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  • The Tri-ang R3.A Mainline express train set – Retro Reviews

    The Tri-ang R3.A Mainline express train set was released for just two years, 1958 and 1959. The set comprised an R.50 Black Princess 7P Locomotive with tender. Additionally, there were two R.29, 9″ main line composite coaches. The princess was the first locomotive issued by Tri-ang in 1952. The early versions had plunger pickups.

  • Building a TT:120 layout in 2026, what is available?

    Building a TT:120 layout in 2026 is getting easier as more manufacturers are producing items in the scale. Heljan are making locomotives, and Peco are releasing TT:120 wagons. Why TT:120? TT:120 can be a great space saver while not losing detail. Moreover, you can fit a 1st radius oval of TT track on a 2′…

  • Graham Farish N Gauge Mk I Post Office Storage Vans, POT, out now.

    Graham Farish has released eight variations of the MK I Post Office Tender vehicle. This first saw service in 1968 and remained in use until the mid-2000s.

  • Kingsway Models has released a large model of the Ex Carlisle bus depot. The kit is printed on card sheets and is not die-cut, hence we offer a kit build service for this building. You can buy an unbuilt kit from Kingsway on the link above.

  • Peco TT:120 wagons, are they any good?

    At less than £20, Peco TT:120 wagons represent great value. Especially when you consider 00 wagons are priced at around £40.

  • Hornby’s New 00-scale Midland Pullman Train Pack

    Hornby has released a new 00 scale Midland Pullman Class 43 HST set, in the striking Blue Pullman livery. A powerful 5-pole skew wound motor is fitted as well as a 21-pin DCC socket. NEM couplings also come as standard.