'OO' gauge latest news
KMRC Class 33/2 Exclusive
Kernow Model Rail Centre (KMRC) has commissioned an exclusive ‘OO’ gauge narrow-bodied Class 33/2 Bo-Bo diesel from Heljan, finished as preserved D6593 in BR green with small yellow warning panels.
MARK CHIVERS
More ‘Warwells’ for Hattons
Hattons Originals has announced an all-new selection of its ‘OO’ gauge 50ton ‘Warwell’ wagons.
MARK CHIVERS
‘OO’ SECR ‘P’ 0-6-0T returns
Hattons is to produce a second batch of its popular Hattons Originals ‘OO’ gauge South Eastern & Chatham Railway (SECR) ‘P’ 0-6-0T.
MARK CHIVERS
First and last ‘66s’ for Accurascale
Accurascale has added a further two ‘OO’ gauge Class 66 Co-Co diesels to its planned release schedule, with these latest announcements reflecting the first and last examples of the class.
MARK CHIVERS
New batch of Hunslet 16in 0-6-0STs
Rapido Trains UK has announced details of a second production batch of its recent ‘OO’ gauge Hunslet 16in 0-6-0STs.
MARK CHIVERS
GWR Banana vans for Rapido
Rapido Trains UK has revealed plans to add an all-new ‘OO’ gauge Diagram Y4 Banana van to its range of GWR wagons.
MARK CHIVERS
Locomotion reveals KOYLI exclusive
Locomotion Models has revealed that it has commissioned another exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Class 55 ‘Deltic’ finished as 55002 Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI) from Accurascale.
MARK CHIVERS
Accurascale adds exclusive HN Rail ‘Tractor’
Accurascale is adding an additional ‘OO’ gauge Class 37/4 Co-Co diesel to its second run of models as 37405 in HN Rail orange and black.
MARK CHIVERS
WIN! A Hornby ‘OO’ gauge Liverpool and Manchester Railway Tiger train pack, worth £230.
Hornby Magazine is offering the chance to win one of Hornby’s new ‘OO’ gauge Liverpool and Manchester Railway (L&MR) Tiger train packs (R30233) worth £230. The closing date for entries is 5pm GMT on May 25 2023.
GCR ‘Birdcage Bridge’ kit available now for 'OO' gauge
Key Publishing and PJM Models have released their second kit – a ‘OO’ gauge laser-cut model of the GCR ‘Birdcage Bridge’ which once crossed the WCML at Rugby. Read the full story here and order online through the Key Model World Shop.
MIKE WILD
Accurascale reveals new batch of Class 37s
Accurascale has revealed details of its second tranche of all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 37 diesels, which is set to include BR Western Region (WR) centre headcode examples and a further selection of contemporary-era locomotives.
MARK CHIVERS
Hornby reveals exclusive Collector Club 'P2'
Hornby has revealed an exclusive Collector Club model of LNER ‘P2’ 2-8-2 2005 Thane of Fife for ‘OO’ gauge.
MIKE WILD
King and Country figures
Osborn’s Models has released a series of new 'OO’ gauge figures, including a topical figure of King Charles III, ahead of the monarch’s Coronation in May.
MARK CHIVERS
Hornby hosts virtual Collector Club Members' Day
Hornby is to host a special virtual Collector Club Members' Day this Saturday, March 25.
MARK CHIVERS
Kernow Scenecraft Exclusives
Kernow Model Rail Centre has added a further selection of exclusive ‘OO’ and ‘N’ gauge Bachmann Scenecraft structures to its range of West Country inspired models.
MARK CHIVERS
‘OO’ Mica B for KR Models
KR Models has revealed that its next ‘OO’ gauge wagon project will be a Great Western Railway ‘Mica B’ ventilated refrigerated meat van.
MARK CHIVERS
RCH 1907 wagons in ‘OO’ for Rapido
Rapido Trains UK is to produce five and seven-plank open wagons built to the Railway Clearing House’s 1907 standards for ‘OO’.
JONATHAN NEWTON
Departmental exclusive for Accurascale
Accurascale has added a new departmental version of its popular ‘OO’ gauge 21ton MDO/MDV mineral wagon to its expanding collection of Accurascale Exclusives.
MARK CHIVERS
Exclusive Accurascale Class 37 revealed
Accurascale has revealed a late addition to the first production run of its all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 37s, with the announcement of D6703 in BR green with small yellow warning panels, as part of the company’s Accurascale Exclusives range.
JONATHAN NEWTON
Exclusive MRC Conflat
The Model Railway Club (MRC) has commissioned an exclusive ‘OO' gauge Conflat wagon and container from Dapol, featuring the club’s instantly recognised ‘Percy’ logo.
MARK CHIVERS
Accurascale adds more North Eastern hoppers
Accurascale has announced details of a second batch of its all-new ‘OO’ gauge North Eastern Railway (NER) 20ton coal hoppers.
MARK CHIVERS
New owners for Mevagissey Model Railway
Mevagissey Model Railway is under new ownership, following the retirement of Paul Catchpole after 18 years running the venture. Lee Price has acquired the Cornwall based business ahead of the 2023 holiday season.
JONATHAN NEWTON
Statfold model railway exhibition 2023 preview
The Statfold Model Railway Exhibition is set to return to the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum on the weekend of April 1/2 2023, following the success of the debut event in 2022.
MIKE WILD
Ticket sales open for the Great Electric Train Show 2023
Discounted advance tickets for the 2023 Great Electric Train Show are on sale now and the first layouts for this year’s line-up have been revealed.
MIKE WILD
Exclusive diesel depot kits from Key Publishing
Key Publishing has partnered with PJM Models to offer a brand-new and exclusive laser-cut diesel depot kit for ‘OO’ gauge. Discover the full story and how to order these kits here.
Locomotion Models Flying Scotsman exclusive
Locomotion Models is marking the centenary of the world’s most famous steam locomotive with an exclusive limited edition of Gresley ‘A1’ 4-6-2 4472 Flying Scotsman as it appeared at the 1924 British Empire Exhibition.
JONATHAN NEWTON
Key Publishing launches limited edition Coal Sector Class 31
The Key Publishing Limited Edition collection is expanding with an exclusive model of Coal Sector liveried Class 31 31276 Calder Hall Power Station with Accurascale for ‘OO’ gauge.
MIKE WILD
UPDATED: Accurascale confirms BR Mk 2c
Accurascale has confirmed that it is developing a series of newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge BR Mk 2c carriages, to accompany the previously announced Mk 2b vehicles.
JONATHAN NEWTON
Accurascale adds new Class 31 and 50 exclusives
Accurascale has revealed details of further planned exclusives for its all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 31 and Class 50 diesel locomotives, as part of its Accurascale Exclusives range.
MARK CHIVERS
UPDATED: Railtour 33/1s for KMRC
Kernow Model Rail Centre (KMRC) has commissioned two new exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Class 33/1 locomotives from Heljan, finished as 33104 and 33106 in BR blue.
MARK CHIVERS