NEWS, UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS ROUNDUP
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FROM THE LAST WEEK (03/11/25 to 08/11/25)
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It's November and that means it's time for Bachmann Europe's final product announcements of 2025 and they've certainly saved some treats for you!
See details on a range of new toolings and re-runs of popular models below in all new liveries. The entire range from Bachmann Branchline, Graham Farish and Scenecraft is available to pre-order now so head over to website and see what they have to offer!
View the full range below, plus a look at the top announcements in the Winter 2025 Bachmann Announcements!
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We're excited to reveal an update on our highly anticipated EXCLUSIVE Accurascale Class 375/ Class 377 'Electrostar' EMU project in OO Gauge!
Engineering samples have now been revealed and as you can see from the images, this unit is shaping up to be something very special indeed. Head to our website to see more pictures and pre-order yours. Our all-new 'Electrostars' will set new benchmarks for modern era traction, with unbelievable attention to detail, a superbly engineered mechanism, advanced lighting features, a servo-operable pantograph and so much more. This is a must-have unit for modern modellers! We recently had a chance to interview Accurascale's design team and take a closer look at the samples so stay tuned for a video on this very soon!
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They're back! Our EXCLUSIVE Heljan OO Gauge Class 28 Co-Bo diesel locomotives have now arrived into stock.
Originally produced for Hattons, these popular but scarce locomotives have not been run for many years - and now they're available once again only here at Rails! What's more they've been upgraded for 2025 with some enhancements - including DCC Sound Fitted variations for the first time.
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1000+ RARE ITEMS IN STOCK NOW!
MASSIVE COLLECTION OF PREVIOUSLY SOLD OUT RARITIES! We're bringing you all sorts of exciting models in various scales that had previously sold out but are now available once again only while stocks last. These items are only available in limited quantities so snap up these rare releases and sought after stock before they're gone again for good! We've been continuing to add even more new items to this collection and we currently have a whopping 1000+ available covering all sorts of product types in all the major scales. Once these are gone, they're likely gone for good - so get your orders in today!
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Pre-announced just a couple of days ago, Bachmann are producing a newly tooled range of Class 313 and Class 314 Electric Multiple Units in OO Gauge!
We're pleased to present full details of the entire range to you here - pre-orders are now open so get yours placed today. This iconic piece of British Rail Engineering comes to RTR OO Gauge for the first time ever and incorporates the full history from introduction in the 1970s to withdrawal between 2019-2020s. Liveries include BR blue/grey, Network SouthEast, Southern Rail (Coastway & Heritage BR Blue/Grey), Silverlink, West Anglia Great Northern, Network Rail, Strathclyde PTE (orange/black and maroon/cream), ScotRail Saltire & 'Trans-Clyde' blue/grey. This really is a must-have for modellers in both the very South and very North of the UK! We expect these to arrive during Q2 2026 and they're all available to pre-order now.
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Heljan have just revealed a selection of decorated samples for their upcoming range of Class 122 'Bubble Car' single-car diesel multiple units in TT:120 Scale - including our EXCLUSIVE model in the iconic BR green with speed whiskers! Aside from our exclusive there are plenty of other lovely models to choose from in BR green, BR blue, BR blue/grey and Regional Railways liveries respectively. The early bird pricing is about to end for these models on 1st December 2025. The RRP is currently £189.99 and will increase to £199.99 after this date, so make sure to place your pre-orders ASAP before the prices increase.
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Heljan's highly anticipated new O Gauge Class 153 single-car units have now arrived into stock and they are looking like one of the most advanced multiple units we've ever seen!
These incredible models feature an unbelievable specification with advanced lighting features, fully detailed interiors and excellent running capabilities.
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Accurascale have let us know that their next run of Class 66 diesel locomotives are now on their way to us with a whopping seven new liveries expected to arrive late November / early December!
These have been produced in very limited quantities so pre-order now to avoid missing out.
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Peco have just announced TWO new additions to their range of OO9 Narrow Gauge Train Packs - the 'Palmerston Passenger Set' and the 'Welsh Pony Express' - including a lovely little Kato/ Peco 'Small/Large England' locomotive and applicable rolling stock!
This time, the sets also include an oval of Peco Setrack with a siding, a re-railer, a Gaugemaster controller and special packaging too! These sets are EXTREMELY LIMITED and we don't have many available to pre-order - so make sure to get your orders in ASAP to avoid missing out.
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Peco have just expanded their range of TT:120 Scale scenic modelling kits with these gorgeous Isle of Wight themed railway buildings.
Including a wonderful station building, goods shed and signal box! These newly announced kits are in stock now.
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KR Models have advised that their highly anticipated '4-DD' double decker electric multiple units are set to arrive with us imminently and we hope to have them in stock within the next month!
Stocks of these are extremely limited and some are already sold out to pre-orders.
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The next batch of Revolution Trains' highly detailed and well regarded new N Gauge Class 66 locomotives have now arrived here in stock at Rails!
In total there are 13 different variations to choose from including Freightliner, Colas Rail, Direct Rail Services, GB Railfreight, DB Cargo UK and EWS liveries. All available DCC Ready or pre-fitted with DCC Sound!
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Owing to the popularity of this fantastic newly stocked range at Rails - we've just restocked a huge selection of 3D printed scenics and accessories from Rusty Rails Modelling.
We're pleased to let you know that 160+ products are in stock and available to order right now!
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We've just received a wide range of new scenic items into stock from Bachmann Scenecraft in N, OO and NG7 gauges!
Check them all out below.
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In stock now from Metcalfe Models is the new 'Little Cardlywick' station building, available in OO/HO & N scale!
What's more, they've just surprised us with an accompanying station shelter, you can order all of these below.
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Dapol have just let us know that they have received decorated samples for all of their second batch of Class 59 diesel locomotives in OO Gauge, catering for some of the colourful and unusual liveries seen on the class throughout their lives - we expect to see pictures soon! As part of this update, an additional Class 59 model has been added to the range - depicting No. 59002 'Alan J Day' in Aggregate Industries livery with '30 Years of the Class 59' branding.
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Airfix made a secret announcement on Friday - this new Messerschmitt BF109G-5/G-6 model kit in 1:24 Scale!
Expected later this month - this impressive newly tooled kit includes 405 precision engineered parts and can be built in one of five marking schemes.
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Complete your diecast collection or bring extra detail to your model railway with these amazing bargain heavy goods vehicles from Atlas Editions!
We've got a selection of models available at just £4.95 each - including popular Eddie Stobart liveried trucks!
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A focus this week on our range of bus packs on our eBay store! We have over 600 listings of buses available to order today!
From vintage double-deckers to modern fleet favourites, you’ll find an incredible variety of rare, collectible, and beautifully detailed buses at Rails of Sheffield - all carefully checked and priced to sell. Whether you’re completing a collection or starting something new, this is your chance to grab some truly special pieces before they drive off for good!
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