'O' gauge latest news
Get set for the 2022 Great Electric Train Show
The 2022 Great Electric Train Show is going ahead on the weekend of October 8/9 2022 with a stella cast of inspirational model railways, trade stands, demonstrations and more.
Stamford Model Railway Exhibition
Following an act of vandalism and cancellation due to the pandemic, Market Deeping Model Railway Club’s Stamford Model Railway Exhibition returns for the first time in three years. HORNBY MAGAZINE previews the show’s resumption.
STATFOLD MODEL RAILWAY EVENT 2022 PREVIEW
A brand new two-day model railway exhibition sponsored by Hornby Magazine takes place at the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum in Staffordshire this April. MARK CHIVERS previews this all-new model railway event.
Dapol unveils ‘J94’ for ‘O’
Dapol has announced plans to produce a newly-tooled ‘O’ gauge Hunslet ‘Austerity’ (LNER ‘J94’) 0-6-0ST.
Dapol adds new ‘O’ gauge box van trio
Dapol has added three all-new 12ton box vans to its ‘O’ gauge portfolio, with first Engineering Prototype (EP) samples currently being evaluated by the company’s development team.
UPDATED: Ellis Clark ‘Black Five’ in ‘O’
Ellis Clark Trains has recieved the first Engineering Prototype (EP) of its forthcoming newly tooled ‘O’ gauge LMS Stanier Black Five 4-6-0 for evaluation.
Routemex 7mm concrete platform edging
Routemex has introduced a small selection of 7mm scale Southern Railway concrete platform edging to its range of detailing accessories.
Model Rail Scotland 2022 event preview
Scotland’s premier model railway exhibition returns to the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow on February 25 to 27. Hornby Magazine previews this highlight in the model railway calendar.
JS Models launches laser-cut roof slates
JS Models has added a selection of laser-cut roofing slate strips to its growing range of 4mm and 7mm scale building kits and detailing accessories.
‘O’ gauge 24.5ton hopper re-run
Accurascale is planning a second production run of its ‘O’ gauge 24.5ton HOP 24/HUO hopper wagons.
Heljan launches 2022 catalogue
FREE ACCESS TO HELJAN'S CATALOGUE FOR SUBSCRIBERS: Heljan has launched its new 2022 catalogue with four all-new models added to the range, tooling modifications and upgrades to others, plus reintroductions and new identities on existing ‘OO’ and 'O’ gauge products. Read our full report here.
Heljan Autumn Update
Heljan has confirmed that its forthcoming newly-tooled ‘O’ gauge BR Class 56 Co-Co diesel is amongst a selection of new models due to arrive with stockists late this year/early 2022.
Heljan reveals ‘O’ gauge CCT artwork
Heljan has revealed artwork for its forthcoming ‘O’ gauge BR Mk 1 Covered Carriage Trucks (CCTs).
Colour for air-piped brake vans
Dapol has received decorated samples of its next batch of ‘O’ gauge BR 20ton brake vans which are set to represent vehicles in later life.
Britain’s Biggest Model Railway goes public
Britain’s Biggest Model Railway is making its first public appearance at a fortnight long exhibition in Wakefield this December. Open daily from 10am-4.30pm from December 4-19 it will be the first opportunity to see the huge 180ft long ‘O’ gauge layout away from its workshop.
'O' gauge 60 collection expands
Three additional locomotives have been added to the list of new Class 60s from Heljan for ‘O’ gauge with a pair of Gaugemaster Collection releases as well as an exclusive limited edition for Kernow Model Rail Centre.
Wickham Trolley EP for 'O' arrives
Ellis Clark Trains (ECT) has received the first Engineering Prototype (EP) of its forthcoming 'O' gauge Wickham Trolley for evaluation.
FIRST LOOK: Heljan ED EP
Heljan has received the first Engineering Prototype (EP) of its forthcoming newly-tooled 'O' gauge BR Class 73 Electro-Diesel (ED) for evaluation by the development team.
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.
New batch of LMS '3F' 0-6-0Ts progress
Dapol has received decorated samples of its next batch of ‘O’ gauge LMS ‘Jinty’ 0-6-0Ts for assessment.
‘O’ gauge LSWR ‘B4' takes shape
Dapol has received the first Engineering Prototype (EP) sample of its newly-tooled ‘O’ gauge London and South Western Railway (LSWR) ‘B4’ 0-4-0T for evaluation.
Dapol HAAs go under cover
Dapol has updated its ‘O’ gauge BR HAA Merry-Go-Round (MGR) hopper tooling to enable canopy-fitted examples to be produced for the first time.
Faux teak finish for ‘O’ gauge Thompsons
Ellis Clark Trains (ECT) has revealed progress on its forthcoming ‘O’ gauge London North Eastern Railway (LNER) Thompson carriages in faux teak finish, with decorated samples arriving for evaluation..
Dapol BR 20ton brake van variety
Dapol is to produce a further batch of its popular ‘O’ gauge BR 20ton brake vans, including newly-tooled variants.
All-New K Type Pullmans for 'O' Gauge
Ellis Clark Trains (ECT) has unveiled plans to produce a set of all-steel K Type Pullmans as its next finescale ‘O’ gauge project.
Heljan reveals decorated Class 56s
Heljan has revealed factory decorated samples of its newly-tooled ‘O’ gauge Class 56 diesel.
Dapol shows first HEA samples
Dapol has received engineering samples of its eagerly awaited HEA and HBA hoppers for 'O' gauge. The wagons are currently being reviewed by the development team.
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...
‘O’ gauge bracket signal EPs
Dapol has received the first working Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of its forthcoming servo-operated ‘O’ gauge bracket and junction signals for evaluation.