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.
Mannin Models announce a range of LSWR rolling stock in O gauge
The first four items in, what the manufacturer hopes will be, a long line of…
By Phil Parker | 29 March 2021
Hornby shows decorated APT sample
One of the most hotly anticipated models at the moment is Hornby's brand new…
By Phil Parker | 29 March 2021
Heljan reveals Class 56 livery artwork for 'O'
The manufacturer reveals an impressive 11 liveries to be applied to its…
By Howard Smith | 25 March 2021
New-build P2 gains pony truck as donations approach £4M
Gresley P2 No. 2007 'Prince of Wales' receives its pony truck frame, as…
By Howard Smith | 25 March 2021
Rails of Sheffield develops new point motor range
Joining its 'Rails Connect' exclusive range, the retailer has revealed plans and…
By Howard Smith | 25 March 2021
Rails of Sheffield 'Henderson's Relish' wagon exclusive
The model retailer commissions a limited wagon exclusive from Dapol in the…
By Howard Smith | 23 March 2021
Revolution Trains takes delivery of Class 37/4 for 'O'
The manufacturer receives its first commissioned model for 7mm:1ft scale from…
By Howard Smith | 23 March 2021
Kato Class 800 pre-production samples break cover
Expected to arrive with retailers soon, images of the Japanese manufacturer's…
By Howard Smith | 23 March 2021
Online exhibition to mark Horncastle railway closure
Half a century since the last train ran from Horncastle, the Horncastle History…
By Howard Smith | 19 March 2021
Hobby Goblin commissions private owner wagons
The Stoke-on-Trent model shop offers customers exclusive-liveried Dapol…
By Howard Smith | 19 March 2021
Science and Industry Museum unveils £5M new gallery
A new 725 sq. metre flexible gallery has been completed at the Manchester…
By Howard Smith | 16 March 2021
Rail Camera Club runs competition for under 25s
The Rail Camera Club (RCC) is organising a new photographic competition for…
By Howard Smith | 16 March 2021
New-build 'County' 4-4-0 offered potential home
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway has reached ‘first refusal’…
By Howard Smith | 16 March 2021
Jenny Monday Club commissions MDV exclusive
The YouTube channel dedicated to model railways commissions a wagon from…
By Howard Smith | 16 March 2021
JSModels announces a new canal lock kit
Based on a prototype on the Rochdale Canal, but very similar to canal locks up…
By Phil Parker | 13 March 2021