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.
ScotRail sliding door Mk 3s
The first of Hornby’s new range of modernised sliding door Mk 3 carriages began arriving at the end of April and during May the ScotRail versions are due to be delivered too.
Support NHS heroes with Hornby livery competition
Hornby is hosting a NHS Livery Competition in support of NHS heroes.
Hornby shows Avanti Pendolino
Hornby has received a decorated sample of its ‘OO’ gauge Avanti West Coast liveried Class 390 Pendolino unit 390001 for evaluation.
Latest CADs show Class 91 progress
Development of the all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 91 from Hornby is continuing with current work focused on finalising the design and build process for the AC electric’s pantograph.
Hornby ‘W1’ liveries confirmed
HORNBY has completed the CAD drawing work for its models of the unique Gresley ‘W1’ 4-6-4 for ‘OO’ gauge as well as confirming the livery specifications for each version.
‘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.
KR Models Issues GT3 Artwork
KR Models has released livery artwork for its forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge model of English Electric gas turbine prototype GT3.
Bachmann resumes Chinese Production
BACHMANN has confirmed that production at its factories in China has resumed and the next shipment due will include the first of the ‘OO’ gauge Bachmann Branchline Class 117 and 121 Diesel Multiple Units, plus Graham Farish ‘N’ gauge Thompson carriages.
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.
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.