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Introducing Airfix Flowers

Introducing Airfix Flowers

Airfix is branching out in a bold new direction with the launch of Airfix Flowers – a new range of 1:1 scale flower model kits. They aim to...

Category: New Product Announcements

Watch: Revolution Trains' Ben Ando on TMC/Rainbow Railways Maritime 'N' exclusives

Watch: Revolution Trains' Ben Ando on TMC/Rainbow Railways Maritime 'N' exclusives

TMC The Model Centre and Rainbow Railways are producing an all-new range of exclusive N gauge Class 66 locomotives, in partnership with Revo...

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Inbound and in-demand: new EFE Rail Plasser & Theurer cranes

Inbound and in-demand: new EFE Rail Plasser & Theurer cranes

We're very pleased to see EFE Rail's Plasser & Theurer 12T YOB cranes return for 'OO' in February/March in two new guises. As previous model...

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Maritime Class 66 'N' exclusives revealed in new TMC partnership

Maritime Class 66 'N' exclusives revealed in new TMC partnership

We’re delighted to announce an exciting new range of N gauge exclusive locomotives, produced in partnership with Revolution Trains and Rainb...

Category: New Product Announcements

New Accurascale Class 30s & 31s inbound in 30 days...

New Accurascale Class 30s & 31s inbound in 30 days...

We're expecting the following shipment of new Class 31s from Accurascale early February 2026. Benefit from our competitive pricing and custo...

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Die-cast bus announcements from 80m...

Die-cast bus announcements from 80m...

We’re pleased to announce a fantastic selection of 1:76 scale Alexander Dennis Enviro400 buses due from 80m soon, plus imminent arrivals, co...

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New TMC exclusive NER V4 brake van revealed

New TMC exclusive NER V4 brake van revealed

We're proud to unveil an all-new range of North Eastern Railway (NER) Diagram V4 brake vans for 4mm:1ft / ‘OO’ scale. This exciting release...

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Watch: Airfix 2026 range announcements: pre-orders open

Watch: Airfix 2026 range announcements: pre-orders open

Airfix has launched its 2026 range, unveiling an impressive selection of new kits, re-issues and vintage-inspired classics that will delight...

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Heljan advises forthcoming all-new 'O' pre-order only

Heljan advises forthcoming all-new 'O' pre-order only

Heljan has advised that its forthcoming newly-tooled O gauge models will be created to better match market demand based on customer pre-orde...

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Popular pre-orders for Hornby January 2026 range

Popular pre-orders for Hornby January 2026 range

All aboard! Hornby has officially unveiled its January 2026 OO gauge range, with a line-up of new toolings, iconic favourites, and models fo...

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Oxford Diecast January arrivals for 'N', 'TT:120' and 'OO'

Oxford Diecast January arrivals for 'N', 'TT:120' and 'OO'

Oxford Diecast has signalled the following loveable die-cast collectables, due in stock this month.Ideal for cameos, numerous model street s...

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Limited edition J36 for 'OO' with 45% OFF RRP

Limited edition J36 for 'OO' with 45% OFF RRP

EARLY BR OBSCURITY FOR 'OO'Snag this loveable eye-catching limited-edition 0-6-0 while stocks last!  R3859 Hornby OO Gauge BR Class J36 0-6-...

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Corgi's Sopwith 'Flying Ace'

Corgi's Sopwith 'Flying Ace'

Liverpudlian Walter ‘Hinch’ Hinchliffe began his military career with a British Army artillery unit, but in 1916, joined the Royal Naval Air...

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Factory Tour: Behind the scenes at Spark's Madagascan plant

Factory Tour: Behind the scenes at Spark's Madagascan plant

As stockists of Spark's quality line of 1:5 scale resin-cast models, we're sure you'll appreciate a look behind the scenes at how its range...

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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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