RAILWAY OF THE MONTH
SEHR-AM-ÜZANT
Within a limited space Alan Jockmans has created a scenic masterpiece in HOe, based on his own sketches of an idyllic but completely imaginary remote village only recently connected to the wider world by rail.

PLAN OF THE MONTH
LA GOUDRON-CALANDRE
David Thomas presents his French HO layout, a typical secondaire which has remained open into the 1950s to serve local agricultural interests.

FEATURES
BRICKWORK
Emmanuel Nouaillier demonstrates more of his techniques for intricately detailed structure modelling, showing how to simulate the texture of weathered bricks.

TIRANO – PIAZZA DELLA BASILICA
Paul Jobber describes his new micro layout in N which reproduces a famous feature of the Rhätische Bahn – street running nearing the terminus in Italy.

ARRANSTEIN
From shunting puzzle to full layout – Paul Peeters explains how his compact N gauge shunting game evolved into to a full layout of three linked scenes.

CESKY ZAPAD
On a Czech secondary single track line in the 1990s – Neil Sutton describes his other layout, quite a contrast in subject and style. It is due to be at Model Rail Scotland.

A MALLET TRANSFORMED
Warren Miller shows how he made major modifications to an old brass HO model of American outline to make it more appropriate for a French layout.

FILLING UP 1917
Kevin Harlow explains how he created a novel entry in O-16.5 for the Peco RAIL 200 module competition, inspired by historic photos from the First World War.

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The wonderful creative pastime of model railways is celebrated in the 2026.

 Railway Modeller Special, produced by the publisher of Railway Modeller, the UK’s market-leading model railway title with the highest ABC audited readership., Railway Modeller remains unique in British model railway publishing, as it is part of a company that is long-associated with the industry, namely the world famous PECO model railway brand.

•    Journey along the Somerset & Dorset – from Bath Green Park to Bournemouth West
•    Thurlestone & Bullhouse – a celebration of pre-Grouping steam in OO
•    Railways before 1825 – the story of rail evolution before Locomotion
•    Smoke and mirrors – a model railway diorama for photographic subterfuge
•    Along Alpine lines – riding the Swiss metre-gauge Rhaetian Railway
•    Modelling tips and inspiration; manufacturer profile; and much, much more…
 

The Ffestiniog Railway, located in North Wales, is the world’s oldest surviving independent railway company, founded in 1832. Originally built to transport slate from the quarries of Blaenau Ffestiniog to the port at Porthmadog, it was engineered with a unique narrow gauge of just 1 ft 11½ in (597 mm), ideal for winding through the rugged Snowdonia landscape. Innovative features included gravity-powered slate trains running downhill and horses hauling the wagons back uphill.

In the 1860s, steam locomotives were introduced, making the Ffestiniog the first narrow-gauge railway in the world to successfully use them. After declining slate demand led to closure in 1946, dedicated volunteers began restoring the line in the 1950s. Today, it runs as a popular heritage railway, linking Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog once again, and is celebrated for its pioneering engineering, scenic beauty, and remarkable preservation story.

These latest PECO train packs celebrate that legacy with attention to authenticity and a passion for detail.

The Ffestiniog Railway, located in North Wales, is the world’s oldest surviving independent railway company, founded in 1832. Originally built to transport slate from the quarries of Blaenau Ffestiniog to the port at Porthmadog, it was engineered with a unique narrow gauge of just 1 ft 11½ in (597 mm), ideal for winding through the rugged Snowdonia landscape. Innovative features included gravity-powered slate trains running downhill and horses hauling the wagons back uphill.

In the 1860s, steam locomotives were introduced, making the Ffestiniog the first narrow-gauge railway in the world to successfully use them. After declining slate demand led to closure in 1946, dedicated volunteers began restoring the line in the 1950s. Today, it runs as a popular heritage railway, linking Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog once again, and is celebrated for its pioneering engineering, scenic beauty, and remarkable preservation story.

These latest PECO train packs celebrate that legacy with attention to authenticity and a passion for detail.

• TUFTS – 100 x Daffodil Self-Adhesive Static Grass Tufts by War World Scenics
• SELF-ADHESIVE – Easy to use, just peel & stick where required
• COLOURS – Available in more than 30 different colours and styles
• LENGTHS – Available in 4mm, 6mm and 10mm lengths
• IDEAL – For representing bushes and wild or long grass on model railway layouts, miniature bases, wargame battleboards and model dioramas

• TUFTS – 100 x Daffodil Self-Adhesive Static Grass Tufts by War World Scenics
• SELF-ADHESIVE – Easy to use, just peel & stick where required
• COLOURS – Available in more than 30 different colours and styles
• LENGTHS – Available in 4mm, 6mm and 10mm lengths
• IDEAL – For representing bushes and wild or long grass on model railway layouts, miniature bases, wargame battleboards and model dioramas

• TUFTS – 100 x Heather Self-Adhesive Static Grass Tufts by War World Scenics
• SELF-ADHESIVE – Easy to use, just peel & stick where required
• COLOURS – Available in more than 30 different colours and styles
• LENGTHS – Available in 4mm, 6mm and 10mm lengths
• IDEAL – For representing bushes and wild or long grass on model railway layouts, miniature bases, wargame battleboards and model dioramas

• TUFTS – 100 x Heather Self-Adhesive Static Grass Tufts by War World Scenics
• SELF-ADHESIVE – Easy to use, just peel & stick where required
• COLOURS – Available in more than 30 different colours and styles
• LENGTHS – Available in 4mm, 6mm and 10mm lengths
• IDEAL – For representing bushes and wild or long grass on model railway layouts, miniature bases, wargame battleboards and model dioramas

• TUFTS – 100 x Poppy Self-Adhesive Static Grass Tufts by War World Scenics
• SELF-ADHESIVE – Easy to use, just peel & stick where required
• COLOURS – Available in more than 30 different colours and styles
• LENGTHS – Available in 4mm, 6mm and 10mm lengths
• IDEAL – For representing bushes and wild or long grass on model railway layouts, miniature bases, wargame battleboards and model dioramas

• TUFTS – 100 x Poppy Self-Adhesive Static Grass Tufts by War World Scenics
• SELF-ADHESIVE – Easy to use, just peel & stick where required
• COLOURS – Available in more than 30 different colours and styles
• LENGTHS – Available in 4mm, 6mm and 10mm lengths
• IDEAL – For representing bushes and wild or long grass on model railway layouts, miniature bases, wargame battleboards and model dioramas

• TUFTS – 100 x Mixed Flowers Self-Adhesive Static Grass Tufts by War World Scenics
• SELF-ADHESIVE – Easy to use, just peel & stick where required
• COLOURS – Available in more than 30 different colours and styles
• LENGTHS – Available in 4mm, 6mm and 10mm lengths
• IDEAL – For representing bushes and wild or long grass on model railway layouts, miniature bases, wargame battleboards and model dioramas

• TUFTS – 100 x Mixed Flowers Self-Adhesive Static Grass Tufts by War World Scenics
• SELF-ADHESIVE – Easy to use, just peel & stick where required
• COLOURS – Available in more than 30 different colours and styles
• LENGTHS – Available in 4mm, 6mm and 10mm lengths
• IDEAL – For representing bushes and wild or long grass on model railway layouts, miniature bases, wargame battleboards and model dioramas

• Durable Craftsmanship: Constructed from sturdy 3mm laser-cut MDF for reliable, long-lasting use.
• Customisable Drawers: 10 adjustable drawers designed to fit TT:120 and OO9 locomotives, wagons, trucks, or vehicles securely.
• Smooth Sliding System: Easy-access drawers with a smooth-sliding design make organizing and retrieving your models hassle-free.
• Label-Friendly Design: Each drawer features a front-facing label slot, offering quick identification of your collection.
• Stackable Convenience: Interlocking tabs allow multiple boxes to be securely stacked for scalable storage solutions.
• Protective Foam Inserts: Includes foam sheets to create custom inserts for extra protection, ensuring your locomotives and rolling stock remain safe.

• The definitive Pro Grass Layering System N Gauge starter kit by WWScenics.
• Contains a Pro Grass N-Gauge Micro Applicator, Basing Glue, Layering Spray, D-Baller tool and a selection of static grasses .
• Create realistic model scenery using the Pro Grass Layering System method, pioneered by WWScenics. 
• Suitable for Beginners and Experts. 
• Supplied in our own custom-made storage box, for secure and tidy storage.

• The definitive Pro Grass Layering System N Gauge starter kit by WWScenics.
• Contains a Pro Grass N-Gauge Micro Applicator, Basing Glue, Layering Spray, D-Baller tool and a selection of static grasses .
• Create realistic model scenery using the Pro Grass Layering System method, pioneered by WWScenics. 
• Suitable for Beginners and Experts. 
• Supplied in our own custom-made storage box, for secure and tidy storage.

• The definitive Pro Grass Layering System N Gauge starter kit by WWScenics.
• Contains a Pro Grass N-Gauge Micro Applicator, Basing Glue, Layering Spray, D-Baller tool and a selection of static grasses .
• Create realistic model scenery using the Pro Grass Layering System method, pioneered by WWScenics. 
• Suitable for Beginners and Experts. 
• Supplied in our own custom-made storage box, for secure and tidy storage.

The British Railways LNER 13-ton steel hopper wagon was based on an LNER design but produced in the early British Railways era between 1949 and 1953. It marked a step forward from earlier wooden-bodied wagons by using an all-steel, welded construction, which offered improved durability and reduced maintenance needs. The design reflected the LNER’s long-standing experience with mineral wagons, but was adapted for post-war production methods in BR workshops such as those at Shildon, Faverdale, and York.

Over 2,600 of these wagons were built, and they became a common sight in the North Eastern Region. This was partly because many goods yards in the area had coal-drop staithes, making the bottom-discharge hopper design especially efficient for unloading bulk materials. While they were primarily intended for transporting coal, the hoppers proved versatile and were later used to carry stone, sand, and other aggregates.

The 13-ton steel hopper was a reliable and workmanlike vehicle that served across the UK for several decades. Its robust construction meant it could withstand heavy use, and it became a mainstay of freight traffic in the post-war period. Although newer wagon designs eventually replaced them, some examples remained in service into the early 1980s, making them one of the longer-lived mineral wagon types of the mid-20th century.

Inspired by one of Britain’s most beloved narrow-gauge railways – the Lynton & Barnstaple, these exclusive new packs feature the beautifully detailed KATO Large England locomotive “Exmoor Pony” paired with unique-liveried rolling stock – only available in these sets and not sold separately.

Each pack comes in a smart, collector-style presentation box, complete with custom packaging and a striking outer sleeve – perfect for displaying or gifting.

Inspired by one of Britain’s most beloved narrow-gauge railways – the Lynton & Barnstaple, these exclusive new packs feature the beautifully detailed KATO Large England locomotive “Exmoor Pony” paired with unique-liveried rolling stock – only available in these sets and not sold separately.

Each pack comes in a smart, collector-style presentation box, complete with custom packaging and a striking outer sleeve – perfect for displaying or gifting.

A versatile small barn/stores kit which can be assembled as a derelict or pristine building with a choice of wall finishes.

The PECO Streamline OO Bullhead track range has shaped up to be a very comprehensive system comprising flexible track, bullhead joiners, buffer stop, large radius, medium radius turnout, a crossing, double & single slips, Y turnouts and now Small Radius Turnouts. There's enough there already for modellers to build a truly authentic steam-to-diesel transition period layout.

• PECO Streamline OO Bullhead Small Radius Turnout, Unifrog
• Shares the same geometry as the existing Streamline Code 100, 75 flat bottom tracks systems
• Compatible with existing Bullhead system
• Uses standard SL-110 Code 75 rail joiner or the SL-114 Bullhead rail joiner
• Length 185mm
• Radius 610mm
• Frog angle 12 degrees
• Unifrog
• High quality nickel silver rail for all rail parts, for optimal electrical conductivity
• An excellent track component where space restrictions prevent standard turnouts being used.