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

◆ GAUGE ‘OO’ ◆ MODEL Bachmann Branchline 35-945 BR Class 13 D4502, BR green with ‘wasp’ stripes ◆ PRICE £399.95-£569.95 ◆ AVAILABILITY Bachmann stockists Web www.bachmann.co.uk

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

When I started trainspotting in April 1981, it was at Berkswell Station, between Coventry and Birmingham International, and a five-mile bike ride from my home town of Kenilworth. I’d tried Tile Hill s