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KERNOW MODEL RAIL CENTRE NEWSLETTER

Friday March 27th 2026

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Your Hobby
 
One Industry, One Message: Now is the time to back Independent Retailers.
 
The model railway industry, though small and sometimes challenged, has consistently adapted and evolved. It has withstood world wars, global recessions, and pandemics. While famous brands have come and gone, the core strength remains: the independent model shop, a sector recognised as the most vital component by those who understand the industry best.
 
Our industry is special because its retail foundation is built almost entirely on independent British businesses. These shops, spread across the nation, serve the community both online and through unique, essential physical retail spaces.
 
Independent model shops are the lifeblood of the model railway community. We value the crucial relationships between manufacturers, retailers, and customers. We are more than just a place to buy products; we are essential hubs of knowledge and face-to-face support, all driven by a shared, deep-seated passion.
 
We face the common pressures of all UK businesses, compounded by new challenges like market disruption and restrictions on product availability.
 
For years, retailers have been instrumental in building brands by:
  • Showcasing products to both seasoned modellers and newcomers.
  • Providing crucial expert advice and comprehensive after-sales support.
  • Actively supporting and attending industry events, exhibitions, and trade shows.
  • Fostering the powerful sense of community that defines this special hobby.
Partnering to launch new products that might otherwise never have been developed.
Our industry is a delicate ecosystem. Like the environment we inhabit, every element is essential. Remove key components, and the system collapses - it withers and dies because its custodians failed to protect it. Imagine a hobby with no visibility: no shops, no exhibitions, and no clubs - where everything is conducted in isolation online. That’s not what we want for the future - do you?

We are unwavering in our commitment to offering the extensive range of products needed to sustain this hobby in a positive and responsible way. If the hobby is to survive into the future it can only be done through collaboration. Our message is simple - keep modelling small, but make our hobby bigger!

You have a choice as to where to shop and we urge you to choose your independent retailers.
 
OO Gauge News
 
Updated images for last weeks large delivery from Bachmann:

Image 37-803C Bachmann LMS 12T Planked Ventilated Van LMS Grey £21.49
Image 37-806A Bachmann LMS 12T Planked Ventilated Van ARMY Green £21.49
Image 37-807A Bachmann LMS 12T Planked Ventilated Van 'Express Dairy Company' Blue £21.49
Image 38-057A Bachmann BR OCA Open Wagon (Ex-EWS) DB Cargo, weathered £31.41
Image 38-058A Bachmann BR OCA Open Wagon Loadhaul £29.71
Image 38-262 Bachmann BR 20T Presflo Bulk Powder Wagon 'ICI Bulk Salt' Blue £45.00
Image 38-270B Bachmann BR 22T CPV Presflo Bulk Powder Wagon BR Bauxite 'Blue Circle' £45.00
Image 38-274 Bachmann BR 22T CPV Presflo Bulk Powder Wagon BR Bauxite 'Tunnel Cement', weathered £46.79
Image 38-500B Bachmann BR 35T 'Covhop' Covered Hopper BR Bauxite (TOPS) £28.86
Image 38-500C Bachmann BR 35T 'Covhop' Covered Hopper BR Bauxite (TOPS) £28.86
Image 38-502A Bachmann BR 35T 'Covhop' Covered Hopper BR Bauxite 'British Industrial Sand' £28.86
Image 38-600B Bachmann BR 20T Grain Hopper BR Grey (Early) £27.49
Image 38-602B Bachmann BR 20T Grain Hopper BR Bauxite £27.49
Image 38-781 Bachmann 14T Anchor-Mounted Tank Wagon 'Fina' Silver £28.00
Image 38-782 Bachmann 20T Anchor-Mounted Tank Wagon 'Mobil' Silver £28.00
Image 38-783 Bachmann 20T Anchor-Mounted Tank Wagon 'ICI' Blue £28.00
Image 38-784 Bachmann 14T Anchor-Mounted Tank Wagon 'NCB' Black £28.00
Image 38-785 Bachmann 14T Anchor-Mounted Tank Wagon 'Irlam Margarine Works' Black £28.00

This Bachmann Carflat Wagon arrived as expected:

Image 38-903 Bachmann BR PFB Carflat Wagon No. RLS94401 Railease Yellow £42.99

New in from Dapol:

Image 4A-003-001 Dapol Wagon Wheels 8 Spoke 12.5mm (20 Wheels on 10 Axles) £18.00

Hornby arrivals from last week, now with shiny new photos:

Image R30411 Hornby T9 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive No. 30338 BR Black £206.99

Image R30425 Hornby Class 67 Diesel Loco No. 67 015 -  DB Schenker £193.49

Image R30430 Hornby Railroad Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter No. 08 512 £53.99

Image R30439 Hornby Railroad Class 31 Diesel No. 31 271 "Stratford 1840 - 2000" - Trainload Freight Triple Grey £80.99
Image R30439TXS Hornby Railroad Class 31 Diesel No. 31 271 "Stratford 1840 - 2000". DCC Sound Fitted £130.49
Image R30460 Hornby LNER Azuma Class 801/2 Railway 200 5 Car Train Pack - Limited edition £494.99

Image R30531 Hornby Railroad Freightliner Class 66 Diesel No. 66 601 "Freightliner 60" £85.49
Image R30531TXS Hornby Railroad Freightliner Class 66 Diesel No. 66 601 "Freightliner 60". DCC Sound £134.99
Image R30532 Hornby Railroad Class 66 Diesel No. 66 022 "Lafarge Charnwood" - EWS £85.49
Image R30532TXS Hornby Railroad Class 66 Diesel No. 66 022 "Lafarge Charnwood" - EWS. DCC Sound £134.99
Image R30533 Hornby Railroad Class 66 Diesel Locomotive No. 66 790 "Louise" Colas £85.49

Hornby have made an announcement, in advance of them attending Model Rail Scotland this weekend. A new HST Pack in Scotrail livery, a Class 66 named HMS Argile, along with the latest original Merchant Navy. This annoucement is one of a number that will take place throughout the year. Pre-orders invited:

Image R30464 Hornby ScotRail Class 43 HST Bo-Bo Train Pack £355.49
Image R30464TXS Hornby ScotRail Class 43 HST Bo-Bo Train Pack. DCC Sound £404.99
Image R30534 Hornby Railroad GBRf Class 66 HMS Argyll 66775 £85.49
Image R30534TXS Hornby Railroad GBRf Class 66 HMS Argyll 66775 £134.99
Image R30560SS Hornby SR Merchant Navy Class Cunard White Star Line 21C4 - Steam Generator £328.49

Revolution Trains quad sets now in stock with updated photos:

Image RT-OO-CAR4-401A Revolution Trains Quad set Cartic-4 car carrier - BR Motorail blue (set A) £159.95

Image RT-OO-CAR4-401B Revolution Trains Quad set Cartic-4 car carrier - BR Motorail blue (set B) £159.95

Image RT-OO-CAR4-402A Revolution Trains Quad set Cartic-4 car carrier - MAT-Transauto blue (set A) £159.95

Image RT-OO-CAR4-402B Revolution Trains Quad set Cartic-4 car carrier - MAT-Transauto blue (set B) £159.95

Image RT-OO-CAR4-403A Revolution Trains Quad set Cartic-4 car carrier - Silcock and Collings orange (set A) £159.95

Image RT-OO-CAR4-403B Revolution Trains Quad set Cartic-4 car carrier - Silcock and Collings orange (set B) £159.95

Image RT-OO-CAR4-414A Revolution Trains Quad set Cartic-4 car carrier - Silcock Express with side screens (set A) £159.95

Image RT-OO-CAR4-414B Revolution Trains Quad set Cartic-4 car carrier - Silcock Express with side screens (set B) £159.95

Image RT-OO-CAR4-425A Revolution Trains Quad set Cartic-4 car carrier - Silcock Express with roof + side screens (set A) £159.95

Image RT-OO-CAR4-425B Revolution Trains Quad set Cartic-4 car carrier - Silcock Express with roof + side screens (set B) £159.95

Image RT-OO-CAR4-436A Revolution Trains Quad set Cartic-4 car carrier - MAT blue with mesh screens (set A) £159.95

Image RT-OO-CAR4-436B Revolution Trains Quad set Cartic-4 car carrier - MAT blue with mesh screens (set B) £159.95

Image RT-OO-CAR4-437A Revolution Trains Quad set Cartic-4 car carrier - STVA light grey with mesh screens (set A) £159.95

Image RT-OO-CAR4-437B Revolution Trains Quad set Cartic-4 car carrier - STVA light grey with mesh screens (set B) £159.95

This should have read... Rapido (not Revolution Trains! Thank to our observant readers!) announce new Lancashire and Yorkshire Class 25 'Ironclads', 'The Railway Children Train' train pack, and War Department Rectank Bogie wagons and loads. Pre-orders invited:

Image Rapido Announcements

All OO Gauge items that have arrived within the last 28 days are shown in the latest arrivals section of our website.
N Gauge News
 
All received and unpacked from Graham Farish:

Image 372-031A Graham Farish GWR 4073 'Castle' 5015 'Kingswear Castle' BR Lined Green £152.99
Image 372-031ASF Graham Farish GWR 4073 'Castle' 5015 'Kingswear Castle' BR Lined Green. DCC Sound £246.99
Image 372-034 Graham Farish GWR 4073 'Castle' 5055 'Earl of Eldon' GWR Lined Green £152.99
Image 372-034SF Graham Farish GWR 4073 'Castle' 5055 'Earl of Eldon' GWR Lined Green. DCC Sound £246.99
Image 372-035 Graham Farish GWR 4073 'Castle' 4082 'Windsor Castle' GWR Lined Green (Shirtbutton) £152.99
Image 372-035SF Graham Farish GWR 4073 'Castle' 4082 'Windsor Castle' GWR Lined Green. DCC Sound £246.99
Image 372-610SF Graham Farish LNER V2 Steam No. 4791 - LNER Lined Green (Original). DCC Sound £280.49

Image 372-611SF Graham Farish V2 Steam No. 4843 'Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry' - LNER Lined Green. DCC Sound £280.49

Image 372-613SF Graham Farish V2 Steam No. 60964 'Durham Light Infantry' - BR Lined Green. DCC Sound £280.49

Image 372-614SF Graham Farish V2 Steam No. 60847 'St Peter's School' - BR Lined Green. DCC Sound £280.49

Image 372-775A Graham Farish SE&CR C Class 4 SE&CR Lined Green (Simplified) £131.99

Image 372-775ASF Graham Farish C Class Steam No. 4 SE&CR Lined Green (Simplified). DCC Sound £225.99

Image 372-778 Graham Farish C Class Steam Locomotive No. 31579 BR Black £123.99

Image 372-778SF Graham Farish SE&CR C Class 31579 BR Black. DCC Sound £216.99
Image 373-220 Graham Farish 24T Ore Hopper 'Cadbury Bournville' Yellow £21.49
Image 373-220A Graham Farish 24T Ore Hopper 'Cadbury Bournville' Yellow £21.49
Image 373-221 Graham Farish 24T Ore Hopper 'Stanton' Red £21.49
Image 373-221A Graham Farish 24T Ore Hopper 'Stanton' Red £21.49
Image 373-375 Graham Farish NER P7 Coal Hopper North Eastern Railway Grey £25.46
Image 373-375A Graham Farish NER P7 Coal Hopper North Eastern Railway Grey £25.46
Image 373-376 Graham Farish LNER D12 Coal Hopper LNER Grey £25.46
Image 373-376A Graham Farish LNER D12 Coal Hopper LNER Grey £25.49
Image 373-377 Graham Farish LNER D12 Coal Hopper BR Grey £25.46
Image 373-378 Graham Farish NER P7 Coal Hopper NCB Black £25.46
Image 373-379 Graham Farish LNER D12 Coal Hopper 'BSC Ltd' Green £25.46
Image 377-801A Graham Farish BR FNA Nuclear Flask Wagon with Flat Floor with Flask £33.99
Image 377-802A Graham Farish BR FNA Nuclear Flask Wagon with Sloping Floor with Flask £33.99
Image 377-803 Graham Farish BR FNA Nuclear Flask Wagon with Flat Floor DRS Blue with Flask £33.99
 
Graham Farish has announced new tooling and sound upgrades for its Class 20/0. Available to pre-order with DCC Ready and DCC Sound options:

Image 371-030A Graham Farish Class 20/0 Disc Headcode & Tablet Catcher D8032 BR Green £144.46
Image 371-030B Graham Farish Class 20/0 Disc Headcode & Tablet Catcher Recess D8102 BR Green £144.46
Image 371-032B Graham Farish Class 20/0 Disc Headcode & Tablet Catcher Recess 20077 BR Blue £144.46
Image 371-032C Graham Farish Class 20/0 Disc Headcode & Tablet Catcher Recess 20098 BR Blue £144.46
Image 371-039 Graham Farish Class 20/0 Disc Headcode 20090 BR Railfreight (Red Stripe) £144.46
Image 371-039A Graham Farish Class 20/0 Disc Headcode 20104 BR Railfreight (Red Stripe) £144.46

All N Gauge items that have arrived within the last 28 days are shown in the latest arrivals section of our website.

TT:120 Gauge News
 
The latest releases from Hornby:

Image TT3025M Hornby J50 Class 0-6-0T Steam Loco No. 2793 LNER Black £134.99
Image TT3032M Hornby GBRf Class 66 Sunderland No. 66725 £143.99

Image TT3034M Hornby LMS Princess Coronation Duchess of Sutherland No. 6233 £161.99

Image TT3043M Hornby LNER Class A4 4-6-2 Steam Loco No. 4498 Sir Nigel Gresley LNER Blue £161.99

All TT Gauge items that have arrived within the last 28 days are shown in the latest arrivals section of our website.
O Gauge News

New Corgi Vanguards:

Image VA13209 Corgi Vanguards Vauxhall Astra Mk2 GTE 16V Rembrandt Silver £34.49
Image VA13320 Corgi Vanguards Ford Capri Mk1 Glacier Blue £34.49

All O Gauge items that have arrived within the last 28 days are shown in the latest arrivals section of our website:

Woodland Scenics - Tidy Track

Tidy Track® is a complete system that includes all the tools needed for corrective and preventive maintenance of your track and wheels. It is easy, efficient, thorough and safe for your equipment. Improve conductivity for optimum performance, extend the life of your train and track and protect your investment:

Image Woodland Scenics Tidy Track

Image TT4550 Woodland Scenics Tidy Track Rail Tracker Cleaning Kit £38.99
 
Arriving Soon

All being well, the following items are expected to arrive with us soon. Secure yours by pre-ordering!

Hornby - OO
Image R9367 Hornby Playtrains Track Expansion Pack £9.99
Image R9367 Hornby Playtrains Track Expansion Pack £206.99
Image R30430TXS Hornby Railroad Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter number 08 512. DCC Sound £103.49

Image R30443 Hornby Class 805 5 Car Train Pack No. 805 005 Avanti West Coast £494.99
Image R40493 Hornby LNER Azuma Class 801/2 Railway 200 4 Car Coach Pack - Limited edition £260.99

Scalextric

Image C4575A Scalextric Batmobile Ultimate Collection Triple Pack £143.99
Image C4575A Scalextric Batmobile Ultimate Collection Triple Pack £53.99
Image C4619A Scalextric Ken Miles Triple Pack £143.99

Image C4633 Scalextric Porsche 963 - Proton Competition £44.99

Featured Items KMRC Website

For those that may not have seen our 'Featured Items' on the homepage of our website recently, here they are!:

Mail order top seller of the week - OO

Image 3339 Heljan Class 33/2 Diesel Locomotive No. D6593 BR Green with high intensity headlight £99.99

Camborne shop top seller of the week - N

Image NR307 Peco CDA China Clay Wagon No. 375037DB Cargo £23.99

Guildford shop top seller of the week - OO

Image 978026 Rapido Evolution Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway Non-Corridor Brake Third No.123 £61.99

N gauge top seller of the week

Image 372-775ASF Graham Farish C Class Steam Loco No. 4 SE&CR Lined Green (Simplified). DCC Sound £225.99

Throwback Thursday - Chris Nevard image of the week - OO

Image 31-511A Bachmann Class 158 2-Car DMU Arriva Trains Wales (Revised) £197.97

KMRC Exclusives

Image KMRC Exclusive Bachmann Scenecraft Range

Woodland Wednesday - Track Tidy

Image Woodland Scenics Peel N Place Tufts

Brand Showcase

Image Smiths
 
Bargains
Our stock system is live, so as soon as the last model is sold it will show out of stock. Please note that it will not necessarily be removed from the website immediately. See further details on our website by clicking on the images below:

N Gauge - Weekend Bargain

Image 948005 Rapido Class 44 Diesel Locomotive No. 6/D6 "Whernside" BR Green. RRP £144.95 £114.99

OO Gauge

Image 927009 Rapido Diagram 1426 Van No. DS47182- Departmental Black. RRP £32.95 £21.99
Image 32-930 Bachmann Class 150/1 2-Car Sprinter DMU No. 150 133 BR GMPTE (Regional Railways). RRP £309.95 £159.99

Image 44-0210 Bachmann Scenecraft Low Relief Goathland Hotel. RRP £69.95 £29.99

Image R40014 Hornby Class 370 Advanced Passenger Train 2-car TF Trailer First Coach Pack No. 48503 + 48504 Intercity. RRP £98.99 £24.99

O Gauge

Image 7D-011-004 Dapol Streamlined Railcar No. W11 BR Lined Chocolate & Cream. RRP £378.00 £199.99

N Gauge

Image 2P-005-821 Dapol Mk3 Trailer First TF Coach No. 41150 East Coast HST . RRP £29.01 £19.99
Image E87511 EFE Rail JIA Nacco Wagon 33-70-0894-004-7 Imerys Blue, heavy weathering . RRP £49.95 £24.49

TT Gauge

Image TT9006 Hornby Engine Shed. RRP £34.99 £21.99

Current OO bargains, OO-9 bargains, N bargains, TT bargains,  HO bargains, O bargains, and ON-30 bargains! Remember our special coach offer - when you buy 4 coaches you get an extra £1 off each coach!
KMRC On Tour!

KMRC On Tour
We are looking forward to seeing more of you at the exhibitons we are travelling to throughout 2026!

April 2026

Key Model World Live Birmingham, B40 1NT - Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th

May 2026

Salisbury RailEx 2026 Hampshire, SP11 8PN - Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th

KMRC Guildford Branch Open Event 75B Stoke Road, Guilddford, GU1 4HT - Friday 29th

September 2026

KMRC Camborne Branch Open Event 98A Trelowarren Street, Camborne, TR14 8AN - Friday 11th
Customer Layouts
 
 Are you working on a layout? Have you got a finished (ish) layout you are hiding away?! We would love to see what you have been working on! Send them as attachments, with the subject line 'FAO Hayley' to sales@kernowmodelrailcentre.com please :)  See previous customer layouts here.

Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know (or maybe you did?!)

Did you know...  a day on Venus is longer that a year on Venus.

James' joke of the week... Did you hear about the ski trip? It started off fine, but went downhill fast!

Oll an gwella,

Hayley

Kernow Model Rail Centre
98A Trelowarren Street / Stret Trelowarren
Camborne / Kambronn
Cornwall / Kernow
TR14 8AN

Tel: 01209 714099
Email: sales@kernowmodelrailcentre.com
Web: www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com

Both our Guildford & Camborne shops are open! We are open 24/7 for orders through our website www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com. For phone orders 01209 714099 we are available Monday to Saturday, between 1000 and 1630, and Sundays, between 1000 and 1600. 

We have a 'Click/Phone & Collect' service. Please visit here before visiting either branch. When placing your order for 'Click & Collect' on our website please select Camborne or Guildford. Please remember to bring the payment card used to place your order with you when making the collection. You can make a 'Phone & Collect' order by calling us on 01209 714099.

We have a dedicated page for FAQs on our website (found here). If you have a question please do visit this page first to see if your answer can be found!

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