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.
New identities for Sonic Models ‘56XX’
Sonic Models has announced additional liveries and new numbers for its first ready-to-run ‘N’ gauge locomotive - the Great Western Railway (GWR) ‘56XX’ 0-6-2T.
Dapol ‘O’ 16ton mineral wagons set for return
Dapol has announced a new production run of its popular ‘O’ gauge BR 16ton mineral wagon.
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.
Heljan shows ‘O’ Mk 2 CAD drawings
Heljan has released the first CAD images of the new ‘O’ gauge Mk 2 coaching stock.
Revolution KUA nuclear flasks break cover
Revolution Trains has received decorated samples of its forthcoming ‘N’ gauge KUA nuclear flask wagons.
Heljan power’s ’BRITAIN’S BIGGEST MODAL RAILWAY
Heljan has agreed a deal to sponsor Simon George’s outstanding Heaton Lodge Junction ‘O’ gauge model railway.
Dapol announces ‘O’ gauge Conflat & Container wagons
DAPOL has confirmed details of its new ‘O’ gauge readyto- run model of the Great Western Railway (GWR) H7 Conflat wagon.
‘N’ Gauge 128 DPU progress
Revolution Trains’ forthcoming ‘N’ gauge Class 128 Diesel Parcels Unit (DPU) is edging closer to production with CAD work complete and awaiting approval.
‘N’ Class 320/321 EMU decorated samples surface
Revolution Trains’ (RT) has taken delivery of two decorated bodyshells for its forthcoming Class 320 three-car and Class 321 four-car Electric Multiple Units (EMU) to gauge demand for the colour schemes.
Revolution 'N' PFA CADS Complete
Revolution Trains (RT) has confirmed that CAD drawing work for its ‘N’ gauge PFA container flat wagons is now complete.
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.
Hornby Class 91 project update
The latest edition of Hornby's Engine Shed online blog has revealed how far Hornby have come with the CAD design of the Class 91 including sharing the latest development drawings for 91002 and 91118.
Ellis Clark launches Clark Railworks
Ellis Clark from Ellis Clark Trains, the 'O' gauge buying and selling specialists in Skipton, has announced the launch of its new website Clark Railworks.
Heljan 'O' gauge Mk 2 first CAD
Heljan has released its first CAD images of the exciting new 'O' gauge Mk2 coaching stock.
Dapol announce 'O' gauge Conflat and container wagons
Dapol have announced another addition to their 'O' portfolio covering the Conflat and container wagon.
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.
Heljan powers Britain's biggest model railway
Heljan has teamed up with 'Britain's Biggest Model Railway' to promote model railways to a new audience and grow interest in 'O' gauge modelling.
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.
New identities for Sonic '56XX'
'N' gauge newcomer Sonic Models is offering additional liveries and new numbers on its forthcoming GWR '56XX' 0-6-2T.
Revolution KUA nuclear flask wagon breaks cover
Revolution Trains has received decorated samples of its forthcoming 'N' gauge pair of KUA nuclear flask wagons.
'Turbots' Galore
Dapol’s new ’O’ gauge YCV ’Turbot’ bogie ballast spoil wagons are due to arrive in shops shortly.
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.
Routemex ‘O’ gauge colour light signals
Routemex has introduced a new range of ‘O’ gauge colour light signal kits.