News: 'O' gauge

'O' gauge latest news

7mm Scale Society exclusive

MARK CHIVERS

The 7mm Scale Society has commissioned an exclusive ‘O’ gauge ready-to-run model of Minerva Model Railways’ forthcoming N32 ‘Felix Pole’ coal wagon.

MARK CHIVERS

Dapol reveals ‘O’ gauge 14ton slope-sided steel minerals

MARK CHIVERS

Dapol has revealed that it is developing a newly-tooled ‘O’ gauge 14ton slope sided mineral wagon.

MARK CHIVERS

‘O’ gauge 24ton hopper for Dapol

MARK CHIVERS

Dapol is to produce a newly-tooled 24ton iron ore hopper wagon for ‘O’ gauge, with the project already at an advanced state.

MARK CHIVERS

KMRC Dorking exclusive seven-plank open in 'O'

MARK CHIVERS

Kernow Model Rail Centre has added a new exclusive 1902 RCH seven-plank open wagon to its range of ‘O’ gauge wagons.

MARK CHIVERS

Ellis Clark Trains shows running 'Black Five' sample

JONATHAN NEWTON

Ellis Clark Trains has received new decorated and running samples of its LMS 'Black Five' 4-6-0 for 'O' gauge. Jonathan Newton joined Ellis Clark to find out more and capture the sample in action.

JONATHAN NEWTON

Minerva plans GWR ‘56XX’ 0-6-2T next for ‘O’

MIKE WILD

Minerva Model Railways has revealed that it is developing a ready-to-run ‘O’ gauge model of the GWR ‘56XX’ 0-6-2T.

MIKE WILD

Celebratory Coronation Headboards

MARK CHIVERS

Sankey Scenics has released a selection of 'OO' and 'O' gauge celebratory headboards to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.

MARK CHIVERS

Deltic Delights

MARK CHIVERS

Heljan has received decorated samples of its forthcoming reworked ‘O’ gauge Class 55 Co-Co diesels for assessment.

MARK CHIVERS

Dapol ‘O’ gauge GWR ‘Toad’ brake van EPs arrive

JONATHAN NEWTON

Dapol has received Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of the new ‘O’ gauge GWR 20ton ‘Toad’ brake van for evaluation by the company’s development team.

JONATHAN NEWTON

‘O’ gauge GWR ‘4575’ 2-6-2T next for Lionheart

JONATHAN NEWTON

Lionheart Trains is planning an all-new ‘O’ gauge Great Western Railway (GWR) ‘4575’ 2-6-2T as its next locomotive project.

JONATHAN NEWTON

Dapol reveals 'O' gauge ground signals

JONATHAN NEWTON

Dapol is expanding its range of ‘O’ gauge signals with the introduction of BR and GWR ground signals.

JONATHAN NEWTON

7mm Wickham shed kit

MARK CHIVERS

Ellis Clark Trains (ECT) has launched its first laser-cut kit in the form of a 7mm scale Wickham Trolley shed, to coincide with the arrival of the company’s all-new ‘O' gauge ready-to-run Wickham Trolley.

MARK CHIVERS

ECT ‘Black Five’ decorated samples surface

JONATHAN NEWTON

Development of Ellis Clark Trains’ ‘O’ gauge Stanier ‘Black Five’ has taken a leap forward, with decorated samples arriving in the UK for examination and final revisions before production commences.

JONATHAN NEWTON

Ticket sales open for the Great Electric Train Show 2023

MIKE WILD

Discounted advance tickets for the 2023 Great Electric Train Show are on sale now and the first layouts for this year’s line-up have been revealed.

MIKE WILD

Kernow commissions ‘O’ gauge china clay CDAs

JONATHAN NEWTON

Kernow Model Rail Centre has commissioned a brand new and exclusive range of CDA china clay hoppers in ‘O’ gauge from Dapol.

JONATHAN NEWTON

Model Rail Scotland 2023 exhibition preview

MARK CHIVERS

Scotland’s premier model railway exhibition returns to the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow on February 24 to 26. MARK CHIVERS previews this annual three-day exhibition.

MARK CHIVERS

Dapol super-sizes HIAs for ‘O’ gauge

MARK CHIVERS

Dapol has revealed it is to bolster its ‘O’ gauge range with a newly-tooled HIA limestone hopper wagon.

MARK CHIVERS

Heljan adds ‘O’ gauge Class 58

Visitors to Warley were the first to see a surprise addition to Heljan’s ‘O’ gauge range of British outline diesel locomotives; the Class 58. This all-new model has been produced in response to strong demand from ‘O’ gauge modellers.

Heljan launches 2023 catalogue

Visitors to the Warley National Model Railway exhibition were the first to see Heljan’s 2023 catalogue featuring new locomotives and rolling stock for ‘OO’, 'OO9' and ‘O’ gauges, as well as the return of many existing models.

Heljan unveils ‘O’ gauge PCAs

Heljan and Realism Redefined – the retail arm of Britain’s Biggest Model Railway – have joined forces to create a ready-to-run ‘O’ gauge model of the PCA depressed centre bulk powder four-wheel tanker.

PREVIEW: Warley National Model Railway Exhibition 2022

Get set for the return of the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition this weekend and join us for our preview of the biggest model railway show in the country.

Spalding Model Railway Exhibition Preview

MARK CHIVERS

Final preparations are under way for the return of Spalding Model Railway Exhibition, sponsored by Hornby Magazine, on the weekend of November 5 and 6. Find out more here.

MARK CHIVERS

LNER launches family-friendly lounge

East Coast Main Line train operator London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has opened its first family-friendly lounge at London King's Cross station.

Dapol unveils 'O' gauge van trio

Dapol has revealed plans for three new additions to its rapidly expanding ‘O’ gauge wagon range with a GWR ‘Mogo’ van, SR 12ton vent van and GWR ‘Toad’ brake van.

LSWR Dia. 1410 Vans in ‘O’ for KMRC

MARK CHIVERS

Kernow Model Rail Centre (KMRC) has revealed details of its next exclusive ‘O’ gauge wagon, with the announcement of an all-new London & South Western Railway (LSWR) Diagram 1410 covered van.

MARK CHIVERS

Dapol ‘O’ ‘J94’ 0-6-0ST sample surfaces

Dapol’s newly-tooled ‘O’ gauge LNER ‘J94’ 0-6-0ST is progressing well with the latest engineering prototype currently being assessed by the company’s development team.

Lionheart Trains show BR '3MT' sample

Lionheart Trains has received new engineering samples for its ‘O’ gauge model of the BR Standard ‘3MT’ 2-6-2T which is now expected to be released in the second quarter of 2023.

Heljan reveals revised 7mm 'Peak' and all-new SR CCT/PMV

MARK CHIVERS

Heljan has revealed a series of new ‘O’ gauge models ahead of this weekend’s Guildex 2022 ‘O’ gauge model railway exhibition in Stafford.

MARK CHIVERS

Wisbech ‘J70’ for ‘O’ gauge!

MIKE WILD

Rapido Trains is planning its first ‘O’ gauge 7mm scale ready-to-run model of the LNER ‘J70’ 0-6-0 tram engine, but only if there is enough support.

MIKE WILD

Ellis Clark makes Pullman progress

Ellis Clark Trains has updated progress on its forthcoming ‘O’ gauge all-steel K-Type Pullman cars, issuing a series of colourised CAD drawings to highlight the level of detail planned.