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Hornby Issue 33 - March 2010

Scarworth Junction -

This fabulous 'N' gauge layout captures the spirit of the North of England Line and offers stunning scenery and some fine detail scenes.

Scenes from Life -

A river or stream can make a big difference to any layout. James Lavery shows how to model a watercourse using some of the latest products.

Contents of the magazine...

Editorial -

Exciting news on Hornby Magazine’s new exhibition

Update -

We reveal our latest limited edition model plus new from Bachmann including a coaling tower and pre-production images of its forthcoming Class 03.

Competition!-

Find out how to enter our competition to win the Woodland Scenics Grand Valley layout as built for this issues supplement.

Kernow’s Beattie-

Kernow Model Rail Centre’s ‘OO’ scale Beattie Well Tank is nearing production, as Mike Wild discovers.

Parker’s Guide-

You might think building points is for experts, but Phil Parker proves it’s a good way to begin soldering – and can save you money too.

Track plans -

Evan Green-Hughes uncovers a distinctive circular railway system in Yorkshire which served an ammunition factory.

Recreating City of Bradford -

Graham Muspratt altered Hornby’s ‘Princess Coronation’ to create a unique model for the 1948 Locomotive Exchanges.

Foxfield Tunnel-

Stuart Price drew inspiration from a computer game for this ‘N’ gauge layout with a chilly atmosphere.

Hornby Post -

Got a view on railway modelling? This is your forum.

Clarendon -

Leamington and Warwick MRC’s ‘P4’ layout is a wonderful and distinctive slice of 1908 London, LNWR style, as John Gowers reveals.

Beginners guide to... uncoupling -

Ron North reveals how he developed his own design of uncoupling tool which takes the hassle and headaches out of model railway shunting with tension lock couplings.

Reviews -

The latest models are put under the microscope, including Heljan’s Class 14, a stunning ‘O’ scale 2-BIL EMU and OO Works ready-to-run ‘OO’ gauge SECR ‘H’ 0-4-4T.

Reality Check -

Evan Green-Hughes looks at the British Railways Class 14 shunters, which ran out of work before they could fulfil their potential on the main line.

Broad Sidlinch -

The North Norfolk Railway is home to a stunning Somerset & Dorset inspired layout donated by a private individual. Mike Wild visits Holt to report on this popular and highly visible layout.

Staff Projects -

HM staff and contributors reveal the latest progress on their models.

Reader Projects -

The best of your projects.

Railway Realism-

The transition from steam to diesel was nowhere more pronounced than on the East Coast Main Line, which saw a dramatic transformation in less than a decade.

Show guide -

Hornby Magazine’s definitive guide to what’s on over the coming months.