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Arriving this month: new 'N' from Graham Farish

Arriving this month: new 'N' from Graham Farish

Exciting N gauge arrivals from Graham Farish are due over the coming weeks, with a superb mix of classic steam locomotives and new freight r...

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Watch: TMC Table Top Corner February 2026

Watch: TMC Table Top Corner February 2026

Join our technician Chris Hobbs for a summary of this month's TT:120 news!Watch the video below...  TMC Scenecraft exclusive buildingsOxford...

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Why Cobalt Point Motors Will Change the Way You Build Layouts

Why Cobalt Point Motors Will Change the Way You Build Layouts

If you have spent any amount of time in the world of the model railway, you know the sound. It is that aggressive, metallic "thwack" that ec...

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Incoming: new from Scenecraft in the next 30 days

Incoming: new from Scenecraft in the next 30 days

Discover all the forthcoming model architecture and line side accessories from Bachmann for 4mm:1ft/1:76 scale in the next 30 days from Scen...

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Save 50% OFF these TMC 'custom' hoppers, from our workshop

Save 50% OFF these TMC 'custom' hoppers, from our workshop

These exclusive 24.5T mineral wagons — now beautifully deluxe weathered by our team — are based on one of British Railways’ most iconic unfi...

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Fresh rolling stock incoming this week for 'TT:120'...

Fresh rolling stock incoming this week for 'TT:120'...

Fresh TT:120 arrivals are on the horizon from Hornby — and they’re perfect for adding modern freight interest to your layout.  First up are...

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Arriving this week from Hornby for 'OO'...

Arriving this week from Hornby for 'OO'...

We’ve just had confirmation from Hornby that an exciting batch of new releases will be arriving with us from Monday 23rd February – and they...

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Top pick: Hornby J36 only £97.50!

Top pick: Hornby J36 only £97.50!

One of the best buys of the year surely has to be this plucky little J36 0-6-0 from Hornby for just £97.50! A reminder that this isn't a Rai...

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Selling fast: new rolling stock from Rapido Trains

Selling fast: new rolling stock from Rapido Trains

This week saw the delivery of two 'OO' rolling stock projects from Rapido Trains UK. Its LMS 20T Iron ore hoppers, and GWR 'Open C' wagons a...

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Craft a classic: 1:8 scale Mercedes ‘The Red’ in stock

Craft a classic: 1:8 scale Mercedes ‘The Red’ in stock

Ever wondered what it’s like to assemble a piece of automotive history with your own hands? LeGrand's (LEG105) 1:8 scale Mercedes-Benz 300 S...

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New TT:120 accessories from Peco

New TT:120 accessories from Peco

Peco has revealed new model accessories for TT:120, all available to pre-order below with prices TBC by the manufacturer.LK-12114 Peco TT Sc...

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50% OFF SALE: 2100+ bargain lines to explore

50% OFF SALE: 2100+ bargain lines to explore

It's a great week for chasing down bargain finds! We’re offering 50% OFF RRP across more than 2,100+ lines in stock.Our 50% OFF SALE include...

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TMC gift vouchers: the great gift of giving

TMC gift vouchers: the great gift of giving

Buying for a railway modeller, die-cast collector or kit builder can be difficult — especially when they know what they want, but haven't to...

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‘Evolution’ arrivals: first coaches in stock for 'OO'

‘Evolution’ arrivals: first coaches in stock for 'OO'

The first wave of Rapido Trains UK ‘Evolution’ non-corridor coaches for 'OO' has arrived with us. Batch 1, Stage A models are officially in...

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Watch: TMC wheel cleaner performance tested

Watch: TMC wheel cleaner performance tested

Say goodbye to dirty wheels with our exclusive range of wheel cleaners developed with quality phosphor bronze brushes for all common modelli...

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Flash sale: save 42% off RRP on this Graham Farish Class 90 for 'N'

Flash sale: save 42% off RRP on this Graham Farish Class 90 for 'N'

Experience mainline power in miniature form! For a limited time, we are offering this Graham Farish Class 90/0 90048 in Freightliner G&W liv...

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TMC sponsors of Model World Live 2026

TMC sponsors of Model World Live 2026

The Model Centre is proud to announce that we will be an official sponsor of Model World Live 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on Ap...

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It's showtime! See you this weekend...

It's showtime! See you this weekend...

We’re at the National Festival of Railway Modelling this weekend (February 7-8) at Doncaster Racecourse! If you’re visiting the show, make s...

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Vote TMC in the Model Rail Awards

Vote TMC in the Model Rail Awards

The Model Rail Awards are open and we'd love your support!If you’ve enjoyed shopping with us this year, please consider voting The Model Cen...

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TMC Table Top Corner January 2026

TMC Table Top Corner January 2026

Join our technician Chris Hobbs for a summary of this month's TT:120 news! Watch the video, below: Featured in this videoHeljan Class 55 'De...

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