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Graham Farish unveils new N-gauge Class 20/3
Graham Farish reveals its first N-gauge Class 20/3 models, featuring detailed DRS and HNRC liveries, Next18 DCC capability and sound-fitted options.
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Accurascale completes production of its returning Blue Circle Cemflos
Announcement: 9 September 2026. Retrospective report prepared on 14 September 2026. Accurascale Blue Circle Cemflo production sample. Image credit: Accurascale. Original image and announcement. Accurascale confirmed on 9 September that production of its latest APCM Cemflo wagon batch was complete. The returning range focuses on pre-TOPS Metro-Cammell-built vehicles carrying the distinctive Blue Circle advertising boards. […]
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Genesis coaches reach production completion under Accurascale
Announcement: 7 September 2026. Retrospective report prepared on 14 September 2026. Accurascale Genesis coach production samples. Image credit: Accurascale. Original image and announcement. Accurascale announced on 7 September that production of its Genesis coaching stock was complete, publishing photographs of finished samples. The OO-gauge range continues the generic pre-grouping coach project developed using former Hattons […]
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Accurascale reveals finished early Mark 2C coach samples
Announcement: 27 August 2026. Retrospective report prepared on 14 September 2026. Accurascale Mark 2 coach production samples photographed for its August update. Image credit: Accurascale. Original image and announcement. Accurascale published production-sample photographs of its latest Mark 2 coaches on 27 August, reporting that the batch was complete. The update concentrated on early Mark 2C […]
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Dapol updates Stanier corridor coaches for UK production
Announcement: 25 August 2026. Retrospective report prepared on 14 September 2026. Dapol Stanier corridor coach livery samples. Image credit: Dapol. Original image and announcement. Dapol outlined a substantial refresh of its OO-gauge LMS Stanier corridor coaches on 25 August. The UK-produced range retains tooling with Airfix origins, but introduces changes to the running gear, glazing […]
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Woodland Scenics announces Just Plug sound for layouts and dioramas
Announcement: 10 August 2026. Retrospective report prepared on 14 September 2026. Woodland Scenics Just Plug Sound System components. Image credit: Woodland Scenics / Bachmann Europe. Original image and announcement. Woodland Scenics’ Just Plug Sound System was introduced to the UK market in a Bachmann Europe announcement on 10 August. The range is intended to add […]
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Graham Farish puts the Class 37/7 at the head of its autumn N-gauge range
Announcement: 5 August 2026. Retrospective report prepared on 14 September 2026. Graham Farish Class 37/7 model pictured in Bachmann’s autumn announcement. Image credit: Bachmann Europe. Original image and announcement. Graham Farish announced a newly tooled N-gauge Class 37 range on 5 August, led by the refurbished Class 37/7 heavy freight locomotives. Bachmann’s autumn announcement paired […]
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Hornby’s July TT:120 launch adds newly tooled tankers and brake vans
Announcement: July 2026. Retrospective report prepared on 14 September 2026. Hornby TT:120 TEA tanker announcement graphic. Image credit: Hornby Hobbies. Original image and announcement. Hornby’s July 2026 TT:120 launch combined two new wagon tooling projects with additional locomotive liveries and returning freight vehicles. Newly tooled TEA tankers and LMS-design 20-ton brake vans were the main […]
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Dapol schedules another OO-gauge Silver Bullet tanker run
Announcement: 16 July 2026. Retrospective report prepared on 14 September 2026. Dapol ICA Silver Bullet decorated sample and previous production model. Image credit: Dapol. Original image and announcement. Dapol announced another production run of its OO-gauge ICA Silver Bullet wagons on 16 July, adding running-number choices to the established tanker model. The proposed range includes […]