A perfect diecast replica of a 1940’s Merchant Navy steam locomotive is the task for Hornby’s design team and engineer Chris tries to capture the authentic sounds of a Light Pacific loco.

Experienced designer Carl tries to recreate a WWI biplane that has never been miniaturised before. And volunteers shrink a seaside town in time for Christmas, with the help of a celebrity benefactor.

Designer Sam, fresh from University, has a challenge designing a model of Winston Churchill’s funeral wagon.

Head of development Simon tries to replicate the speed of the West Coast Mainline legend, the APT. And pop supremo and model fanatic Pete Waterman attempts to build his longest ever track.

A designer takes on the challenge of building a Spitfire kit for youngsters. A 17 year old attempts to build a layout from scratch and the team run into problems fixing a customer’s loco.

A young Airfix designer gets his chance to design a classic WW2 bomber, the Mosquito, and a layout builder with a passion for the 80’s, perfects his gritty landscape, complete with scrapyard.