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.
Rare locomotives to go under the hammer
11 August 2022
A collection of model locomotives will be available to bid on at a live online auction, taking place…
General Steam Navigation Limited, launch their latest limited edition wagons
Continuing the cooperation between the General Steam Navigation Locomotive…
By Phil Parker | 11 August 2022
Midlands Garden Rail Show announces 2023 dates
Meridienne Exhibitions has announced that the Midlands Garden Rail Show will be…
By Phil Parker | 10 August 2022
Youngest volunteer qualifies as a guard on the Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway
The youngest volunteer on the Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway, 18-year-old…
By Phil Parker | 09 August 2022
Heljan reveals artwork for new Class 33/2s
The new version of the popular locomotive will arrive early 2023, with no fewer…
08 August 2022
Video: Bachmann August product announcements
Phil Parker talks to Richard Proudman about the new OO Class 37, N gauge Class…
By Phil Parker | 08 August 2022
'Black Five' to star at autumn gala
Locomotive Services Group's LMS Stanier Class 5, 45231 'Sherwood Forester' given…
By Howard Smith | 05 August 2022
Class 90 for 'N' headlines Bachmann autumn 2022 announcements
Further liveries for recently-revealed new Class 37s, and SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall'…
By Howard Smith | 03 August 2022
New exclusives join Bachmann Collectors Club range
Class 101 in Strathclyde Transport livery for 'N', plus 37501 ‘Teesside…
By Howard Smith | 03 August 2022
Scenecraft additions bolster Bachmann's autumn 2022 range
Further detailed, hand-painted ready-to-plant buildings and accessories for 'N',…
By Howard Smith | 03 August 2022
KMRC to celebrate anniversary with special event
A weekend of exclusive new product announcements, model prototypes and special…
By Howard Smith | 02 August 2022
Spoof liveries proposed for 'OO' models
Fictitious-liveried variants of Rapido Trains' 15XX and 'Jones Goods' revealed,…
By Howard Smith | 02 August 2022
Modelling structures tops poll as new favourite
Railway modellers place the modelling of buildings ahead of the railway…
By Howard Smith | 02 August 2022
Forest Floor scatter from SMS
A new product using a blend of natural material and organic fibres arrives,…
By Howard Smith | 01 August 2022
Darstaed Pullmans: colourised CADs emerge
Prices, details and computer-aided-design renders shared of forthcoming O gauge…
By Howard Smith | 01 August 2022