'OO' gauge latest news
Hornby Magazine takes over Making Tracks!
On Monday July 26, the Hornby Magazine and Key Model World team is taking over Pete Waterman’s Making Tracks Layout at Chester Cathedral.
Rails launch GWR V6 Iron Mink for ‘OO’
Rails of Sheffield has expanded its range of ‘OO’ gauge 3D-printed ready-to-run wagons with a GWR V6 Iron Mink wagon.
Making Tracks Moves Into Position
On July 16, the Making Tracks exhibition at Chester Cathedral will open to the public. The model railway built by Pete Waterman and his team has taken centre stage in the Cathedral nave. RICHARD WATSON was on hand to capture the process for Hornby Magazine and Keymodelworld subscribers.
First and last MGRs for Locomotion
Locomotion Models has commissioned a pair of Cavalex Models’ all-new ‘OO’ gauge Merry-Go-Round (MGR) hoppers to represent the first and last examples built, now part of the National Collection.
Accurascale's ‘OO’ Coil A edges closer
Accurascale has received production samples of its forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Coil A wagons, ahead of delivery later this Summer.
'Mullets' aplenty
Revolution Trains has revealed its next wagon project for ‘OO’ and ‘N’ – BR’s distinctive Borail wagons.
Colour for Oxford’s 'OO' GE Vans
Oxford Rail has received decorated samples of its newly tooled ‘OO’ gauge Great Eastern 10ton box vans for scrutiny before production starts.
‘Clans’ destined for release soon
Decorated samples of Hornby's eagerly-awaited ‘OO’ gauge BR ‘Clan’ 4-6-2s have arrived for assessment.
Hornby shares Mk4 progress
Hornby’s development team has received running samples of its newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge BR Mk 4 carriages for evaluation.
Heljan Summer 2021 update
Heljan has received the first Engineering Prototype (EP) sample of its forthcoming ‘O’ gauge BR Mk 1 Covered Carriage Truck (CCT) for assessment by the development team. This and a host of other updates on current model projects have been shared by the company.
Dapol receives decorated ‘Manor’ samples
Decorated samples of Dapol’s newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge GWR ‘Manor’ 4-6-0 have been received by the company’s development team for evaluation.
New ‘Grid’ for ‘OO’ from Cavalex
Cavalex Models has unveiled plans to produce an all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR Class 56 Co-Co diesel.
Tractor gains traction
Accurascale has taken delivery of further Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of its forthcoming all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR Class 37 Co-Co diesels for assessment.
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.
Hornby sales soar to £48.5 million
Hornby has returned to profit in the year ending March 31 2021, reporting sales revenue up 28% on the previous year to £48.5million.
MGR Hoppers Galore
Accurascale has unveiled plans to produce the Merry-Go-Round (MGR) coal hopper family of wagons for ‘OO’.
First EP for TMC’s ‘OO’ gauge ‘G5’
The first Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of The Model Centre’s (TMC) specially-commissioned ‘OO’ gauge London North Eastern Railway (LNER) ‘G5’ 0-4-4T have arrived for evaluation.
‘OO’ 24.5ton mineral wagons due soon
The Model Centre’s (TMC) eagerly-awaited newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge BR 24.5ton mineral wagons are due for release imminently.
Colour for Oxford ‘Pilchard’
Oxford Rail has received decorated samples of its newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge BR ‘Pilchard’ 20ton bogie ballast wagons for assessment.
KR Models announce Clayton CDB90
KR Models has announced plans to produce a 'OO' gauge ready-to-run model of Clayton's CBD90 hybrid shunting locomotive to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the railway equipment manufacturer.
Cavalex ‘OO’ MGR hoppers progress
Decorated samples of Cavalex Models’ newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge HAA/HFA/CDA hopper wagons have arrived with the company’s development team for inspection.
Hornby Pride models move forward
Development work on Hornby's collection of Pride-liveried ‘OO' gauge models received a boost in May with the arrival of a decorated sample of Class 66 66773 Pride of GB Railfreight (Cat No. R30023) for approval by the development team.
Nuclear PFA Deco samples
Accurascale has taken delivery of decorated samples of its forthcoming ‘OO' gauge PFA nuclear container wagons for assessment by the company’s development team.
Hornby shares 3D ‘P2’ renders
Hornby has released images of the latest 3D CAD renders of its forthcoming ‘OO' gauge London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) 'P2’ 2-8-2s.
Colourful car carriers
Decorated samples of Revolution Trains’ newly-tooled 'OO' gauge IPA car carriers have arrived with the company's development team for appraisal.
Hornby retailer tier system
Hornby has introduced a new tier system for supplying products to its retailer network following appraisal of the company's supply chain and its ability to meet increased product demand.
All-new ‘OO’ SECR wagons for Rapido Trains UK
Rapido Trains UK has unveiled plans for a selection of all-new South Eastern & Chatham Railway (SECR) open wagons for ‘OO’ gauge.
Caroline breaks cover
Revolution Trains has received the first Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of its forthcoming 'OO’ gauge BR Southern Region (SR) General Manager's Inspection Saloon, 975025, for evaluation.
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.
‘OO’ TUA Caustic Soda tank next for Revolution
Revolution Trains has revealed that its next ‘OO’ gauge project will be a TU013A TUA caustic soda tank wagon for ‘OO’.