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.
Revolution Trains to produce Clayton Class 18 hybrid shunter
By Howard Smith | 26 November 2021
The battery-hybrid Class 18 Bo-Bo shunter constructed by Clayton for Beacon Rail Leasing is to be…
JCB supplies Clayton Equipment with engines
Two well-established manufacturers collaborate for Beacon Rail Leasing's CBD90…
By Howard Smith | 25 November 2021
Destination boards added to Sankey Scenics range
Joining its growing range of model railway signage products are British Railways…
By Howard Smith | 24 November 2021
Get into the festive spirit with Osborns Models
Model railway retailer and scenic accessory manufacturer, Osborns Models, has…
23 November 2021
New rotary switches from Brimal Components
This latest product from the model electronics specialist claims to take the…
23 November 2021
Layout line-up confirmed for The Festival of British Railway Modelling 2022
Our 2022 show season kicks off with the Festival of British Railway Modelling,…
22 November 2021
Hardy’s Hobbies announce the commissioning of "Ring Haw"
Produced by Rapido Trains UK, this will be an exclusive livery for the OO gauge…
By Phil Parker | 18 November 2021
Accurascale to manufacture further Mk. 2s
The manufacturer announces two additional coaches to its 4mm:1ft scale Mk. 2B…
By Howard Smith | 18 November 2021
Bespoke railway totems from Cervine Design
A 3D design and print service company creates a new product for railway…
By Howard Smith | 16 November 2021
Accurascale begins production of Class 92 for 'OO'
Upon receiving the second batch of decorated samples of its Co-Co electric…
By Howard Smith | 15 November 2021
New, easy-build 009 diesel kit from Enwins
As more people look at trying their hands at 4mm scale narrow gauge modelling,…
By Phil Parker | 15 November 2021
"Singapore" - a poignant memorial
Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, Andy York visits 'Rocks by Rail' to find out about…
By Phil Parker | 13 November 2021
Dapol reveals wagon EP samples
Sharing images of its TTA wagons and brake vans for 'O' and O&K hoppers for 'N',…
By Howard Smith | 12 November 2021
Video: Hornby W1 final running sample
Ahead of the hotly-anticipated new locomotive arrival, Simon Kohler of Hornby…
By Howard Smith | 12 November 2021
Layout line-up confirmed for #BigWORshow next month!
The countdown has begun for one of the biggest virtual weekends in the model…
11 November 2021
