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.
Hattons Model Railways to close
Well-known Liverpool-based model railway retailer, Hattons, has announced its…
By Phil Parker | 08 January 2024
The results are in! RMweb publishes its Quirky Poll 2023 results
The festive poll asks which unusual locomotive modellers would like to see…
05 January 2024
SVR Winter Diesel Day proves a huge success
The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating after its brand-new Winter Diesel Day…
05 January 2024
Updated tooling for Heljan Class 57
Heljan has updated its existing Class 57 tooling for OO gauge.
04 January 2024
New OO Police Officer figures from Osborns Models
The force can be with you, thanks to this new range of figures for modern image…
By Phil Parker | 04 January 2024
Squires Tools aquires the Freestone Model Accessories range of kits
The range includes Townscene back scenes, BILT EZEI, Prototype Models, Howard…
By Phil Parker | 22 December 2023
Skegness schoolchildren show the way ahead for light railway
A successful visit by Year Three pupils of Richmond School in Skegness has shown…
By Phil Parker | 22 December 2023
World of Railways and Rapido Trains team up for new locomotive
The exclusive model, designed in consultation with Andy Hardy and Corwin…
21 December 2023
Exclusive Dynamometer Car in N announced
As part of the new Railway Icons brand, a new partnership between Rails of…
20 December 2023
Locomotion Models exclusive Flying Scotsman arrives
Locomotion Models has announced the arrival of its exclusive Flying Scotsman -…
20 December 2023
Accurascale announces exclusive Freightliner Class 66 for charity
Accurascale has revealed plans to raise £10,000 for Samaritans with a very…
20 December 2023
New from the Tramfabriek: MagnoLED
Is this the perfect lighting solution for your coaches?
By Phil Parker | 19 December 2023
Ffestiniog Railway welcomes back Linda
The ever-popular Hunslet 2-4-0 Linda has returned to steam alongside sister…
19 December 2023
Dapol Class 68 decorated samples arrive
Dapol has received four new Class 68 decorated samples. two of these samples are…
19 December 2023
Iron Minks coming in N gauge
Following the success of its OO counterparts, Rapido Trains has announced the…
15 December 2023