Editorial

The future is bright… Mike Wild looks back at the highlights of a busy December and forward to the new models of 2008.

Dewsbury Midland

The Manchester Model Railway Society’s magnum opus, Dewsbury Midland, can be operated equally well as a 1960s steam or BR blue diesel layout. Phil Taylor tells the story of its construction and operation.

Update

In a seven page special report, Mike Wild reveals Hornby’s new models for the year ahead including the ‘T9’, ‘Schools’ and new HST power cars.

Handling the goods

Container trains were a mainstay of goods trains for many years. Evan Green-Hughes reveals the fascinating operational scope they offer.

Modelling preservation

Modelling a preserved railway offers accurate, anything-goes modelling that can encompass everything from a sleepy branch line to a double-track main line, as Mike Wild discovers.

Layout of the year 2007

The stage is being prepared, the statues are ready – but what do you think the best layout featured in HM last year is? Mike Wild offers a reminder of the contenders for the first Layout of the Year competition, and explains how to vote for your favourite.

Painting people

Miniature people can bring a layout to life. Bob Vaughan explains how he painted the figures on his ‘OO’ gauge layout, Condicote.

Off the shelf modelling

British Railways’ standard steam locomotives were the last generation in Britain. Andrew Roden looks at their history and operation, and the models available to buy ‘off the shelf’.

Hornby Post

Readers views on ‘wish lists,’ headlamps, and more.

DCC Class 57

Fitting DCC to ‘N’ gauge locomotives can be quite a challenge. Ian Morton explains how to fit a chip to Bachmann’s Class 57.

Ditton Heath

Narrow gauge modelling can create some of the most atmospheric layouts. John Thorne takes us on a tour of his gorgeous creation, Ditton Heath.

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