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

◆ GAUGE ‘OO’ ◆ MODEL Rapido Trains UK Andrew Barclay Fireless 040 No. 1952 Shell Mex yellow ◆ PRICE £139.95 (DCC-ready), £249.95 (DCC sound) ◆ AVAILABILITY Rapido Trains UK stockists Web www.rapidotrains.co.uk

Overhauls, restorations and running notes

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

◆ GAUGE ‘OO’ ◆ MODEL Dapol GWR Diagram N Autocoach ◆ PRICE £80.00-£195.00 each ◆ AVAILABILITY Dapol stockists Web www.dapol.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