It may be getting close to the end of 2024 but that isn't going to stop the wave of new releases we're expecting imminently!
We've been notified by our friends at KR Models, Rapido Trains, Dapol, Bachmann & Sonic Models about many new models in OO, N & O Gauge that are due for release very soon - scroll down to explore everything we're expecting!
📸 Photo provided by Jennifer Kirk
RAPIDO 'OO' HR "JONES GOODS" 4-6-0
Current ETA: TOMORROW (Thurs 5th Dec)
DCC Ready: from £186.50 / DCC Sound: from £269.50
Britain's first ever 4-6-0 steam locomotive is nearly here in OO Gauge! This beautiful newly tooled range from Rapido Trains UK is expected to arrive in stock with us tomorrow. 8 different models are available to pre-order in Highland Railway, LMS and BR liveries.
Also included in this batch is our Railway Icons HR Drummond green model, produced exclusively for Rails of Sheffield and our friends at Locomotion Models.
Also currently due to arrive very soon from Rapido is their new batch of GNR 'Stirling Single' locomotives in OO Gauge. This new edition caters for the locomotive in its restored 1930s condition and includes a new tooling variation for the Sturrock style tender.
Stirling Single No.1 - 1930 Condition Steam Locomotive
KR Models have let us know that their highly anticipated newly tooled range of OO GaugeSR Bulleid 'The Leader' steam locomotives have now arrived in the UK and should ship imminently once they have cleared customs. They have also shared some updated pictures of the BR black and BR blue examples. Pre-order now to avoid disappointment!
Another 'Railway Icons' range model due for release very soon is the all-new BR Prototype Class 41 'HSDT' power car from Bachmann in OO Gauge! This long awaited new model is exclusive to Rails of Sheffield and Locomotion Models. Stocks are now strictly limited and the DCC Ready model is already sold out - so act fast to secure yours.
Class 41 (British Rail Class 252) Prototype HSDT Power Car Diesel Locomotive No.41001 - DCC Sound
From Sonic Models this month, we are expecting their highly anticipated new range of N Gauge Newton Chambers Car Transporter packs! Available only here at Rails of Sheffield, six different triple packs are available to pre-order now in BR maroon & blue/grey liveries.
Also expected in December from Sonic are their new run of VEA Ventilated Vans and Vanwides in N Gauge! A plethora of triple wagon packs are due in stock imminently in BR bauxite, BR Freight brown, Departmental olive green and Railfreight red/grey liveries.
Dapol's exquisitely detailed new range of BR Standard Class 3MT 2-6-2T locomotives in O Gauge are also due to arrive with us imminently! This comprehensive newly tooled range caters for this popular class in BR green and BR black liveries - for the first time in 'O'.
Also expected from Dapol in the coming months are our newly tooled range of Class 88 electro-diesel locomotives in OO Gauge. Produced exclusively for Rails of Sheffield, these new models will replicate a variety of Direct Rail Services liveried examples. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new project very soon!
In other news, we thought you might like to be aware that our eBay preowned sale is ending very soon! We are offering 15% off our entire eBay store inventory, when you use the code RAILSBF15 at checkout. This promotion ends on Monday 9th December at 8AM so act fast to avoid missing out on incredible deals.
