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.
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.
West Coast relay room expands exclusive laser-cut collection
PJM Models’ laser-cut ‘OO’ scale kit for a West Coast Main Line relay room is the latest product to join the Key Publishing Exclusives collection.
Accurascale ‘OO’ Banana vans ripen
Accurascale has received decorated samples of its forthcoming all-new ‘OO’ gauge Southern Railway (SR) banana vans for assessment by the project’s development team.
Dapol launches all-new ‘OO’ GWR '28XX'/'2884' for 'OO'
Dapol is to produce an all-new ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GWR) ‘28XX’/’2884’ 2-8-0.
Ellis Clark Trains shows running 'Black Five' sample
Ellis Clark Trains has received new decorated and running samples of its LMS 'Black Five' 4-6-0 for 'O' gauge. Jonathan Newton joined Ellis Clark to find out more and capture the sample in action.
Accurascale Mk 1 BTU Tool Van exclusive
Accurascale has unveiled details of the next all-new ‘OO’ gauge model to be added to its Accurascale Exclusives range.
VIDEO: Sonic Models reveals 'OO' gauge VIX Ferry Van
Sonic Models has produced an all-new model of the BR VIX Ferry Van for 'OO' gauge. We reveal the new model in our exclusive launch video and you can read the full story here.
New departmental Exclusive from Accurascale
Accurascale has revealed details of a new addition to its range of Accurascale Exclusives, a ‘OO’ gauge departmental ballast cleaner support van utilising the manufacturer’s forthcoming all-new D1478 Southern Railway Banana Van tooling.
Revolution confirms second run of ‘OO’ boxes and tanks
Revolution Trains has confirmed that it is to produce a second batch of its popular ‘OO’ gauge MMA/JNA box wagons and bogie TEA tankers.
Making Tracks 3 gains Accurascale sponsorship
Accurascale is joining the line-up of sponsors for Pete Waterman and the Railnuts team’s development of Making Tracks 3 (HM193), the group’s latest West Coast Main Line themed ‘OO’ gauge layout, which is set to be displayed at Chester Cathedral this summer.
Minerva plans GWR ‘56XX’ 0-6-2T next for ‘O’
Minerva Model Railways has revealed that it is developing a ready-to-run ‘O’ gauge model of the GWR ‘56XX’ 0-6-2T.
Cavalex confirms digital sound prices
Cavalex Models has confirmed prices for digital sound-fitted examples of its forthcoming all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 56 and 60 Co-Co diesel locomotives.
Colour for Hornby’s all-new TTAs
Hornby has received decorated samples of its forthcoming all-new ‘OO’ gauge TTA four-wheel tank wagons for evaluation by the company’s development team.
Hornby reveals Coronation Class 66
An exclusive Collector Club limited edition to celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III has been released by Hornby.
Celebratory Coronation Headboards
Sankey Scenics has released a selection of 'OO' and 'O' gauge celebratory headboards to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.
Hornby’s ‘TT:120’ Stanier ‘Duchess’ progresses
Development of Hornby’s new tooling for the ‘TT:120’ scale London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) ‘Princess Coronation’ 4-6-2 is progressing well, with design work now complete.
UPDATED: Bachmann Summer British Railway Announcements 2023
The Bachmann summer 2023 British Railway Announcements are here, with more than 170 new models planned across the company's ranges. MARK CHIVERS looks at what's on offer in the coming months
Key Publishing launch large logo Class 40 limited edition
Join Mike Wild and Mark Chivers for the launch of our latest limited edition model featuring the pre-production sample in our video Premiere.
Norton Bridge signalbox joins laser-cut line up
Key Publishing and PJM Models’ latest laser-cut kit for ‘OO’ gauge models the distinctive West Coast Main Line signalbox at Norton Bridge. It is available now from the Key Model World Shop.
Newton Chambers Car Carriers for ‘N’
Sonic Models has revealed plans to produce the distinctive Newton Chambers Car Carriers in ‘N’ gauge.
WIN! A Hornby Dublo Gresley ‘A4’ 4-6-2 worth £320.99.
Hornby Magazine is offering the chance to win one of Hornby’s new ‘OO’ gauge Hornby Dublo Gresley ‘A4’ 4-6-2s, worth £320.99. The closing date for entries is 5pm GMT on June 25 2023.
Hattons' 'plough plans
Hattons has confirmed plans to produce a new batch of its popular ‘OO’ gauge Hattons Originals Beilhack snowploughs.
'Holy War' added to 'OO9' line-up
Bachmann has added an extra Quarry Hunslet locomotive to its ‘OO9’ scale line-up with a model of Bala Lake Railway resident, Holy War .
Ellis Clark launches 'OO' gauge 'Quad-Arts'
Ellis Clark Trains has revealed plans for a set of all-new ‘OO’ gauge Gresley Quad-Art carriages.
New batch of Barclay 0-4-0STs planned
Hattons Originals has revealed details for a new batch of its popular ‘OO’ gauge Andrew Barclay Industrial 0-4-0STs.
KMRC Class 33/2 Exclusive
Kernow Model Rail Centre (KMRC) has commissioned an exclusive ‘OO’ gauge narrow-bodied Class 33/2 Bo-Bo diesel from Heljan, finished as preserved D6593 in BR green with small yellow warning panels.
More ‘Warwells’ for Hattons
Hattons Originals has announced an all-new selection of its ‘OO’ gauge 50ton ‘Warwell’ wagons.
Departmental Delights
Accurascale has added a pair of Departmental Mk 2c carriages to its forthcoming collection of all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR Mk 2c vehicles.
‘OO’ SECR ‘P’ 0-6-0T returns
Hattons is to produce a second batch of its popular Hattons Originals ‘OO’ gauge South Eastern & Chatham Railway (SECR) ‘P’ 0-6-0T.
First and last ‘66s’ for Accurascale
Accurascale has added a further two ‘OO’ gauge Class 66 Co-Co diesels to its planned release schedule, with these latest announcements reflecting the first and last examples of the class.