Category: Model News

Bachmann Spring British Railways Announcements include LBSC livery coaches

Bachmann Europe have revealed today its spring 2026 British Railway Announcements that includes LBSC Raw Umber livery versions of the ex LBSC IoW coaches in the EFE Rail range and new livery versions of the SR 12T Covered van in the Bachmann Branchline range. Following the delivery of EFE Rail’s OO Scale Isle of Wight … Continue reading Bachmann Spring British Railways Announcements include LBSC livery coaches

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]

Rails of Sheffield’s exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Stroudley ‘A1/A1X’ 0-6-0Ts return

The Rails of Sheffield’s exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Dapol Stroudley ‘A1/A1X’ 0-6-0Ts were first introduced back in 2020.  My post about the release can be read here. Rails of Sheffield have announced today that a new production run of seven versions with a number of tooling enhancements are due in quarter 3 2026.  The enhancements include … Continue reading Rails of Sheffield’s exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Stroudley ‘A1/A1X’ 0-6-0Ts return

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

Hornby Autumn announcement includes a new Drummond M7 livery version

Hornby have today announced some new locomotives to their range due within the next six months.  The only  addition for SR modellers is a Drummond M7. The Hornby M7 tooling dates back to 2006 but still holds up as a good model. The notable thing about this addition to the range is the tooling combination … Continue reading Hornby Autumn announcement includes a new Drummond M7 livery version

Rapido Trains UK announce SR U Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge and further ‘Evolution’ coach liveries

As part of a flurry of new announcements Rapido trains UK have announced they are to produce the SR Maunsell U Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge and further 'Evolution' coach liveries. The initial batch of U Class locos was created due to a combination of the operational requirements for a semi-fast and cross-country capable loco, … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce SR U Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge and further ‘Evolution’ coach liveries

Rapido Trains UK announce LBSC Billinton 10t 4 wheel & 20T 6 wheel brake vans exclusive to Rails of Sheffield

Rapido Trains UK announce LBSC Billinton 10t 4 wheel and 20t 6 wheel brake vans exclusive to Rails of Sheffield. Around 90 Billinton 10t 4-wheel brake vans were built between 1894 and 1907, and 20 examples of the 20t 6-wheel vans were built by contractors between 1900 and 1902. Both types of designs survived into … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce LBSC Billinton 10t 4 wheel & 20T 6 wheel brake vans exclusive to Rails of Sheffield

Clan Line support coach Mercator to be produced for MNLPS by Bachmann in 00 Guage

The Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society (MNLPS), the owners and operators of Bulleid Merchant Navy Pacific 35028 'Clan Line',  have announced the production by Bachmann of their support coach the BR Mk2 BFK Mercator! 350278 'Clan Line' was withdrawn from BR service on 5th July 1967, a few days before the final end of steam … Continue reading Clan Line support coach Mercator to be produced for MNLPS by Bachmann in 00 Guage

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