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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: New class 26 images
Thu 20 Jan 2011
New class 26 images Today we are publishing more of our upcoming class 26 pictures. This time featuring an alternate front end, etched side grilles, snowplough and alternate bogie steps. Please note [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: Dapol Catalogue Available For Download
Wed 19 Jan 2011
Dapol 2011 Catalogue PDF The Dapol 2011 catalogue is now available for download as a PDF file.
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: 2011 Catalogue Released
Mon 17 Jan 2011
The new full colour Dapol 2011 Catalogue is now available and is being despatched to those who have ordered one. It is absolutely FREE so request one now to see what [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: New Shopping Section Opened
Wed 12 Jan 2011
WEATHERED 00 Gauge Shop Now Open a new 00 gauge shopping section which deals solely with weathered variations of our current stock. Please note that this is not the complete range [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: 2011 N gauge new releases
Mon 10 Jan 2011
N Gauge   N gauge Hall 4-6-0 locomotive   In N gauge we are proud to present the GWR/BR  Hall 4-6-0 locomotive. This model is a ‘most wanted’ on a lot of modellers lists and [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: Jan 2011 press release
Sat 8 Jan 2011
Dapol press release 2011    2011 leads us into uncharted territory with major announcements for both N and OO gauge, a product temporarily withdrawn, and a new ‘aggressive stance’ with regards to [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: 2011 OO gauge new items
Sat 8 Jan 2011
OO Gauge   Western Diesel Hydraulic   Thanks to the kind assistance and use of cad/cam’s from ‘Just Like The Real Thing’ we are able to produce the most accurate and realistic OO gauge [...]
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Press ReleaseHornby Press Release: Hornby success in 100 Greatest Toys
Mon 20 Dec 2010
Of the brands, cross-generational racing set, Scalextric, came in pole position at number 8. Hornby whistled into the 17th spot as it continues to encourage generations of children to [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: New China clay wagon unveiled
Tue 7 Dec 2010
Kernow JIA Nacco/Imerys OO gauge china clay wagon cad/cam reveiled. We are pleased to publicly release the fist cad/cam images of the upcoming Kernow OO gauge JIA china clay hopper wagon. [...]
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Press ReleaseBachmann Press Release: ‘The Royal Leicestershire Regiment’ Remembered
Thu 11 Nov 2010
‘The Royal Leicestershire Regiment’ Remembered Leicestershire based model railway company Bachmann Europe today handed over a OO scale model of Patriot Class steam locomotive No. 45503 ‘The Royal Leicestershire Regiment’. The real [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: News Flash , new product release
Fri 29 Oct 2010
New Dapol products in mid-month release to stockists! We are pleased to announce that yesterday we started sending out the NEW N gauge B1 4-6-0 Steam locomotive in LNER livery (both running [...]
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Press ReleaseHornby Press Release: Warley National Model Railway Exhibition
Mon 11 Oct 2010
Warley National Model Railway Exhibition, the UK's Premier Model Railway show, opens its doors on the 20th and 21st November for what has become a world renowned event.This year sees [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: Dapol 2010/2011 product list
Mon 11 Oct 2010
NEW Dapol 2010 / 2011 release items   Locomotives   Britannia NB-095b Oliver Cromwell (Early crest) NB-095c Robin Hood (Early crest) NB-095f William Wordsworth (Late crest) NB-095g Tornado (Late crest)   HST ND-122e Grand Central ‘book set’ (new livery version with [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: Dapol press release 08.10.10
Sat 9 Oct 2010
Dapol Press release 2010     Due to a small change in policy, Dapol are to release their new 2011 catalogue in…….2011! Yes, we are actually going to start releasing a catalogue for [...]
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Press ReleaseBachmann Press Release: Buffers Bachmann dealer of the year
Thu 30 Sep 2010
Buffers Bachmann dealer of the year Bachmann Europe today announced that Buffers Model Railways of Axminster, Devon has become Bachmann Retailer of the year. Established in 2002, Maria and Lynne took [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: Press Release : 17th September 2010
Wed 22 Sep 2010
Dapol Limited are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Joel Bright as our new Managing Director. Joel has been a ‘shadow’ director at Dapol for the past eight years and joins [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: 10000 + 10001 update
Wed 15 Sep 2010
  10000 + 10001 in OO gauge progress report! Hattons, in close collaboration with Dapol have entered the final straight with this model with tooling being approved today! We will also be showing [...]
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Press ReleaseBachmann Press Release: New LNER locomotive announced by Graham Farish
Mon 13 Sep 2010
Graham Farish today (11 September) announced a new N scale LNER B1 Class 4-6-0 locomotive at the International N Scale show held near Leamington Spa. The locomotive has been developed over [...]
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Press ReleaseHornby Press Release: Harburn Hobbies Hornby Event 2010
Wed 8 Sep 2010
As in previous years, Simon Kohler and Malcolm Edwards from Hornby will be joining us. They are always happy to give advice and answer any questions about the many [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: New Kernow Models
Tue 7 Sep 2010
Dapol to make New Kernow Exclusive models. We are proud to announce that work has been progressing for some time on the following Kernow 'Special commission' OO gauge items; LSWR Class 02 [...]
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Press ReleaseHornby Press Release: Wilmington Model Railway Exhibition
Mon 23 Aug 2010
Model Railways - Drive it yourself - Refreshments - Sales Stands - Displays - Videos - Demonstrations: Hornby Live SteamSt Michael’s Church Hall, Church HillWilmington, Dartford, DA2 7EG (B258)Saturday and [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: Latest Releases
Fri 13 Aug 2010
New Dapol N Gauge and 00 Gauge Stock Released. This week we have sucessfully delivered the following items to the stockists who have ordered them. 00 Gauge B782A, B, C, D Megafret [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: Twins to be released
Fri 6 Aug 2010
  Dapol are proud to announce that they have been commissioned by Hattons to produce the LMS 'twins' Diesel Electric locomotives in OO gauge.       Hattons, have issued this press release on their [...]
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Press ReleaseHornby Press Release: Warley National Model Railway Exhibition
Tue 3 Aug 2010
Warley National Model Railway Exhibition, the UK's Premier Model Railway show, opens its doors on the 20th and 21st November for what has become a world renowned event.This year sees [...]
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Press ReleaseHornby Press Release: Model Rail Live - Sponsored by Hornby
Tue 3 Aug 2010
Diesel fans will have plenty of full size and model exhibits to enjoy over the weekend - GB Railfreight has now confirmed that Metronet blue 66722 Sir Edward Watkin will [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: Brit cleared
Fri 30 Jul 2010
Britannia cleared for full production We are pleased to announce that our upcoming Britannia model has passed all haulage and running tests with ease, and has now been cleared for full production. We [...]
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Press ReleaseBachmann Press Release: Graham Farish announces changes to programme
Sun 25 Jul 2010
Bachmann Europe has today announced changes to its Graham Farish N scale range. This follows consultation with our trade customers regarding production of the 9F 2-10-0 locomotive and the Class [...]
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Press ReleaseBachmann Press Release: Blue Pullman takes to the tracks
Sun 25 Jul 2010
Blue Pullman takes to the tracks Bachmann Europe today announced that it is to produce an all new 6 car Midland Pullman diesel unit as part of its highly regarded Branchline [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: B1 test model
Thu 22 Jul 2010
  N gauge B1 unveiled We are pleased to be able to show you the first picture of our forthcoming B1 4-6-0 locomotive. Features include a split frame tungsten metal chassis, phospor bronze self [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: Web site shopping - Short Processing Delay
Thu 22 Jul 2010
Important information for online shop customers. Please note that due to an upgrade of our shop stock-control software, we are unable to process internet orders until the end of this week. You can still [...]
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Press ReleaseHornby Press Release: Warley National Model Railway Exhibition
Wed 21 Jul 2010
Warley National Model Railway Exhibition, the UK's Premier Model Railway show, opens its doors on the 20th and 21st November for what has become a world renowned event.This year sees [...]
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Press ReleaseHornby Press Release: Hinckley Toy & Collectors Fairs
Thu 15 Jul 2010
Over 20 layouts, traders & all things railway! Sunday 19th September 2010 10.00am - 4.00pmAddressAshby Road Sports Club,Hangman's Lane, Hinckley,Leicestershire.LE10 3DA Ticket PricesAdmission: Adults 2.50Children & Senior Citizens [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: Latest N aguge cad/cams unveiled
Thu 8 Jul 2010
Latest class 121 and MK3 RFM buffet car images released We are pleased to show further progress with our upcoming class 121 'bubble car' model.   As you can see the main [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: New items to order now!
Fri 2 Jul 2010
New order form with Dapol Stockists. Stockists have now all received the latest Dapol product order form. These contain the following new or re-liveried items. OO Gauge B855a - B855d JNA Network Rail [...]
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Press ReleaseHornby Press Release: Boston Model Railway Society
Mon 7 Jun 2010
Sat & Sun 18th & 19th September 2010Stickney Village Hall7 Miles North of Boston on the A16Adults £3Cons £2Family £7Child £110am to 5pm Saturday10am to 4pm Sunday7 Layouts. Trade. Refreshments. [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: Class 22 cad finished
Thu 3 Jun 2010
Class 22 cad/cam finished. We are pleased to announce that the design work for the class 22 locomotive in OO gauge has been completed. The delay has been down to the lack [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: N Special Commissions (12/05/10)
Tue 1 Jun 2010
Two special commission wagons for you today. West Wales Wagon Works of Newcastle Emlyn 7 Plank Edward Sutcliffe & 7 Plank Edward Sutcliffe WEATHERED
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: N gauge HST latest views
Wed 12 May 2010
Latest N gauge HST views now available With the HST power car now close to release, we are pleased to be able to show you some of the final cam/cam pictures [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: 5th May : New Products being shipped
Fri 7 May 2010
We are pleased to announce that the following models are presently being shipped to stockists: 'N' Gauge Class 86 Locomotives in Virgin (ND-099A) + Intercity (ND-099B) + Freightliner (ND-099C) liveries _________________________ Catenary system (packs of 10) [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: Latest N gauge release
Fri 23 Apr 2010
Latest N Gauge 'Special Edition' released to County Rolling Stock We have just sent out the latest in a line of 'Specially Commissioned' N gauge wagons to CRS. www.ntasticshop.co.uk It is [...]
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Press ReleaseHornby Press Release: Meet the Hornby Team!
Mon 12 Apr 2010
Come and meet usSee some of the NEW mouldingsHave a chat about the latest releasesTell us what future products you would like to see from HornbyEnter the FREE PRIZE DRAW [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: Latest Dapol releases
Thu 1 Apr 2010
Dapol March 'End of Month' releases Released to shops as part our usual end of month NEW release items are the following; N Gauge NB-076W Megafret container wagon (Weathered) NB-067k/67m/67n/67p 'Stobart Rail' curtain side [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: 67012 Dummy in W&SR now available
Wed 31 Mar 2010
Wrexham & Shropshire Railway 67012 'Dummy' unit now available. We are pleased to announce that the Wrexham & Shropshire Railway has taken delivery of another batch of 'Dummy' class 67 locomotives [...]
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Press ReleaseHornby Press Release: City of Truro heads to Swindon & Cricklade Railway
Mon 29 Mar 2010
The totally volunteer run Swindon & Cricklade Railway, Wiltshire’s only standard gauge Heritage railway, is playing its part in the various GWR175 celebrations with a GWR175 Steam Gala over the [...]
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Press ReleaseBachmann Press Release: Graham Fairsh Deltic graces the Palace
Sat 27 Mar 2010
Graham Farish Deltic graces the palace Bachmann Europe Plc today unveiled first samples of the DP1 Prototype Deltic locomotive at the British Railway Modelling Festival of Model Railways held at Alexandra [...]
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Press ReleaseBachmann Press Release: Graham Farish Deltic graces the Palace
Sat 27 Mar 2010
Graham Farish Deltic graces the palace Bachmann Europe Plc today unveiled first samples of the DP1 Prototype Deltic locomotive at the British Railway Modelling Festival of Model Railways held at Alexandra [...]
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Press ReleaseBachmann Press Release: Bachmann to produce OO scale Class 205 for Kernow Model Rail Centre
Fri 26 Mar 2010
Bachmann Europe Plc today announced that it is to produce a OO scale model of a Class 205 diesel multiple unit for Kernow Model Rail Centre in Camborne, Cornwall. These unique [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: Model of the Year competition
Fri 26 Mar 2010
Dapol in ‘Clean Sweep’ in N gauge Model of the Year competition. In a recently held poll amongst readers of the Model Rail magazine, and the RM web forum, Dapol models [...]
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Press ReleaseDapol Press Release: Dapol Members open weekend 2010
Mon 22 Mar 2010
On Saturday the 9th October 2010 Dapol will hold it's annual N'thusiast  Members Club open day. This year it is to be held on a privately hired steam train on the [...]
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Press ReleaseBachmann Press Release: Bachmann delighted to be Top of the polls
Mon 22 Mar 2010
Bachmann Europe Plc is delighted to have topped the polls in the annual Model Rail / RM Web Model of the Year competition. Bachmann won three out of the four OO [...]
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