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Royal Mail issues 12-stamp Hornby Model Railways set, pre-orders open

Royal Mail issues 12-stamp Hornby Model Railways set, pre-orders open

Royal Mail has unveiled a 12-stamp Hornby Model Railways set with pre-orders opening 12 February and a public release scheduled for 19 February, with First Day Covers available now.

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Sonic Models N‑gauge LNER A5 Samples Arrive with Tweaks, Q2 2026 Delivery

Sonic Models N‑gauge LNER A5 Samples Arrive with Tweaks, Q2 2026 Delivery

Decorated samples of Sonic Models' N-gauge LNER A5 4-6-2T have arrived for inspection, with lining and crest tweaks plan...

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NMRA Beginners Guide Offers Practical Start for New Modelers

NMRA Beginners Guide Offers Practical Start for New Modelers

The National Model Railroad Association’s multi-part Beginners Guide lays out step-by-step, practical advice for people ...

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Clear Guide to Model Train Scale and Gauge for New Builders

Clear Guide to Model Train Scale and Gauge for New Builders

This guide explains what "scale" and "gauge" mean, compares common model train scales, and offers practical advice for c...

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Walthers Offers Comprehensive Getting Started Hub for New Modelers

Walthers Offers Comprehensive Getting Started Hub for New Modelers

Walthers now maintains a comprehensive Getting Started hub that walks newcomers through planning a layout, selecting tra...

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Digitrax Details Wiring Best Practices, Tools for Reliable DCC Layouts

Digitrax Details Wiring Best Practices, Tools for Reliable DCC Layouts

Digitrax provides a set of detailed application notes and knowledge base articles that explain how to wire layouts for D...

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JMRI Documentation Delivers Practical Scripting Help for Modelers

JMRI Documentation Delivers Practical Scripting Help for Modelers

JMRI’s official documentation now serves as a clear, hands on roadmap for using the JMRI suite to control layouts, write...

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Step By Step Scenery Guide for Realistic Model Train Layouts

Step By Step Scenery Guide for Realistic Model Train Layouts

A practical how to guide lays out the core steps most modelers use to build convincing, long lasting scenery for HO, N a...

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Limited-Run Revolution Trains N-Gauge Class 66s in Maritime Intermodal Blue

Limited-Run Revolution Trains N-Gauge Class 66s in Maritime Intermodal Blue

Revolution Trains released a limited run of N-gauge Class 66s in Maritime Intermodal blue, sold exclusively through The ...

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Beginner Guide Shows How to Start Model Railroading Confidently Today

Beginner Guide Shows How to Start Model Railroading Confidently Today

A comprehensive beginner guide lays out the core steps to begin model railroading, covering scale selection era planning...

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Reliable DCC Wiring Practices Every Model Railroader Should Master

Reliable DCC Wiring Practices Every Model Railroader Should Master

A concise hands on guide distills essential wiring practices for DCC layouts, focusing on power distribution, protection...

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New DCC bridge harness lets Next18 decoders fit E24 sockets for TT:120

New DCC bridge harness lets Next18 decoders fit E24 sockets for TT:120

Model Rail Magazine reports a DCC bridge harness that lets Next18-format decoders plug into E24-style sockets, a practic...

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Model Centre adaptor converts E24 sockets to Next18 for Heljan TT:120

Model Centre adaptor converts E24 sockets to Next18 for Heljan TT:120

The Model Centre has released an adaptor harness that converts E24 sockets to Next18, letting Next18/HM7000 decoders be ...

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Five Weathering Techniques to Add Realism to Model Trains

Five Weathering Techniques to Add Realism to Model Trains

A detailed tutorial outlines five accessible weathering techniques that model railroaders can use to bring locomotives, ...

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Choosing the Right Scale and Gauge for Your First Model Railroad

Choosing the Right Scale and Gauge for Your First Model Railroad

Picking the right scale and gauge sets the foundation for enjoyment and long term success in model railroading. This gui...

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Athearn Genesis FP45 in HO Delivers Strong Detail and Performance

Athearn Genesis FP45 in HO Delivers Strong Detail and Performance

Athearn released a new run of its Genesis line EMD FP45 in HO late in December 2025, and hands on examination found a mo...

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Comprehensive How to Guide Improves Freight Car Weathering Techniques

Comprehensive How to Guide Improves Freight Car Weathering Techniques

A detailed how to article compiles established, hands on techniques for weathering freight cars, covering everything fro...

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Practical Guide for Clubs, Shows, and Open House Events

Practical Guide for Clubs, Shows, and Open House Events

A comprehensive guide is now available to help model railroaders join clubs, present layouts at shows, and host visitors...

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International Exhibitors, Young Fans and 12,000 Visitors Energize Amherst Show

International Exhibitors, Young Fans and 12,000 Visitors Energize Amherst Show

Large crowds and international exhibitors energized the Amherst Railway Society show, drawing families and clubs and sig...

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Athearn Releases Newly Tooled HO FMC 5077 Offset Boxcar Line

Athearn Releases Newly Tooled HO FMC 5077 Offset Boxcar Line

Athearn has rolled out a newly tooled HO-scale FMC 5077 offset double-door boxcar, now available in several road names a...

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Hartland Locomotive Works Halts Production, Leaves Large Scale Community Uncertain

Hartland Locomotive Works Halts Production, Leaves Large Scale Community Uncertain

Hartland Locomotive Works of Laporte, Indiana announced it has ceased train production, citing business difficulties int...

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Model Railroader Expands Practical DCC and Electronics How-To Library

Model Railroader Expands Practical DCC and Electronics How-To Library

Model Railroader on Trains.com maintains an extensive how-to library and shop resources that focus on practical skills s...

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Practical Search Tips to Find Model Train Gear on Walthers.com

Practical Search Tips to Find Model Train Gear on Walthers.com

Walthers.com provides targeted search and filtering tools to help find locomotives, track, scenery and beginner kits fas...

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Accurascale returns Caledonian Sleeper Mk5 coaches, single cars sold direct only

Accurascale returns Caledonian Sleeper Mk5 coaches, single cars sold direct only

Accurascale announced a new production run of its 1:76 Caledonian Sleeper Mk5 coaches, offered as single car packs with ...

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Start N-Scale Layouts with Phase 0 to Run Trains Early

Start N-Scale Layouts with Phase 0 to Run Trains Early

Get trains running early on N-scale layouts by using a Phase 0 approach that focuses on track, power, and testing before...

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AE Models’ Super Solenoid Motor Simplifies Turnout Wiring with Integrated Frog Switching

AE Models’ Super Solenoid Motor Simplifies Turnout Wiring with Integrated Frog Switching

AE Models released the Super Solenoid turnout motor with integrated frog switching, offering solder-free wiring and easy...

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Atlas Releases HO REA Steel Express Reefer, New Paint Schemes

Atlas Releases HO REA Steel Express Reefer, New Paint Schemes

Atlas released an HO scale REA Steel Express reefer on December 23, 2025, with multiple road names and fresh paint schem...

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Dapol Seeks Support, Proposes New N Gauge LMS Suburban Coaches

Dapol Seeks Support, Proposes New N Gauge LMS Suburban Coaches

Dapol launched a second expression of interest programme on December 10, 2025 to gauge demand for a newly tooled N gauge...

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Hornby Magazine Assesses ROCO Z21 Wireless DCC Use on Exhibition Layout

Hornby Magazine Assesses ROCO Z21 Wireless DCC Use on Exhibition Layout

Hornby Magazine tested ROCO's Z21 wireless DCC after a computer failure disrupted a large exhibition layout, assessing u...

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Broadway Limited Releases Newly Tooled HO EMD F7 and F9

Broadway Limited Releases Newly Tooled HO EMD F7 and F9

Broadway Limited Imports released newly tooled HO scale EMD F7 and F9 diesel models on December 19, 2025, expanding opti...

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