Railway Modeller October 2026

This issue highlights the USATC S160 model in OO, providing an in-depth review of this notable locomotive. The feature on running a railway focuses on timetabled operations, offering insights for enthusiasts looking to enhance their modeling practices. Additionally, a special article delves into the haunted hollows theme, adding a unique narrative element to the modeling experience.

Featured:

- Comprehensive review of the USATC S160 model in OO scale
- Article on timetabled railway operations for improved modeling
- Exploration of a Gothic horror-inspired cameo in railway modeling
- Examination of Fairwood Junction and the impact of privatisation on OO gauge
- Insights into Penrhyn Quarries and narrow gauge operations in snowy conditions
- Discussion on the use of autocouplings in TT:120 modeling

Below is a selection of articles in Railway Modeller October 2026.

New Product Reviews

USATC S160 2-8-0

From Railway Modeller by our editorial staff and contributing modellers

New from Rapido Trains UK in OO

At the end of May 2024, immediately prior to the D-Day 80th anniversary celebration, Rapido Trains UK released previously classified information on one of its most ambitious projects to date – to produce models of the American-built Second World War heavy-duty locomotives, the United States Army Transportation Corps S160 2-8-0s, in OO....

Plan of the Month

Running a railway

Graham Nicholas details the operational aspects of a home-based OO gauge system built by his late father, Roger Nicholas, which evoked the atmosphere of the Scottish rail scene around Aberdeen during the BR steam era.