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NEWS, UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS ROUNDUP
FROM THE LAST WEEK (03/02/25 to 08/02/25)
BACHMANN SPRING 2025 ANNOUNCEMENTS Bachmann have revealed their new catalogue of releases for January 2025 across their Branchline, Graham Farish, EFE Rail and Scenecraft ranges in OO, O & N Gauges! Check out all the new items using the links below or scroll down to browse some of the biggest announcements
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OO Gauge N Gauge O Gauge OO9 Gauge
We are delighted to announce that we are set to open a new Rails of Sheffield physical shop location at Sheffield's main railway station! A match made in heaven, combining models and the real railways - our new shop will offer model railways, railwayana and rail-themed merchandise with a unique aesthetic inspired by our main store. Please stay tuned for more details of the initial launch of our new location, which is expected in the next few months.
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We are delighted to announce that the final round of voting is NOW OPEN for Hornby's first ever awards ceremony for Model Shops! Thanks to all of your support last year we have made it through to the final round and we need your help once again to WIN! A massive thank you goes out to everyone who made a nomination for us in 2024 and we sincerely appreciate any votes for Rails in this final round. The FINAL winner will be announced after voting closes on 12th February 2025 , so please consider placing your vote ASAP to ensure your voice is heard!
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Back in the range after a short absence are Heljan's popular 35 ton Class A & B tank wagons in OO Gauge! A whole host of new quad packs are available in various liveries as well as a single wagon in ICI blue. Each variant has been made in limited quantities so get yours now!
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We are pleased to present amazing offers across the range of Hornby Class 370 APT-P (Advanced Passenger Train) Coach Packs in OO Gauge! These are now available at a whopping 75% Off. Yes, you read that correctly! These Hornby OO Gauge Class 370 APT-P additional coach packs are now a whopping 75% OFF, while stocks last. This is the cheapest prices these have ever been, at just £14.75 per vehicle, which means you can build up a realistic length APT unit for a very low price.
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See what Rapido Trains UK have got planned for 2025 in our latest video! We spoke to Andy Hardy to get the low down on all their latest samples and plans for the year. Click the video above to watch the latest and video and don't forget to subscribe! View the whole Rapido range available to pre order at the link below.
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We now have over 8000 listings on our used eBay store! New listings are added daily click the link to below to view our store.
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In stock now and ready to ship are a variety of lovely new 0-4-0 side tank 'Billy' live steam locomotives from Roundhouse Engineering Co! These join our expansive range of these miniature marvels, built with precision & care in Doncaster. These large scale locomotives are perfect for use in indoor or outdoor settings and also make for beautiful display pieces.
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We've gotten EXCLUSIVE access to Clark Railworks' new LNER 'Quad Art' coach production samples - check out the new images using the link below! These samples depict some of the BR crimson and BR maroon liveried models, which are due for release here between Q1 and Q2 2025. The range also includes some gorgeous LNER Teak models which we are hoping to take a closer look at soon too!
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We have just reviewed a production sample of our new & exclusive O Gauge 'Austerity' 0-6-0ST locomotive from Dapol! This new model, releasing as part of the main newly tooled range from Dapol, depicts No.150 'Warrington' in War Department green. This and the rest of the new 'Austerities' are due to arrive in stock very soon.
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To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day in 2025, Dapol have announced a run of new wagons in OO, N & O Gauge to observe this important day. With your help, Dapol raised £1,910 for the Royal British Legion back in November with their last run of wagons and aim to take it even further with this new batch! For every single wagon sold, Dapol will make a donation to the British Legion - so place your pre-orders now.
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Join us as we get hands on with the all-new Cavalex Models OO Gauge Class 60 locomotives! We'll go through all the features, the history of the real things and then showcase the locos in action with DCC Sound. View the video at the image above and order the all new Cavalex Models Class 60s at the link below!
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Also new in stock from Heljan this week is this exciting new release for O Gauge modellers - their newly tooled range of Class 45/0 and Class 45/1 'Peak' diesel locomotives! 8 new variations are available in a selection of BR green and BR blue liveries with accurate detail differences.
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Peco have this week announced a trio of new China Clay plank wagons in N Gauge! Stock expected to arrive next week!
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Dapol have also announced some new variations of their UK-produced LBSCR Stroudley 4-wheel coaches in O Gauge! Four new models are to be produced in lined brown with gas lighting. Dapol have advised that stock will be made to meet pre-orders, but very limited excess production will be undertaken - so placing a pre-order is essential!
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