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NEWS, UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS ROUNDUP
FROM THE LAST WEEK (01/09/25 to 06/09/25)
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We are delighted to announce our latest EXCLUSIVE OO Gauge project with Rapido Trains UK - the humble LB&SCR 10T 4-Wheel Brake Vans and the 20T 6-Wheel Brake Vans! The models will depict these diminutive brake vans in a variety of liveries, including early and late LBSCR, and pre- and post-1936 Southern Railway eras. We are pleased to say that the project has already completed the design stage and you can pre-order your models right now for release in Late 2026/ Early 2027. These new models are perfect to pair with Rapido's existing & forthcoming LB&SCR rolling stock as well as their recently released Class E1 0-6-0T locomotives! 4-Wheel Van: £44.95 • 6-Wheel Van: £46.95
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This week we have received one range that many of you have been waiting patiently for - the all-new Rapido Trains UK SECR Class O1 0-6-0 steam locomotives! The entire range is now in stock, with a whopping 12 variations available to order in SECR, SR, BR and Preserved/ Fictional colour schemes. All available DCC Ready or DCC Sound Fitted! All versions available now. We're in the process of taking new images so stay tuned for those. DCC Ready: £169.95 • DCC Sound: £263.45
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We're delighted to have teamed up with our friends at James Gin once again to bring you this ALL-NEW & EXCLUSIVE 'Gin of the People' Wagon Pack in OO Gauge! This new pack includes 'American Mustard', 'London Drizzle' and 'California Dreamgin' tank wagons, which are perfect to pair with our previous 'Asian Parsnip' wagon to ferry gin around your layout! The pack also includes special packaging and FREE 10% off voucher for the jamesgin.com website! Pre-order now for release in Q4 2025. Our previous James Gin wagon sold out super fast, so don't miss your chance to get one! £74.95 (3pk) • Due Q4 2025
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MORE NEW-OLD STOCK RELISTED! YET MORE PREVIOUS SELL OUTS ARE BACK IN STOCK! We're bringing you all sorts of exciting models in various scales that had previously sold out but are now available once again only while stocks last. These items are only available in limited quantities so snap up these rare releases and sought after stock before they're gone again for good! THIS WEEKEND - We have re-listed EVEN MORE items from all of these brands as well as items from Dapol, Heljan, Gaugemaster and Lionheart Trains! We have just added a huge range of O Gauge items back into stock that you can purchase now! WE ARE CONTINUING TO ADD MORE ITEMS SO CHECK BACK OFTEN!
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VOTE FOR RAILS IN THE 2025 AWARDS! VOTING HAS NOW OPENED FOR THE 2025 HORNBY MAGAZINE MODEL RAILWAY AWARDS! MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! You can vote for your favourite shop in the Large Retailer of the Year category. We would be delighted if you could take the time to vote for Rails of Sheffield in this year's awards - all you have to do is type in 'Rails of Sheffield' in the relevant category. Your support in these award ceremonies goes a very long way! Once again, we'd like to thank you all for you continued support. We look forward to continuing to serve you as we head towards the end of 2025. VOTING CLOSES LATER THIS MONTH: ENDS Monday 22nd September 2025 (11:59pm)
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2025 marks 60 years of the English Electric built production batch of the iconic BR Class 73 'Electrodiesel'! And to celebrate, we've got amazing bargains for you in OO & O Gauge! Following successful trials of the prototype BR Eastleigh 'Hastings Gauge' batch introduced in 1962, BR commissioned English Electric to produce 43 further Class 73s between 1965 and 1967 - these were classified as 'JB' (or 73/1s).
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Heljan's newly tooled range of Class 104 Diesel Multiple Units are now on the way and expected in the next few days! Place your pre-orders now as these are likely to sell out at Heljan soon. This comprehensive new range covers both the 2-car and 3-car versions of this classic first generation DMU in a wide assortment of liveries including BR green, BR blue, BR blue/grey, Network SouthEast and ScotRail 'Mexican Bean' livery.
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Bring home the beer with Clark Railworks' newly tooled range of Demountable Tank Wagons in OO Gauge! This all-new range has now arrived in stock ahead of schedule and caters for these utterly unique wagons in a variety of liveries and conditions showcasing the vehicles at three very different periods in their history. Also arriving are the Demountable Loads, great to pair with the tankers or are perfect for some scenic additions to your layout instead! Lots of options available to order now. Tank Wagons: £40 each • Separate Loads: £13.50
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We're excited to let you know that Accurascale have just announced a new batch of their popular OO Gauge Class 60 diesel locomotives in OO Gauge! Hot on the heels of the first batch which have just arrived in stock recently - there are four new models to choose from in this second run including Railfreight Petroleum Sector livery, EWS maroon & gold, Colas Rail Freight livery and the one-off DB Cargo 'Puma Energy' grey. All of these models are available to pre-order now for release in Q4 2026 either DCC Ready or DCC Sound Fitted! We also have a limited selection of Run 1 available to order now too.
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Now in stock in limited quantities are these incredible bargain Heljan OO Gauge Class 35 'Hymek' diesel locomotives! A selection of four different models in BR blue and BR green liveries are now available at up to 41% off RRP - priced at just £129.50 each. These locomotives were regarded as thee most successful of the Western Region 'hydraulics' - they were versatile and capable, working all kinds of trains from names expresses to local goods trains across much of Southern England, West Midlands and Wales.
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We have also just received the new range of VJ Day themed commemorative wagons into stock from Dapol - available in OO Gauge, N Gauge and O Gauge! Dapol are aiming to raise as much money as possible for the Royal British Legion through sales of these wagons so order yours today to help this important cause. OO Gauge from £12.92 / N Gauge from £10.20 / O Gauge from £46.53
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Next up, for you N Gauge modellers, we have now received the newly tooled range of Class 66 diesel locomotives into stock! This first batch offers you models in Freightliner, Colas and Direct Rail Services liveries! There are many more to come yet in alternative colour schemes including our EXCLUSIVE model of 'Locomotion 15' in GBRf livery. Stay tuned for more! DCC Ready: £144.95 • DCC Sound: £239.95
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Heljan have unveiled a new run of O gauge Class 25 models for release in 2026! Following the success of the earlier batches of Class 25s and the more recent Class 24, a new batch of late body style Class 25s is in preparation to keep up with demand for the most popular liveries. Six new variations expected in BR green, BR blue and BR blue/grey.
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Just arriving into stock are Peco's special edition 009 Train Packs are In Stock Now! These exclusive new packs feature the beautifully detailed KATO Large England locomotive “Exmoor Pony” paired with unique-liveried rolling stock – only available in these sets and not sold separately.
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Metcalfe Models have announced some new OO/HO and N Gauge card kits which are due to arrive in stock during October 2025! This beautiful little station kit “Little Cardlywick Station” part of our fictitious village and the start of a new range. A space saving building with all the features of a large station but takes up very little space.
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Corgi Collectables have just announced their new range of items for September 2025, including aircraft, cars and more in various scales. Most due for release in the latter part of 2025. With select lines set to be in stock very soon! There's all sorts to be excited for here and we're sure there's something for your collection!
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Northcord Models have announced TWO new OO Gauge Greater Manchester buses which are now available to pre-order at Rails! Order these now along with other Northcord models at the link below.
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New arrivals have just rolled into our eBay store! Explore 200+ freshly listed pre-owned locomotives — featuring a wide variety of models, scales, and brands. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just getting started, there’s something here for every train enthusiast.
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