'OO' gauge latest news
Trains on Film
Hornby has cancelled plans for its forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Trains on Film train packs.
Great Electric Train Show line up grows
The layout list for the 2022 Great Electric Train Show is growing with announcement of five more of the 30 strong line up for the October 8/9 event in Milton Keynes.
Heljan adds more 86s
Heljan has confirmed details of a new batch of its popular ‘OO’ gauge Class 86 electrics.
Kernow commissions Combe Junction Signalbox
Kernow Model Rail Centre (KMRC) has commissioned an exclusive ‘OO’ gauge model of the Great Western Railway's (GWR) Combe Junction signalbox (Cat No. 44-187Z) from Bachmann Scenecraft
Accurascale and Rails of Sheffield Class 89 goes ahead
Accurascale and Rails of Sheffield have confirmed that the proposed 'OO’ gauge Class 89 is going to be produced for release in 2023.
New Bachmann Collectors Club exclusives
Bachmann Europe has revealed a new version of its ‘OO’ gauge BR Mk 2f Driving Brake Standard Open (DBSO) together with Class 37/5 in ‘N’ gauge exclusively for its Bachmann Collectors Club (BCC) members.
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‘Heavyweight’ 37 materializes
Accurascale has received the first Engineering Prototype (EP) sample of its newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Class 37/7 diesel for evaluation.
Waterman prepares for Making Tracks 2
A brand-new ‘OO’ gauge layout is under construction by Pete Waterman and the Railnuts group for a two-month-long exhibition at Chester Cathedral this summer. Doors open on July 23...
All-new 'OO' SR eight-plank opens for Rapido Trains UK
A series of Southern Railway eight-plank open wagons will be Rapido Trains UK’s next 'OO' gauge project.
Accurascale 'OO' 37s enter production
Accurascale has confirmed that the first batch of its newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Class 37 diesels are now in production, following approval and testing of decorated samples.
More Mk 2b deco samples surface
Accurascale has received further decorated samples of its all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR Mk 2b carriages for scrutiny by the company's project development team.
Accurascale reveals all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR Mk 1 suburbans
The BR 57ft Mk 1 suburban carriages have been selected as Accurascale’s next passenger rolling stock project for ‘OO’ gauge. Hornby Magazine has the full story including exclusive video with the first running samples.
Rapido's Bedford OB in tooling
Rapido Trains UK has opened the order book for its forthcoming 1:76 scale Bedford OB coach, which has now entered the tooling stage.
Hornby develops new magnetic couplings
Hornby has developed a new magnetic style of coupling for its ‘OO’ gauge rolling stock, as an alternative to the traditional NEM style small tension lock examples.
Hornby ‘9F’ gains colour
Hornby has received the first decorated samples of its all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR ‘9F’ 2-10-0 for evaluation.
Flangeway revises ‘Salmon’ wagon
Footplate Models has taken delivery of the revised Flangeway ‘OO’ gauge ‘Salmon’ engineers’ bogie rail wagon, following retooling of the model to the correct 60ft scale length.
First EP: Rapido ‘OO’ OAA
Development of Rapido Trains UK’s all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR OAA wagon has progressed to the first Engineering Prototype (EP) sample stage.
Revolutionary Class 93 develops
Development of Revolution Trains’ forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge model of the Stadler tri-mode Class 93 Bo-Bo is progressing well, with the manufacturer revealing the latest CAD drawings for the project.
First EPs: 'Loriot Y' and 'Toad'
First Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of Rapido Trains UK’s newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GWR) ‘Loriot Y’ machinery truck and AA20 ‘Toad’ brake van have arrived for scrutiny by the company’s development team.
Hornby’s Platinum Jubilee HST
Hornby has unveiled surprise plans to produce a special souvenir edition of its ‘OO’ gauge InterCity 125 High Speed Train (HST), in celebration of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
Rapido’s ‘15XX’ 0-6-0PT breaks cover
Rapido Trains UK has received the first Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of its newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge BR Western Region ‘15XX’ 0-6-0PT for assessment.
Clayton Class 18 CADS complete
Development of Revolution Trains’ new ‘OO’ gauge model of the Clayton Class 18 CBD-90 Bo-Bo hybrid industrial shunter continues apace with CAD work now complete.
Dapol ‘Manor’ production samples surface
Production samples of Dapol’s newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GWR) ‘Manor’ 4-6-0 have been received for evaluation.
All-new 1:76 scale Leyland National
Rapido Trains UK has revealed plans to produce an all-new 1:76 scale (‘OO’) Leyland National single decker bus, as the prototype design celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Dapol Deco Toplights
Dapol has received decorated bodyshell samples of its forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GWR) Toplight Mainline City carriages (HM178) for inspection by the company’s development team.
3D 'OO' Shire Horse and Farrier
Osborn's Models has added an 'OO' gauge Shire horse and farrier (Cat No. OSBF107) to its expanding range of 3D-printed model railway figures and accessories.
Get set for the 2022 Great Electric Train Show
The 2022 Great Electric Train Show is going ahead on the weekend of October 8/9 2022 with a stella cast of inspirational model railways, trade stands, demonstrations and more.
Stamford Model Railway Exhibition
Following an act of vandalism and cancellation due to the pandemic, Market Deeping Model Railway Club’s Stamford Model Railway Exhibition returns for the first time in three years. HORNBY MAGAZINE previews the show’s resumption.
NSE 86 for GM Collection
Gaugemaster has added another exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Heljan Class 86 to its GM Collection, as 86401 in Network SouthEast (NSE) livery.
Hornby HST Mk 3 liveries revealed
Hornby has revealed its first decorated samples of the all-new BR High Speed Train Mk 3 trailer cars for ‘OO’ gauge.