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.
Rapido Trains reveals new Class 44 in N
Rapido Trains UK has announced the N gauge BR Class 44, and it's available to…
15 December 2023
Accurascale announces exclusive models of the ICI Soda Ash wagons
Making up the final two packs from Accurascale’s first production run of 16-ton…
14 December 2023
Market Deeping TT:120 update: Developing ballast for the layout
TT:120 is a new scale, so there's not much available off-the-shelf in the way of…
14 December 2023
Sonic Models announce BR 12T Vanwide Ventilated Vans in N
Available to pre-order now exclusively from Rails of Sheffield, the eight triple…
13 December 2023
Locomotion Models reveals new van and wagon additions for 2024
Locomotion Models has revealed the latest additions to the National Collection…
13 December 2023
New 2024 kits from Metcalfe Models revealed
Expected to be available during the early part of next year, the new kits have…
13 December 2023
Accurascale reveals 16T mineral decorated samples
Accurascale has revealed the first decorated samples of its forthcoming 16-ton…
13 December 2023
Bulleid LB and PWD Flat Wagons Next For Irish Railway Models
Hot on the heels of IRM’s Dublin Show announcement of the Bulleid Open wagons,…
By Phil Parker | 07 December 2023
Locomotion Models reveals decorated samples of new Class 41 HSDT
The OO gauge Class 41 Prototype High Speed Diesel Train is currently expected to…
06 December 2023
TMC announced as sponsor for The Festival of British Railway Modelling 2024
Warners Shows and The Model Centre (TMC) are proud to announce a sponsorship…
01 December 2023
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Catching up with Rapido Trains UK
Phil Parker meets Andy Hardy and Corwin Bainbridge to chat about the latest…
01 December 2023
OO Brewery Vans and 6 Wheel Tanker from Dapol
Dapol has released a series of licensed brewery-themed vans and tankers, the…
30 November 2023
A Class 37 engine - in pieces!
Perfect for your depot scene, West Hill Wagon Works has released a kit…
By Phil Parker | 30 November 2023
KR Models announces new War Department 2-10-0 locomotive
Responding to customer demand, the manufacturer will offer the new model in four…
30 November 2023
Bachmann announces new DCC system for 2024
Bachmann unveiled its new Kinesis Digital Command Control (DCC) system during…
28 November 2023