Dapol, Hornby and Rapido Trains UK have notified us of upcoming order book deadlines for exciting new items in their OO Gauge, N Gauge & O Gauge ranges! When the order books close, stock will be limited and items may be at risk of selling out on pre-order - so we advise that you place your pre-orders now to avoid disappointment.
HORNBY OO RAILWAY 200 LNER 'AZUMA'
ORDER BOOK DEADLINE: Wednesday 16th April 2025
To continue their celebrations of the national Railway 200 campaign, Hornby recently announced this new LNER 'Azuma' complete in this special Stockton & Darlington heritage livery! A 5-car train pack is to be released as well as a 4-coach add-on pack.
Dapol recently announced the triumphant return of their popular OO Gauge LMS Stanier Suburban Coaches! These are to be substantially reworked and upgraded - produced here in the UK at Dapol's Chirk facility. Many variations available to pre-order now.
Now is the time to pre-order Rapido's gorgeous little Manning Wardle L Class 0-6-0ST locomotives! Eight variations are available in the range catering for both open and closed cab variations in a wide selection of private industrial colour schemes.
The order book is also set to close imminently for Rapido's newly tooled N Gauge LNER Dynamometer Car! There are six variations available to pre-order of this iconic East Coast vehicle including two exclusive to us here at Rails of Sheffield.
Due to popular demand, Dapol are producing a second batch of their heavily graffitied O Gauge HIA aggregate hopper wagons - complete with 12 new graffiti artworks designed in house at Dapol. Expected May/ June 2025.
