◆ 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

George Dent clears space on his workbench for Heljan’s new ‘O’ gauge railcar, adds a suitable load of passengers and crew, plus a few extra touches to make a great model even better.

◆ 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

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

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