The exhibit list for Alstom's The Greatest Gathering on August 1-3 2025 in Derby is growing, and tickets are selling out fast! Tickets are still available for Sunday August 3 through The Greatest Gathering website. Read the latest exhibit news here:

Can you repair damaged models? Tim Shackleton shows how as he breathes new life into a motley collection of accident victims and chuck-outs recycled from the bin. Substitutions, repairs and upgrades repurpose one-time rejects in this step by step guide:

One of the latest layouts to join the Model World LIVE line up for April 26/27 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham is Boston Model Railway Club's Tytton Hall Yard. David Currie explains how and why this double level diesel era scene was built:

DIGITAL ACCESSORIES GUIDE: Taking control of accessories such as points, signals and lighting on your layout can bring a new dimension to its operation. Mike Wild offers top tips to get the most out of these features on your layout:

���O’ gauge modellers are in for a treat with the arrival of a brand-new 7mm finescale model of the BR ‘3MT’ 2-6-2T from Lionheart Trains. Mike Wild finds out more in words, pictures and video. Discover more here:

The Equipment Guide is back! Track is a vital part of model railways – and there are plenty of options. Ben Church examines products from Bachmann, Hornby, Kato and Peco to help you make the right choices for your project:

Derby’s Railway Technical Centre was once the largest research facility of its type in the world, yet privatisation shattered one of the crown jewels of Britain’s railway, as Evan Green-Hughes explains in our latest Railway Realism feature:

A fascination with the Railway Technical Centre and its rolling stock led Mark Pearson to create this stunning OO gauge layout filled with pieces of railway development from rolling stock to equipment and more. Here he explains the story of Welby Lane RTC:

The layout list is growing for Model World LIVE on April 26/27 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham including the fabulous Knaresborough from the February issue of Hornby Magazine. Check out the latest additions and book your discount advance tickets here:

EXCLUSIVE FIRST ACCESS FOR KEY MODEL WORLD SUBSCRIBERS: Accurascale has received decorated samples of its in-development Hunslet 'Austerity' 0-6-0ST for OO gauge. Project Manager Steve Purves joined Mark Chivers in the Workshop to take a closer look:

NEW ISSUE OUT NOW! The March 2025 issue of Hornby Magazine is here and we've given it a Scottish Special theme including stunning layouts, train formations, West Highland history and more. Get your copy from newsagents, grocery or buy direct here:

Mick Worrall's stunning 70ft x 40ft 'O' gauge model of Glasgow Eastfield TMD is set to be one of the stars of the show at Model World LIVE on April 26/27 2025. We a closer look at this amazing layout here in this video preview:

Have you seen the Bachmann Spring 2025 announcements? Check out our full coverage of ALL 125+ new items revealed today and start making your shopping list. Read the full story here:

Advance ticket sales for The Greatest Gathering celebrating 200 years of railway at Alstom's Derby Litchurch Lane Works on August 1-3 2025 have reopened. Find out how to get yours and what to expect here:

PJM Models has expanded its range of modular platform kits with the addition of four new kits for modern concrete lintel edge platforms, as seen at stations including Milton Keynes. Checkout the new additions on the Key Model World Shop here:

Bachmann's Spring 2025 British Railway Announcements are here! 😀����🎥 Join us to watch the video and look out for our full coverage later today here:

Final Accurascale Class 50 production samples have been revealed ahead of delivery later this year. Check out all the latest news on the new 'OO' gauge 'Hoovers' here:

Alstom is opening the doors to its Derby Litchurch Lane works on August 1-3 2025 with an event to celebrate Rail200. The Greatest Gathering will bring together rail exhibits from across the country for a special one-off weekend event. Find out more here:

Inspired by a trip to the capital, Dan Evason turns back the clock and recreates a classic 1950s London street in his latest step by step modelling guide. Read the full guide here:

We couldn't resist posing our exclusive limited edition Cavalex Models DC Rail Class 60 60029 Ben Nevis with Cavalex's DCR 56091. Share your pictures and video of 60029 below and don't forget to check your inbox if you pre-ordered the model to complete your purchase! 😀