'OO' gauge latest news
More exclusive Kernow Class 37s for KMRC
Kernow Model Railway Centre (KMRC) has commissioned a further pair of exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Class 37 diesels from Bachmann with a Cornish connection.
VIDEO: Dapol and Rails of Sheffield launch 'OO' GW Inspection Saloon
Dapol and Rails of Sheffield have unveiled plans for a newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GW) designed Diagram Q13 Inspection Saloon for the Dapol Black Label range. Watch the launch video here.
WIN! Hornby Magazine’s £1000 model giveaway!
Hornby Magazine is offering the chance to win a bumper selection of Hornby ‘OO’ gauge steam locomotives worth more than £1000. The closing date for entries is 5pm GMT on July 25 2023.
Rapido GWR ‘B-Set’ EPs surface
First Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of Rapido Trains UK’s newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GWR) ‘B-Set’ carriages have arrived for evaluation.
Decorated Accurascale Mk 1 suburbans break cover
Accurascale has taken delivery of the first decorated samples of its all-new ‘OO’ gauge BR Mk 1 non-corridor suburban carriages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
New batch of Hunslet 16in 0-6-0STs
Rapido Trains UK has announced details of a second production batch of its recent ‘OO’ gauge Hunslet 16in 0-6-0STs.