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.
Narrow-gauge heritage lines: event picks for this summer
By Howard Smith | 18 May 2022
Sunnier weather is upon us, and what better a way to explore the British countryside than on a…
Good times on the Sweet Caroline railtour
Revolution Trains’ ‘Sweet Caroline’ railtour, onboard the former Southern Region…
By Phil Parker | 18 May 2022
Class 90 model presented to Lady Judy McAlpine
The Bachmann Collectors Club presents Lady Judy McAlpine with model locomotive…
By Howard Smith | 18 May 2022
4930 ‘Hagley Hall’ moves under its own power
The Severn Valley Railway reaches a significant milestone with the overhaul of…
By Howard Smith | 17 May 2022
Sustainable airbrush thread seal enters market
The Airbrush Company stocks new airbrush thread seal from Medea, made using bees…
By Howard Smith | 17 May 2022
Bure Valley Railway to invest in zero-emission locomotive
Clayton Equipment awarded contract to supply Bure Valley Railway with new CB12…
By Howard Smith | 16 May 2022
Quickview: Hornby Class 91
The latest all-new Bo-Bo electric has arrived from the manufacturer, prompting…
By Howard Smith | 12 May 2022
Lineside hut and oil drums arrive in stock
Scale Model Scenery's latest scenic arrivals spell opportunities for many layout…
By Howard Smith | 12 May 2022
Quickview: Hornby Coalfish wagons
A return of an old favourite sees Howard Smith examine these new two-axle…
By Howard Smith | 12 May 2022
Out now: Lifecolor’s Painting Guide Vol. 2
Wood, mould, rust and other weathering effect tutorials are covered in this new…
By Howard Smith | 12 May 2022
Queen's Baton Relay to visit heritage railway
The 2022 Commonwealth Games Baton Relay will visit the Severn Valley Railway as…
By Howard Smith | 11 May 2022
KMRC to receive 'Co-Bo' model exclusive
The Kernow Model Rail Centre reveals an exclusive N gauge Metropolitan-Vickers…
By Howard Smith | 10 May 2022
Quickview: Rapido Trains SECR wagons
With the release of popular RTR locomotives of the region, Rapido Trains UK has…
By Howard Smith | 06 May 2022
Decorated samples under review for Dapol ‘grampus’
The manufacturer's 2mm:1ft scale model of the long-lived two-axle ballast wagon…
By Howard Smith | 06 May 2022
New liveries unveiled for shunter
Seven newly-announced liveries will widen the appeal of Dapol's Class 08 for…
By Howard Smith | 06 May 2022
