Main Lines: 11th October 2025
Welcome to this week's Main Lines
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In This Issue:
British Railway News
Other News News
British Model Railway Announcements
New Upgraded Class 47 with New Features Announced
Bachmann has unveiled exciting news for diesel fans, confirming that the much-loved Class 47 is returning with a host of technical upgrades and refinements.
All-New BR Class 13 Diesel Shunter in OO Scale
Bachmann has announced its latest addition to the Branchline range – the all-new BR Class 13 Diesel Shunter, marking the first time this distinctive locomotive has ever been produced in OO Scale.
The Range Expands
Hornby have announced news items for their TT Scale Range. This includes a Class 37 locomotive, new Virgin Coaches and two new wagons as well as a large number of new Skaledale Buildings.
Two New Narrow Gauge Train Packs from Peco
Peco has announced the release of two brand-new train packs celebrating the world’s longest-running passenger railways – the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways.
Other Model Railway News
Check out the new items that have arrived into stock since the last Main Lines update. The list might be a bit long, but it's packed with exciting finds we think you'll love.
End Of The Line
That's the end of the line for this week. We will be back next week with another packed edition of Main Lines.
Until then, Happy Modelling
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