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

◆ GAUGE ‘OO’ ◆ MODEL Heljan 3423 Class 33/0 33057, BR blue ◆ PRICE £199.00 (DCC-ready), £299.00 (DCC sound) ◆ AVAILABILITY Heljan stockists Web www.heljan.co.uk

Much of Bachmann’s recent output in the way of new OO gauge diesel locomotive tooling has focused on revamping existing types, this variously encompassing Classes 08, 20, 37, 47 and 66. It is nice, th

◆ GAUGE ‘OO’ ◆ MODEL Dapol GWR Diagram N Autocoach ◆ PRICE £80.00-£195.00 each ◆ AVAILABILITY Dapol stockists Web www.dapol.co.uk

While several locomotives with Somerset & Dorset links have survived into preservation, two of the line’s biggest survivors, ‘7Fs’ Nos. 53808 and 53809 will be missing this anniversary due to overhauls.

With Model Rail ’s exclusive models now on sale, George Dent offers some tips for making one of these fascinating diesel shunters your own.