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.
Hatton’s ‘Hoovers’ on the horizon
Hatton’s has received decorated production samples of its exclusive Heljan ‘O’ gauge Class 50 diesel locomotives.
Heljan 'O' gauge Class 33 in colour
A selection of decorated samples for Heljan’s new ‘O’ gauge Class 33/0 have been revealed modelling locomotives with and without high intensity headlights.
Accurascale develops JSA steel Coil carrier
Accurascale has unveiled plans to produce the JSA steel coil carrier as its next ‘OO’ gauge project.
Hatton’s develops four and six wheel carriages
Hattons Model Railways is working on a series of four and six-wheel carriages for ‘OO’ gauge. The first batch is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2021 with prices starting at £30 per coach.
Heljan's decorated 'O' gauge Class 03
The first full decorated sample of the BR Class 03 0-6-0 diesel shunter for ‘O’ gauge has been received by Heljan for inspection.
Accurascale shows ‘Deltic’ first shot
The first engineering sample of Accurascale’s first ready-to-run ‘OO’ gauge locomotive - the Class 55 ‘Deltic’ - has been received for inspection. The sample is the first prototype of the model and is subject to revisions.
Heljan centre headcode 'O' gauge Class 40
At the first Modern Image O Gauge (MIOG) show Heljan revealed that it is working on a centre headcode version of the popular Class 40 1-Co-Co-1 for ‘O’ gauge.
1:1 collection 'Black five' due November
The first of Hornby’s new 1:1 Collection limited edition models is due to arrive in November modelling Stanier ‘Black Five’ 4-6-0 45379.
Modern Pullman train pack
Hornby is set to release its new Belmond British Pullman train pack in November featuring DB Cargo Class 67 67021 together with Pullman Parlour First’s Lucille and Zena and Kitchen First Ione (Cat No. R3750).
Hornby shows new LSWR & LMS Brake vans in colour
Hornby has received decorated samples of its new ‘OO’ gauge models of the London & South Western Railway (LSWR) 20/24ton and London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) 20ton brake vans. Railway (LMS) 20ton brake vans.
Hornby Magazine Model Railway Awards | THE RESULTS
The winners of the second annual Hornby Magazine Model Railway Awards were revealed at a special evening event attended by exhibitors, retailers and manufacturers at the Great Electric Train Show in Milton Keynes on October 12. With more than double the number of votes over the 2018 awards, MARK CHIVERS rounds up the 12 winners selected by Hornby Magazine readers.
NEW CLASS 31s, MODERN MK 1s AND CCT FOR 'O'
UPDATE Heljan reveals THE Class 31/1 and 31/4 will be...
PFA next for Accurascale
Accurascale is aiming to deliver a brand new model of the PFA four-wheel container flat and containers in July 2019 following announcement of the project on March 23.
Accurascale plans Class 92 and Mk 5s
Accurascale has revealed that its next ‘OO’ gauge ready-to-run projects are the Class 92 Co-Co electrics and Mk 5 carriages.