'OO' gauge latest news
Accurascale shows HYA and IIA samples
Accurascale has revealed the decorated pre-production samples of its new 'OO' gauge HYA and IIA bogie hopper wagons. Production is set to start in March with delivery in the second quarter of 2021.
Dapol shows 'Prairie' progress
Dapol has revealed decorated samples of its all-new 'OO' gauge model of the GWR 'Large Prairie' 2-6-2Ts covering the '5101' and '61XX' classes.
Dapol shows 'OO' gauge 'Manor'
Dapol has revealed the first engineering sample for its all-new 'OO' gauge model of the GWR 'Manor' 4-6-0 together with confirmation of the identities for its first production run.
Hornby delivers new Thompson 'A2/2s'
Hornby's eagerly-awaited new 'OO' gauge Thompson 'A2/2' 4-6-2s have arrived with retailers.
Decorated 'Deltics' Debut
Accurascale has received decorated samples of its forthcoming 'OO' gauge Class 55 'Deltic' Co-Co diesels for evaluation by the company's development team. View them in green, blue and purple here.
All-new Class 20 leads Bachmann Announcements
Bachmann has unveiled its Spring 2021 British Model Railway Announcements with news of an all-new BR Class 20/0 diesel for 'OO' together with tooling revisions for its 'OO' gauge GWR 'Modified Hall' 4-6-0 and a raft of new liveries on existing models across its 'OO' and 'N' gauge ranges.
Hattons shows latest Genesis samples
New engineering samples for the collection of Genesis four and six-wheel carriages have been received by Hattons Model Railways for evaluation.
Cavalex 'OO' MGR EPs arrive
First Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of Cavalex Models' forthcoming 'OO' gauge Merry-Go-Round (MGR) hopper wagons have arrived for assessment by the development team.
Wills' materials range expands
Scenic kit and materials specialist Wills has added the first in a series of new embossed plastic sheet packs with the release of its slate walling (Cat No. SSMP 232).
FULL REPORT: Accurascale reveals all-new 'Manor'
Accurascale has revealed that it is working on its first ‘OO’ gauge steam outline locomotive – a Great Western Railway (GWR) ‘Manor’ 4-6-0. Read the full story here first with exclusive video and behind the scenes images for Hornby Magazine and KeyModelWorld subscribers.
Oxford Rail 2021 update
Oxford Rail has updated the status of its in-development 'OO' gauge models and added a new Banana van to its range for 2021.
New warehouse and mail order operation for KMRC
Kernow Model Rail Centre (KMRC) has expanded its mail order operation with the introduction of a new warehouse.The new facility located in Camborne will handle the Cornwall based retailer's mail order business
New Hornby BR '9F' for 'OO' takes shape
Hornby has updated progress on its newly-announced 'OO' gauge BR Standard '9F' 2-10-0, sharing tantalising glimpses at development drawings of the forthcoming heavy freight steam locomotive.
Ruston and Hornsby 88DS decorated samples
Development work on Hornby’s new ‘OO’ gauge Ruston and Hornsby 88DS 0-4-0 4wDM shunter is progressing well with factory-decorated pre-production samples arriving for evaluation.
FIRST LOOK: Hornby Mk 4 CAD drawings
Hornby has revealed the first CAD images of its all-new range of BR Mk 4 carriages and Driving Van Trailers for 'OO' gauge as well as updating the information on the vehicles it will release.
Kerr, Stuart ‘Victory’ 0-6-0T pre-orders now open
Planet Industrials is now taking pre-orders for its first ready-to-run 'OO' gauge locomotive, the Kerr, Stuart 'Victory' 0-6-0T (HM163).
Accurascale reveals TPE Mk 5a Nova 3 EPs
Having showcased its forthcoming 'OO' gauge Caledonian Sleeper Mk 5 carriages earlier in the week, Accurascale has revealed progress on its new Transpennine Express Mk 5a Nova 3 carriages for 'OO'.
First EP for Accurascale's Mk 5 Caledonian Sleepers
Accurascale has taken delivery of the first Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of its forthcoming 'OO' gauge Mk 5 Caledonian Sleeper carriages for evaluation by the project's development team.
Heljan's 'OO' ETHEL on the horizon
Heljan's eagerly-awaited newly-tooled 'OO' gauge Class 25 Bo-Bo diesels are expected to arrive during February.
KMRC LSWR Road Van approved for production
Kernow Model Rail Centre's (KMRC) forthcoming 'OO' gauge LSWR/SR Diagram 1541 10ton Road Van has been approved for production.
Bellerophon leads the way for KR Models in 2021
KR Models has unveiled plans to expand its portfolio of ready-to-run models with three new 'OO' gauge projects including the Haydock Foundry's 0-6-0WT Bellerophon, a Hunslet Bo-Bo diesel shunter and a torpedo ladle wagon.
Coil A for 'OO' next from Accurascale
Accurascale has unveiled its next 'OO' gauge model - a BR diagram 1/412 21ton four-wheel Coil A rolled strip steel wagon. Delivery is expected in the third quarter of 2021.
Bachmann's Branchline Bulleids break through
Bachmann has received first Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of its all-new 'OO' gauge Bulleid carriages for evaluation by the development team.
First EP for Heljan's all-new 'OO' Class 47
Heljan's development team has taken delivery of the first hand-assembled Engineering Prototype (EP) sample of its newly tooled 'OO' gauge Class 47 Co-Co diesel.
HORNBY 2021: All-new ‘P2’ and ‘9F’ lead the way
AN ALL-NEW ‘OO’ GAUGE London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) ‘P2’ 2-8-2 and BR ‘9F’ 2-10-0 lead the way for Hornby’s steam locomotive range in 2021, together with expansion of the Hornby Dublo collection and much more.
HORNBY 2021: Ruston 88DS leads 2021 diesel and electric range
With development work continuing to Hornby’s new ‘OO’ gauge Class 390 APT and Class 91 electric from the 2020 range, this year sees the addition of two new tooling projects with the introduction of the Ruston and Hornsby 88DS 0-4-0 diesel shunter and detail revisions to the Sentinel 0-4-0 diesel shunter.
HORNBY 2021: Carriages Galore
LEADING THE WAY FOR Hornby’s range of ‘OO’ gauge carriages and wagons for 2021 is a new series of four-wheel and six-wheel carriages in a wide choice of configurations and liveries.
HORNBY 2021: RailRoad new items
HORNBY’S RailRoad range of models increases by 23 new locomotives this year, plus two train packs including steam and diesel locomotives in an array of colourful liveries.
HORNBY 2021: TRAIN SETS
Hornby’s latest HM6000 analogue control system appears in a train set for the first time this year as part of the iTraveller 6000 train set (R1271M) forming one of three new train sets for 2021.
HORNBY 2021: PLAYTRAINS
In 2021 Hornby is introducing an exciting new children’s range of interactive train packs and sets – Hornby Playtrains.