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.
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.
KR Models plan Leader and DHP1!
KR Models has revealed bold plans to develop two historic prototype locomotives for 'OO' gauge - Bulleid's radical vision for the future of steam design - Leader - and Clayton's experimental Rolls Royce engined diesel-hydraulic DHP1.
Heljan shows factory decorated 'O' gauge railcars
Heljan has revealed factory decorated samples of its new 'O' gauge ready-to-run model of the GWR railcars ahead of their expected release in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Heljan re-runs 'O' gauge Class 50
Heljan has announced a new batch of its highly popular 'O' gauge Class 50s including three new choices on the most sought-after 'large logo' blue scheme.
Hornby reveals LMR open third!
Hornby has revealed that it is working on a 'OO' gauge model of the Open Third carriages hauled by Rocket on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway for release in September this year!
KR Models to produce 'N' gauge 'King'
KR Models has opened the expression of interest form for its 'N' gauge GWR 'King' project. The model is planned for release in late 2021 subject to receiving sufficient interest.
Heljan shows Class 45/1 in colour
Heljan has released images of a hand-painted version of its new 'OO' gauge model of the Class 45/1 ahead of its release.
Heljan shows decorated Cargowaggons for 'OO'
Heljan has received decorated samples of the new batch of 'OO' gauge Cargowaggon Habfis sliding door bogie vans. The new set of vehicles model six different wagons including pristine and weathered examples plus a pair replicating the RailAdventure barrier wagons used to bring new trains from mainland Europe to the UK via the Channel Tunnel.
Accurascale Class 92 materialises
Accurascale has received the first engineering prototype (EP) sample of its new ‘OO’ gauge Brush Class 92 Co-Co electric for evaluation.
A2/2 and A2/3 samples debut
Hornby has taken delivery of the first engineering samples of its new ‘OO’ gauge Thompson ‘A2/2’ and ‘A2/3’ class ‘Pacifics’, together with an early running sample for evaluation by the company’s development team.
RailRoad+ Class 47 decoration samples
Hornby has received decorated samples of its forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge RailRoad Plus models, with three colourful GB Railfreight Class 47s leading the charge.
New ‘Terriers’ in bound
A new selection of Hornby’s diminutive ‘OO’ gauge Stroudley ‘Terrier’ 0-6-0Ts are on their way.
Rails approves Gas Turbine artwork
Rails of Sheffield has approved livery artwork for its new ‘OO’ gauge 18000 BR gas turbine locomotive.
Darstaed Thompson Coach Update
Development work continues on Darstaed/Ellis Clark Trains’ Thompson main line carriages for ‘O’ gauge.
New Train-Tech Relay Controller
Train-Tech has added a new twin-channel Relay Controller (Cat No. RL1) to its range of electronic model railway accessories, suitable for analogue or digital use.
Warley 2020 postponed
Organisers of the 2020 Warley National Model Railway Exhibition have taken the difficult decision to postpone this year’s event until 2021.
A Class samples for IRM
Irish Railway Models (IRM) has received decorated samples of its forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Metrovick A Class diesel locomotive for assessment.
Lionheart shows latest Mk 1 samples for 'O'
Lionheart Trains has received a new batch of decorated samples for its in-development range of 'O' gauge BR Mk 1 carriages.
KMS Railtec plans ‘O’ gauge 47/7
KMS Railtec has unveiled plans to develop an ‘O’ gauge Class 47/7 diesel locomotive, alongside Heljan’s standard model which is due later this year.
Heljan revises ‘O’ gauge split-headcode Class 37/0
A new selection of Heljan’s popular ‘O’ gauge split-headcode Class 37/0s are on the way, with five new liveries set to be released, two of which have not been offered previously.
NHS livery competition winner
Hornby Magazine Editor Mike Wild choose the winner of the recent Hornby Hitachi IEP Class 800 NHS livery competition which raised over £3,000 for charity.
Minerva receives 'O' gauge Class 14 sample
Minerva Model Railways has received the first engineering samples of its 'O' gauge Class 14 diesel hydraulic.
Accurascale debuts 'Deltic' sound
Accurascale has received the first draft of its DCC sound project for its 'OO' gauge Class 55 'Deltic'. Watch and hear its functions here.