Welcome to Britannia Models

Your Online British Model Train Destination!

Britannia Models sells British model trains in OO, OO9 and O gauge. We carry diecast vehicles, track, buildings, kits, scenery items, and other model railway accessories. All prices are in Canadian currency.

Orders and Pre-Orders can be placed by going to the 'Order Form' page in the Quick Links section

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Spring Cleaning Sale

See 'Specials' page for list of all items

Peco - OO - Lineside and Scenic - 25% Off

Peco - OO - Peco Scene - 25% Off

Peco - OO - Photographic Backscene - 25% Off

Ratio - OO - 25% Off

Wills - OO - 25% Off

Diecast Vehicles and Planes - 20% Off

Metcalfe - OO - 15% Off

Kadee - NEM Couplers - 15% Off

Sale Ends March 31st, 2023

Website Only

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Highlighted Sale Item

R3844 - Hornby - BR Rebuilt W1 Hush-Hush 4-6-4 #60700 (Lined Green - early Crest)

Sale Price: $199.97   Regular $352.99

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Latest News

The Hornby 2023 Range has been announced along with new shipments arriving from Hornby, Accurascale, Bachmann, Peco, Rapido & Bowser since the last update. New toolings arriving include the Hornby BR 9F 2-10-0, Bachmann Class 47 and Accurascale Class 92 so let's get started!

Starting off with new toolings, the Hornby BR 9F 2-10-0 leads us off with 3 versions arriving. While 'Evening Star' is sold out, two BR black versions are still available including the one fitted with mechanical stoker.

• R3986 BR 9F 2-10-0 #92167 with Mechanical Stoker (Black - Late Crest)
• R3987 BR 9F 2-10-0 #92194 (Black - Late Crest)
• R3988 BR 9F 2-10-0 #92220 'Evening Star' (Lined Green - Late Crest) SOLD OUT

DC/DCC Ready Canadian RRP is $354.99 CAD.

Accurascale's highly anticipated Class 92 electric locomotive in OO has arrived and we have some still available.

• ACC2195-92038 Class 92 #92038 (Caledonian Sleeper - Blue) DC/DCC Ready
• ACC2195-92038DCC Class 92 #92038 (Caledonian Sleeper) DCC Sound SOLD OUT
• ACC2196-92020DCC Class 92 #92020 (GBRf - Blue & Yellow) DCC Sound SOLD OUT
• ACC2198-92032DCC Class 92 #92032 'IMechE Railway Division' (GBRf - Europorte Blue & Yellow) DCC Sound SOLD OUT
• ACC2199-92036DCC Class 92 #92036 'Bertolt Brecht' (BR Two-Tone Grey - EWS Patch) DCC Sound
• ACC2200-92042DCC Class 92 #92042 (DB Schenker - Red) DCC Sound

DC/DCC Ready is $265.99 CAD and DCC Sound is $390.99 CAD.

From Bachmann we've received the newly tooled Class 47 in various colourful liveries.

• 35-412SF Class 47/7 #47712 'Lady Diana Spencer' (BR ScotRail) DCC Sound - $479.99 CAD
• 35-413 Class 47/4 #47828 (BR InterCity - Swallow) DC/DCC Ready - $339.99 CAD
• 35-415SF Class 47/7 #47711 'Greyfriars Bobby' (BR Blue - Large Logo) DCC Sound - $479.99 CAD
• 35-432SFX Class 47/7 #47790 'Galloway Princess' (DRS - Compass) DCC Sound Deluxe - $524.99 CAD

Also from Bachmann, we've received a pair of the newly tooled Class 37 models.

• 35-335SF Class 37/4 Refurbished #37430 'Cwmbran' (BR Blue - Large Logo) DCC Sound - $494.99 CAD SOLD OUT
• 35-336 Class 37/4 Refurbished #37401 'Mary Queen of Scots' (BR Intercity - Mainline) DC/DCC Ready - $351.99 CAD

Going back to things that burn coal and boil water, we have some of the Hornby LNER W1 Hush-Hush 4-6-4 and LNER Rebuilt W1 Hush Hush 4-6-4 models in stock from the recent release along with the R3843 due to pre-order cancellation.

• R3843 LNER Rebuilt W1 Hush Hush 4-6-4 #10000 (Garter Blue) - $352.99
• R3978 LNER Rebuilt W1 Hush Hush 4-6-4 #10000 (Fictional Silver) - $349.99
• R3979 LNER W1 Hush Hush 4-6-4 #10000 (Grey) 1935 Double Chimney - $349.99
• R3980 BR Rebuilt W1 Hush Hush 4-6-4 #60700 (Lined Green - Late Creen) - $349.99

MORE TO COME

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Rapido Trains UK have made some new product announce icnluding their first ever O gauge (1/43) model!

A few years ago Rapido produced, exclusively for Model Rail Magaine, the Great Eastern Railway's C53 (LNER J70) Tram 0-6-0T in LNER & BR liveries. Rapido now have permission to produce the GER version of the J70 (GER 'C53') and two will be available in packs paired with appropriate Wisbech & Upwell tramway coaches.

• 953001 / 953501 Wisbech & Upwell Train Pack - Pre 1919 (Ultramarine Blue & Brown): Contains 1x GER J70 0-6-0T #127, 1x GER Composite Coach #7 & 1x GER Third Class Coach #8
• 953002 / 953502 Wisbech and Upwell Train Pack - Post 1919 (Crimson & Grey): Contains 1x GER J70 0-6-0T #125, 1x GER Composite Coach #7 & GER Third Class Coach #8

DC/DCC Ready versions have a UK RRP of £269.95 with a current estimated Canadian RRP of $379.99 CAD. DCC Sound versions have a UK RRP of £369.95 with a current estimated Canadian RRP of $524.99 CAD.

Similarily, the GER W&U bogie coaches will also be available individually in LNER and BR liveries. This also includes a fictional 'what if' livery of BR Lined Maroon. These two coaches were built in 1884 and remained on the W&U until passenger services ended on Dec 31, 1927. Afterwards they were transferred Kelvedon and Tollesbury Light Railway where they continued in service until that line was closed by BR in 1951. Coach #7 is preserved at the North Norfolk Railway.

Seven version are to be made covering LNER, BR & Preserved. The coaches have a UK RRP of £74.95 with a current estimated Canadian RRP of $106.99 CAD.

• 919001 LNER (ex-GER) W&U 3rd Class Bogie Tramcar #60461 (Brown)
• 919002 LNER (ex-GER) W&U 3rd Class Bogie Tramcar #60462 (Brown)
• 919003 BR (ex-GER) W&U 3rd Class Bogie Tramcar #E60461 (LNER Brown)
• 919004 BR (ex-GER) W&U 3rd Class Bogie Tramcar #E60462 (LNER Brown - Gill Sans)
• 919005 GER W&U Composite Bogie Tramcar #7 (Crimson - As Preserved)
• 919006 BR (ex-GER) W&U 3rd Class Bogie Tramcar #E60461 (Lined Maroon) Fictional
• 919007 BR (ex-GER) W&U 3rd Class Bogie Tramcar #E60462 (Lined Maroon) Fictional

Sticking with the Wisbech & Upwell Tramway theme, Rapido's first ever O gauge model is to be the GER J70 Tram 0-6-0T. Option with or without skirts will be available.

• 916001 / 916501 BR J70 Tram 0-6-0T #68222 (Early Crest) with Skirts & Cowcatchers
• 916002 / 916502 BR J70 Tram 0-6-0T #68217 ('British Railways') with Side Skirts & Cowcatchers
• 916003 / 916503 LNER J70 Tram 0-6-0T #7137 (Unlined Black) with Side Skirts & Cowcatchers
• 916004 / 916504 GER J70 Tram 0-6-0T #138 (Blue & Brown) with Side Skirts & Cowcatchers
• 916005 / 916505 BR J70 Tram 0-6-0T #68219 (Early Crest) with No Skirts
• 916006 / 916506 BR J70 Tram 0-6-0T #68226 ('British Railways') with No Skirts
• 916007 / 916507 LNER J70 Tram 0-6-0T #7126 (Lined Black) with No Skirts
• 916008 / 916508 GER J70 Tram 0-6-0T #136 (Blue & Brown) with No Skirts

DC/DCC Ready versions have a UK RRP of £375.95 with the current estimated Canadian RRP at $529.99 CAD. DCC Sound versions have a UK RRP of £475.95 with the current estimated Canadian RRP of $674.99 CAD.

The last announcement for today, and still on the Wisbech & Upwell Tramway theme, is the Drewry 204hp 0-6-0DM / Class 04 diesel shunter!

This project is at the very early stages and while no specific item details have been announced, Rapido have said that this new model will include skirted and non-skirted options, the first batch of Class 04's with the 3ft 3 1/2in wheels and original cab design, the main production batch with 3ft 6in wheels and cab with larger windows as well as the BR Southern Region version as well.

Liveries and prices are yet to be confirmed but development work is underway and Rapido have already undertaken a photographic survey of D2298, courtesy of the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre.

Don't forget, the Rapido order deadline for the below projects is on September 1st. Don't miss out!

• GWR 15xx Pannier 0-6-0PT
• Liverpool & Manchester Railway 0-4-2 'Lion'
• GWR Loriot Y Machinery Truck Dia.G39
• GWR AA20 Toad Brake Van
• Titfield Thunderbolt Train Packs

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