Model Railway Exhibitions and Events for the next ten days include:

» Basildon: Basildon Model Railway Club Model Railway Exhibition Sat 4 Jul to Sun 5 Jul

» Leeds: Middleton Railway Trust Model Railway Show Sat 4 Jul to Sun 5 Jul

» Skipton: Long Preston Heritage Group Railway Exhibition Sat 4 Jul to Sun 5 Jul

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Hornby Press Release: Hornby Wins Model of the Year 2008!
Thu 18 Jun 2009
Hornby are very pleased and honoured to have received two awards from Model Rail Magazine.'OO' Manufacturer of the YearThis award, presented by Model Rail was the result of a poll [...]
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Hornby Press Release: Boys' Book Of Airfix
Fri 12 Jun 2009
A self-confessed 'Airfix boffin', Arthur Ward is acknowledged as the Airfix historian. As a youngster, he spent many happy hours drawing, creating weird and wonderful machines - mostly tanks, aircraft [...]
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Hornby Press Release: Hornby uses the DEMU Showcase to launch the new Mk3 DVT!
Fri 5 Jun 2009
The new Hornby Mk3 DVT model produced totally from "scratch" will make its High Street appearance in September of this year and promises to please many model enthusiasts who have [...]
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Hornby Press Release: Hornby vs Scalextric on The Gadget Show
Wed 27 May 2009
The Gadget Show team decided to pit two classic brands against each other in a bid to win a spot on the popular TV show’s "Wall of Fame".The Gadget Show [...]
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Hornby Press Release: DCC Live 2009
Tue 7 Apr 2009
The FREE event, which is being sponsored and supported by Model Rail magazine, will be one of the first opportunities in 2009 for people to meet the major manufacturers and [...]
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Hornby Press Release: V150 Jouef
Tue 7 Apr 2009
On April 3, 2007, the V150, a specially configured TGV train broke the world record for conventional rail trains. To commemorate this event on it's 2 year anniversary the driver [...]
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Hornby Press Release: DCC Live 2009
Wed 18 Mar 2009
The FREE event, which is being sponsored and supported by Model Rail magazine, will be one of the first opportunities in 2009 for people to meet the major manufacturers and [...]
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Hornby Press Release: VAT RATE CUT - ALL PRICES REDUCED
Mon 8 Dec 2008
In the Chancellor’s pre-Budget report, VAT was cut from 17.5% to 15%.We are pleased to confirm that all prices on www.hornby.com have been reduced to ensure that the benefit of [...]
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Hornby Press Release: VAT RATE CUT - ALL PRICES REDUCED
Mon 1 Dec 2008
In the Chancellor’s pre-Budget report, VAT was cut from 17.5% to 15%.We are pleased to confirm that all prices on www.hornby.com have been reduced to ensure that the benefit of [...]
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Hornby Press Release: GRES Exhibition
Tue 21 Oct 2008
This will be a two day event taking place on Saturday 8th November and Sunday 9th November. The venue will be St Johns School, Rochester Road.The location has extensive free [...]
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Hornby Press Release: Schools and BR Standard 4 Images
Tue 23 Sep 2008
We are proud to present these images of our forthcoming Schools and BR Standard 4 Class Locomotives, showing the exquisite attention to detail within the cab interior.Both the Schools and [...]
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Hornby Press Release: Harburn Hobbies Hornby Event 2008
Tue 16 Sep 2008
Every year, Hornby come to Edinburgh's Harburn Hobbies shop to meet customers, display and demonstrate new products and discuss all things Hornby. This year is extra special for Harburns as [...]
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Hornby Press Release: DCC Live 2009
Mon 15 Sep 2008
The FREE event, which is being sponsored and supported by Model Rail magazine, will be one of the first opportunities in 2009 for people to meet the major manufacturers and [...]
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Bachmann Press Release: Warships sail in
Fri 5 Sep 2008
The first of the new Graham Farish N gauge Class 42 Warship diesels (catalogue number 371-600) has sailed in to Barwell and is now being distributed to Bachmann and Graham [...]
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Bachmann Press Release: Super D 0-8-0 ready for traffic
Thu 4 Sep 2008
The London & North Western Railway G2a Class locomotive is ready for traffic. These locomotives are better known as Super Ds and two versions have been despatched from Barwell to [...]
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Dapol Press Release: 00 Special Commissions
Tue 19 Aug 2008
Two special commissions today.   Burnham & District MRC 5 Plank G. Bryant & Son and 5 Plank George Bryant & Son
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Dapol Press Release: B17 update
Tue 19 Aug 2008
B17's almost here! As the time for the delayed release draws near, we thought you might like to see pictures of the finished B17's, that are going into [...]
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Bachmann Press Release: Ernie 1 arriving now
Tue 19 Aug 2008
Bachmann Europe Plc have today released Ernie 1, the self-propelled inspection vehicle used by Ernie on the International Underground network. Ernie 1 (UE205) is now available at a recommended retail price [...]
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Bachmann Press Release: Scenecraft N gauge buildings now arriving
Fri 15 Aug 2008
Bachmann Europe PLC today began distributing the Scenecraft N gauge range of buildings to its dealers. These will be available from dealers early next week. Those released include: Cat No. Description 42-001 GWR Pagoda station 42-003 Cattle [...]
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Hornby Press Release: Wilmington Model Railway Exhibition
Fri 15 Aug 2008
St Michael's Church Hall, Church Hill, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent (B258)Saturday 11th & 12th October 200810am - 5pmModel railways - Drive it yourself - Refreshments - Sales Stands - Displays - [...]
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Dapol Press Release: Latest 00 Special Commissions
Thu 14 Aug 2008
Four special commissions for you today. Nene Valley Railway of Peterborough 5 Plank R J Broughton   Wessex Wagons of Taunton 8 Plank Woolford   1E [...]
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Dapol Press Release: MK3 DVT first paint sample
Tue 12 Aug 2008
N gauge MK 3 DVT first painted sample here We have been painting our upcoming spare MK3 bodyshells, to get a 'feel' for the finish, and to allow [...]
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Dapol Press Release: 00 Special Commission Wagons
Tue 12 Aug 2008
Six special commission wagons for you today. Bowes Railway of Gateshead 7 Plank NCB Bowes   St Albans Signal Box Preservation Trust of St Albans 8 Plank [...]
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Dapol Press Release: Class 156 delay
Tue 12 Aug 2008
 Class 156 DMU delay Dapol regret, that at the time of writing this posting, we are almost 100% certain to miss our scheduled release date of the weekend of [...]
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Dapol Press Release: 00 Special Commissions
Tue 5 Aug 2008
One special commission for you today. Chelmsford & District MRC Conflat & Container Bollingbroke & Wenley
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Dapol Press Release: 00 Special Commissions
Fri 25 Jul 2008
A large quantity of special commissions for you today. Model Rail Magazine 6 Wheel Tanker Satlink Please note that although this wagon was commissioned by Model Rail Magazine, [...]
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Bachmann Press Release: Bachmann America announce new programme
Wed 23 Jul 2008
Bachmann America announced a programme of new models at The NMRA National Train Show in Anaheim, California last week. The following announcements were made; HO Scale 2-10-4 Santa Fe Steam Locomotive (1940s-1950s [...]
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Dapol Press Release: 00 Special Commissions
Mon 21 Jul 2008
Two special commissions for you today.   Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd of Winchcombe 5 Plank Crook & Greenway No. 29   Antics of Gloucester 7 Plank Richard White
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Dapol Press Release: FEA-B 'spine' wagon first look
Mon 21 Jul 2008
  Dapol OO gauge FEA-B 'spine' wagon first shot is here! Whilst attending the Anaheim NMRA convention this weekend we recieved the first shot of the FEA-B spine [...]
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Dapol Press Release: N Special Commissions
Mon 21 Jul 2008
Three special commission wagons for you today. Antics of Gloucester 7 Plank Richard White   Medway Queen Preservation Society of Reading 20T Mineral New Medway Steam in [...]
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Bachmann Press Release: Farish Stanier Coaches � access to interior
Wed 16 Jul 2008
Bachmann Europe PLC has issued this press statement following a review of the Farish Stanier coaches appearing in the model railway press and the suggested method of gaining access to [...]
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Bachmann Press Release: Scenecraft enters the motor trade
Mon 14 Jul 2008
Scenecraft enters the motor trade in N gauge Bachmann Europe PLC today announced at its Annual Trade Open Days that the Scenecraft range is being extended to include motor vehicles in N [...]
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Bachmann Press Release: Next tranche of Scenecraft OO buildings announced
Mon 14 Jul 2008
Bachmann Europe PLC today announced the next tranche of OO Scenecraft buildings at its Annual Trade Open Day. Development work on the buildings is well underway with delivery expected later [...]
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Bachmann Press Release: Scenecraft OO gauge road vehicles now available
Mon 14 Jul 2008
Bachmann Europe have begun distributing a range of OO road vehicles under the Scenecraft name which have been produced in conjunction with Base Toys. The following vehicles are now available from [...]
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Hornby Press Release: NEW NMRA Certificated Hornby Decoder
Mon 14 Jul 2008
A new 4 function budget priced Hornby decoder set to retail at around £9.99 will be in the shops by the middle of August and will carry the full [...]
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Dapol Press Release: Ixion announce 'coffeepot'
Mon 14 Jul 2008
Ixion announce 'Coffeepot' for On30 Today Ixion have formally announced that they are to produce the On30 'coffeepot' steam locomotive. This wonderful little engine will feature [...]
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Bachmann Press Release: Farish show two new wagon types at Annual Trade Open Days
Mon 14 Jul 2008
Bachmann Europe Plc unveiled the first samples of the previously announced Graham Farish OCA 31 Tonne drop-sided open wagons and JGA hopper wagons at its Annual Trade Open Days held [...]
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Bachmann Press Release: Scenecraft enters the motor trade in N gauge
Mon 14 Jul 2008
Bachmann Europe PLC today announced at its Annual Trade Open Days that the Scenecraft range is being extended to include motor vehicles in N gauge. Those announced were: Cat No. Description 379-900 Prefect 379-901 Anglia 379-902 Oxford 379-903 Cortina 379-904 Minor 379-905 Traveller 379-906 5cwt van 379-907 Mini 379-908 Capri 379-909 Taxi The vehicles [...]
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Bachmann Press Release: Farish Rebuilt Royal Scot appears at Bachmann's Annual Trade Open Days
Mon 14 Jul 2008
Bachmann Europe Plc unveiled the first samples of the previously unannounced Graham Farish Rebuilt Royal Scot locomotive at its Annual Trade Open Days held at its Barwell HQ. The locomotive [...]
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Dapol Press Release: Monday 14th July Update
Mon 14 Jul 2008
        New Items for America Today we have formally launched our NEW HO/OO 'Global' track cleaner. Please visit our 'news' section for details [...]
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Dapol Press Release: HO/OO 1:87 track cleaner launched
Mon 14 Jul 2008
  Dapol Launch HO/OO 'Global' motorised track cleaner   Dapol Model Railways are delighted to announce that, after consultation with Tomix Model Railways Japan, Dapol have started production [...]
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Bachmann Press Release: Bachmann Branchline announce Peppercorn A2 Class locomotive
Mon 14 Jul 2008
Bachmann Europe PLC displayed a OO gauge Peppercorn A2 Class locomotive at its Annual Trade Open Days held at its Barwell HQ today. The London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) built [...]
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Boomtown: Trainz: The Complete Collection review (PC)
Fri 11 Jul 2008
Ever find yourself watching reruns of Thomas the Tank Engine on daytime television? Ever overly enjoyed 'conducting' a bad female driver into a tight parking space? Ever looked forward to a 8 hour train journey? Well then you're in luck, you can now waste your time by doing that same stuff in a non-productive manner in your very own PC room. Yes, train enthusiasts, Trainz: The Complete Collection has been conducted straight to retail shelves courtesy of Auran. The mouse is your platform and your imagination is the only thing to keep you entertained.
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Dapol Press Release: 00 Special Commission
Fri 11 Jul 2008
One special commission for you today.   Salisbury Model Centre of Salisbury 5 Plank Ringwood Coal
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Dapol Press Release: N Special Commission
Thu 10 Jul 2008
One special commission for you today.  The details are as follows.   Ballards of Tunbridge Wells 7 Plank Peacock Bros & Harris
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Dapol Press Release: 00 Special Commissions
Wed 9 Jul 2008
Two special commission wagons for you today. The details are as follows.   West Wales Wagon Works of Newcastle Emlyn 6 Wheel Wensleydale Creamery   Wessex [...]
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Bachmann Press Release: Bachmann G Scale 0-4-0 Gas Mechanical shunter now available
Wed 9 Jul 2008
Bachmann America has released a new G Scale locomotive in the form of the Davenport 0-4-0 Gas Mechanical shunter. Faced with unprecedented economic pressure at the end of the steam era [...]
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Dapol Press Release: 00 Special Commission
Mon 7 Jul 2008
One special commission for you today.   West Wales Wagon Works of Newcastle Emlyn 9 Plank Teifi Valley
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Dapol Press Release: 00 Special Commissions
Thu 3 Jul 2008
Three special commission wagons for you today.    The Tutbury Jinny of Tutbury 7 Plank Berry Hill Collieries   1E Promotional of Milton Keynes 5 Plank Charles [...]
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Dapol Press Release: 00 Special Commissions
Tue 1 Jul 2008
Four special commission wagons for you today.   West Wales Wagon Works of Newcastle Emlyn 7 Plank Crynant Colliery No. 335 & 7 Plank Crynant Colliery No. 332 [...]
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