'OO' gauge latest news
Rapido reveals GWR O19 ‘Tube’ wagon for ‘OO’
Rapido Trains UK has announced an all-new ‘OO’ gauge model of the Great Western Railway (GWR) Diagram (Dia.) O19 Open C ‘Tube’ wagon.
Exclusive ‘Gemini’ test unit for Rails
Rails of Sheffield has announced a new ‘OO’ gauge exclusive model from Bachmann, modelling the experimental ‘Test Unit Gemini’ Battery Electric Multiple Unit (BEMU).
FIRST LOOK: Limited edition CrossCountry HST decoration samples
The first decorated samples of Key Publishing's exclusive Hornby 'OO' gauge limited edition HST power car pack featuring CrossCountry's 43184 Laira Diesel Depot and 43366 HST40 has arrived. Check out the latest progress on this new product here.
Colour for Accurascale 21ton hoppers
Accurascale has revealed decorated samples of its forthcoming newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge 21ton hopper wagons.
Exclusive modular 'OO' gauge platform kits launch
Key Publishing and PJM Models have created a brand-new collection of modular platform kits for ‘OO’ gauge with the first sets available now covering straights, ramps and terminus section. Find out more here with our latest news and video.
Making Tracks 4 heads for Chester Cathedral this summer
This August Making Tracks with Pete Waterman and the Railnuts return to Chester Cathedral for the fourth summer event displaying Making Tracks 4 – Up to the Junction. It will feature part of the Guinness World Record Largest Portable Model Railway modelling Watford Junction.
Rails announces exclusive Accurascale Class 60
Rails of Sheffield has commissioned Accurascale to produce an exclusive ‘OO’ gauge model of Class 60 60033 Tees Steel Express in EWS/British Steel blue.
First and last Class 60s for Accurascale
Accurascale has revealed decorated samples for two of its Accurascale Exclusive all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 60s – 60001 Steadfast and 60100 Midland Railway – Butterley.
Hornby Magazine layouts prepare for GBRf Gala Weekend
A trio of Hornby Magazine layouts is being prepared for exhibition at the GBRf Gala Weekend which takes place at the Nene Valley Railway on September 7/8 2024.
Rapido reveals new RCH wagons for Peckett 1631 Marcia
Rapido Trains UK has announced that it is set to produce four exclusive 'OO' gauge wagons to help fund its newly-acquired Peckett 0-4-0T 1631 Marcia.
Rails displays ‘OO’ Class 18 liveries
Rails of Sheffield has revealed decorated samples of the forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Class 18/CBD90 bi-mode shunting locomotive being produced by Revolution Trains.
Cavalex adds first-built Class 60
Cavalex Models is to produce first-built Class 60 60001 Steadfast in as-delivered condition with custom tooling developed for its all-new ‘OO’ gauge model.
Cavalex reveals Adaptive Magnetic Detail
A new system from Cavalex Models promises to make fitment of buffer beam detail easier.
Cavalex Class 56 batch two confirmed
Cavalex Models has confirmed the second run of its popular ‘OO’ gauge Class 56 Co-Co diesel.
Bachmann reveals all-new Class 08 diesel shunter
Bachmann Europe revealed that it is producing a brand-new model of the Class 08 and 09 0-6-0 diesel shunters for 'OO' gauge at the annual Diesel and Electric Modellers United (DEMU) Showcase event on June 15.
Exmouth Junction signalbox joins Key Model World Shop collection
New to the Key Model World Shop collection from PJM Models is a laser-cut ‘OO’ gauge kit of Exmouth Junction signalbox modelling the distinctive 1959-built flat roof design.
Colour for Coronation coaches
Hornby has unveiled decorated samples of its forthcoming all-new ‘OO’ gauge LNER Coronation carriages.
Accurascale reveals all-new ‘OO’ Class 60
Accurascale has announced an all-new model of the Class 60 Co-Co heavy freight diesel locomotive for ‘OO’ gauge.
WIN! Hornby’s ‘Big Four Collection’ comprising four ‘OO’ gauge steam locomotives, worth £845.
Hornby Magazine is offering the chance to win four superb Hornby ‘OO’ gauge steam locomotives from the ‘Big Four Collection’, worth £845. The closing date for entries is 5pm GMT on July 25 2024.
Osborn Models Refuse Collector figures
Osborns Models has released a pack of 4mm scale refuse collector figures to complement the new Oxford Diecast Biffa Dustbin lorry.
Rapido ‘Fireless’ EPs arrive
Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of Rapido Trains’ forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 ‘Caledonia’ fireless locomotives have arrived for inspection.
VIDEO: Cavalex reveals decorated Class 60s
Cavalex Models has received decorated samples of its forthcoming newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge BR Class 60 diesel for evaluation. See the images and watch our latest video with Cav and Alex featuring the Class 60 samples in action.
BR 21ton HTO/HTV hoppers next for Accurascale
Accurascale has revealed BR 21ton HTO/HTV hoppers as its next ‘OO’ gauge wagon project, bolstering the company’s ‘Powering Britain’ range.
Exclusive CrossCountry HST artwork revealed
The artwork for Key Publishing's exclusive limited edition Hornby CrossCountry HST twin pack has been revealed featuring 43184 Laira Diesel Depot and 43366 HST40. Check out the latest news on this new limited edition here.
Making Tracks house kits available now
New to the Key Model World Shop are exclusive laser-cut modern detached house kits, as seen on Making Tracks: The Final Frontier at Model World LIVE.
Accurascale Class 31 production sample
Accurascale has received the first decorated production sample of its all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 31 A1A-A1A diesel for approval.
WIN! A Hornby ‘OO’ gauge LMS ‘Black Five’ 4-6-0, worth £230
Hornby Magazine is offering the chance to win one of Hornby’s all-new ‘OO’ gauge London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) ‘Black Five’ 4-6-0s, worth £229.99. The closing date for entries is 5pm GMT on June 25 2024.
Bachmann reveals all-new 'OO' gauge Class 25 samples
Bachmann has revealed the first samples of its new 'OO' gauge Class 25 Bo-Bo diesel, which form part of the manufacturer's new British Railway Announcements going live on May 1 2024.
Heavyweight Coal Sector Class 37 limited edition
The Key Publishing limited edition collection is expanding with a ‘OO’ gauge model of Class 37702 Taff Merthyr in Railfreight coal sector livery and equipped with its unique rectangular buffers.
Eight new exclusive JNA-Ts for the Key Model World Shop
Due to the huge popularity of the first eight DC Rail operated JNA-T wagons commissioned by Key Publishing from Revolution Trains for 'OO', a new batch of eight wagons has been added to the collection. Pre-order today from the Key Model World Shop.