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New products from Hornby for 2026

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February 5, 2026
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Model railway manufacturer Hornby heralded 2026 by announcing over 150 new OO gauge products on 14th January.

New products from Hornby for 2026

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February 5, 2026
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Model railway manufacturer Hornby heralded 2026 by announcing over 150 new OO gauge products on 14th January.

Class 153 in Northern livery released in OO Gauge

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January 27, 2026
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Hornby has announced the release of an OO Gauge Class 153 diesel multiple unit, finished in the distinctive livery of train operator Northern.

Driver Training Improved Thanks to East Midlands Railway and Great Central Railway

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June 18, 2025
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East Midlands Railway and Great Central Railway have partnered up to improve the learning of Driver Apprentices.

Welsh heritage railway receives £60,000 grants

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April 13, 2024
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The Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway has been awarded grants totalling £60,000 towards further development of its site near Llanelli in West Wales.

Consultation opens over Transport for Wales Class 153s

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March 19, 2024
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A consultation has opened regarding modifications to Transport for Wales’ fleet of Class 153 trains. 153307, 153318, 153331, 153352, 153968, 153972 could be converted into Active Travel Vehicles. All trains would be reclassified to Class 153/5s followi…

Super Sprinter railcars to feature at Leicestershire gala

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March 11, 2024
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Among the attractions announced by the Great Central Railway for its Spring Diesel Gala are its Class 153 Super Sprinter single-coach railcars.

Super Sprinter railcars to feature at Leicestershire gala

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March 11, 2024
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Among the attractions announced by the Great Central Railway for its Spring Diesel Gala are its Class 153 Super Sprinter single-coach railcars.