MODEL WORLD LIVE NEWS!

Over the weekend we were delighted to attend the Key Model World Live show at the NEC in Birmingham, exhibiting our brand-new stand! We'd like to thank everyone who took the time to come along and chat to us, we enjoyed getting to meet so many of you there.

This major annual exhibition showcases and celebrates multiple hobbies including model railways, scale modelling, remote control vehicles and much more - so whatever you're into there was bound to be something for you.

We wanted to draw your attention to some highlight news & updates from over the weekend - which we have rounded up in this email for your viewing pleasure!

HELJAN OO CLASS 104 DMU DECO SAMPLES

Heljan kindly gave us an EXCLUSIVE first look at one of the latest decorated samples for their Class 104 DMUs in OO Gauge - in this super popular ScotRail 'Mexican Bean' livery! These are now close to sold out at Heljan, so make sure to get your pre-orders in ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Please be aware, there are some small amendments to be made to these samples and we should have some more images to share with you on these soon!

9 Variations Available • 2-Car: £330.65 / 3-Car: £415.65

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NEW CAVALEX MODELS DECO SAMPLES

The team at Cavalex demonstrated some new production samples for the next batch of OO Gauge Class 60 locomotives, which are due to arrive in stock within the next couple of months! One of these new samples included our EXCLUSIVE model of 60081 'Isambard Kingdom Brunel' in the one-off EWS heritage GWR green colour scheme.

54 Variations Available • from £194.95 each

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Also on show at the Cavalex stand was a new decorated sample of their Bardon Hill Quarries green and yellow liveried PHA/ JGA hopper wagons in OO Gauge! These superbly detailed new models are also expected to arrive in the coming months.

6 Variations Available • Single: £45 / Triple Pack: £135

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OXFORD RAIL OO RANGE NEW SAMPLES

Oxford Rail also had some new updates to display, such as this early 3D printed sample of their GWR Totem A wagon as well as decorated samples for their Fordson Tractor Shunter too!

GWR Totem A Wagons

9 Variations Available

£24.60 each

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Fordson Tractor Shunters

3 Variations Available

£10.15 each

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NEW RAPIDO RELEASES COMING SOON!

Rapido Trains UK had many forthcoming model samples on display, including a selection of diverse OO Gauge steam locomotives - including the SECR Class O1 0-6-0, Hunslet 16" 0-6-0ST, Port of Par Bagnall, GWR 'Small Prairie' and Andrew Barclay Fireless locomotives.

Many of these are due in the coming months and across the rest of 2025, continuing to expand what is an already varied range of locomotives and rolling stock from Rapido!

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NEW MODELU FIGURES PRODUCTION SAMPLES

Our friends at ModelU are always working hard to enhance their products and bring new innovations to the market. They are currently experimenting with ideas for pre-coloured figurines which would negate the need for you to paint them! These also feature enhanced definition too for even more realism.

Our Marketing Manger, Jack, was recently scanned by ModelU and these figures give you an initial idea of how future models could look! Let us know what you think!

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EXCLUSIVE JUST THREADS MERCH RANGE

If you haven't picked up some cool new attire from our Just Threads range then you are certainly missing out! Designed and produced in house at Rails, these eye-catching shirts, hoodies and art prints celebrate various iconic locomotives and brands.

It was great to see several attendees at the show wearing our shirts - including our new Class 60 diagram!

We will have a major new release available for you all soon - so stay tuned... what are you hoping for?

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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM LAST WEEK!

Last week sam many new models announced across OO Gauge and TT:120 Scales from Hornby, Heljan, Rapido, Bachmann and Clark Railworks - which were all hot topics at the exhibition this weekend! Check out this roundup in case you missed any of them...

HELJAN TT:120 CLASS 55 'DELTIC'

In the first of two exciting new TT:120 Scale announcements, Heljan has announced a newly tooled model of the Class 55 'Deltic' diesel locomotive for this flourishing scale! A total of ten models are to be produced including a whopping SIX EXCLUSIVES - available only here at Rails of Sheffield.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PRICE: from £161.49

RRP will rise to £199.99 from 01/12/25

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HELJAN TT:120 CLASS 122 'BUBBLE CAR'

Heljan's second new TT:120 Scale announcement was for a newly tooled Class 122 'Bubble Car' single multiple unit! Offering a whole train in one car, these are useful for all sorts of modellers in any kind of space! We are offering the popular BR green with speed whiskers as an EXCLUSIVE model available only here at Rails.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PRICE: from £161.49

RRP will rise to £199.99 from 01/12/25

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SURPRISE HORNBY OO ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hornby surprised us last week with several new additions to their OO Gauge range - including some special commemorative ranges covering 80 years since the end of World War II as well as 90 years of the iconic LNER Class A4 4-6-2.

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RAPIDO OO LNWR 'CRYSTAL PALACE' VANS

Rapido announced their latest pre-grouping brake van in OO Gauge last week - offering the first ever OO RTR LNWR brake van - the Diagram 17B 'Crystal Palace' design. 14 variations area available to pre-order now in LNWR, LMS, BR and private owner liveries.

£39.90 each

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CLARK RAILWORKS OO 'DEMOUNTABLE' TANKS

Clark Railworks also made an announcement last week, revealing their latest OO Gauge rolling stock project! They are to produce a range of amazingly detailed 'Demountable' tank wagons and separate loads, available in multiple different liveries.

Wagons: £40 each / Tank Loads: £13.50 each

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BACHMANN OO GAUGE CLASS 66

Last but not least, Bachmann announced a newly tooled version of their popular OO Gauge Class 66 diesel locomotive! These have already almost completely sold out on pre-order but we have a limited range still remaining such as the Freightliner 60th Anniversary liveries. Make sure to get your orders in now to avoid missing out!

DCC Ready: £195.45 / DCC Sound: £299.95 / Deluxe Sound: £314.45

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