Model Rail magazine’s editor rounds up the latest modelling news

The latest expansion of Heljan’s O gauge range sees the manufacturer turn to the world of second-generation DMUs for the first time with what could be considered a toe-in-the-water exercise. Previous

◆ GAUGE ‘OO’ ◆ MODEL Rapido Trains UK 958009 LNER Class J52/2, No. 68832 BR black ◆ PRICE £164.95 (DCC-ready), £279.95 (DCC sound) ◆ AVAILABILITY Rapido stockists Web www.rapidotrains.co.uk

WH Davis is to build a new design of intermodal flat for Freightliner following an order for 150 new wagons. Due to be delivered from early 2027, the flats will be owned by Porterbrook and are expecte

A small ceremony at London’s Marylebone station on Saturday, February 24, 1996, marked the start of privatisation for British railfreight. That was the moment when Wisconsin Central, led by the charis

◆GAUGE ‘O’ ◆ MODEL Heljan 53291 Class 153 diesel railcar 153356 London Midland green/grey ◆ PRICE £399.00 (DCC-ready), £519.00 (DCC sound-fitted) ◆AVAILABILITY Heljan stockists Web www.heljan.co.uk