Portsmouth Railex

09/06/2026

Accurascale UK announcing a new diesel loco tomorrow at 11am - what could it be???

Join us tomorrow at 11am over on our YouTube Channel for our ALL-NEW 'OO' Gauge Diesel Locomotive Launch! 😲🤩🦗

Let's hear your guesses in the comments! 😄

https://youtu.be/XlO-Q_9ISC0?si=MNFpQ0EFUvibYoS9

09/06/2026

Hornby announcement today - who fancies a 4VEP Gordon Petitt???

💥Our new 00 gauge announcements are on another Planet!

Including our newly tooled iconic Planet locomotive, a new Railroad Class 800 in Great British Railways livery and striking Hornby Dublo Merchant Navy, this launch also features six (!) new steam generator models.

Plus, don't miss out on our new rolling stock - perfect for running with your favourite models and growing your collection.

All this and lots more, visit Hornby.com to explore our new additions today 👉https://bit.ly/3QxpDeR

29/05/2026

😮 The third and final new tooling announcement from Rapido today is this newly tooled range of Evolution Open Carriage Trucks in OO Gauge! Find out more & pre-order now from £33.95 each: https://go.railsofsheffield.com/Icuh93

The perfect accompaniment to our Evolution horsebox and previous Evolution coaches is the new Evolution Open Carriage Truck! The introduction of the railways came at a time when road travel was an uncomfortable and time-intensive endeavour so railway companies nationwide built OCT Wagons to transport carriages and vehicles. Understandably, they were regularly paired with horse boxes so the owner could continue their journey upon arrival.

The new Open Carriage Truck represents a 4-wheel Pre-grouping era version that is 16ft in length. Much like the coaches from the Evolution range, each Evolution Open Carriage Truck is detailed with an array of key features and separately fitted parts that modellers associate with open carriage trucks of the pre-grouping era plus they're available in liveries that match the coaches and horseboxes too!

What's more, every single OCT comes complete with a stylish load suitable for each version - including three different types of carriages - which are removable.

As you'd expect, we couldn't say no to some EXCLUSIVE models on these OCT wagons too! We have two variations available only at Rails in SECR Wellington brown and North British Railway maroon liveries - which of course pair beautifully with the coaches/ horseboxes.

29/05/2026

Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway have their Steam and Model Railway Gala this weekend. Not too far away, just up the A3 or M3 between Hampton Court Palace and Heathrow Airport.

More info here: https://www.facebook.com/share/18Xs8oZNRn/

21/05/2026

Also, if you are looking for something to entertain the children over the half term - Thomas the Tank Engine is at the Watercress Line.

21/05/2026

Plenty more exhibitions and events taking place this weekend.

The New Forest Model Railway Society are holding their exhibition at Brockenhurst Village Hall.

21/05/2026

Accurascale UK have announced this morning their newly tooled ODA wagons.

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21/05/2026

Salisbury Railex this weekend at Thruxton Centre Saturday 10:00-16:30 &
Sunday 9:30-16:00
I will be there with The Model Shop Portsmouth

20/05/2026

This weekend on Saturday 23rd May is the Gosport Model Railroad Club - Public Running Meet and Mini Exhibition.

More details can be found here: https://railwaymodels.uk/event-public-running-meet-and-mini-exhibition-2026-05-23