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

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

◆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

◆ GAUGE ‘TT:120’ ◆ MODEL Hornby TT1005M Branch Line Freight train set ◆ PRICE £99.99 ◆ AVAILABILITY Hornby stockists Web www.hornby.com

Nostalgia might not be what it used to be, but it still drives our modelling says CHRIS LEIGH .