sound-fitted
⭐History of the Andrew Barclay loco explored
⭐A round-up of the latest headlines from the model railway world
V2.0 for the Graham Farish V2 in N Scale
Bachmann Europe Plc has revealed that it has been working on a brand new model of the LNER V2 Class Steam Locomotive for its Graham Farish N scale range. range.
Read more: www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/v2-0-for-the-graham-farish-v2-in-n-scale/
Loosely created using ideas from industrial locations around Wales, this exciting compact layout comes packed with detail and engaging cameos.
Read more about ‘Cefn Bryn Carreg’ in BRM August, just one of four fantastic layouts featured in the issue. Available to download and in shops NOW - or have it delivered directly to your door with FREE 🚚 👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/Store/Latest-Issue/british-railway-modelling
Love strawberries? 🍓
Create your own PYO cameo scene, adding character to your layout. We show you how in the August issue of BRM, available to download and in shops NOW - or have it delivered directly to your door with FREE 🚚👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/Store/Latest-Issue/british-railway-modelling
Also inside BRM August!
⭐Four FANTASTIC layouts
⭐Loads of practical advice including how to restore second-hand locos, weather a Class 37, detailing a TT:120 pub, plus much more...
⭐Traction magazine: Unique loco liveries, Hunslet Diesel Industrials explored, Rotherham North by the S&K & much more...
⭐Reviews of the new Accurascale Class 66, Hornby BR Stanier 5MT Black 5, Signatrak Ace 3 V1.2 DCC Controller and Hornby Class 66 TXS sound-fitted
⭐History of the Andrew Barclay loco explored
⭐A round-up of the latest headlines from the model railway world
And much, much more!
What a picture! 😍
Images of Old Oak Common and visits to Didcot Railway Centre inspired this builder, whose enthralling layout provokes memories of going through the fence by the Grand Union Canal.
Read more about the fantastic ‘Old Elm Park’ in BRM August, just one of four fantastic layouts featured in the issue. Available to download and in shops NOW - or have it delivered directly to your door with FREE 🚚 👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/Store/Latest-Issue/british-railway-modelling
📢 Accurascale has revealed two triple wagon packs featuring its newly-announced BR 21ton Hopper Wagons in private owner industrial and BR engineering ZDV guises. 👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/new-accurascale-ici-and-zdv-engineers-21-ton-hopper-packs
In shops soon!
Production samples of new GWR 7800 Manor arrive...
More here 👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/production-samples-of-new-gwr-7800-manor-arrive
BRM August ON-SALE NOW 👏
Inside this issue:
FOUR FANTASTIC LAYOUTS
* Old Elm Park - O
* Llandafal - OO
* Cefyn Bryn Carreg - OO9
* Old Town to Riddle - N
PRACTICAL ADVICE
* Build a fuel pump house
* Constructing low-relief buildings
* Create a PYO scene
* Weather a Class 37
* Restore second-hand locos
* Detailing a TT:120 pub
* How to add working platform lights
* Making custom transfers for wagons
PLUS
* Traction magazine: Unique loco liveries, Hunslet Diesel Industrials explored, Rotherham North by the S&K & much more...
* Reviews of the new Accurascale Class 66, Hornby BR Stanier 5MT Black 5, Signatrak Ace 3 V1.2 DCC Controller and Hornby Class 66 TXS sound-fitted
* History of the Andrew Barclay loco explored
* A round-up of the latest headlines from the model railway world
Enjoy!
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How would you like to win an Accurascale Class 66 with sound? 🤩
Accurascale, one of the main sponsors of The National Festival of Railway Modelling (NEC, 23-24 Nov), has kindly gifted this fantastic prize. Everyone who purchases a ticket for the show before September 1st, 2024, is automatically entered into the draw to win the Class 66. So, what are you waiting for?!
Purchase your ticket here to be entered into the draw; we will be contacting the winner on September 2nd: www.brmm.ag/class66comp
Click here for more information on the layouts and traders confirmed for the show so far: https://www.nfrm.co.uk/
📢 News just in...
Revolution enters the TT:120 market 👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/revolution-trains-announces-first-tt120-model
Another lead sponsor announced for The National Festival of Railway Modelling at the NEC in Birmingham over the weekend of Nov 23 & 24.
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Exciting news! Hornby Model Railways is coming to The National Festival of Railway Modelling at the NEC over the weekend of November 23 & 24.
World of Railways is the UKs biggest Railway themed website, incorporating British Railway Modelling, Garden Rail, Narrow Gauge World & Traction
Hornby OO Flying Scotsman with steam generator arrives in stock 👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/hornby-oo-flying-scotsman-arrives-in-stock
Revolution reveals Class 18 deco samples 👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/revolution-reveals-class-18-deco-samples
IRM decorated grain wagon samples arrive 👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/irm-decorated-grain-wagon-samples-arrive
This serial layout builder loves to create simple yet entertaining layouts that come bursting with cameos to entertain the crowds.
Read more about ‘West Street Station’ in BRM July, just one of four fantastic layouts featured in the issue. Available to download and in shops NOW - or have it delivered directly to your door with FREE 🚚 👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/Store/Latest-Issue/british-railway-modelling
Inspired by the release of the Bachmann Quarry Hunslets, serial layout builder, David Wright, looked to his next challenge, to model the slate workings on the North Cornwall coast and a might-have-been railway.
Read more about ‘Port William’ in BRM July, just one of four fantastic layouts featured in the issue. Available to download and in shops NOW - or have it delivered directly to your door with FREE 🚚 👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/Store/Latest-Issue/british-railway-modelling
🚨NEWS JUST IN🚨
Hornby mid-year product announcements for summer 2024 - 👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/hornby-mid-year-product-announcements-for-summer-2024
Bachmann announce a retooled 08 shunter in OO
24 years after they first produced a model of this iconic shunter, the firm has revealed a brand new, modern specification version.
Read more: www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/bachmann-announce-a-retooled-08-shunter-in-oo
Over 40 years in the making, this fantastic layout captures the spirit of the Tyneside area and comes abound with detail that keep viewers enthralled for hours on end.
Read more about ‘Monkchester’ in BRM July, just one of four fantastic layouts featured in the issue. Available to download and in shops from NOW - or have it delivered directly to your door with FREE 🚚 👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/Store/Latest-Issue/british-railway-modelling
Childhood memories and a challenge set by the Scalefour Society sowed the seeds for this incredible P4 layout, which depicts the rugged coastline of Scotland.
Read more about ‘Portchullin’ in BRM July, just one of four fantastic layouts featured in the issue. Available to download and in shops from NOW - or have it delivered directly to your door with FREE 🚚 👉 https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/Store/Latest-Issue/british-railway-modelling
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Let's finish the day with a bit of fun - at the weekend, the team from Rapido decided to see just how many wagons their forthcoming Port of Par Bagnall tanks could handle on the MRC test track. Quite a few it seems...
On Sunday, Giles Flavel appeared on our stand with his latest miniature marvel - a radio-controlled rail crane. Being EM gauge (yes, this is a 4mm scale model!) we had to balance it on our OO track, but at least we could enjoy the full range of operation. Amazing.
Another Ally Pally surprise - Rapido's 01 breaks cover! The EP sample was only received by the firm on Friday, but they kindly lent it to us for a test on the layout. Don't forget you can still buy early bird tickets right now for Sunday - www.rmweb.co.uk/shows/ally-pally-2024/
BRM Spring is ON SALE NOW 🙌 Here's what to expect in this fantastic issue: Layouts: Tytton Hall Yard ( OO ), Hunters Lane ( N ), Lower Hanworth ( OO9 ), Haytown ( O ) Practical advice: Modelling 2mm deck chairs, Create a rail bridge in 12 steps, How to weather a shunter, Detail a Dynamometer Car, Model an eye-catching water tower, How to build a sludge gulper, Construct a modern station platform, Build a Goods Shed: Part 1 Reviews: Kernow MRC Railmotor, Rapido Trains Stirling, EFE Rail Booster And LOADS MORE 🥳 BRM is available in most leading supermarkets, WHSmiths and newsagents across the UK... go get your copy of BRM Spring today 🤩
The clock is ticking for you to get your ticket ⌛ Only 2 weeks to go! You don't want to miss out on The Festival of British Railway Modelling, it's shaping up to be a cracking event! Pre-book your ticket here, you'll save money AND secure access from 9.30am: www.brmm.ag/socialdoncaster
BRM January is available to buy in shops from Thursday, November 30 🥳! Check out this video to see why it's the only railway modelling magazine you'll need this Christmas... Take a look here to find the easiest way for you to get your hands on the latest issue: www.world-of-railways.co.uk/buybrm
BRM December - available in shops NOW 😆 Check out this video to see why it's the only railway modelling magazine you'll ever need... Take a look here to find the easiest way for you to get your hands on the latest issue: www.world-of-railways.co.uk/buybrm
Why not treat yourself to the brand-new issue of BRM? IT’S ON-SALE NOW 🥳 Here’s why it’s the only railway modelling magazine you’ll ever need… The November issue is in shops now! Don’t fancy heading to the shops? Order from us with FREE delivery: https://worldofrailways.hooluh.co.uk/brm-magazine
Discover model railways at it's finest! BRM's Oct '23 Issue: packed with innovation, inspiration, and exclusive insights 👏 You've seen a sneak peak into some of our amazing layouts, practicals and reviews, now is the time to get your hands on the latest copy so you can read it in full 🤩 Be quick though, it's an issue you won't want to miss! www.world-of-railways.co.uk/buybrm
ONE DAY TO GO! Our last show of the year, the Bristol Model Railway Exhibition, starts tomorrow and is on all weekend at the Thornbury Leisure Centre in Bristol. You've still got time to book your tickets which saves you money and gets you early entry (on Saturday and Sunday): https://mtr.cool/rfiahvlgsr
We're setting up at Bristol Model Railway Exhibition for this Friday (12pm onwards), Saturday and Sunday. Are you coming? Why not bring a friend, or the family, too? You can book your tickets here: https://mtr.cool/rfiahvlgsr or pay on the door.
ONE WEEK TO GO 😱 The countdown for The London Festival of Railway Modelling has begun, we can't wait to welcome and see you all there! BOOK NOW - to see over 40 layouts in varying scales and gauges: https://i.mtr.cool/agkomshhov Event info: - Held at Alexandra Palace, 18-19th March - Free Car Park - Free Shuttle Bus between Alexandra Palace Station, Wood Green Station and the venue - £14 adults, £8 children (on-the-day £15 adults) - Book now for early access from 9.30am (on-the-day access from 10am)
BRM Spring out now! What's inside this month's magazine: FIVE AMAZING LAYOUTS - Copper Wort - Port Dinorwic - Four Seasons - Tamcester - Wolfe Lowe PRACTICAL ADVICE - Get the best out of your grass mats - Modelling beach huts - Wiring for DCC - top tips - Upgrade your Dapol coach PLUS - Bridges! History and prototypes explored - Reviews of the new Hornby TT Scotsman set, new Graham Farish Class 90, new Bachmann Quarry Hunslet, the latest coaches from Accurascale, plus many more - A round-up of the latest headlines from the model railway world this month Buy today to not miss out: https://i.mtr.cool/tonlvcdxtj
With just over a week to go until The Festival of British Railway Modelling, we’ve put together this 60 second video of the show last year 📽️. Check it out to see why you need to visit this year! Pre-book to save money and get early entry (from 9.30am) 🤩 Book your ticket now 🎟️, to the North’s Premier Model Railway Exhibition: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-festival-of-british-railway-modelling-2023-tickets-408038974557?aff=organicsocial Exhibition held: Doncaster Racecourse, 11-12th February, 2023 Go on book, book, BOOK! ⌛
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