Model Railways - The Latest News
Keep up to date with the latest model railway news as it happens with the Hornby Magazine team. We cover all major scales and gauges, manufacturers, product types and more. Check back regularly to see the latest stories and use the menu above to search the news for your preference of scale.
Factory decorated AL6s
Heljan has received factory decorated samples of its new 'OO' gauge model of the Class 86/0 in BR blue liveries. See them here.
‘N’ Pendolino rerun
Revolution Trains (RT) is seeking expressions of interest for another production run of its ‘N’ gauge Class 390 Pendolino Electric Multiple Unit (EMU). Manufactured by Rapido Trains of Canada, it is now more than two years since RT’s ‘N’ gauge Pendolinos first appeared in a raft of Virgin Trains liveried identities.
HYA/IIA hoppers next for ‘OO’ from Accurascale
Accurascale has unveiled plans for its next ‘OO’ gauge model - the HYA/IIA bogie hopper wagon. Release is planned for the second quarter of 2021 in GBRf, Fastline and Touax livery packs available.
Dapol reveals Stroudley carriage samples
A new collection of ‘O’ gauge four-wheel Stroudley carriages are set to be released in the fourth quarter of 2020 by Dapol. The new line up will be manufacturered in the UK at Dapol’s factory in Chirk and were originally announced at the Dapol Collectors Club open day in 2018.
Rails shares Autocar decoration sample
Rails of Sheffield has received the first decorated sample of its new 'OO' gauge model of the North Eastern Railway petrol-electric Autocar for inspection.
Hatton's shows Genesis coach progress
Hatton's has released its approved CAD drawings for its range of four and six-wheel carriages for 'OO' gauge. Release is planned in the first quarter of 2021.
Revolution production Class 92
Revolution Trains has revealed production samples of its soon to be released 'N' gauge model of the Class 92 Co-Co dual voltage electric. Final livery corrections have been made and approved.
ModelU adds crew packs and buildings details
3D printing specialist ModelU 3D has introduced a new range of steam locomotive crew packs as well as a series of building details to expand its range.
Dapol adds three new Class 66s for 'N'
Dapol has announced three new liveries for its 'N' gauge model of the Class 66 Co-Co heavy freight diesels modelling Malcolm Rail, Freightliner and GBRf Cemex colour schemes.
Bachmann Autumn announcements
Bachmann has announced new products across its Bachmann Branchline, Graham Farish and Scenecraft ranges in both 'N' and 'OO' gauges. Followed by the launching of its new brand EFE Rail in its Autumn announcement 2020.
Exclusive Hornby Collector Club ‘Terrier’
Hornby has revealed LBSCR ‘Terrier’ 32635 Brighton Works in Stroudley ‘improved engine green’ as the next exclusive Hornby Collector Club model for ‘OO’ gauge. The model is only available to Hornby Collector Club members and is a follow up to soon to be released Club model of Bluebell Railway Wainwright ‘H’ 0-4-4T 263.
Dapol reveals decorated HST-P
Dapol has released new images and video footage of its 'N' gauge pre-production HST-P (HST prototype) set covering power and trailer cars.
ModelTech ProTrack Rail Aligner
ModelTech has launched its model railway product - a new rail alignment sleeper web designed for portable baseboard joints in 'OO' gauge.
Cavalex updates TEA
Cavalex Models has received an updated engineering sample of its new 'OO' gauge model of the TEA 102tonne tanker wagons.
Ellis Clark shares Presflo livery renders
Ellis Clark Trains has revealed livery renders for its new range of 'O' gauge Presflo cement wagons which are due for release in the first quarter of 2021.
Dapol shows 'Turbot' production samples
Dapol's all-new 'O' gauge 'Turbot' wagons together with a new batch of its 'OO' gauge version are due to arrive with retailers this summer and new images have been released by the manufacturer.
Accurascale offers new HUOs
Accurascale has produced a new production run of its popular first 'OO' gauge ready-to-run model - the BR 24.5ton HUO coal hopper. The new batch models wagons in the pre-TOPS era and four triple packs are available.
FIRST LOOK: Heljan Class 56 for 'O'
FIRST LOOK: Heljan has released the first images of its hand-painted engineering sample of the highly anticipated 'O' gauge Class 56 Type 5 heavy freight diesel-electric.
UPDATED: Heljan Class 25 in colour
UPDATED: EXTRA IMAGES!
Heljan has received the first factory decorated sample of its all-new 'OO' gauge Class 25 modelling D7647 in original BR two-tone green livery.
Dapol shows 'O' gauge Conflats in colour
Dapol has revealed decorated samples of its new 'O' gauge ready-to-run Conflat wagons and BD containers showcasing the products in pre and post-nationalisation period colour schemes.
KR Models shows 'Fell' artwork
KR Models has released images of the artwork for its in-development model of the unique 'Fell' 2-D-2 prototype diesel locomotive for 'OO' gauge in both BR black and lined green.
Flangeway shows 'Salmon' samples
Flangeway Models has received decorated samples of its new 'OO' gauge 'Salmon' engineering wagons. See the new samples here.
Bachmann shows 'OO' Class 20/3 in colour
Bachmann has revealed factory decorated samples of its eagerly awaited all-new 'OO' gauge Class 20/3 models covering DRS and Harry Needle Railroad Company colour schemes. View them here in high resolution!
KR Models shows DHP1 3D print
Hot on the heels of the announcement of its plans for a 'OO' gauge model of Clayton built diesel-hydraulic prototype DHP1, KR Models has released images of a 3D printed test sample of its bodyshell.
Dapol adds smoke generator to Class 59!
Dapol has added the option to have a DCC operated smoke generator fitted to its factory sound-fitted 'OO' gauge Class 59s.
Dapol announces more 'N' gauge 'Panniers'
Dapol has announced a new production run for its popular 'N' gauge GWR '57XX' 0-6-0PTs covering GWR, BR, London Transport and preservation era colour schemes.
Heljan shows 'O' gauge Class 47 artwork
Heljan has shown the livery artwork for its all-new 'O' gauge Class 47 which will cover colour schemes from introduction to the late 1990s.
Accurascale re-runs PFAs
Accurascale is producing a second batch of its popular 'OO' gauge PFA container flats for release this summer.
Hornby commissions centenary Lodekkas
Hornby has announced a centenary liveried Bristol Lodekka in collaboration with associate brand Corgi for 'OO' gauge with a choice of Binns Road and Westwood destinations.
Flangeway commissions 'O' gauge snowplough
Flangway Models has commissioned Dapol to produce a ready-to-run 'O' gauge model of the BR ZZA independent snowplough for release in 2021.