Main Lines: 5th July 2025
Welcome to this week's Main Lines.
Hello and welcome to another edition of Main Lines, this week we have had stunning sunny weather so lots of opportunities to get outside (with plenty of sun cream) and play trains. There have been a few model railway shows happening around the country and in the next few weeks there will be more, especially in the Sussex Area.
In This Issue:
British Railway News
Continental Railway News
British Model Railway Announcements
Now Available in both DCC and DCC Sound Versions
Due to the success of the analogue versions of these locomotives, we are pleased to announce that they are now available as either DCC or DCC Sound models.
These modes are due for release around Q2/2026
RCH (1907) Salt Vans added to the Rapido Trains UK collection of rolling stock
Rapido Trains UK are pleased to announce the addition of the RCH (1907) Salt Van to their vast collection of OO Gauge Wagons.
New Liveries for the Manning Wardle L Class
Due to popular demand and many requests, Rapido Trains UK have decided to add two “what if” liveries to their Manning Wardle L Class range.
Livery Samples Received
EFE Rail have now announced the release of the highly anticipated T3 Class steam locomotive.
Ivatt 2-6-2 Livery Updates
Dapol have released the latest images of the N Gauge LMS Ivatt 2-6-2T decorated samples.
Continental Railway Announcements
Summer Announcements 2025
Piko have announced their second batch of 2025 new items for their HO Scale range.
Summer Announcements 2025
Piko have announced their second batch of 2025 new items for their G Scale range.
Summer Announcements 2025
Piko have announced their second batch of 2025 new items for their N and TT Scale ranges.
New Arrivals Into Stock This Week
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. Don't forget to set your preferences to make sure you receive any other newsletters coming soon.
Until then, happy Modelling
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