INDUSTRY NEWS · 1 MIN READ
Dapol’s late-2026 delivery outlook spans N, OO and O
Newly published retailer schedules cover Class 66s, Ivatt tanks and a broad selection of freight stock.
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New Releases
INDUSTRY NEWS · 1 MIN READ
Dapol’s OO ventilated vans and Fruit D return to the ordering lists
LMS and BR vans return in clean and weathered finishes, with delivery estimates still to be checked.
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Viessmann introduces Qdecoder accessory controls to its range
The new range covers points, signals and lighting, with starter packages and a dedicated programmer.
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Hornby’s autumn delivery outlook: what the latest retailer update tells us
Rails has published a Q4 delivery outlook across Hornby Hobbies, including OO and TT:120 railway products.
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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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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.
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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.
NEW RELEASES · 1 MIN READ
Newport group’s N-gauge wagon celebrates the city’s docks
Newport Docks & Railway wagon No. 328 is the South Wales group’s first general-sale commission, priced at £20 plus postage.