Hornby Railroad OO Gauge Class 43 HST - Available Now
By Jack Morgan - Thursday 19 December 2019
A duo of new Railroad HSTs are now in stock, including a GWR HST train set and BR blue/grey Power cars.
Hornby Class 5MT "Black 5" 4-6-0 - Available Now
The latest variation of Hornby’s popular Black 5 is now available, showcasing 45379 in its current preserved condition.
Oxford Diecast New Arrivals - Dec 2019
By Jack Morgan - Wednesday 11 December 2019
A huge selection of new diecast items are in stock now! Pick up a perfect stocking filler.
Hornby/ Arnold N Gauge 5-BEL Brighton Belle EMU - Available Now
By Jack Morgan - Friday 06 December 2019
The prestigious Brighton Belle is now available for N gauge layouts, with end vehicles and centre coaches in stock now.
Hornby OO Gauge 76t Breakdown Crane - Available Now
Hornby’s Breakdown Crane has returned to the range for the first time since 2013, now in BR engineers’ yellow.
Hornby OO Gauge LYR Class 21 ‘Pug’ 0-4-0ST
By Jack Morgan - Thursday 05 December 2019
Hornby’s popular ‘Pug’ has returned to the range covering LMS and BR black liveries!
Heljan O Gauge BR Mk1 CCT Van - Project Updates
By Jack Morgan - Wednesday 04 December 2019
Heljan have confirmed product codes and liveries for their forthcoming CCT Vans in O gauge.
Heljan O Gauge Class 55 Deltic - Available Now
By Jack Morgan - Wednesday 27 November 2019
The latest batch of O Gauge Class 55s are now in stock from Heljan, covering the iconic Deltic in BR green and blue liveries.
Oxford Diecast New Arrivals - Nov 2019
By Jack Morgan - Monday 25 November 2019
A huge selection of new items and reliveried popular models are now in stock from Oxford Diecast.
Heljan O Gauge GWR Collett Goods - New Announcement
By Mark Swift - Saturday 23 November 2019
Heljan are producing a newly tooled O Gauge GWR Collett Goods! 8 variations are due to be released in early 2021.
Hattons Genesis 4 & 6 Wheel Coaches - FAQs
By Jack Morgan - Tuesday 05 November 2019
Want to know more about our Genesis coaches? Read our full Q&A and find out everything you need to know.
Dapol O Gauge Class 66 Announcement
By Jack Morgan - Saturday 02 November 2019
Dapol have revealed that they are to produce an all-new Class 66 in O gauge! Find out more here.
Bargain Dapol OO Gauge Class 122 - Available Now
By Jack Morgan - Tuesday 29 October 2019
Several variations of Dapol's popular Class 122 DMU are now available at bargain prices. Starting at just £99! Order yours today.
Bargain Hornby Class J36 0-6-0 - Available Now!
By Jack Morgan - Wednesday 23 October 2019
Hornby's range of beautiful Class J36 locomotives are now available at bargain prices! Get a big saving on RRP.
Heljan O Gauge Class 50 (Hattons Exclusives) - Project Page
By Jack Morgan - Tuesday 22 October 2019
We have now received production samples for our duo of exclusive Class 50s in 1990s Railtour Condition.
Dapol O Gauge Diagram N Autocoach - Available Now
By Jack Morgan - Thursday 10 October 2019
Dapol have revealed that they are to produce a range of new Diagram N GWR Autocoaches in O Gauge.
Genesis 4 & 6 Wheel Coaches - Formations Guide
By Jack Morgan - Wednesday 09 October 2019
Get some ideas for how to use the forthcoming Hattons Originals 4 & 6 wheel coaches, with our example formations!
Oxford Diecast Q3 2019 Announcements
Oxford have revealed new liveries for a range of popular diecast vehicles across OO, N & O gauge! Check out the full catalogue here.
Sonic Models/ Revolution N VEA Vans - Available Now
By Jack Morgan - Thursday 12 September 2019
The brand-new range of N gauge VEA vans from Sonic Models (distributed by Revolution Trains) are now in stock!
Hornby OO Teak Coaches - Available Now
By Jack Morgan - Tuesday 10 September 2019
The entire range of Hornby's new batch of Teak coaches are now available!
Heljan OO Class 17 "Clayton" - Available Now
By Jack Morgan - Friday 16 August 2019
Three new variations of Heljan's Class 17 "Clayton" are now available in BR blue and green colour schemes.
Rivarossi HO Gauge Class 4000 "Big Boy" 4-8-8-4 - Project Information
By Jack Morgan - Thursday 15 August 2019
Find out more about Rivarossi's HO gauge model of the enormous Class 4000 "Big Boy"!
Metcalfe New N Gauge Kits - Announcement
By Jack Morgan - Friday 09 August 2019
Metcalfe gave us an exclusive first look at their new selection of N gauge kits, which are available to pre-order now.
Dapol OO Gauge Bogie Bolster 'E' Wagons - Project Updates
Now available are all six variations of the new Bogie Bolster E wagons in BR bauxite livery!
Hattons Locomotive Crews by ModelU - Available Now
By Jack Morgan - Friday 19 July 2019
A new batch of our 3D scanned figures for the P Class and Andrew Barclay have now arrived in stock!
Dapol OO Gauge Class 73 - Available Now
By Jack Morgan - Tuesday 16 July 2019
Explore Dapol's range of OO gauge Class 73 locomotives. Several variations are available covering this quirky class in various liveries.
Hattons Originals SECR P Class Livestream and Q&A
By David Tovey - Thursday 11 July 2019
Jack and Dave take a look at another Hattons Originals model - the SECR P Class
Analogue & Digital Control Livestream and Q&A
By David Tovey - Wednesday 10 July 2019
Join Jack and Dave as they take a closer look at Analogue and DCC control
Hattons Originals Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST Livestream and Q&A
By David Tovey - Tuesday 09 July 2019
Jack and Dave take a closer look at Hattons own Andrew Barclay Saddle Tank
Dapol OO Class 121 'Bubblecar' Livestream and Q&A
By David Tovey - Friday 05 July 2019
A roundup of Jack and Dave's recent look at the Dapol Class 121
Hornby Class LN 'Lord Nelson' Livestream and Q&A
By David Tovey - Thursday 04 July 2019
In case you missed it, catch up on Jack and Dave's live Q&A video about the Hornby Lord Nelson
Hattons SECR P Class DCC Fitting Guide
By David Tovey - Monday 01 July 2019
A guide to DCC fitting your Hattons Originals P Class locomotive
Hattons Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST DCC Fitting Guide
A guide to DCC fitting your Andrew Barclay tank engine
World War 2 Formation Guide - 1939-1945
By Thomas Newhouse - Wednesday 26 June 2019
Our latest formation guide takes a look at the types of trains that contributed to the war effort between 1939 and 1945.
Bachmann OO Class 37 in DB livery - Available Now!
By Jack Morgan - Tuesday 25 June 2019
We have received a limited supply of 37419 in DB Schenker red. Order yours now while stocks last.
Exclusive Heljan O Gauge Class 37/4s - Available Now!
By Jack Morgan - Monday 24 June 2019
Our duo of exclusive Heljan Class 37/4s have now arrived! Order yours here.
Crewe 'All Change' Event Locomotive Map
By Thomas Newhouse - Wednesday 19 June 2019
Check out our handy map showing where each exhibit was located at the Crewe 'All Change' Charity Open Day on Saturday 8th June 2019.
Hornby OO Gauge Terrier FAQs
By David Tovey - Sunday 09 June 2019
Retooled from scratch, Hornby's new Terrier model is superb! Here we try to address some common questions about the new model.
Hornby Terrier Digital Fitting Guide - Removing the Body
Hornby's newly tooled Terrier locomotives have proven to be highly popular and with much of the range now released, we've produced a guide on how to fit your model with a digital decoder!
Hornby Terrier Digital Fitting Guide - Installing a chip
Part 2 of our DCC fitting Guide
Hornby Terrier Digital Fitting Guide - Sound Fitting
How to fit DCC Sound into the Hornby Terrier
OO Gauge Equipment and Accessories Guide
A guide to some common OO Gauge accessories and equipment for your layout
All Change Formations Guide
By Jack Morgan - Saturday 08 June 2019
Explore a selection of fascinating formations utilising locomotives and multiple units featured at the recent Crewe Open Day.
Oxford Diecast Mid-2019 Range Launch
By Jack Morgan - Thursday 06 June 2019
Oxford's mid year range features over 70 new items across various scales. See them all and place your pre-orders here.
Heljan OO Class 45 "Peak" - Renumbering & Naming
By Jack Morgan - Friday 31 May 2019
We are offering a renumbering and renaming service for the range of Heljan Class 45s in partnership with Olivia's Trains.
Hornby Mid-2019 Range Launch
By Jack Morgan - Wednesday 29 May 2019
Hornby have announced 14 brand new items as part of their Mid-2019 range launch. Find out more and pre-order yours here!
Dapol N Gauge Class 68 - Available Now
By Jack Morgan - Friday 24 May 2019
The latest batch of 68s are now available! Pick up a model in TransPennine Express or a selection of DRS liveries.
Dapol N Gauge Class 86 - Available Now
By Jack Morgan - Friday 17 May 2019
In stock now are four variations of Dapol's brand new N gauge Class 86, depicting the locomotive in a range of distinctive liveries.
Bargain Dapol Class 22 Locomotives
By Jack Morgan - Monday 13 May 2019
We've reduced the prices of Dapol's highly detailed Class 22 in OO. Order yours now for just £79.50 each.
Bargain Heljan Class 05 Locomotives
By Jack Morgan - Friday 10 May 2019
Heljan's Class 05 in O gauge is now available at just £195 each! Don't miss your chance to get one for a bargain price.
Hornby Signature Collection Train Sets
By Jack Morgan - Thursday 02 May 2019
Hornby's range of Signature train sets enables you to start your first layout with detailed locomotives and rolling stock.
Hornby Sovereign Train Packs
Limited stocks of Hornby's Sovereign Train Packs are in stock now!
Hopper Trains Formation Guide - 1964-1997
By Thomas Newhouse - Thursday 02 May 2019
Take a look at our latest Formations Guide, produced in partnership with Hornby Magazine, which covers hopper trains between the 50s & 90s
British Rail Class 47 Guide
Your ultimate guide to the iconic Class 47. Read the history of these locomotives and see every single livery the class has worn over the years.
Easter Bargains 2019
By Jack Morgan - Tuesday 16 April 2019
We've discounted a range of OO, N & O gauge locomotives, rolling stock and diecast! Act fast while stocks last.
BOC Tank Wagons - Formations Guide
By Jack Morgan - Friday 12 April 2019
BOC wagons were used on a range of flows across England between the 70s & late 90s. Here's a selection of realistic services for your layout.
Titled Train Formations Guide - 1958-1967
By Thomas Newhouse - Thursday 04 April 2019
See our latest formation guides, produced in partnership with Hornby Magazine, focusing on Title Trains in the 1950s and 60s.
Alexandra Palace (Multi-Era) Formations Guide
By Jack Morgan - Tuesday 19 March 2019
With the London festival looming, we take a look at formations you could see passing by Alexandra Palace over the years.
Scotland Era 8 Formations Diagram
By Jack Morgan - Thursday 21 February 2019
The sheer variety of classic diesel traction in use in Scotland during Era 8 makes it a fascinating place for plenty of modellers.
End of BR Steam Formations - Era 6
By Jack Morgan - Friday 15 February 2019
Our formations diagram for the End of Steam on British Rail in the late-60s, with realistic rakes from across the North West!