Category: Kernow Models

Hornby announce first part of their 2026 00 gauge range and includes new tooled Rebuilt Merchant Navy pacific – A round up of new SR/BR(s) items [Updated 15/01/26]

Hornby have today announced the first part of their forthcoming 00 gauge range for 2026. Like last year Hornby have advised that their announcements will generally focus on items that will be delivered within 12 months, so as last year there will be further announcements to come during the year in April, June and October.  … Continue reading Hornby announce first part of their 2026 00 gauge range and includes new tooled Rebuilt Merchant Navy pacific – A round up of new SR/BR(s) items [Updated 15/01/26]

EFE Rail Class 74s and ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches arrive.

The EFE Rail range Class 74, first announced in January, and the ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches announced in March have now started to arrive at retailers. I have been responsible for developing both these new tooled models in my role with Kernow Model Rail Centre). EFE Rail Class 74 Ten locomotives were rebuilt … Continue reading EFE Rail Class 74s and ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches arrive.

SR Newsround #November 25

Although I try and bring you any SR / BR(s)  related model news as soon as it is announced, especially new tooling etc., sometimes smaller snippets of news do not necessarily justify a dedicated post, or simply time gets in the way etc.  This is the first of an 'SR Newsround' style post to capture … Continue reading SR Newsround #November 25

Bachmann announce new versions of the LBSC E4 0-6-2Ts and 2-HAP EMUs along with brand new tooled Stanier 8F in 00 Gauge

Bachmann Europe have revealed today its Autumn 2025 British Railway Announcements that includes new versions of the LBSC E4 0-6-2Ts and 2-HAP EMUs including SOUND FITTED versions along with brand new tooled Stanier 8F in 00 Gauge. The LB&SCR E4 0-6-2 Tank returns to the range this Autumn having been upgraded for sound and four … Continue reading Bachmann announce new versions of the LBSC E4 0-6-2Ts and 2-HAP EMUs along with brand new tooled Stanier 8F in 00 Gauge

EFE Rail Adams T3 decorated samples revealed

The EFE Rail London & South Western Railway (LSWR) 4-4-0 T3 Class were announced at the 2024 Bachmann Collectors Club Members Day held at the Swanage Railway. I have developed these models in my role with Kernow Model Rail Centre for the Bachmann EFE Rail brand. Decorated samples of the five versions being initially produced have been revealed.  Sound … Continue reading EFE Rail Adams T3 decorated samples revealed

Opportunity to own an 00 gauge 4-Vep EMU 3417 ‘Gordon Pettitt’, and support its preservation.

As I reported here Kernow Model Rail Centre have, along with Gaugemaster, The Winchester Railway Modellers and exceptional EMU Modeller Dan Havlik united to help raise funds for the ongoing preservation and operation of Southern Electric Traction Group (SETG) heritage 4-Vep EMU 3417 ‘Gordon Pettitt’, the only preserved and mainline-registered Electric Multiple Unit in the UK, by producing unique 00 gauge models … Continue reading Opportunity to own an 00 gauge 4-Vep EMU 3417 ‘Gordon Pettitt’, and support its preservation.

Kernow Model Rail Centre announce new production run of LBSC livery ‘Open A’ five plank open wagon range in 00 Gauge.

Kernow Model Rail Centre announce a new production run of their LBSC ‘Open A’, SR Diagram 1369 five plank open wagons in LBSC liveries in 00 Gauge. Following the success of the wagons announced last May, a new production run of the three LBSC livery versions, that quickly sold out, is announced along with three … Continue reading Kernow Model Rail Centre announce new production run of LBSC livery ‘Open A’ five plank open wagon range in 00 Gauge.

Kernow Model Rail Centre join forces to support the Southern Electric Traction Group preserved 4-Vep 3417

Kernow Model Rail Centre have, along with Gaugemaster, The Winchester Railway Modellers and exceptional EMU Modeller Dan Havlik united to help raise funds for the ongoing preservation and operation of Southern Electric Traction Group (SETG) heritage 4-Vep EMU 3417 ‘Gordon Pettitt’, the only preserved and mainline-registered Electric Multiple Unit in the UK, by producing unique 00 gauge models of 3417. … Continue reading Kernow Model Rail Centre join forces to support the Southern Electric Traction Group preserved 4-Vep 3417

Hornby announce new Merchant Navy 21c9 Shaw Savill as part of WWII VE Day 80th Anniversary Collection

Hornby have today announced a new WWII VE Day 80th Anniversary Collection that will include a model of Merchant Navy 21c9 'Shaw Savill'. The WWII VE Day 80th Anniversary collection also includes LNER Class A4 4-6-2 4469 Sir Ralph Wedgwood, LMS Streamlined Coronation Class 4-6-2 6247 City of Liverpool and LNER Class A3 4-6-2 103 … Continue reading Hornby announce new Merchant Navy 21c9 Shaw Savill as part of WWII VE Day 80th Anniversary Collection

Bachmann announce ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches as part of their EFE Rail brand in 00 Gauge [Updated 17/03/25]

Bachmann have today, ahead of the London Festival of Railway Modelling have announced ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches as part of their EFE Rail brand in 00 Gauge. I have developed these models in my role with Kernow Model Rail Centre for the Bachmann EFE Rail brand.  Between 1936 and 1939 sixty ex LBSC coaches were … Continue reading Bachmann announce ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches as part of their EFE Rail brand in 00 Gauge [Updated 17/03/25]