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Pre-orders open for new Spark helmets

Pre-orders open for new Spark helmets

Calling all McLaren and Lando Norris fans — brand-new 1:5 scale helmets from Spark are now available to pre-order at The Model Centre, with...

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My five favourites with Peco's Steve Haynes

My five favourites with Peco's Steve Haynes

To kick-start 2026, we ask Peco's Head of Sales, Steve Haynes about his favourite models for the year ahead. His selection covers 'N', 'TT:1...

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TMC Table Top Corner December 2025

TMC Table Top Corner December 2025

A new year spells more new products for TT:120, and Chris Hobbs is here to run through the latest deals at TMC with his roundup on all thing...

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NEW 1:8 Scale Kit Announced by Legrand!

NEW 1:8 Scale Kit Announced by Legrand!

New Legrand 1:8 Scale Kit Announced!  RRP £1,389.99TMC Price £1250.99 CLICK HERE Expected to Arrive Soon! LEGRAND 1/8 kits are made from hig...

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HM7000 control of Heljan TT:120: the TMC 'Bridge'

HM7000 control of Heljan TT:120: the TMC 'Bridge'

Through popular demand, we're pleased to bring to market a 'Plug and play' Next18 to ESU E24 harness adapter, designed for Heljan TT:120 mod...

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My five favourites with Hornby's Martyn Weaver

My five favourites with Hornby's Martyn Weaver

A fresh new year sees us ask Hornby's brand manager, Martyn Weaver, about his favourite recent model arrivals for 'TT:120' and 'OO'. Watch t...

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Value on the rails: New Hornby Railroad 'Tractors' in stock

Value on the rails: New Hornby Railroad 'Tractors' in stock

Hornby’s Railroad range continues to stand out for all the right reasons. Built to be robust and more affordable, Railroad models have long...

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Take to the skies in Airfix's Bristol Bulldog Mk. IIA

Take to the skies in Airfix's Bristol Bulldog Mk. IIA

Christmas is fast approaching, but the year isn’t over just yet — and Airfix has delivered a welcome surprise for kit builders with its anno...

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In stock now: layout boards for 'N', 'OO9' and 'OO'...

In stock now: layout boards for 'N', 'OO9' and 'OO'...

Building your first model railway layout is exciting. But for newcomers, if you lack the tools, time or confidence for complex carpentry and...

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More samples of Rapido's USATC S160s emerge for 'OO'

More samples of Rapido's USATC S160s emerge for 'OO'

Yuletide Yankees – Even More S160 Production Colour Samples!Rapido Trains has shared imagery of new samples from its forthcoming USATC S160...

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Rapido's colourful Caledonians: in images...

Rapido's colourful Caledonians: in images...

Rapido Trains has received colour samples of its illustrious Caledonian Railway No. 123 Class range. "We always knew we could count on [thes...

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Rapido reveals decorated samples of LNWR 'Evolution' coaches

Rapido reveals decorated samples of LNWR 'Evolution' coaches

Rapido Trains UK has received the colour production samples of its upcoming LNWR-liveried 'Evolution' coaches for 'OO'.These are perfect to...

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Adventures with Paddington & LNER: Kato Class 800 sets in stock

Adventures with Paddington & LNER: Kato Class 800 sets in stock

One of the most distinctive modern image multiple units to appear on UK rails – and on British model railways – returns! The hugely popular...

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Interview: Lee Robinson from BBC One's The Marvellous Miniature Workshop

Interview: Lee Robinson from BBC One's The Marvellous Miniature Workshop

BBC One’s The Marvellous Miniature Workshop is introducing miniature model-making to thousands, and for many, for the first time. Presented...

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Final stocks of Bachmann Class 13s – got yours?

Final stocks of Bachmann Class 13s – got yours?

Bachmann's exciting and incredibly popular all-new Class 13 models have almost sold-out – in record time! Customers who've pre-ordered shoul...

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Oxford Rail 'Pilchards': low stock warning!

Oxford Rail 'Pilchards': low stock warning!

Oxford Rail's latest batch of 'Pilchard' wagons have almost sold out again with us. These wagons offer modellers the chance to add one of BR...

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Celebrate Lando Norris – 2025 Formula 1 World Champion

Celebrate Lando Norris – 2025 Formula 1 World Champion

Spark 1:5 Scale McLaren F1 Team – Lando Norris British GP 2025 Helmet (5HF217)Now available at TMCIn one of the most gripping seasons in rec...

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The ultimate Class 66s for 'OO'? Just arrived from Bachmann...

The ultimate Class 66s for 'OO'? Just arrived from Bachmann...

One of the most hotly-anticipated new model locomotive releases of the year has arrived for 'OO'. Boasting the ability to uncouple from roll...

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Just arrived for 'OO': all-new Class 13s from Bachmann!

Just arrived for 'OO': all-new Class 13s from Bachmann!

The first variants of Bachmann's all-new exciting Class 13 models have arrived. Customers who've pre-ordered should look out for payment lin...

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Isle of Wight delight: new four-coach packs in stock!

Isle of Wight delight: new four-coach packs in stock!

Beautiful new additions for Southern Region modellers come with the arrival of EFE Rail’s OO scale recreations of the LBSCR-origin coaches s...

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