Main Lines: 12th September 2026
Welcome to this week's Main Lines.
In the real-world railways this week, a £9 million programme of upgrades was announced for Inverness station and the Kyle Line, including track, signalling and station improvements. Thousands of responses were also received during consultation on the proposed Midlands Rail Hub, while further railway improvement works were prepared for the Chiltern Main Line as part of ongoing infrastructure investment.
On the heritage scene, the Great Central Railway completed its Autumn Diesel Gala before welcoming steam traction back from 10 September. Meanwhile, the Staintondale Moorland Railway marked the end of its 2026 season with visiting locomotives and its newly completed tunnel, while the Audley End Miniature Railway unveiled Neville, a new battery-electric locomotive designed to recreate the appearance and experience of traditional steam traction.
In the world of model railways, Updates from Hornby, New items announced by Dapol and Graham Farish and Layout Concepts reveal some new rolling road support sets.
In This Issue:
British Model Railway News
American Model Railway News
Other News
British Model Railway News
New Items: September 2026
Dapol has announced a selection of new OO Gauge wagons that are now available to order, offering model railway enthusiasts several new additions to their rolling stock collections.
New Class 20/3 Announced
This weekend sees the return of The International N Gauge Show, and Graham Farish has chosen TINGS as the perfect venue to reveal its latest New Tooling project.
Latest OO and TT:120 Updates
This edition offers something for a wide range of customers, from iconic steam-era favourites to distinctive modern and diesel traction.
Latest OO and TT:120 Updates
This edition offers something for a wide range of customers, from iconic steam-era favourites to distinctive modern and diesel traction.
New Items Announced
Layout Concepts has expanded its popular Rolling Road range with a new Support Set designed to make testing and running in locomotives on the workbench even easier.
I-Links Back In Stock
The popular Layout Concepts iLink Connector range has been restocked following high demand. These practical, easy-to-explain accessories offer an excellent opportunity to build additional layout-wiring sales alongside individual connector packs.
American Model Railway News
New Item Announcements
Kato has announced the latest additions to its USA range, with new eight-wagon packs offering an easy way for modellers to build up a substantial rake of American freight stock.
Other 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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