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.
Dapol reveals PDS JHA Hopper decorated samples
The decorated samples have been reviewed by the design team and feedback has…
07 March 2024
55H Models to retire Finescalebrass brand
After 15 years of supplying brass models built by San Cheng in China,…
07 March 2024
blueRailways announces new Model 603 DC Wireless Receiver/Controller
The new Model 603 Wireless Receiver/Controller is a single-track analogue DC…
07 March 2024
Ban on solid fuel tablets
Popular with live steam enthusiasts, ownership now requires an official license.…
By Phil Parker | 06 March 2024
Midlands Garden Rail show success
The Garden Rail team enjoyed spending last weekend at the Midlands Garden Rail…
By Phil Parker | 05 March 2024
5 'must-see' layouts at The London Festival of Railway Modelling
With almost 40 fantastic layouts, 80+ traders, and numerous clubs and societies…
01 March 2024
Easter Steam Up at The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway
It’s the first big weekend of the 2024 season at The Middy, Suffolk’s only…
29 February 2024
Revolution to offer Class 320 and 321 in 00
Revolution Trains is offering the Class 320 and 321 Electric Units in 00 gauge,…
28 February 2024
New Hornby Bluetooth Legacy Dongle now available
The new accessory allows users to connect up older DCC controllers from Hornby,…
27 February 2024
Dapol reveals first look at new Class 87 in N
Dapol’s design team is currently reviewing the 1st shots and preparing comments…
23 February 2024
New stone buildings from ATD Models
Available in OO from today, the new range of kits include stone textured…
23 February 2024
New releases from Wessex Wagons for 2024
Wessex Wagons has revealed several limited-edition wagons that are now available…
22 February 2024
Accurascale announces second run of forthcoming Mk. 1 maroon coaches
Accurascale’s tooling suite of Mk. 1 suburban coaches allows modellers to…
21 February 2024
It's your last chance to vote for 2023 BRMAs
2023 has seen a bumper set of products as the industry fully gets back up to…
21 February 2024
Hornby ‘Big Four’ LMS Fowler arrives in the UK
Having examined the OO GWR Castle and LNER A1 representatives of Hornby’s…
19 February 2024