The last time that a Hornby train set was introduced that included a large diesel locomotive was in 2007. That set, the R1092 City Freight set included a Co-Co Class 55 Deltic, four freight wagons and...
On the 3rd of July 1938 the LNER A4 locomotive 'Mallard' set the world
speed record for a steam engine at 126 mph at Stoke Bank, south of
Grantham. Years later with the nationalisation of the rail...
To own a Hornby Dublo Set was for many the
ultimate and to have one that featured a large Pacific locomotive was
just a dream come true.The Hornby D...
Tri-ang
Railways was formed in 1953 when Rovex Industries was obtained by the
Lines Bros. New models from Tri-ang Railways occurred at an astonishing
rate until by 1960 their range boas...
Model
1:76 Scale model of an Service Train Set featuring a Jinty steam
locomotive decorated in BR Black and three items of rolling stock making
up a rescue train. This set includes everthing you ...
The original Tri-ang Railways R2X Passenger
Train Set in ‘00’ gauge was produced by Rovex Scale Models Limited in
their Richmond (Surrey) factory in January 1954 and was ...
This detailed Track Cleaning Coach - Era 7 model measures at 100mm and
is both a great choice if you are in search for something more modern or
as a gift for young collectors or beginners alikeTec...
Between 2016 and 2017, ROG purchased a total of five Class 47
locomotives from Riviera Trains and Direct Rail Services to complement
their Class 37s. The first Class 47 obtained was No. 47812 whic...
On the 25th of August 2020 Avanti West Coast unveiled a new livery for
one of its train-sets. Billed as the biggest Pride flag the UK has seen
on the side of a train, the new livery wraps the full...
Rocket was designed and built as a direct response to the invitation
to the Rainhill Trials issued by the Directors of the Liverpool and
Manchester Railway on April 25, 1829 for "a Locomotive Engi...
Originally conceived as a cheaper, more reliable alternative to the
Advanced Passenger Train in the early 1970s, the British Railways Board
authorised the development of a prototype High Speed Die...
Power Car 43004 entered service in September 1976 and was one of the
prototypes for the Brush MTU engine upgrade, this occurring between
September 2004 and June 2005. As a result, it did not recei...
Following a period of unprofitable operations, the InterCity East
Coast franchise and associated HST units passed from NXEC to East Coast,
an operator owned by the Department for Transport. From t...
Our newest model replicas of the Advanced Passenger Train are our
best yet. Following feedback on our older designs, we’ve remoulded this
iconic train and created a model that faithfully represent...
Originally conceived as a cheaper, more reliable alternative to the
Advanced Passenger Train in the early 1970s, the British Railways Board
authorised the development of a prototype High Speed Die...