NEWS, UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS ROUNDUP
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FROM THE LAST WEEK (29/09/25 to 04/10/25)
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OLIVIA'S TRAINS IS NOW PART OF RAILS!
Massive News from Rails today - as our Team Expands once again! We are delighted to announce that Olivia's Trains has now become part of the Rails family! Olivia’s Trains has long been renowned for its exceptional weathering, customisation, digital sound and finishing services, and we are proud to bring these services to Rails in the near future. News of which will be shared very soon. We’re excited about this new chapter and look forward to providing hobbyists and collectors with the very best in bespoke model railway customisation and digital upgrades.
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Bachmann Branchline have become the 'Masters' of the Class 08 - but look what else they've been 'Slaving' over... an all new Class 13 diesel shunter - available for the first time ever in ready-to-run OO Gauge!
Two variations are to be produced in the first run depicting these utterly unique locomotives in BR green and BR blue colour schemes. Decorated samples will be showcased in Bachmann's Winter 2025 Announcements on Wednesday 5th November. These new models are to be produced in strictly limited quantities so pre-ordering ASAP is highly recommended to make sure yours is secured.
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We are proud to present our latest Rails of Sheffield exclusive OO gauge wagon, created in support of The Children’s Hospital Charity here in Sheffield. This special edition wagon has been produced not only as a unique collector’s item but also as a way to give back to a cause that is close to the hearts of many in our city and beyond. ✨ All profits from the sale of this wagon will be donated directly to The Children’s Hospital Charity, helping to fund vital equipment, research, and projects that make a real difference to young patients and their families. ✨ Stock is strictly limited, so don’t miss the chance to own this meaningful model while supporting the incredible work of Sheffield Children’s Hospital. £19.95 each • IN STOCK NOW
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Your Returns, Reimagined🚂
Faster Refunds, Instant Exchanges & Instant Store Credit to Shop for Something New.
We’ve made returns and exchanges quicker, easier, and more flexible than ever.
At Rails, we’re always working to improve your shopping experience — from checkout to delivery and beyond. With our new online returns portal, returning or exchanging an item is seamless, whether you’ve simply changed your mind or something isn’t quite right.
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Expected to be on back IN STOCK early next week, are remainder of our EXCLUSIVE Dapol OO Gauge Black Label A4s! This range comprises a whopping 9 variations covering all popular LNER and British Railways livery variations - with numerous different running numbers and names available to choose from. Several of these new liveries have never been produced in the range before. Batch one of these models sold out quickly, don't hesitate to get yours from this new delivery. Pre order below.
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Our latest EXCLUSIVE project announcement is the much-requested Caledonian Railway 439 Class 0-4-4T steam locomotive - produced for the first time ever in OO Gauge RTR form, in partnership with Bachmann and the Scottish Railway Preservation Society! We have just launched a new video detailing the project in full - including an exclusive interview with everyone involved in the project and a special behind the scenes look at the sole survivor '419' in its all new LMS crimson lake guise. DCC Ready: £184.95 • DCC Sound: £294.95 • Deluxe Sound: £324.95
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Our recently announced NEW Gaugemaster Collection BARGAINS have now arrived in stock! We've got a selection of their rare limited editions available now in OO, N & O Gauge - priced at significant reductions only while stocks last.
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This week we have received this highly anticipated new edition of the LNER Class J15 (ex-GER Class Y14) in OO Gauge!
This new model is depicted in the preservation era GER lined blue and really looks splendid in this striking colour scheme. This model is perfect to pair with the recently released LNER QuadArt coaches from Clark Railworks, which were often seen in tandem with this locomotive in preservation.
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Bachmann's latest run of BR Mk2F coaches in OO Gauge have now begun to arrive in stock here at Rails!
This week we have received LIMITED STOCK of the previously sold out DCC Fitted versions! Choose from a wide range of new models in BR blue/ grey, Intercity, Anglia Railways and Network Rail liveries. Alongside these we have stocks available in Virgin Trains, Direct Rail Services and Scotrail liveries too.
On top of all these new models there are still further variations set to arrive in the near future too - including new variations of the extremely popular DBSO vehicles.
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We're thrilled to offer the chance for you to pre order two brand-new OO9 Narrow Gauge train packs from Peco, to go along with the previous Lynton & Barnstaple Railway packs you can now order Special Edition Ffestiniog Railway & Welsh Highland Railway to celebrate 80 years of PECO & 200 years of rail travel.
These latest PECO train packs celebrate that legacy with attention to authenticity and a passion for detail.
These are being produced with very limited numbers, so we recommend pre ordering now to avoid disappointment!
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We're pleased to announce that we're welcoming a brand-new manufacturer to Rails, with their first-ever newly tooled models - the Cambrian Railways 2-Plank Open Wagons in OO Gauge from Bryngaer Models! A common sight on the Cambrian Railways network (and beyond) with several hundred in service at any one time. These wagons were mainly used on traffic exporting slate from the mid-Wales, connecting with narrow gauge lines such as the Ffestiniog and Talyllyn railways. Also used on general goods traffic and permanent way work into GWR days. This initial release includes four different models in a selection of Cambrian Railways grey and GWR grey liveries - with alternate running numbers available to build up a longer train.
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The newly tooled range of WIA Arbel 5-car articualted car carrier wagons have now arrived into stock from Revolution!
These unmistakable wagon sets are available in this scale for the first time ever in RTR form - and are available in a number of different conditions as seen throughout their lives.
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Following the success of their OO Gauge models, Revolution Trains have announced new versions of their popular PCA tank wagons in N Gauge!
A myriad of different quad packs are to be produced catering for these diminutive alumina carriers in various different liveries seen throughout their lives. Pre-order now for release in Q1 2026.
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Recreate 'March Station' on the Ely-Peterborough line with these beautiful resin models from Bachmann Scenecraft in N Gauge!
This new bundle pack includes all three of the models to complete the full station building at 33% off the combined RRP - now just £99.50. Consists of: 1X 42-0065B March Station Waiting Room (Blue or Red) 1X 42-0066B March Station Ticket Office (Blue or Red) 1X 42-0067B March Station Facilities and Stores (Blue or Red)
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Discover the magic of steam railways with the newly developed R9361M Playtrains Steam Goods Express Train Set but watch out as the toxic wagon comes running past!
Designed especially for children aged 5+, this set delivers fun, learning, and hands-on creativity all in one box.
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Did you know that this week marks the 60th Anniversary of Thunderbirds?!
To celebrate Scalextric have just announced this special edition model of Lady Penelope's iconic 'FAB 1' car in this striking chrome pink colour scheme - it's sure to be a showstopper in your slot car races!
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LOTS of pre owned and used locomotives added to our eBay store today, we have currently over 8400 listings available for purchase Locos, coaches, wagons, rakes, diecast, kits and more added this week!
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