Howard Smith

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So that didn't come directly from the rep's mouth? As witnessed on the preview day (and photographed here on our website: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/hornby-tt-model-prototypes-examined/ ) the range of TT track has been manufactured, structures are there and more items are en-route. We expect more to be announced, in due course, too. It's rare for a manufacturer to reveal so many items by way of a new range in one go. Expecting it all to be in stock for launch is unrealistic. As with all manufacturers, items trickle through depending on production and shipping schedules. Hornby could have revealed just two train sets and added to these with further announcements over coming years. Instead, it has pledged to invest in new tooling as seen above, which makes the premise of building of a TT layout more enticing. If you'd like to see the range, I can recommend visiting the Great British Model Railway Show at Gaydon this weekend to see for yourself how far Hornby is with producing its range.

'Flying Scotsman’s' Centenary celebrated with new models Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/flying-scotsmans-centenary-celebrated-with-new-models

Model locomotive nameplates for charity Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/model-locomotive-nameplates-for-charity

Mudmagnet Models expands accessory range Read more here: world-of-railways.co.uk/news/mudmagnet-models-expands-accessory-range

188,000 spares acquired by specialist retailer Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/188-000-spares-acquired-by-specialist-retailer

Clayton Equipment's CB45 nears completion Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/clayton-equipments-cb45-nears-completion

Station wins National Rail Award Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/island-line-station-wins-national-rail-award/

Spooktacular goings-on at Amberley Museum Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/spooktacular-goings-on-at-amberley-museum/

Collision between train and agricultural equipment – report released Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/collision-between-train-and-agricultural-equipment-report-released/

Video: TMC promotes Class 45 exclusives Watch here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/video-tmc-promotes-class-45-exclusives/

Five things we like about Planet Industrials Kerr Stuart 'Victory' 0-6-0T Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/reviews/planet-industrials-kerr-stuart-victory-0-6-0t/

DCC Supplies ceases retailing – becomes service, upgrade and training centre Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/dcc-supplies-ceases-retailing-becomes-service-upgrade-and-training-c

Hornby TT – model prototypes examined See images here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/hornby-tt-model-prototypes-examined/

Interview: Simon Kohler on launch of Hornby TT Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/interview-simon-kohler-on-launch-of-hornby-tt

As part of the November 2022 episode of BRM TV, @Phil Parker and I were granted access to the Stapleford Park miniature railway, where we lit its No. 751 John H Gretton and toured a complete circuit of the line. World of Railways Plus members can watch a complete circuit of the line too, by logging into their account and streaming the content. Watch a preview of what we got up to, below: Enjoy the episode! H

Autumn is here, the leaves are falling outside – a great time for a read of our new November 2022 issue of BRM, and episode of WOR TV. It's now live – the latest issue of BRM magazine with a collection of inspiring layouts, and thought-provoking practical projects with ideas for your modelling projects. BRM is enjoyed by our non-modelling readers, too – and those who dream about constructing a model railway, or diorama, "some day". Included with the digital edition of this issue and for print subscribers (print copies are on sale October 7) is the November 2022 episode of WOR TV, this time featuring Giles Baxter's model of York station in 'OO', constructing an O gauge wagon on the assembly line at Dapol's Chirk factory, and, how a steam locomotive is lit – and enjoyed – at the Stapleford Park miniature railway. Watch a preview of the November 2022 episode of WOR TV in the video, below: Layouts inside the November 2022 issue: York station in 'OO'. A magnificence in architectural prowess, this work-in-progress by a retired Royal Engineer puts his lifetime accumulation of skills to excellent use. Canada Street (EM). Inspiration for this generic dockside layout came from many sources, though each shared a common feeling of neglect and industrial decay. Freshwater (2FS). Based on the prototype located on the Isle of Wight, with a mele of operational artistic licence, proved a satisfying compromise for Ian Morgan. Sharing ideas throughout the community is a large part of what drives model-making, as a hobby, forward. Faster ways of making something, easier ways of creating something, ways to make an effect look more realistic, for instance. These are the foundations upon which BRM was built, and we hope that some of the great projects inside our November 2022 issue will inspire more of you to get modelling. Read our practical and review content (and more!) inside this issue here. We hope you enjoy the November 2022 episode of BRM, with WOR TV, available to download as a digital edition, which includes 46 extra images that we couldn't fit into the printed edition, a further eight videos and bonus articles on: historical lines south of the solent, constructing a small dockside diorama and admiral's barge, and modelling York station. We hope you enjoy the issue! H

Quickview: Hornby 9F 2-10-0 Our thoughts here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/quickview-hornby-9f-2-10-0

Review: Dapol 14T tank wagon Our thoughts, here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/reviews/dapol-14t-tank-wagon

Review: Seated figures from Northumbrian Painting Services Our thoughts, here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/reviews/seated-figures-from-northumbrian-painting-services

Class 120s and 377/387s proposed for 'N' Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news//class-120s-and-377-387s-proposed-for-n

In case you missed it: Great Western Overhead Line Electrification from N Brass Locos Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news//great-western-overhead-line-electrification-from-n-brass-locos

In case you missed it: Heljan: O gauge update / thoughts on future pricing of models + video Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news//heljan-o-gauge-update-thoughts-on-future-pricing-of-models

In case you missed it: Dapol and Lionheart Trains – update on 2mm:1ft and 7mm:1ft scale projects Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news//dapol-and-lionheart-trains-update-on-2mm1ft-and-7mm1ft-scale-projec

In case you missed it: Dapol: GWR 'Mogul' and BR 'HST' announced for 'N' Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news//dapol-gwr-mogul-and-br-hst-announced-for-n