Main Lines: 9th May 2026
Welcome to this week's Main Lines.
News from the 1:1 Scale Railways,
Infrastructure work dominated rail news during the early May bank holiday. Network Rail confirmed that hundreds of engineering projects were carried out nationwide, including track renewals near Milton Keynes, drainage upgrades on the West Coast Main Line, and HS2-related construction around London Euston.
We stock loads of Network Rail items, why not add a bit of "Real Time Events" to your model.
In model railway news, this week sees the announcement of the Bachmann Summer of models including Graham Farish and EFE Road, Kato announce the latest addition to their Unitrack range and Herpa release their latest models.
We are also running a 10% off ALL PIKO offer including their HO, G Gauge TT and N Gauge ranges. This offer runs until the 31st of May.
In This Issue:
Japanese Model Railway News
British Model Railway News
OO Gauge Summer Announcements
Bachmann’s Summer Announcements 2026 deliver exactly what enthusiasts have been waiting for.
N Gauge Summer Announcements
Graham Farish’s Summer Announcements 2026 bring a welcome boost for N gauge enthusiasts with a strong focus on fresh rolling stock.
OO Gauge New Items
Dapol announce the latest additions to their OO Gauge wagon range of models, including some nicely detailed Ventilated Vans, Fruit D Vans and Fruit Mex Vans in various liveries to help quench your thirst for OO Gauge rolling stock.
N Gauge New Items
Dapol announce the latest additions to their N Gauge wagon range of models, including some nicely detailed 7 Plank wagons in a familiar livery.
OO Gauge New Items
Dapol announce the latest additions to their O Gauge wagon range of models, including some nicely detailed Meat Vans and Fruit A Vans in various distinctive liveries.
Sumer Announcements 2026
EFE Road’s Summer Announcements 2026 deliver a selection of standout releases that will immediately catch the eye of bus enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Japanese Model Railway News
New Kato Concrete Sleeper Track
Kato’s UNITRACK single-track system continues to grow with a range of new additions designed to expand layout possibilities while retaining the realistic appearance of PC sleepers.
Herpa Vehicles New Items
Herpa’s latest new items announcement delivers a standout selection for collectors and transport enthusiasts alike. Headlining the release is a wide range of semitrailer trucks in striking liveries, alongside detailed single tractor units that showcase exceptional realism. The lineup also includes a variety of civilian vehicles and impressive new additions to the emergency services range.
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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