Hornby’s all new model of the Thompson ‘L1′ 2-6-4T has now arrived with the LNER apple green and British Railways apple green versions being the first to reach the shops. The identities of the two models released so far are 9001 (LNER) and 67717 (BR apple green). For the latest information visit www.hornby.com.
Bachmann’s brand new model of the BR Class 03 diesel shunter is now making its way into the shops and will ultimately be available in three liveries. The models are being produced in original plain BR green, BR green with wasp stripe cab and bonnet fronts and BR blue with wasp stripe cab and bonnet [...]
Hornby’s new range of Hawksworth coaching stock is arriving in shops now offering Western Region modellers a new choice of rolling stock. Five vehicle variations are being produced in both BR crimson and cream and BR maroon. Visit www.hornby.com for the latest information and pricing.
Hattons of Liverpool says it hopes to show the first approved samples of its forthcoming London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) diesels 10000/01 in ‘OO’ gauge (in conjunction with Dapol) at the Warley Model Railway Exhibition on November 20-21, with Richard Davies making the lengthy trip to Hong Kong to collect them in early November.
The [...]
The Spalding Model Railway Club is making the final preparations for its annual exhibition on November 13/14 where more than 30 layouts and over 25 traders will be present for another stunning weekend of railway modelling. The event marks the 40th anniversary of the Spalding Model Railway Club and the 21st show at Springfields Event [...]
Olivia’s Trains’ ‘OO’ gauge EM1 (Class 76) Woodhead electrics are moving closer with the approval of CAD drawings taking place as Hornby Magazine went to press and the possibility of an early production slot allowing deliveries to take place slightly earlier than the expected June 2011 date.
Both pre- and post TOPS variants will be produced [...]
On display at the Bachmann open day in July was this hand painted decorated sample of the forthcoming Fowler ‘7F’ 2-8-0. The model is due for release in November/December this year.
Great Western Railway (GWR) and British Rail Western Region modellers have persuaded Bachmann to produce its popular ex-Great Central Railway ‘O4′ 2-8-0 in the ‘30XX’ guise. The GWR bought 19 war surplus locomotives in 1919 and supplemented them with a further 80 six years later, and ‘Swindonised’ them with brass safety valve bonnets, new chimneys [...]
Bachmann has revealed that it will produce a ‘OO’ gauge model of the iconic Blue Pullman train representing the six-car Midland Pullman sets. The model was announced in July at its annual open day and is expected to be released in October 2011 at a cost of £300-£350.
The surprise announcement has lead Sheffield retailer Olivia’s [...]
Hattons Model Railways is to release ‘OO’ scale models of the London Midland & Scottish Railway’s (LMS) pioneering diesels 10000/10001 next February in conjunction with Dapol following more than a year of top secret planning.
Rails of Sheffield recently announced its plans to produce versions of 10000/10001, but with significant investment already made, and the February [...]
