INDUSTRY NEWS · 1 MIN READ
Cobalt-S point levers return to the UK shelves
Rails reports the return of single Cobalt-S levers and six-packs for modellers who enjoy a physical lever frame.
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INDUSTRY NEWS · 1 MIN READ
Modelu’s September figures bring Awdry and tailored loco crews into focus
A report published this week highlights the Reverend W. Awdry and crews intended for specific steam locomotive models.
INDUSTRY NEWS · 1 MIN READ
Metcalfe adds a water tower, goods shed and chapel to Little Cardleywick
Three compact card-kit subjects offer more options for rural OO and N gauge scenes.
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Hornby announces a TT:120 Class 47, new Class 37 liveries and more coaches
A new Class 47 leads Hornby’s October TT:120 announcements, with further diesels, coaches and buildings also revealed.
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Class 02 arrives at the Middy with a practical job to do
The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway has added 02 003 to support services when steam operation is disrupted, offering inspiration for heritage layouts.
INDUSTRY NEWS · 1 MIN READ
Magenta ONE Class 66 announced as a TT:120 exclusive
Hornby’s Freightliner 66587 brings ONE magenta to a World of Railways exclusive. Published delivery estimates currently disagree.
INDUSTRY NEWS · 2 MIN READ
Rapido’s first OO diesel is a Thomas Hill Sentinel rebuild
A compact industrial shunter joins Rapido’s OO plans, with six finishes, stay-alive and DCC-ready or sound-fitted options.
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Rapido brings Stroudley’s D1 tank engine to OO gauge
Rapido’s newly announced LB&SCR D1 is already in tooling, with Brighton, Southern and Whittingham versions and prices from £169.95.
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First look at Dapol’s N gauge LMS suburban coach prototypes
Dapol shares its first engineering prototypes of the LMS Period III 57ft suburban coaches and explains the refinements still needed.