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Model Rail Issue 342
Model Rail issue 342 is now available!

The Summer issue of Model Rail features a trio of contrasting readers’...

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Accurascale ICI hoppers
Accurascale ICI hoppers

Originally manufactured on behalf of Hattons, by Oxford Rail, the famous ICI limestone hoppers first appeared as RTR models in 2018, selling through extremely quickly. We review them here!

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How to: use Modeltex foam-backed sheets
How to: use Modeltex foam-backed sheets

Always happy to try new materials, Peter Marriott experiments with an interesting range of modelling sheets that hail from Belgium.

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How to: build a metal tank wagon kit
How to: build a metal tank wagon kit

Dave Lowery gives us a taste of what’s involved in the assembly of a modern ‘O’ gauge metal wagon kit.

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Realistic sheep
How to: make realistic sheep

Peter Marriott shows how 21st-century scenic technology can add realism to your layout’s livestock.

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How to: bring the cabs of older models to life
How to: bring the cabs of older models to life

With modern ready-to-run diesel-outline models excelling in the art of interior decor, what can we do to improve the spartan cabs of older models? George Dent offers some simple tips.

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Model Rail’s 8 essential tips for better scenic modelling
Model Rail’s 8 essential tips for better scenic modelling

Want to start scenic modelling but don’t know where to start? Peter Marriott offers eight essential products that will help you get the best from your layout.

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Cause and effect
Cause and effect

‘OO’ GAUGE LAYOUT CLEY-ON-SEA Altering one decision can drastically...

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HOW TO: MODEL A SHINGLE BEACH
HOW TO: MODEL A SHINGLE BEACH

Workbench With the weather getting a bit warmer, Peter Marriott turns his...

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