HM209 - November 2024
Intermodal boxes from Dapol
A new range of ‘O’ gauge ISO intermodal containers is being produced by Dapol, with variants in 20ft, 40ft and 45ft forms, the latter two with ‘high cube’ versions.
Dapol announces new ‘O’ MHA
Dapol has announced plans for an all-new model of the MHA ‘Coalfish’ wagon for ‘O’ gauge.
LSWR ‘T3’ for EFE Rail
Bachmann has revealed an all-new ‘OO’ gauge London & South Western Railway (LSWR) ‘T3’ 4-4-0 for the EFE Rail range.
Heljan reveals new 'O' gauge Class 31 and 37/0 liveries
Heljan has revealed a new run of refurbished Class 31s and new centre headcode Class 37/0s for ‘O’ gauge.
Dapol retools ‘O’ Class 66
Dapol is retooling and re-engineering its in-progress ‘O’ gauge Class 66 Co-Co diesel with changes and improvements promised compared with earlier samples.
Bachmann issues auto-release coupler statement
Bachmann says some existing models with ferrous metal tension lock couplings may be incompatible with its newly-introduced auto-release coupler system.
Accurascale adds Construction sector limited edition ‘shed’
Accurascale has added a further exclusive limited edition ‘OO’ gauge Class 66 diesel to its second batch of models set for release in early 2025.
Rapido Trains reveals USA ‘S160’ EP
Rapido Trains UK has unveiled First Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of the forthcoming USA ‘S160’ 2-8-0.
Rapido Trains showcases LNER ‘Y7’ deco samples
Decorated samples of the diminutive London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) ‘Y7’ 0-4-0T for ‘OO’ gauge have been revealed by Rapido Trains UK.
Rapido Trains receives Class 44 EP
Engineering Prototype samples of Rapido Trains’ forthcoming ‘N’ gauge Class 44 locomotives have been revealed.