'OO' gauge latest news
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.
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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.
More Hornby ‘Terriers’ on the way
Decorated samples of Hornby's next batch of 'OO’ gauge Stroudley ‘Terrier’ 0-6-0Ts have arrived for assessment, ahead of production getting underway soon.
New ‘OO’ Class 31s debut
Hornby's development team have received decorated samples of the next production run of the popular ‘OO’ gauge Class 31 A1A-A1A diesel for checking over.
Super Sentinel samples
Hornby has shared images of its next batch of ‘OO' gauge Sentinel 0-4-0 diesel shunters, following receipt of decorated samples for checking over by the company's development team.
More Ruston 48DS’ due soon from Hornby
Decorated samples of the next batch of Hornby's popular ‘OO’ gauge Ruston and Hornsby 48DS have arrived with the company's development team for assessment.
Hornby’s Dublo ‘Merchant Navy’ samples sail in
Hornby has received production samples of its newly-tooled OO’ gauge Hornby Dublo Bulleid air-smoothed ‘Merchant Navy’ 4-6-2 for evaluation.
VIDEO: Hornby shows 14-car APT sample
Hornby has released a new video showing a full 14-car APT set running on its test track. Watch the 'OO' gauge Class 370 in action here.
APT-E second coming
Rapido Trains has announced a new production run for the 'OO' model of the Advanced Passenger Train Experimental (APT-E). It was originally produced as part of the National Collection in Miniature exclusively for the National Railway Museum in 2016.
Rails’ Gas Turbines edge closer
Rails of Sheffield's forthcoming exclusive ‘OO’ gauge BR gas turbine locomotive, 18000, edges closer to release, following receipt of production samples for checking over.
Accurascale’s low-level nuclear loads shape-up
Accurascale has received updated Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of its forthcoming ‘OO' gauge two-axle PFA low-level nuclear waste loads for assessment.
Dapol adds more ‘OO’ Class 68s
Dapol is adding another four new ‘OO’ gauge Class 68 diesels to its release schedule.
Accurascale's GWR ‘Manor’ EP steams in
Accurascale has received the first Engineering Prototype (EP) sample of its newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GWR) ‘Manor’ 4-6-0 locomotive for appraisal by the development team.
Cavalex reveals new selection of ‘OO' BBA/BLAs
Cavalex Models has revealed the identities of its next selection of ‘OO’ gauge BBA/BLA 50ft bogie steel carriers, with more than 20 different models planned.
Heljan confirms second batch of ‘OO’ Class 25s
Heljan has confirmed a second batch of its popular ‘OO’ gauge Class 25 Bo-Bo diesels (HM167) for later this year.
Oxford Rail’s Great Eastern Vans surface
Oxford Rail has received the first Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of its newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Great Eastern Railway 10ton ventilated box vans and 10ton banana vans for assessment.
Hornby revises Mk 4 plans
Hornby has revised the release schedule for its forthcoming range of newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge BR Mk 4 carriages, with changes to its planned models in BR InterCity and GNER liveries.
BR blue for KR Models' GT3
KR Models is planning a small batch of its newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge prototype gas turbine 4-6-0, ‘GT3’, in fictional BR blue livery.
Dapol plans new run of MJAs for 'N' and 'OO'
Dapol has unveiled plans to manufacture further batches of its popular MJA bogie box wagons for ‘N’ and ‘OO’ gauge.
UPDATED: More colour for Genesis coaches
Hattons has received further decorated samples of its forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Genesis four and six-wheel carriages for assessment.
Rapido Trains UK launches Titfield Thunderbolt range
Rapido Trains UK is to release a range of ‘OO’ gauge models inspired by the classic Ealing comedy, The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Revolution's colourful 'OO' Ecofrets
Revolution Trains has taken delivery of decorated samples of its forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge FWA Ecofret container flat wagons for evaluation.
Streamlined ‘W1' gains photographic grey
Hornby has received a decorated sample of its newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge LNER streamlined ‘W1’ 4-6-4 in fictitious photographic grey.
New Hornby ‘9F’ takes shape
Development of Hornby's all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR ‘9F’ 2-10-0 continues apace with the first stereo 3D-printed sample appearing for evaluation during late March.
New Tooling for Hornby's Midland Pullman HST
Hornby is developing new tooling for its forthcoming 'OO' gauge model of Locomotive Services Limited’s Midland Pullman liveried High Speed Train (HST).
Hornby receives APT deco sample
Hornby has received decorated samples of its forthcoming all-new ‘OO' gauge model of British Rail's Class 370 Advanced Passenger Train (APT) for evaluation by the development team.
Rails Connect Point Motors
Rails of Sheffield is adding a pair of all-new point motors to its growing collection of Rails Connect branded accessories.
Burslem exclusives for Hobby Goblin
The Hobby Goblin of Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent has commissioned Dapol to produce three exclusive seven-plank private owner coal wagons, covering all three main scales, in Sneyd of Burslem colours.
Flangeway Salmon Wagon Update
Flangeway has advised that its recently-released ‘OO’ gauge BR ‘Salmon’ rail-carrying wagon is to undergo retooling.
New building kits for Display
Display Models has added a series of new 4mm scale low-relief buildings to its expanding range of multimedia kits.