OO gauge
'OO' gauge is the main model railway scale in the UK running 4mm:1ft scale models on 16.5mm gauge ('OO') track. It is the first choice for British model railway scenes and out of all the main scales and gauges is the best supported with ready-to-run locomotives and rolling stock as well as an extensive range of accessories, figures, vehicles and control equipment. Makers of ready-to-run 'OO' gauge models including Hornby, Bachmann, Dapol, Heljan, Accurascale, Cavalex Models, Oxford Rail, Revolution Trains, Realtrack Models, Sutton's Locomotive Works, OO Works and more. Read our full collection of 'OO' gauge related news, features and reviews here.
GORPETON BLYMEE
The Great Western Railway just before nationalisation is the setting for this atmospheric terminus layout in ‘OO’ gauge. GORDON EDGAR describes how he and Peter Wilson created it. Photography, Trevor Jones.
Accurascale shows KUA first sample
Accurascale has received the first engineering prototype of its forthcoming KUA nuclear flask wagon.
Access Platforms from Display
Display and Graffrail have released 'OO' gauge access platforms kit for depots, yards and sidings.
Limited edition Hornby Class 66 supports the NHS
Hornby has announced a limited edition Class 66 finished as 66731 Capt. Tom Moore - A True British Inspirations to raise funds for the NHS.
Cavalex first EP of TEA tanker
Cavalex Models have received their first Engineer Prototype samples of TEA tanker wagons.
Metcalfe show prototype Gatehouse Caste Kit
Metcalfe Models has released images of the prototype build for its new Gatehouse Castle kit. The kit will be available for 'OO' and 'N' gauge.
KR Models reveal GT3 artwork
KR Models has released images of the paint scheme for its 'OO' model of English Electric gas turbine prototype GT3.
KR Models show updated 'Fell' CAD
Hot on the heels of the previous update, KR Models have revealed the next CAD drawing with added body detail for their new 'OO' gauge project. the 'Fell'.
Hornby shows Avanti Class 390
Hornby has received a decorated sample of its Avanti West Coast liveried Class 390 Pendolino unit for 'OO' gauge.
VIDEO: Hornby Port of London Peckett ‘W4’ for ‘OO’ gauge
Hornby have released another charming addition to the ever growing Peckett range with this Port of London Authority Peckett.