INTERESTED IN ERA 1 MODELLING?

With 2025 marking 200 years of the Modern Railway, it's the perfect time to indulge in some Era 1 modelling and recreate the trains of this pioneering era.!

We've got plenty of "Locomotive Engines" (as they were called in those days) and rolling stock to pair with them - many of which are available at bargain prices while stocks last.

Celebrate the history of our nation's railways with these amazing models today!

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LEARN ABOUT ERA 1

Era 1, also known as the Pioneering Era, spans roughly from 1804 to 1869, encompassing the birth of railways in Great Britain, from the first locomotive-hauled journey to the mid-Victorian "Railway Mania". Key features include the emergence of iconic engines like Stephenson's Rocket, the rapid, often chaotic, expansion of the railway network, and significant technological advancements in locomotive and carriage design.

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It's really easy to recreate trains from this era & region with Rails of Sheffield!

We have a number of locomotives, coaches and wagons available now with more due in the future. What's more there have been many Era 1 items produced in the past too that you can often find available in our pre-owned range.

BARGAIN L&MR ROLLING STOCK UP TO 54% OFF

The Liverpool & Manchester Railway was a pioneer of various types of passenger coaches and freight wagons too - many of which have been modelled in some form by Hornby in OO Gauge!

We currently have a limited number of 3rd Class Open Coaches and Flatbed Wagons available at amazing low prices - up to 54% off their respective RRPs! Our other recent Era 1 bargains sold out very fast so now is the time to snap these up before they're gone for good!

from £14.95 each

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L&MR 3rd Class Coach

£14.95 £32.99

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L&MR Flatbed Wagon

£14.95 £21.99

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L&MR Flat Bed Wagon Pack

£39.50 £84.99

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L&MR Horse Wagon Pack

£76.53 £84.99

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BIRTH OF THE RAILWAYS PACK DUE SOON

The ultimate way to celebrate some of the most iconic locomotives from this era is Hornby's forthcoming Railway 200 range Limited Edition "Birth of the Railways" 200th Anniversary Train Pack! This amazing set comes complete with the S&DR "Locomotion No.1", L&MR "Rocket" and L&MR "Lion", along with collectors packaging and a display plinth too!

These three sought after models are available once again in this beautiful pack, which can be displayed or run in whichever way you like! We're expecting this to arrive in the next month or so.

Special Edition Pack: £359.99

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Birth of the Railways 200th Anniversary Train Pack - Includes: Locomotion, Rocket & Lion

£359.99 £399.99

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S&DR LOCOMOTION NO.1 IN STOCK NOW

Also currently available from Hornby is this exquisite model of the Stockton & Darlington Railway "Locomotion No.1"! This special edition, released as part of the Railway 200 Range, depicts this thoroughly iconic locomotive as it was in 1925 for the centenary of the railway - so it's perfect to take home this year on what is the 200th anniversary.

This beautiful model features an impressive recreation of the locomotive's mechanism and also comes with collector's packaging and a special display nameplate too.

Special Edition Loco: £166.49

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S&DR 200th Anniversary 0-4-0 Locomotion No.1 1925 Steam Locomotive

£166.49 £184.99

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RAPIDO L&MR LION 0-4-2 LIMITED STOCK

We also have LIMITED STOCK remaining of Rapido's own model of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway "Lion" 0-4-2 steam locomotive too! This model is available either in 1930s or 1980s conditions (as it was modified extensively over the years) - and these models also come with DCC Sound pre-fitted too.

We don't have many left and these are available at up to 32% off RRP, so it's a great chance to get one before they're gone for good.

DCC Sound Fitted: from £189.50

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Liverpool & Manchester Railway 0-4-2 Lion Locomotive (1930 Condition) DCC Sound

£225.00 £279.95

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Liverpool & Manchester Railway 0-4-2 Lion Locomotive (1980 Condition) DCC Sound

£189.50 £279.95

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FFESTINIOG RAILWAY ITEMS IN STOCK

The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest surviving railway company in the world - having been inaugurated in 1836 and existing in one way, shape or form ever since! This wonderful railway travels for roughly 13¹/₂ miles through the North Wales countryside on 1ft 11¹/₂in Gauge track.

Peco produce a number of different FR themed models in OO9 Narrow Gauge including "Small/ Large England" steam locomotives (in partnership with Kato) and applicable coaching stock too. Check out some of the Era 1 versions using the link below.

Locos: £144.50 / Coaches: £33.50

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Kato/Peco Ffestiniog Railway Large England “WELSH PONY” Locomotive (Purple Brown)

£144.50 £170.00

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Kato/Peco Ffestiniog Railway Small England “PALMERSTON” Locomotive (Maroon)

£144.50 £170.00

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Kato/Peco Ffestiniog Railway Large England “LITTLE GIANT” Locomotive (Maroon)

£144.50 £170.00

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Ffestiniog 'Bug Box' First Class Coach, FR Victorian Plum & Cream

£33.50 £39.25

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Ffestiniog 'Bug Box' Third Class Coach, FR Victorian Plum & Cream

£33.50 £39.25

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Ffestiniog 'Bug Box' Zoo Car Coach, FR Victorian Plum & Cream

£33.50 £39.25

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KEEP AN EYE ON OUR PRE-OWNED!

You never know what treasures you might find in our pre-owned section! There are plenty of other wonderful Era 1 items that have been produced in the past that sometimes pop up from time to time in preowned collections.

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