Having sat patiently on a shelf for a few years, the time has come for this Andrew Barclay 040ST to shine, as Chris Nevard portrays an oily, dusty and careworn industrial workhorse.

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

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.

Always with an eye on replicating interesting modern rolling stock, Dave Lowery assembles a 3D-printed kit of Network Rail’s innovative IFA tilting track panel wagons.

Tech solutions and real world tips

Irish holiday fun