'OO' gauge latest news
LSWR ‘330’ Class 0-6-0ST next for OO Works
OO Works is to produce a ‘OO’ gauge London & South Western Railway (LSWR) ‘330’ Class 0-6-0ST.
Accurascale shows KUA first sample
Accurascale has received the first engineering prototype of its forthcoming KUA nuclear flask wagon.
Access Platforms from Display
Display and Graffrail have released 'OO' gauge access platforms kit for depots, yards and sidings.
Limited edition Hornby Class 66 supports the NHS
Hornby has announced a limited edition Class 66 finished as 66731 Capt. Tom Moore - A True British Inspirations to raise funds for the NHS.
Cavalex first EP of TEA tanker
Cavalex Models have received their first Engineer Prototype samples of TEA tanker wagons.
Metcalfe show prototype Gatehouse Caste Kit
Metcalfe Models has released images of the prototype build for its new Gatehouse Castle kit. The kit will be available for 'OO' and 'N' gauge.
More colour for Genesis coaches
Hattons has received further decorated samples of its forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Genesis four and six-wheel carriages for assessment.
KR Models reveal GT3 artwork
KR Models has released images of the paint scheme for its 'OO' model of English Electric gas turbine prototype GT3.
KR Models show updated 'Fell' CAD
Hot on the heels of the previous update, KR Models have revealed the next CAD drawing with added body detail for their new 'OO' gauge project. the 'Fell'.
Hornby shows Avanti Class 390
Hornby has received a decorated sample of its Avanti West Coast liveried Class 390 Pendolino unit for 'OO' gauge.
Rails of Sheffield expands wagon range
Rails of Sheffield is producing a second version of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR) 16ft covered goods wagon in partnership with Dapol.
Accurascale adds Modern Class 37/4s to its range
CONTEMPORARY ERA Class 37/4s are being modelled for ‘OO’ following Accurascale’s announcement of its fifth and final Class 37 variant for its first production run.
Hitachi Class 800/0 test train pack
Hornby’s long-awaited new ‘OO’ gauge Hitachi Class 800/0 Test Train coach pack (Cat No. R4897) arrived with retailers during March.
Hornby issues APT-P formation guides
Hornby has issued a useful set of graphics to confirm the intended formations of its forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge models of BR’s Class 370 Advanced Passenger Train Prototype.
Hornby receives ‘Coronation Scot’ 3D samples
Development of Hornby’s 2020 collection of LMS ‘Coronation Scot’ carriages for ‘OO’ gauge saw the arrival of a set of 3D printed stereolithography samples. These are produced to inspect DTS CAD drawing work in a 3D format before progressing to the tooling stage.
HORNBY ‘2MT’ 2-6-0 FIRST SAMPLE SURFACES
HORNBY took delivery of the first engineering sample of its forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge BR Standard ‘2MT’ 2-6-0 in late February for evaluation.
Bachmann reveals first 2020 product announcements
THE FIRST of Bachmann’s product announcements for 2020 took place on February 4/5 with the manufacturer revealing a collection of new ‘OO’ gauge models for release through February-April.
Dapol adds GWR ‘Manor’ to its ‘OO’ roster
THE popular Great Western Railway (GWR) ‘Manor’ 4-6-0 is set to expand Dapol’s ‘OO’ gauge steam roster. The ‘Manor’ is set to build on the development of the manufacturer’s GWR ‘43XX’ 2-6-0.
Hornby Plans ‘HUSH HUSH’ for 2020
The Gresley ‘W1’ 4-6-4 is one of the highlights of Hornby impressive plans for its centenary year. Mark Chivers reveals all.
All-New Class 37/0 and 37/6 revealed for 'OO' by Accurascale
THE popular and long-lived English Electric Class 37 Co-Co diesel-electric has been announced as the next ‘OO’ gauge locomotive project by Accurascale.
Accurascale develops JSA steel Coil carrier
Accurascale has unveiled plans to produce the JSA steel coil carrier as its next ‘OO’ gauge project.
Accurascale shows ‘Deltic’ first shot
The first engineering sample of Accurascale’s first ready-to-run ‘OO’ gauge locomotive - the Class 55 ‘Deltic’ - has been received for inspection. The sample is the first prototype of the model and is subject to revisions.
1:1 collection 'Black five' due November
The first of Hornby’s new 1:1 Collection limited edition models is due to arrive in November modelling Stanier ‘Black Five’ 4-6-0 45379.
Modern Pullman train pack
Hornby is set to release its new Belmond British Pullman train pack in November featuring DB Cargo Class 67 67021 together with Pullman Parlour First’s Lucille and Zena and Kitchen First Ione (Cat No. R3750).
Hornby shows new LSWR & LMS Brake vans in colour
Hornby has received decorated samples of its new ‘OO’ gauge models of the London & South Western Railway (LSWR) 20/24ton and London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) 20ton brake vans. Railway (LMS) 20ton brake vans.
Accurascale plans Class 92 and Mk 5s
Accurascale has revealed that its next ‘OO’ gauge ready-to-run projects are the Class 92 Co-Co electrics and Mk 5 carriages.