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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.
First steam train arrives at Britian's newest railway station
Seathorne Bank on the Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway, due to be opened on 28th…
By Phil Parker | 28 May 2025
New partnership secures future of the National Garden Railway Show
The Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers is delighted to announce that…
By Phil Parker | 28 May 2025
Southern Railway Stroudley 4-wheel coach deco samples arrive
Dapol has revealed that the O gauge Southern Railway Stroudley coaches are about…
21 May 2025
Accurascale supports Wilbert restoration with exclusive model
The Dean Forest Railway Society had agreed to purchase 50% of the shares of the…
21 May 2025
New May 2025 releases from Oxford Diecast
Oxford Diecast has revealed the latest additions to its extensive range of…
21 May 2025
KMRC supports the preserved 4-Vep 3417 ‘Gordon Pettitt’
Kernow Model Rail Centre aims to raise funds for the ongoing preservation and…
20 May 2025
Amberley Museum acquires historic Baguley Drewry diesel
Volunteers from the narrow-gauge railway at Amberley Museum announce the…
20 May 2025
Moseley Railway Trust makes progress on Museum project
Any recent visitors to the Moseley Railway Trust’s site at Apedale,…
20 May 2025
TV star steam locomotive in charity auction
In a generous gesture, Roundhouse Engineering are offering one of the 'Silver…
By Phil Parker | 18 May 2025
Rapido Trains UK launches a brand-new 009 range
Rapido Trains UK has announced plans to produce a new range, Rapido Narrow…
16 May 2025
Hornby Playtrains range refreshed for 2025
A new starter set and expansion packs are some of the items now available in the…
16 May 2025
Dapol MHA 'Coalfish' production samples arrive
The Dapol production team recently received production samples of the O Gauge…
16 May 2025
Atkitz reveals new platform shelter
The firm's latest project is a new variant on its popular ‘flatpack’ waiting…
16 May 2025
Production samples of the new Dapol HAA MGR Hoppers arrive
Dapol has revealed that the production team recently received production samples…
16 May 2025
Iconic Deltic to star at the GCR in 2025
One of Britain’s most iconic locomotives, Class 55 (Deltic) 55019 Royal Highland…
16 May 2025