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.
40145 production sample arrives
Production samples of Key Publishing’s latest limited edition ‘OO’ gauge model of Class 40 40145 East Lancashire Railway have arrived. View them here and watch our full sound demonstration.
MIKE WILD
Hornby’s all-new 'OO' gauge ‘2MT’ 2-6-0 surfaces
Hornby has received the first completed production samples of its newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge BR Standard ‘2MT’ 2-6-0 for inspection.
MARK CHIVERS
Hornby ‘Salmon’ wagon ‘first shots’
First test shots from the moulds for Hornby’s all-new ‘OO’ gauge 50ton ‘Salmon’ bogie rail wagons have arrived for checking with the company’s design team.
MARK CHIVERS
New low-relief North Light factory laser-cut kits
Key Publishing’s exclusive collection of PJM laser-cut kits has expanded with the addition of low-relief North Light factory units for ‘OO’ gauge.
MIKE WILD
Norton Bridge 3D printed signalbox interior kit out now!
New to the Key Model World Shop is a bespoke 3D printed interior kit for our recently introduced laser-cut model of Norton Bridge signalbox.
MIKE WILD
Hawthorn Leslie deco sample for Footplate
Footplate Models has revealed a decorated sample of its exclusive commission of Dapol’s forthcoming all-new ‘OO’ gauge Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0ST.
MARK CHIVERS
'OO' Prototype HSDT power car for Locomotion and Rails of Sheffield
Locomotion Models and Rails of Sheffield have commissioned Bachmann to produce a brand-new ready-to-run model of the prototype HST power car, 41001 - watch the launch video and read the full story here.
MIKE WILD
We are hiring!
Hornby Magazine and Key Model World are looking for a Staff Writer to join the editorial team. Could you be the next member of our team?
MIKE WILD
HM|DCC App goes Android
Hornby has launched the Android version of its new HM|DCC Bluetooth model railway control app, which is now available from the Google Play Store.
MARK CHIVERS
Accurascale reveals Network Rail Class 31 plans
Accurascale has added a pair of ‘OO’ gauge Network Rail Class 31 A1A-A1A diesels to the release schedule for its forthcoming all-new ready-to-run models.
MARK CHIVERS
‘OO’ Car Carriers for EFE Rail
Bachmann has revealed that its next all-new ‘OO’ gauge model for the EFE Rail range will be the distinctive Newton Chambers Car Carrier.
MARK CHIVERS
Accurascale Class 89 edges closer
Accurascale and Rails of Sheffield have received decorated samples of their all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 89 electric locomotives for assessment by the development team.
MARK CHIVERS
More Dapol Class 67s due soon
Dapol has received decorated samples of its next batch of ‘N’ gauge Class 67 Bo-Bo diesels.
MARK CHIVERS
Accurascale Class 50 EPs break cover
Accurascale has revealed progress on its forthcoming all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 50 Co-Co-diesel project.
MARK CHIVERS
7mm Scale Society exclusive
The 7mm Scale Society has commissioned an exclusive ‘O’ gauge ready-to-run model of Minerva Model Railways’ forthcoming N32 ‘Felix Pole’ coal wagon.
MARK CHIVERS
W. Grocock exclusive for B&H
B&H Models of Lincoln has commissioned an exclusive ‘OO’ gauge model of Rapido Trains UK’s forthcoming all-new RCH 1907 five-plank open wagon in Gainsborough wagon agent, W. Grocock livery.
MARK CHIVERS
Rapido RCH 1907 wagons develop
Rapido Trains Uk has received first Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of its forthcoming newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Railway Clearing House (RCH) 1907 open wagons for assessment by the project’s development team.
MARK CHIVERS
Stockton & Darlington Chaldrons for Locomotion
Locomotion Models has commissioned several exclusive 'OO’ gauge Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR) Chaldron coal hoppers from Accurascale, depicting the waggons used in the early years of the world’s first public railway.
MARK CHIVERS
Dapol reveals ‘O’ gauge 14ton slope-sided steel minerals
Dapol has revealed that it is developing a newly-tooled ‘O’ gauge 14ton slope sided mineral wagon.
MARK CHIVERS
‘O’ gauge 24ton hopper for Dapol
Dapol is to produce a newly-tooled 24ton iron ore hopper wagon for ‘O’ gauge, with the project already at an advanced state.
MARK CHIVERS
'O' gauge 'J94' develops
Several decorated samples of Dapol’s newly-tooled ‘O’ gauge Hunslet ‘Austerity’ 0-6-0ST have arrived with the company’s development team for evaluation.
MARK CHIVERS
More exclusive Kernow Class 37s for KMRC
Kernow Model Railway Centre (KMRC) has commissioned a further pair of exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Class 37 diesels from Bachmann with a Cornish connection.
MARK CHIVERS
KMRC Dorking exclusive seven-plank open in 'O'
Kernow Model Rail Centre has added a new exclusive 1902 RCH seven-plank open wagon to its range of ‘O’ gauge wagons.
MARK CHIVERS
Kernow commissions exclusive ‘OO9’ L&B buildings
Kernow Model Rail Centre has commissioned its first ‘OO9’ narrow gauge buildings from Bachmann’s Scenecraft range, with a Lynton & Barnstaple Railway engine shed and coaling stage platform.
MARK CHIVERS
VIDEO: Dapol and Rails of Sheffield launch 'OO' GW Inspection Saloon
Dapol and Rails of Sheffield have unveiled plans for a newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GW) designed Diagram Q13 Inspection Saloon for the Dapol Black Label range. Watch the launch video here.
MIKE WILD
WIN! Hornby Magazine’s £1000 model giveaway!
Hornby Magazine is offering the chance to win a bumper selection of Hornby ‘OO’ gauge steam locomotives worth more than £1000. The closing date for entries is 5pm GMT on July 25 2023.
KMRC Guildford Open Day
Kernow Model Rail Centre is gearing up for its annual Open Day event at the retailer's Guildford store.
MARK CHIVERS
Rapido GWR ‘B-Set’ EPs surface
First Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of Rapido Trains UK’s newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GWR) ‘B-Set’ carriages have arrived for evaluation.
MARK CHIVERS
Decorated Accurascale Mk 1 suburbans break cover
Accurascale has taken delivery of the first decorated samples of its all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR Mk 1 non-corridor suburban carriages.
MARK CHIVERS
Lion and Thunderbolt gain colour
Decorated samples of Rapido Trains UK's all-new ‘OO’ gauge models of Liverpool and Manchester Railway 0-4-2 Lion and Thunderbolt have arrived for assessment.
MARK CHIVERS