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

Irish holiday fun

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

Grounded van bodies can still be seen across the UK. Steve Nall created a handful of vans, in varying states of dereliction, trying out different weathering techniques in the process.

When Alex Rockey decided he wanted to revamp his layout to show standards, bricks gave way to cement for his industrial-themed ‘Whittlesmarch’ creation.

Chris Nevard sets sail on the final part of his journey to build a coal-fired ‘Clyde Puffer’ steam cargo ship.