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NEWS, UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS ROUNDUP
FROM THE LAST WEEK (26/10/25 to 01/11/25)
EBAY 20% OFF SALE ENDS TOMORROW
It's your last chance to save in our eBay SPOOKY SALE! We're currently offering 20% off our entire inventory of preowned items - of which there are currently 8,500+ available covering all the major scales and product types so there's sure to be something for you! This sale ENDS TOMORROW so act fast to get some last minute bargains! Use Code TRICKORTREAT20 at Checkout Ts&Cs Apply - Check our website for details
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HORNBY AUTUMN 2025 ANNOUNCEMENTS
This week, Hornby made their final OO Gauge product announcements for 2025 - including all sorts of new steam, diesel and electric locomotives! Some highlights include an additional version of the previously announced GWR 'Saint' Class locomotive, a Railroad+ model of the infamous 'Police' liveried Class 37 as well as a special Olympics 2012 themed Class 87.
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RAPIDO AUTUMN 2025 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rapido have just announced new batches of their OO Gauge GWR "Iron Mink" Vans, "Not Quite Mink" Vans and GWR 4-plank opens too! There are lots of new and colourful liveries to explore and pre-order now. Aside from these, Rapido have just received a whole host of new decorated samples and have issued various other project updates. Head to our website below to see them all - it's certainly another busy month for the team with plenty of progress updates and new products arriving.
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GWR IRON MINK VANS NEW BATCH
First off, Rapido have announced a new run of their super popular GWR "Iron Mink" and "Not Quite Mink" Vans in OO Gauge - including new detail variations such as the GPV door design not used in the original batches. They also feature a new tooling for greased axleboxes. There's a huge range of new options available here including usage with the GWR, LTSR, MR, LNWR, LMS, TVR, Cambrian, Caledonian, LSWR, BR and private owners too! For all you G.Fawkes fans there's two new variations of that too!
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GWR 4-PLANK OPEN WAGONS NEW BATCH
Also announced is a new run of Rapido's GWR 4-plank open wagons in OO Gauge! In total there are nine new variations to choose from in new GWR red, GWR grey and Barry Railway liveries - including versions with or without poseable sheetrails where applicable. These models also benefit from the new greased axlebox tooling.
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EVOLUTION BATCH 1 DECORATED SAMPLES
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MIDLAND 483 CLASS DECORATED SAMPLES
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LNER CLASS J52/2 DECORATED SAMPLES
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GWR OPEN C WAGONS DECORATED SAMPLES
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EVOLUTION BATCH 2 ORDER BOOK CLOSING
It's time to get your pre-orders in for the second batch of Evolution Bogie Coaches from Rapido Trains UK - including our EXCLUSIVE models in North British Railway livery! The order book closes TOMORROW (Monday 3rd November) and after this date stocks will be limited as the final factory order will be placed.
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RETRO HORNBY TRAIN SETS IN STOCK NOW
We've just received the latest in Hornby's line of retro-inspired train sets - this time replicating the classic Triang RS9 'Intercity Express' complete with a BR green Class 37 and Pullman coaches. Aside from this we have plenty of other retro train sets to discover which are perfect to buy now as we head into the festive season!
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Triang RS9 Intercity Express Train Set
£161.99 £179.99
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HORNBY TT:120 TERRIERS IN STOCK NOW
The first of Hornby's newly tooled TT:120 Scale Class A1/ A1X Terrier 0-6-0T steam locomotives have now arrived into stock! There are three variations to choose from in the range depicting three distinct eras of this iconic little locomotive - LBSCR improved engine green, SR olive green and BR black with early emblem. The first two models have now arrived, with the BR black model set to follow along shortly. DCC Ready: £143.99
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LB&SCR Terrier Brighton Steam Locomotive
£143.99 £159.99
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SR Terrier W14 Bembridge Steam Locomotive
£143.99 £159.99
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EXCLUSIVE HELJAN CO-BOs COMING SOON
Our EXCLUSIVE re-run of the popular Heljan OO Gauge Class 28 'Co-Bo' is due back soon - we're expecting these to arrive in the next week or so! It's been a long time since these were last available new and we've made some improvements to them for 2025 - including DCC Sound Fitted models for the first time ever. Pre-Order Now from £199.95
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HELJAN CLASS 153 DMUs COMING SOON
There's not long left to wait for Heljan's newly tooled range of Class 153 single car diesel multiple units in O Gauge! These ground-breaking models will set a new benchmark for modern image O gauge and give second generation diesel units a long-awaited ready-to-run debut in this scale. We're expecting these to arrive in the next week or so. Pre-Order now from £339.15
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NEW PECO OO9 TRAIN PACKS IN STOCK NOW
Get started in OO9 Narrow Gauge modelling with these wonderful new train packs from Peco! A selection of different sets are available covering both the Ffestiniog and Lynton & Barnstaple Railways - complete with a Peco/ Kato "England" locomotive and applicable rolling stock too. In Stock Now from £216 per pack
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RARE LEGO STAR WARS SALE NEXT WEEK!
This November, Rails of Sheffield is set to welcome one of the most exciting collections ever to land in our Vintage Toys & Trains department — a truly galactic line-up of over 100 Lego Star Wars sets, all in factory-sealed, as-new condition. Discovered right here in Yorkshire, the collection includes everything from classic early releases to one of the rarest Lego sets ever made: the legendary Cloud City (set no. 10123) - valued at a whopping £7,500. Join us on Saturday 8th November from 10am!
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SEE US AT THE NEC NEXT MONTH!
We're looking forward to one of the biggest model railway events of the year, The National Festival of Railway Modelling at the NEC in Birmingham, taking place next month! We will be in attendance with the latest version of our MEGA STAND! Come along to meet the team, check out our latest samples, buy some T-shirts or other products and get some free merch too... We might even have some special surprises in store for you on the day!
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