Hornby Magazine  |   September 2020
The latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM159, September 2020 - is out now! This feature-packed edition adds up to 196 pages with our FREE 32-page Southern Region modelling guide supplement on top of our standard 164 page issue. We also have an exclusive competition to win White Rose Modelworks baseboards plus a Hornby locomotive, wagons and Skaledale buildings with a total prize value of more than £750.
Highlights of this issue include four layout features covering Fenny Stratford, Gravesdown South and Twelve Trees Junction in ‘OO’ gauge plus Ashbury Wharf in ‘OO9’ narrow gauge. The reviews are headlined by Heljan’s soon to be re-released 'O' gauge split headcode Class 37/0 which is joined by the latest ‘OO’ gauge models from Hornby, including its First and Last HST power car pack, standard edition Rocket train pack, new wagons for the steam and modern era, White Rose Modelworks ready-made baseboards, accessories and more.
Feature guides include simple enhancements for Hornby’s ex-Lima Class 59 diesels in ‘OO’ gauge, how to create realistic embankments, a beginners’ guide to scratchbuilding plus a full installation guide for digital sound, lights and firebox glue in Hornby’s ‘Q6’ 0-8-0 using Locoman Sounds’ new D&H 8-pin decoder. Plus, Reality Check recalls the early years of the Class 37s, Railway Realism covers the story of Mendip stone traffic and we have a round-up of all the latest news in Update.
Completing this issue’s package is our 32-page Southern Region modelling guide encompassing Southern History, Train Formations, Motive Power Survey and our top tips for recreating the region in miniature. We also have a series of exclusive videos to go with HM159 embedded into the latest issue with more available online on our new website - keymodelworld.com
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Hornby Magazine September 2020.