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NEWS, UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS ROUNDUP
FROM THE LAST WEEK (28/07/25 to 02/08/25)
Massive news from our friends at Cavalex Models this week as they announce their latest OO Gauge diesel locomotive project - the iconic Class 47! This all new tooling intends to cover the full lifespan of this important class - including multiple subtypes and many different minor detail variations. Explore all sorts of different livery options below! Each model will be available DCC Ready or DCC Sound Fitted - and each one is also available to pre-order with our Custom Premium Weathering too! Cavalex is set to complete their Brush trilogy with these amazing new models! All of them are available to pre-order now but please note that pricing has not yet been confirmed. We will communicate this as soon as we hear more from Cavalex.
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Next up, we have just discounted a wide range of Hornby locomotives, rolling stock and accessories to bargain prices. There are huge discounts to be had across these OO Gauge models right now, so snap up yours while stocks last!
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Don't forget that our entire inventory of eBay Preowned items is currently 20% off until the end of tomorrow (Monday 4th August 2025)! This is a great opportunity to get some top deals across a range of stock in OO, N, O and other scales. USE CODE JULYPAY20 at EBAY FOR 20% OFF PREOWNED Ts & Cs Apply. Offer expires Monday 4th August 2025 (11:59pm)
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Accurascale's newly tooled OO Gauge Class 60 diesel locomotives are just around the corner! Our first delivery of these highly anticipated models is expected imminently. These locomotives have already proven to be extremely popular on preorder and some variations have limited quantities remaining - so don't wait to secure yours! Pre-order today and receive your Class 60 as quickly as possible once they arrive in stock.
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Get started on your TT:120 Scale adventure with these amazing new deals! Choose from a selection of steam locomotives and coaches available at up to 41% off, or pick up an 'Easterner' train set with everything you need to get up and running.
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The first of Bachmann's newly tooled OO Gauge Class 08 diesel shunters have now arrived into stock here at Rails! Now available are the all newly tooled Bachmann OO Gauge Class 08 Diesel Shunters. Select versions are in stock now with some already sold out with further models along with the Class 09s incoming very soon.
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Today Bachmann have announced not one, but two new tooling projects in both OO and N Gauge respectivelyy. The first of which is an all-new model of the NER E Class (Later LNER Class J71) 0-6-0T steam locomotive in OO Gauge. These new models are being announced ahead of the Greatest Gathering event in Derby this weekend and celebrate these iconic vehicles as part of the Railway200 campaign this year. Please note further Announcements expected next Wednesday 6th August for the Bachmann Branchline Autumn 2025 range!
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Heljan have just announced a new run of their popular OO Gauge Class 33 diesel locomotives! For the first time ever these will now be available with factory fitted speakers - and DCC Sound fitted variations will be offered too! 6 new variations are to be offered, including some exciting new livery options that have not been covered in the range previously.
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The second new announcement from Bachmann in the Graham Farish brand is a newly tooled range of N Gauge NER P7 and LNER D12 Coal Hoppers! Models of these wagons, which were widespread and revolutionary for their time, have never been produced in 'N' before, and the new Graham Farish models tell the story from their early years at the start of the 20th century, to the final withdrawals in the 1970s.
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Now In Stock with Rails are the new batch of the ever popular Dapol OO Gauge HIA Freightliner Hoppers. This new run includes six variations in both Freightliner 'Heavy Haul' green and white liveries with fresh running numbers. All of these models replicate early built prototype hoppers with accurate tooling variations.These beautifully detailed wagons always tend to sell through very fast so make sure to order soon!
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Dapol have now revealed decorated samples for much of their range of newly tooled O Gauge Class 66 diesel locomotives! The design team have reviewed two new EP's prepared by the new factory commissioned to produce the O Gauge Class 66 and have found them to be very good indeed. The body shells have all been evaluated and any necessary feedback has been provided to the factory for any potential improvements. Production of these models will be starting soon and we expect them to be in shops possibly by the end of the year but in all likelihood will arrive in the new year (2026).
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Now in stock from Graham Farish is the latest run of N Gauge GWR Class 64xx Pannier Tank 0-6-0PT steam locomotives! 5 new variations are now available to order in a selection of GWR green, BR green and BR black liveries.
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We’re thrilled to be offering two brand-new OO9 Narrow Gauge train packs from Peco, inspired by one of Britain’s most beloved narrow-gauge railways – the Lynton & Barnstaple. Available from August 2025, 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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We are delighted to announce that another industry veteran has joined the Rails Family! You will likely know Richard Brighton , who is coming aboard Team Rails following a lengthy career in the model railway business - primarily with our friends at DCC Concepts. Richard joins us at what is a time of exciting growth for Rails and will be managing our in-store teams at our Chesterfield Road store and at our upcoming new satellite location in Sheffield Railway Station. Richard said: "I'm excited to join the amazing team at Rails as their retail offering continues to grow - to work in my home city of Sheffield and be able to spend more time with my family!"
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It's never too early to get ready for CHRISTMAS! Hornby's all-new OO Gauge Santa's Express Train Set has now arrived in stock. This low price starter set has been freshly tooled from the ground up - now featuring a loop of plastic track, USB-C rechargeable locomotive with lights & Sound and two wagons! A must have to run around your Christmas tree.
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