Category: Model News

Rapido Trains UK announce – SER/SECR 10 Ton Open Wagons and a 2nd batch of SER /SECR 20t 6-Wheel Brake Vans in 00 gauge

Rapido trains UK have announced South Eastern Railway (SER) / South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR) 10 Ton Diagram 1340 and 1341 Open Wagons and a second run of SER /SECR 20t 6-Wheel Brake Vans to Diagram 1558 in 00 gauge. The SER / SECR 10 Ton 5 plank open wagon range will comprise of … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce – SER/SECR 10 Ton Open Wagons and a 2nd batch of SER /SECR 20t 6-Wheel Brake Vans in 00 gauge

Hornby announce new TT:120 LBSC Terriers and 4 wheel coaches as part their 2025 range

Hornby have today announced further new items as part of their forthcoming TT:120 gauge range for 2026, there will likely be further TT:120 announcements throughout the year. Included for Southern modellers are new liveries for their LBSC A1 Terriers and 4 wheel coaches. The William Stroudley designed A1 /A1X class first introduced by the London, … Continue reading Hornby announce new TT:120 LBSC Terriers and 4 wheel coaches as part their 2025 range

One Industry, One Message: Now is the time to back Independent Retailers #KeeponRailwayModelling

The model railway industry, though small and sometimes challenged, has consistently adapted and evolved. It has withstood world wars, global recessions, and pandemics. While famous brands have come and gone, the core strength remains: the independent model shop, a sector recognised as the most vital component by those who understand the industry best. Our industry … Continue reading One Industry, One Message: Now is the time to back Independent Retailers #KeeponRailwayModelling

Hornby announce new smoke and steam generator Merchant Navy 21c4 and reveal something lighter…

Hornby have made an announcement in advance of them attending Model Rail Scotland this coming weekend. Whilst a new liveried HST pack in Scotrail livery and a class 66 named HMS Argile have an obvious Scottish connection, the latest original Merchant Navy to be announced with their Smoke and steam generator onboard less so.  This … Continue reading Hornby announce new smoke and steam generator Merchant Navy 21c4 and reveal something lighter…

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