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65% off RRP? Our Black Sale is live!

65% off RRP? Our Black Sale is live!

Why limit the best model railway deals to just one day? Our Black Sale has thousands of incredible finds we know you'll love, all ripe for p...

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DCC Concepts point motors explained

DCC Concepts point motors explained

Wiring up a new layout or upgrading pointwork? Your choice of point motor matters. DCC Concepts’ Cobalt family is one of the most versatile...

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New 'OO' inbound from Bachmann and Dapol...

New 'OO' inbound from Bachmann and Dapol...

 Here's our handy roundup of forthcoming new models from Bachmann and Dapol, due before Christmas (and beyond!). Browse the range of anticip...

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First look: decorated samples of Heljan's new TT:120 Class 122s

First look: decorated samples of Heljan's new TT:120 Class 122s

Heljan has revealed imagery of the first decorated samples to emerge from its factory of the new TT:120 Class 122 DMUs.Marking a significant...

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Bachmann Winter 2025 announcements: Watch live with TMC!

Bachmann Winter 2025 announcements: Watch live with TMC!

Bachmann’s Winter 2025 British Railway Announcements will be revealed at 10:00 on Wednesday 5 November, with a special live video premiere b...

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November 2025 'OO' arrivals from Accurascale

November 2025 'OO' arrivals from Accurascale

NEW MODELS INBOUND!ARRIVING THIS MONTH FROM ACCURASCALE...Here's our handy roundup of forthcoming new models from Accurascale. Browse the ra...

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Class 313s/314s unveiled by EFE Rail

Class 313s/314s unveiled by EFE Rail

Bachmann’s EFE Rail brand has announced all-new OO gauge models of the Class 313 and Class 314 EMUs — the first ready-to-run representations...

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In images: Decorated samples of Rapido's Midland 483 locomotives

In images: Decorated samples of Rapido's Midland 483 locomotives

Rapido has received the first painted prototypes of its forthcoming Midland 483 Class locomotives, and they appear every bit as eye-catching...

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Rapido reveals further GWR rolling stock for 'OO'

Rapido reveals further GWR rolling stock for 'OO'

Rapido Trains has revealed further guises to its GWR Dia. V6 'Iron Mink' wagons, 'Not quite Mink' wagons and GWR Dia. O21 four-plank wagons...

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New Hornby 'Terriers' arrive for 'TT:120'

New Hornby 'Terriers' arrive for 'TT:120'

NEW 'TERRIERS'ARRIVE FOR 'TT:120'  JUST IN TODAY...TT3038M Hornby TT Gauge (1:120 Scale) SR Terrier W14 Bembridge: £159.99. Our price: £143....

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Hornby reveals 18 new models: pre-order yours today!

Hornby reveals 18 new models: pre-order yours today!

The wait is over! Hornby has unveiled a superb new line-up of models available to pre-order from us now with optional customisation. At the...

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Hornby Triang RS9 Intercity Express Train Set in Stock!

Hornby Triang RS9 Intercity Express Train Set in Stock!

 R1290M Tri-ang Railways RememberedRS9 'Intercity Express' Train Set In Stock now! R1290M Hornby Triang RS9 Intercity Express Train Set RRP:...

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Relive 1980s nostalgia with Hornby's retro HST set

Relive 1980s nostalgia with Hornby's retro HST set

Rekindle a classic era of speed with Hornby's BR High Speed Train Set.Hornby R1289M BR High Speed Train Set. RRP: £169.99. Our price: £152.9...

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In stock: Special edition train pack duo from Peco

In stock: Special edition train pack duo from Peco

We recently received two superb new narrow-gauge offerings for OO9 (1:76 scale, 9mm gauge track) from Peco, and these are now in the hands o...

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Halloween deals that'll raise your spirits

Halloween deals that'll raise your spirits

Our bargain model deals never stay in our warehouse for long — and this Halloween, they’re disappearing faster than a ghost train at midnigh...

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TMC pre-owned FAQs with Jonathan

TMC pre-owned FAQs with Jonathan

It’s been our busiest year ever for pre-owned models at The Model Centre, with thousands of pre-owned items passing through our doors — each...

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Imminent new 'T:120' and 'OO' from Hornby...

Imminent new 'T:120' and 'OO' from Hornby...

We're looking forward to this fresh new batch of Hornby models for TT:120 and 'OO', due to arrive early next week!New arrivals include iconi...

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Spotlight on: forthcoming Dapol N gauge Class 66s

Spotlight on: forthcoming Dapol N gauge Class 66s

Dapol revealed a selection of decorated samples of its forthcoming Class 66 model range for 'N' at The International N Gauge Show, 2026. We'...

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First look: Dapol Class 323 for 'OO'

First look: Dapol Class 323 for 'OO'

Dapol reports that its Class 323 project for 'OO' has reached the end of its initial tooling phase. The manufacturer has revealed the arriva...

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NEW CUSTOM GRAFFITI BY TMC

NEW CUSTOM GRAFFITI BY TMC

 ART WITH ATTITUDENEW CUSTOM GRAFFITI BY TMCThe new collection of TMC custom graffiti wagons for 'N' and 'OO' is out now.After much 'doodlin...

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