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Bachmann Class 350 TransPennine Express

A first look at the 'OO' gauge modern image Bachmann Class 350 in TransPennine Express livery as it goes around the model railway layout.

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KR Models Hunslet Bo-Bo #73 - DCC Sound in Delivery Green Livery
18 AUG 2025 · Video

KR Models Hunslet Bo-Bo #73 - DCC Sound in Delivery Green Livery

In this video, we take a close look at the KR Models Hunslet Bo-Bo, shown here in British Steel No. 73’s original delivery green livery…

KR Models SR Leader 0-6-0+0-6-0T
19 DEC 2024 · Video

KR Models SR Leader 0-6-0+0-6-0T

A first look at the production KR Models Southern Railways Leader. Bulleid pushed the limits of steam technology with this prototype…

2024 Advent Calendar
1 DEC 2024

2024 Advent Calendar

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 Day 21…

Accurascale Models now covered by LIFETIME warranty!
23 JAN 2024 · Video

Accurascale Models now covered by LIFETIME warranty!

Accurascale have announced they are extending their one year warranty to cover the LIFETIME of their locomotive, coach, wagon and accessory…

Accurascale Class 37 Motor Problem Demonstration
10 JAN 2024 · Video

Accurascale Class 37 Motor Problem Demonstration

Watch the problem with the motor while its out of the chassis.

Accurascale Class 37 - Complete Tear Down
5 JAN 2024 · Video

Accurascale Class 37 - Complete Tear Down

The Accurascale Class 37 is a fantastic model of the English Electric Type 3. Unfortunately one of the six that I purchased has a problem…

Accurascale Class 37 Intermittent Power Loss
5 JAN 2024 · Video

Accurascale Class 37 Intermittent Power Loss

The Accurascale Class 37 is a fantastic model of the English Electric Type 3. Unfortunately one of the six that I purchased has a problem…

Turn the Atlas Editions Q1 Trolley Bus into a working model
4 JAN 2024 · Video

Turn the Atlas Editions Q1 Trolley Bus into a working model

This London Transport Q1 Trolley Bus by Atlas Editions was on sale at Hattons for just £2. This is a quick tutorial to watch how you can…

Hornby Class 58 Cab Window Wiper Effect
3 JAN 2024 · Video

Hornby Class 58 Cab Window Wiper Effect

Learn how to create easy cab window effects like wiper marks on any locomotive. In this video the Hornby Class 58 project continues as I…

High Street Station Episode 1 -  Layout Progress
1 JAN 2024 · Video

High Street Station Episode 1 - Layout Progress

This first episode of the 'OO' gauge London inspired model railway layout, High Street Station, we look at building the over six foot long…

Easy Setup Guide: Hornby Train Sets for Beginners
25 DEC 2023 · Video

Easy Setup Guide: Hornby Train Sets for Beginners

Have a new Hornby train set? New to model railways? Don't panic! This step-by-step guide walks you through setting up most Hornby Train…

Cleaning Loco Wheels - How to build a wheel cleaning brush
23 DEC 2023 · Video

Cleaning Loco Wheels - How to build a wheel cleaning brush

Cleaning loco wheels can be a real pain. Model shops can never keep electric wheel cleaning tools in stock. In this video you will learn…

How to Build a Loco Servicing Cradle
20 DEC 2023 · Video

How to Build a Loco Servicing Cradle

Discover how to create your own locomotive servicing cradle in this easy-to-follow guide. For less than a tenner, get a 3D model and use…

2023 Advent Calendar
1 DEC 2023

2023 Advent Calendar

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 Day 21…

Black Friday Savings: Revolutionize Your Railway with 3D Printing
24 NOV 2023 · Video

Black Friday Savings: Revolutionize Your Railway with 3D Printing

00:00 Intro 00:36 Black Friday Opportunities 05:04 Quick look at the SV-06 11:11 3D Printing Quick Start Primer 15:55 Coming up Next 17:20…

Explore British Railways: Accurascale Class 37/4 in DRS Livery Meets Hornby Mark 2F/2E
22 JUN 2023 · Video

Explore British Railways: Accurascale Class 37/4 in DRS Livery Meets Hornby Mark 2F/2E

Dive into the magic of British model railways as we spotlight the Acurascale Class 37/4 diesel locomotive in DRS livery and Hornby Mark…

Model Railway Mark 1 Coach Challenge | How many coaches? | W1 vs Rebuilt W1
30 JAN 2022 · Video

Model Railway Mark 1 Coach Challenge | How many coaches? | W1 vs Rebuilt W1

Welcome to the first oorail British Model Railway Mark 1 Coach Challenge. In this first challenge, we have the all new Hornby LNER W1 No…

Hornby Rebuilt W1 in BR Green No. 60700
19 JAN 2022 · Video

Hornby Rebuilt W1 in BR Green No. 60700

This is a first look at the new Hornby British Railways Rebuilt Class W1 4-6-4 No. 60700 steam locomotive. R3844 is featured in this video…

Improving Coach Pickup Performance with Bachmann Conductive Contact Lubricant
17 JAN 2022 · Video

Improving Coach Pickup Performance with Bachmann Conductive Contact Lubricant

This video shows you how I clean coach wheels and how to use the Bachmann EZ-Lube Conductive Contact Lubricant to fix noisy coaches when…