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OO GAUGE PROJECT UPDATES
Here's a quick roundup of various major OO Gauge project updates supplied to us over the last few days from Accurascale, Dapol, Heljan and Rapido! All of the exciting new steam, diesel and wagon projects listed below are available to pre-order now at Rails for release in 2025.
CLASS 44 'PEAK' NEW MODELS & PRICE DROP
Heljan are powering ahead with their newly tooled Class 44 'Peak' in OO Gauge! They have just added two new variations to the range, which are now available to pre-order - depicting 44002 'Helvellyn' in BR blue as well as 44004/ D4 'Great Gable' in 'retro' BR green. What's more, they have also negotiated a price drop with their suppliers - resulting in a decrease of £30 off the RRP of the DCC ready models and £60 off the DCC Sound ones respectively! 7 Variations • DCC Ready: £186.15 • DCC Sound: £279.65
View All Class 44s Available to Pre-order →
CLASS 104 DMUs IN PRODUCTION NOW
Heljan have also notified us that their highly anticipated range of Class 104 diesel multiple units are now in production and are expected to arrive in the Early Summer. These are amongst the most complex models ever developed by Heljan - featuring an incredible array of separate parts and advanced features. Nine variations are available to pre-order now! 9 Variations • 2-Car Set: £330.65 • 3-Car Set: £415.65
View All Class 104 DMUs to Preorder →
GWR CLASS 28xx PROJECT UPDATE
Dapol have provided an update on their newly tooled GWR Class 28xx 2-8-0 locomotive in OO Gauge! This model has now entered the tooling phase and Dapol have advised that the design has been revised to include a fully diecast boiler, footplate and chassis! There have also been some revisions to some product running numbers and pricing - so make sure to check the full range so that you have pre-ordered the correct version! 8 Variations • Standard: £187 • DCC Fitted: £216.75 • DCC Sound: £280.50
View All GWR 28xx Locos to Preorder →
CLASS 50 DIESELS IN PRODUCTION
Accurascale have advised that their new OO Gauge Class 50 diesel locomotives are nearing the end of production and are currently expected to arrive with us during Late May 2025! These are now sold out at Accurascale and we have limited quantities remaining, in fact, our exclusives have already sold out too! So make sure to place a pre-order now to ensure you don't miss out on one of these gorgeous new diesels. 8 Variations • Standard: £187 • DCC Fitted: £216.75 • DCC Sound: £280.50
View All Class 50s to Preorder →
UPCOMING ORDER BOOK DEADLINES
Rapido Trains UK have a number of order books closing at the end of the month! We always recommend that you pre-order before these close, as stocks will be limited afterwards - so you don't want to miss out!
LNER J52 0-6-0ST CLOSES 31st MARCH
13 Variations • Standard: £140.20 • DCC Sound: £237.95
View All J52 Locos to Preorder →
LMS IRON ORE HOPPER CLOSES 31st MARCH
13 Variations • £29.50 each
View All LMS Iron Ore Wagons to Preorder →
GWR 'OPEN C' WAGON CLOSES 31st MARCH
13 Variations • £30.55 each
View All GWR Open C Wagons to Preorder →
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