THE MODEL LINE EDITORIAL
Industry developments, new releases, exhibition intelligence and useful modelling guides—connected directly to the events, shops and clubs that bring the hobby to life.
Tolworth, Darlington and Elgin lead my picks for 7–8 November: compact layouts, big modelling ideas and plenty of reasons to linger by the tracks.
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Plan your 14–15 November 2026 model railway weekend with six exhibitions in Tyneside, Colne, Barnsley, Portsmouth, Barry and Newton Abbot.
A roofless goods shed, a patient locomotive kit or Plywood Common? Tell us about the railway project that has been nearly finished for rather a long time.
Meet members of the Bachmann team at Rainbow Railways in Linlithgow Bridge on 10–11 November, with models to discuss and time for a brew.
Tolworth, Darlington and Elgin lead my picks for 7–8 November: compact layouts, big modelling ideas and plenty of reasons to linger by the tracks.
Cardiff, Spalding and Newbury are on my railway radar for 31 October–1 November, with inspiring layouts, tempting trade stands and just enough Halloween humour.
Greater Anglia 755414 joins Hornby’s OO range in its remembrance livery, with the four-car pack available to pre-order for expected spring 2027 delivery.
Ten C201 Class versions are planned across CIÉ and Northern Ireland Railways liveries, with prices from £199 and delivery provisionally envisaged during 2028.
A new Code 55 starter track set and planning booklet lead PECO’s latest TT:120 additions, alongside fresh private-owner wagon liveries in TT:120 and N.
Dapol has produced around 200 test mouldings from its O-gauge container tooling in Britain, offering a look behind the scenes of model manufacturing.
