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.
Manning Wardle L Class range gets two more liveries
04 July 2025
Rapido is adding two ornate liveries to its Manning Wardle L Class range, but you will need to be…
Oxford Diecast announces new models for second half of 2025
Over 80 new models have been revealed, which will be available to buy within the…
04 July 2025
Deco samples received for new run of A5 locomotives
Rails of Sheffield has revealed the latest decorated samples for its new…
04 July 2025
LSWR Adams T3 decorated samples arrive
Bachmann has shared images of livery samples for its hotly-anticipated T3,…
04 July 2025
Deco samples of exclusive NCB Bagnall locomotive arrive
This exclusive model has been designed in collaboration with Rapido and is…
04 July 2025
Four exclusive 2025 wagons from The Wagon Yard
Four new exclusive wagon releases produced by Rapido are now available to…
03 July 2025
The National Festival of Railway Modelling website goes live
The website for the UK’s biggest model railway show, The National Festival of…
03 July 2025
Metcalfe confirmed as 2025 NEC show sponsor
We are delighted to announce Metcalfe Models as a sponsor of The National…
01 July 2025
Rapido Trains expands PO wagon range with a new salt van
Rapido Trains has announced we will be expanding a brand new Salt Van, joining…
27 June 2025
Rapido issues key model updates for the second half of 2025
Rapido has had a very busy month with the arrival of EPs and colour samples for…
27 June 2025
Sam Ryder performs surprise concert onboard train
Critically acclaimed musician gets the festival started as he, along with other…
27 June 2025
LMS Ivatt 2-6-2 deco samples arrive
Dapol has shared images of the N Gauge LMS Ivatt 2-6-2T decorated samples, with…
26 June 2025
Hornby Merchant Navy gets Steam Generator
Hornby has revealed the latest OO locomotive to get installed with its steam…
25 June 2025
New Plug & Play solenoid from DCCconcepts
The new AE Model Super-Solenoid has a gentle latching spring, so it is equally…
20 June 2025
New bullhead small radius turnouts from Peco
Peco has released new bullhead radius turnouts, compatible with the OO/HO…
20 June 2025