'OO' gauge latest news
Hornby 2023 - ten things you need to know
Hornby has revealed its full 2023 catalogue with new products across locomotives, carriages, wagons, control systems and more. Join us to discover our top ten announcements from the new range and follow the link at the bottom to read our full collection of news features.
Streamlined LNER ‘B17/5’ heads Hornby 2023 steam plans
Hornby’s 2023 releases are set to include newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) streamlined ‘B17/5’ 4-6-0s, a collection of all-new LNER ‘A1’/‘A3’ Flying Scotsman 4-6-2s in the Hornby Dublo range and a new Liverpool & Manchester Railway (L&MR) addition, in the form of 0-4-2 No. 58 Tiger.
Dublo die-cast ‘Deltic’ heads Hornby 2023 diesel plans
Hornby is to bolster its diesel and electric range with an all-new ‘OO’ gauge model of English Electric DP1 Deltic for the Hornby Dublo range, resplendent in its eye-catching blue and cream colour scheme.
Hornby unveils all-new ‘OO’ Bogie Bolsters and TTA tanks
2023 looks set to be a good year for freight wagons with a series of all-new ‘OO’ gauge vehicles planned by Hornby including GWR bogie bolster ‘Macaw B’, BR bogie bolster ‘C’, LMS/BR ‘Salmon’ bogie bolsters and TTA tank wagons.
Hornby 2023 Skaledale buildings
Hornby’s ‘OO’ gauge Skaledale range of resin buildings receives a boost with a collection of new buildings including a bridge, lineside structures and more.
Hornby magnetic couplings join accessory line
Hornby's recently introduced magnetic couplings are being made available as separate accessory packs in 2023.
Rapido’s Highland Railway ‘Jones Goods’ progresses
Rapido Trains UK has taken delivery of the first Engineering Prototype (EP) sample of its
More ‘OO’ GWR wagons from Rapido
Rapido Trains UK is to produce successor GWR designs to its Great Western Railway (GWR) ‘Iron Mink’ vans and four-plank open wagons which are due to arrive in shops during January. The models include new Diagram O11 and Diagram O15 five-plank opens and the Diagram V14 and Diagram V16 ‘Mink A’ wagons.
Bachmann exclusives for Rails
Rails of Sheffield has bolstered its range of ‘OO’ and ‘N’ gauge wagons with a selection of new Bachmann wagons, exclusive to the retailer.
Derails' Exclusive ‘OO’ GWR B-Set
Coleford based retailer Derails has commissioned an exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GWR) B-Set from Rapido Trains UK.
ADM adds Traverser
ADM Turntables has added a new ‘OO’ gauge traverser transfer table to its portfolio of model railway products.
OO Works Irish GSR/CIE 101 0-6-0
OO Works’ next project is the Great Southern Railway (GSR)/CIE Class 101 (J15) 0-6-0 in ‘OO’ gauge.
Accurascale Class 89 EP surfaces
Accurascale has received the first Engineering Prototype (EP) sample of its new ’OO’ gauge Class 89 Co-Co electric for assessment.
KR Models reveals the Class 40 is next!
KR Models revealed at the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition that it has selected the ever-popular English Electric Class 40 1Co-Co1 diesel-electric as its next ready-to-run project. We bring you the full story.
Dapol adds ‘OO’ ARC JHAs
Dapol is developing all-new ‘OO’ gauge models of the Powell and Duffryn designed JHA bogie hopper wagons, originally built for ARC aggregates use.
Hornby Collectors Club Coronation exclusive
Hornby will produce a commemorative ‘OO’ gauge edition of Stanier ‘Princess Coronation’ 4-6-2 46220 Coronation ahead of the coronation of King Charles III next May.
Heljan launches 2023 catalogue
Visitors to the Warley National Model Railway exhibition were the first to see Heljan’s 2023 catalogue featuring new locomotives and rolling stock for ‘OO’, 'OO9' and ‘O’ gauges, as well as the return of many existing models.
‘Small Prairie’ and B-Set coaches in ‘OO’
A new range of Great Western Railway (GWR) ‘Small Prairie’ 2-6-2Ts is to be produced by Rapido Trains to compliment its newly announced ‘B-Set’ coaches for ‘OO’ gauge.
Rapido UK announces all-new LMS open wagon for 'OO'
Rapido Trains UK are adding the LMS Diagram 1666 open wagon to its growing range of ‘OO’ gauge steam era wagons.
Rapido Mk 1 Leyland Nationals revealed
Rapido Trains UK has revealed details of the first batch of its eagerly-awaited 1:76 scale Leyland National single decker bus, with a wide selection of liveries planned.
NER Y7 in ‘OO’ Gauge from Rapido Trains UK
Rapido Trains UK has added the diminutive North Eastern Railway (NER) Wordsell ‘Y7’ 0-4-0T to its release schedule.
Rapido and TRS go full steam ahead!
Rapido Trains UK has revealed that it has teamed up with TRS Trains to offer ready-to-run smoke-fitted models for its UK and North American markets.
Revolution's Warley Update
Revolution Trains has revealed development on several new model projects at this year’s Warley National Model Railway Exhibition.
Heljan confirms ‘OO’ Class 86/2 plans
Heljan has confirmed that it is adding ‘OO’ gauge Class 86/2 Bo-Bo electrics to its roster in 2023, to join the recent AL6 and Class 86/4 versions of its new tooling for the AC electrics.
New Diesel Brake Tenders launch!
A new batch of three different ‘OO’ gauge Diesel Brake Tender models are now available from Key Publishing. Mike Wild introduces these new releases.
Newton Chambers Car Transporter in ‘OO’ gauge from Heljan
Heljan’s range of ‘OO’ gauge rolling stock is set to expand in 2023 with the release of six coach packs featuring the stylish double-deck car transporters built by Newton Chambers for the Eastern Region of BR in 1960/1961.
Accurascale ‘Manors’ enter production
Accurascale’s all-new ‘OO’ gauge GWR ‘Manor’ 4-6-0s are in production including Key Publishing’s exclusive limited edition of 7802 Bradley Manor. See the latest images here.
Coronation Coach CAD revealed
Development of Hornby’s all-new ‘OO’ gauge London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) ‘Coronation’ coaches has progressed to the CAD stage of the process, with the company sharing rendered images of the new models.
PREVIEW: Warley National Model Railway Exhibition 2022
Get set for the return of the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition this weekend and join us for our preview of the biggest model railway show in the country.
SWR Class 159 for Kernow
A Class 159 DMU in South Western Railway (SWR) colours is Kernow Model Rail Centre’s latest commission.