'N' gauge latest news
‘OO9’ Double Fairlie heads Bachmann Winter plans
A collection of newly-tooled ‘OO9’ Ffestiniog Railway Double Fairlie narrow gauge locomotives head Bachmann’s latest quarterly release schedule for this winter alongside new releases in 'OO' and 'N' gauges and more.
Bachmann Winter announcements 2021
Bachmann is announcing new products in its Winter announcements 2021 video, watch the video premiere here.
KMS RailTech Caledonian sleeper decorated samples arrive
Scottish retailer KMS Railtech has received decorated samples of its exclusive Mk 3 Caledonian Sleeper coaches for ‘N’ gauge.
Revolution’s Class 59 breaks cover
Revolution Trains’ (RT) ‘N' gauge projects continue to make good progress with first shots of the all-new Class 59 bodyshells arriving in early October, together with first engineering prototype samples of the newly-tooled BR Borail and YQA ‘Parr’ wagons and decorated samples of the company's new Mk 5 Caledonian Sleeper cars.
New batch of Dapol Class 58s
Dapol has announced plans for a new batch of its popular 'N' gauge BR Class 58 Co-Co diesels.
Rapido 'Conflat P' for 'N'
Rapido Trains UK is to produce the 'Conflat P' container wagon as its next 'N' gauge wagon project.
Great Electric Train Show 2021 open now!
The 2021 Great Electric Train Show is on now at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes opening on Saturday October 2-Sunday October 3. Tickets are available to purchase on the day priced at £15 for adults and £9 for children.
Revolution Trains selects all-steel K-type Pullmans for ‘N’
Revolution Trains is to produce all-steel K-type Pullman coaches for ‘N’ gauge.
Revolution goes Underground
Revolution Trains has revealed plans for the first-ever ‘N' gauge London Underground tube train, in the form of classic 1938 deep tube stock.
Dapol unveils O&K hoppers for ‘N’
Dapol has unveiled plans for a set of newly-tooled ‘N’ gauge Orenstein and Koppel (O&K) JHA 102tonne hopper wagons to accompany its recently restarted Class 59 Co-Co diesel project (HM171).
Cavalex PGA hopper for ‘N’
Cavalex Models is developing a 2mm scale PGA hopper exclusively for Rails of Sheffield.
Arch Laser ‘N’ range expands
Arch Laser has expanded its range of 2mm scale detailing accessories with a series of new laser-cut and 3D-printed items.
The Great Electric Train Show is going ahead!
It is a green light for the 2021 Great Electric Train Show which will be taking place on the weekend of October 2/3 at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes. Read the full story here and watch our preview trailer...
Revolution reveals 'N' Class 59
The Class 59 heavy freight Electro-Motive Diesel built Co-Cos are the latest ready-to-run 'N' gauge model to be revealed by Revolution Trains. The first samples of the model are expected in September.
Five new Class 47s head Bachmann's autumn line-up
Five all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR Class 47 Co-Co diesels have been added to Bachmann's release schedule for this autumn.
‘J50’ 0-6-0T ‘N’ext for Sonic
Sonic Models has revealed details of its next ‘N’ gauge locomotive – the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) ‘J50’ 0-6-0T.
Colour for Revolution Trains’ MMA/JNA wagons in 'N'
Decorated samples of Revolution Trains' newly-tooled ‘N’ gauge MMA/JNA wagons have arrived for evaluation.
Dapol resumes ‘N’ gauge Class 59 project
Dapol has resumed work on its previously-paused ‘N’ gauge Class 59 project.
'Mullets' aplenty
Revolution Trains has revealed its next wagon project for ‘OO’ and ‘N’ – BR’s distinctive Borail wagons.
Revolution Mk 5 EPs roll in
Revolution Trains has received the first Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of its newly-tooled ‘N' gauge Mk 5 and Mk 5a carriages for scrutiny.
Bachmann plans GBRf Class 69 for 'OO' and 'N'
Bachmann has announced that will be producing models of the Class 69 for 'OO' and 'N' gauge in an exclusive agreement with GB Railfreight (GBRf). The Class 69s are being converted for GBRf by Progress Rail in Stoke-on-Trent using redundant Class 56s.
Grafar Class 319 EMUs reach ‘deco’ stage
Bachmann’s newly-tooled ‘N’ gauge Graham Farish Class 319 four-car Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) have reached the decoration stage of the development process.
Kato amends Class 800 seating issue
Kato is to amend the interior moulding unit for one of the vehicles in its recently-released ‘N' gauge Class 800 InterCity Express Train (IET).
VIDEO: Model railway news | May 23 2021
Join Richard Watson for the latest weekly news round up for KeyModelWorld and Hornby Magazine. In this video we cover the latest news stories for 'OO', 'N' and 'O' gauge as well as a reminder of our special Mk 1 celebratory features available online.
Revolution Trains cancels ‘N’ gauge APT-E plans
Revolution Trains has cancelled plans to produce a 2mm scale model of British Rail's experimental Advanced Passenger Train – the APT-E.
Dapol confirms next 'N’ gauge railcar releases
Dapol has announced details of its next production run of Class 121 and 122 diesel railcars for ‘N’ gauge.
Dapol reviews next batch of ‘Hoovers’
Dapol.has received decorated samples of its next batch of ‘N’ gauge BR Class 50 diesels for evaluation by the company's development team.
New Class 24s head Bachmann Summer announcements
Four newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge disc headcode fitted BR Class 24 diesels head the line-up for Bachmann’s quarterly release schedule for Summer 2021.
VIDEO: Model Railway News | 3.5.21
Join Richard Watson for the latest model railway news updates from around the scene including new samples from Hornby, a new production run of the APT-E, Dapol's latest production announcements and more.
Dapol shares Class 153 artwork
Dapol has revealed artwork for its forthcoming ‘N’ gauge Class 153 diesel multiple units in former Wessex Trains and Arriva Trains Wales colour schemes.