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.
Second run of Cavalex Class 56 announced
Following the success of the first run of its first locomotive, Cavalex has…
19 June 2024
New N gauge wagon from Dapol coming this month
The new Gunpowder Van Colemans Mustard No1 is available for pre-order now and…
19 June 2024
Bachmann announce a retooled 08 shunter in OO
24 years after they first produced a model of this iconic shunter, the firm has…
By Phil Parker | 18 June 2024
Artwork for new Dapol Ventilated Vans revealed
Dapol has shown a selection of artworks and decorated samples for new OO wagons,…
14 June 2024
Dads go for a pound at The Great Central Railway
This Father’s Day at Great Central Railway (GCR), Dads travel for just £1 when…
14 June 2024
Exclusive Rapido BP Fireless locomotive launched
World of Railways has teamed-up with Rapido to produce an exclusive, limited…
13 June 2024
New Captain Birds Eye refrigerated vans in O artwork revealed
Dapol has released images of its new ‘Birds Eye’ wagons in O gauge, which will…
12 June 2024
NEC show tickets now on-sale!
Tickets for The National Festival of Railway Modelling at the NEC are now…
11 June 2024
Accurascale announces OO Brush British Rail Class 60 locomotive
Accurascale’s Class 60 signals the return to the products of Loughborough and…
07 June 2024
Rapido Trains reveals new OO S160 range
Rapido has revealed a new OO gauge USATC S160 2-8-0 – with 10 different versions…
07 June 2024
Dapol shares video of Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0 production samples in action
Expected to arrive in the UK by the end of this month, Dapol has shared new…
07 June 2024
Rapido Trains UK are putting on a show!
Rapido Trains UK is proud to announce Rapido RailEx 2024! A two-day gathering of…
By Phil Parker | 03 June 2024
Heaton Lodge Junction launches £100,000 crowdfunding campaign to help fund huge…
Owner of the giant ‘O’ gauge 200ft Heaton Lodge Junction Simon George, has…
By Phil Parker | 02 June 2024
Model Tram, Bus and Railway Exhibition at the Crich Tramway Village
A Model Tram, Bus and Railway Exhibition will be held on Saturday 17th and…
By Phil Parker | 30 May 2024
The National Festival of Railway Modelling website goes live
The website for the UK’s biggest model railway show, The National Festival of…
30 May 2024
