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.
Smoke-effects become mainstream with new Hornby models
Hornby's 2022 range announcements revealed new smoke-effect generating…
By Howard Smith | 10 January 2022
Hornby 2022 range: Interview with Simon Kohler
Howard Smith discusses items from Hornby's new 2022 model range with Hornby's…
By Howard Smith | 10 January 2022
Hornby 2022 announcements revealed
New OO gauge main range announcements are plentiful, bolstered by new additions…
By Howard Smith | 10 January 2022
Hornby 2022 announcements – our picks
Howard Smith, Debbie Wood, Phil Parker and Andy York share their favourite model…
By Howard Smith | 10 January 2022
Brimal Components creates polarity connector
The railway electronics manufacturer creates a polarity terminal block to reduce…
By Howard Smith | 07 January 2022
Gravestones and buildings join Scale Model Scenery range
The model railway scenic accessory specialist reveals new additions to its range…
By Howard Smith | 07 January 2022
Revolution Trains – New Year sees significant progress update
With development work speeding up, the manufacturer issues a bumper update as it…
By Howard Smith | 07 January 2022
Etched 'Golden Arrow' regalia joins 247 Developments range
Pre-painted etched-brass headboards and arrows as fitted to locomotives hauling…
By Howard Smith | 07 January 2022
Revolution Trains gains new staff member
The model manufacturer satisfies growing demand on human resources by recruiting…
By Howard Smith | 06 January 2022
Lifecolor adds new paint sets
The Italian model paint manufacturer's latest packs should be of interest to…
By Howard Smith | 31 December 2021
New figures from Dexter's Cove
The 3D accessory, building kit and figure specialist reveals range additions.
By Howard Smith | 29 December 2021
Workshops to return in 2022 for SMEE
The Society of Model and Experimental Engineers offers a chance to brush up on…
By Howard Smith | 29 December 2021
Large attendance at Britain’s Biggest Model Railway debut heralds bigger 2022…
Despite more covid restrictions being implemented halfway through, over 16200…
By Phil Parker | 28 December 2021
Mid-Suffolk light railway cancels Steam & Light Festival
Suffolk's only standard gauge heritage line postpones its re-opening on New…
By Howard Smith | 24 December 2021
WOR partners up to launch 'Miniature Architects' competition
Model builders across the UK and mainland Europe unite to present their diorama…
By Howard Smith | 23 December 2021
