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

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

◆GAUGE ‘O’ ◆ MODEL Heljan 53291 Class 153 diesel railcar 153356 London Midland green/grey ◆ PRICE £399.00 (DCC-ready), £519.00 (DCC sound-fitted) ◆AVAILABILITY Heljan stockists Web www.heljan.co.uk

As 2025 draws to a conclusion, it’s time to look back at another varied year on Britain’s railways, and, as ever, there have been many developments, not all for the better, but plenty of good news as

Overhauls, restorations and running notes

AFTER A press and stakeholder unveiling on November 20, East Midlands Railway put its first Class 810 Hitachi AT300 unit into passenger service on December 3 when 810010 worked 1C17, the 07.00 Sheffie