This latest announcement brings together an extraordinary cross-section of new releases, spanning steam, diesel and electric locomotives, complete train packs, authentic coaching stock, and a richly varied range of wagons. From legendary steam icons and modern high-speed traction to era-defining passenger vehicles and characterful freight stock, this collection covers every corner of British railway history. For fans of operating accessories, this year also sees the reintroduction of the operating mail coach, this time in Royal Mail livery.
Whether you are recreating a named express, building a contemporary main line, or adding life to a busy goods yard, these new models offer outstanding choice, accuracy, and visual impact. Designed for existing layouts, each release allows modellers to expand their railway with prototypical stock that reflects real trains, real services, and real heritage.
Train Sets
Two iconic train sets headline this latest announcement, offering everything needed to bring a complete, authentic railway scene to life in one box. The Branchline Mixed Traffic Train Set is a versatile all-rounder, perfectly suited to layouts spanning multiple eras, while the Sovereign Pullman Train Set delivers unmistakable luxury with its beautifully presented coaching stock and refined detailing. Whether you are starting a new layout or adding a centrepiece to an existing one, these ready-to-run sets combine high-quality models, proven reliability, and immediate enjoyment, making them an ideal choice for both newcomers and seasoned modellers alike.
Train Packs
This announcement highlights a striking selection of themed train packs, each designed to add instantly recognisable motive power and rolling stock to an existing layout. From the unique Flying Scotsman and Pendennis Castle Australian twin pack, to the bold Lady in Red Virgin HST and the East Midlands Railway HST pairing, these releases celebrate both heritage and high-speed diesel icons.
Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
As part of this announcement, Hornby celebrates a truly remarkable line-up of steam locomotives, spanning the very origins of railways through to some of Britain’s most iconic lines. From the historic Stephenson’s Rocket to legendary express engines such as Mallard, Sir Nigel Gresley, and the mighty Merchant Navy and Battle of Britain classes, this collection captures the full drama and evolution of steam on the rails. With a rich mix of LNER, LMS, BR and Southern favourites, including preserved legends, limited editions, sound-fitted variants and everyday workhorses like the Jinty, Black 5 and Prairie tanks, these new releases offer something for every era, region and modeller. Whether you are building a heritage-inspired layout or expanding a main line empire, these finely detailed models provide centrepiece locomotives with real presence and historical significance.
Diesel Locomotives
This announcement delivers a powerful modern-era line-up, charting the evolution of British diesel traction from pioneering prototypes to today’s heavy-haul workhorses. Headlined by the iconic Hornby Dublo DP1 Deltic, the collection spans classic depot shunters, industrial 88DS locomotives, and main line legends including Classes 37, 47, 56, 57, 60 and 66 in an array of authentic liveries. With a strong emphasis on RailRoad favourites and a wide choice of DCC sound-fitted variants, these releases capture the character of freight and depot operations from the 1960s right through to the present day. Whether recreating a busy TMD, a steel terminal, or a modern freight corridor, these models provide the perfect motive power to bring contemporary layouts to life.
Electric Locomotives
High-speed electric traction also plays a part in this latest reveal, celebrating the locomotives that defined Britain’s push into a faster, more modern railway. Led by the LNER Class 91 in Neville Hill guise, these releases capture the distinctive profile and performance of the East Coast Main Line’s flagship power. They are joined by RailRoad favourites in both Class 91 and Class 90 form, presented in classic InterCity and EWS liveries, with optional sound-fitted editions for added realism. Perfect for contemporary and late-BR era layouts alike, these electric icons are ideal for recreating express passenger services and heavy electric-hauled workings, bringing the drama of main line speed and precision to any OO gauge railway.
Coaches and Coach Packs
This year Hornby presents a comprehensive range of coaching stock, enabling modellers to assemble accurate, era-correct passenger trains from the steam age through to today’s high-speed services. At the modern end, a full suite of LNER and BR InterCity Mk4 vehicles, including buffet cars and DVTs, allows authentic East Coast formations to be built coach by coach, while Virgin, GWR and contemporary RailRoad releases support classic HST and current operator scenes. Heritage and prestige are equally well represented, with LNER’s West Riding Limited articulated sets, the Coronation Observation Car, and restaurant car twin packs capturing the elegance of named expresses. Classic BR Mk1 coaches in Eastern, Western, Midland and Southern Region guises provide the backbone for steam and early diesel layouts, complemented by specialist vehicles such as the Super GUV.
GWR Coaches
LNER Coaches
British Rail Coaches
New LNER Coaches
Also Announced
Virgin Coaches
Lumo Coaches
Also Announced Coaches
Wagons and Wagon Packs
This announcement showcases a vibrant and varied collection of wagons and special interest vehicles, adding colour, character, and operational variety to layouts of every era. From eye-catching Beatles album wagons and seasonal limited editions, through to brewery tankers and private-owner opens, these releases celebrate both popular culture and the everyday commerce of the railway.
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