A2B Model Railways

20/05/2026

COMING SOON TO N GAUGE
A new tooling for the Class 20 loco. Pre-order yours now.

https://www.a2bmodelrailways.co.uk/n-gauge-diesel

19/05/2026

The very handsome LSWR Adams T3 is a popular working locomotive on the SSwanage Railway Own it in model form with the new tooling EFE Rail model. Depicting the loco in its preservation livery.

Limited stock available.

EFE Rail E85030 E85030 LSWR Adams T3 563 LSWR Drummond Green Steam Locomotive The first LSWR T3 Class locomotive was built in 1892 and 125 years later, the T3 was thrown into the spotlight when the National Railway Museum donated the sole preserved example, No. 563, to the Swanage Railway Trust. Eve...

11/05/2026

MAINLINE VIBES
Midland Mainline that is....another livery version for the new tooling of the Class 170 is available to pre-order.

35-601 Class 170/1 2-Car DMU 170114 Midland Mainline BRAND NEW TOOLING

09/05/2026

Open for business at the Stafford Spring show. Come along and say hi. Some great layout on show. Berkswith Methodist Church Hall, The Rise, Stafford, ST17 OLH

08/05/2026

THE CLASS OF 66
Amongst our restocks today are a trio of Class 66's. These include a Sound Fitted version of 66601 "Freightliner 60". We also have EWS liveried 66022 "Lafarge Charnwood" in DCC Ready and Sound Fitted versions.

www.a2bmodelrailways.co.uk

08/05/2026

Out and about at another exhibition this weekend. The Stafford Spring event is a friendly, local event. It deserves plenty of support. Come along and see us.

07/05/2026

MORE BACHMANN SUMMER 2026 ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Ivatt Class 2 is a very popular locomotive on preserved railways and three versions of the class are heading to the shelves very soon. Get your orders in.

www.a2bmodelrailways.co.uk

06/05/2026

ONE FOR OUR FRIENDS NORTH OF THE BORDER

The Class 170 is also coming out in a three car set in the handsome ScotRail livery. This model is available in DCC Ready and SOUND FITTED formats and is available to pre-order now.

35-625 Class 170/4 3-Car DMU 170412 ScotRail BRAND NEW TOOLING

06/05/2026

PERFECT FOR OUR AREA!
Just announced by Bachmann and ready to pre-order from us now is the 3 car Class 170 EMU in EMR livery. There is also a SOUND FITTED option available

35-626 Class 170/4 3-Car DMU 170420 East Midland Railways (EMR Regional) BRAND NEW TOOLING

30/04/2026

Tickets for this year's illuminations go on sale tomorrow. Don't miss out!

*K-POP*! 🤩 Ahead of tickets for the 2026 Matlock Bath Illuminations going on sale this Friday (1st May), we are delighted to announce that this year's Preview Night will feature a 'K-Pop Party Experience'!

Expect Big K-Pop routines, bold characters and loads of energy. It's a lively, pop concert-style show with plenty to get involved in.

Preview Night is on Saturday 12th September, when it's £1 entry for accompanied youngsters aged 16 and under. Adults pay just *£5* online.

Plus, of course, 12th September will be your first opportunity to see the Illuminations star attraction - the unique parade of decorated and illuminated boats on the River Derwent. Plus we'll have all the usual stalls and kiddies' fairground in beautiful Derwent Gardens.

After opening night, the 2026 Illuminations will continue every Saturday and Sunday from 19th September to 1st November, with fireworks finales every October Saturday, plus the final night.

Look out for detailed ticket info coming this Friday afternoon 👍