News
This section is constantly updated with the very latest news from the world of railway modelling. We reveal the latest new products, exhibition news and updates from leading model railway manufacturers such as Hornby, Bachmann, Dapol and more.
Hopetown Darlington to open as new heritage visitor attraction
Due to open in summer 2024, and set across 7.5 acres of historic railway land in…
23 April 2024
Dapol reveals new livery for the Class 59 range
A further livery will be joining the future line-up of OO Gauge Class 59…
23 April 2024
Decorated samples arrive for RoS exclusive Class 88
Rails of Sheffield has revealed the first decorated sample for its Exclusive…
23 April 2024
DMG Electech announces new magnetic addition to lighting range
DMG Electech has launched a new lighting system with magnetic attraction, which…
23 April 2024
Heljan Mk. 2s now closer to production
Factory decorated O gauge Mk. 2 coaches samples finally arrive for the…
23 April 2024
Rapido Trains reveals new fish vans
Rapido Trains UK has announced it will be expanding its OO wagon range with the…
19 April 2024
First NEC show sponsor announced
Rapido Trains UK has been announced as the first lead sponsor of The National…
18 April 2024
New trains enter service on Birmingham’s Cross City Line
Passengers on Birmingham’s Cross City Line have been travelling on a brand-new…
18 April 2024
KMRC announces Exclusive 1907 RCH 12T seven plank open wagon
Kernow Model Rail Centre has revealed an exclusive 00 Gauge 1907 RCH 12T seven…
17 April 2024
Heljan reveals Class 153 livery artwork
Hot on the heels of the Class 26 news, Heljan has shared the approved livery…
17 April 2024
Bachmann moves into 7mm Narrow Gauge market
Bachmann has announced its entry into the British 7mm Narrow Gauge market with a…
16 April 2024
Rapido Trains UK to attend Bristol exhibition
We are delighted to announce a new addition to the exhibitor line-up for the…
16 April 2024
The Heljan OO Gauge Co-Bo Returns
This iconic model, originally released in 2011, was produced exclusively for…
By Phil Parker | 15 April 2024
Accurascale launches carbon-free shipping
Accurascale has announced the launch of an industry-first innovation to go green…
11 April 2024
Hornby EWS Business Coach Pack arrives in the UK
The new OO coach pack in striking EWS Claret livery has arrived with retailers…
11 April 2024