Welcome to the home of RAIL EXCLUSIVE, a business that has an impressive history of commissioning niche products from companies like Bachmann, Heljan, Hornby and ViTrains. In fact, we are in the enviable position of having collaborated with every mainstream model railway manufacturer currently producing for the UK market.

As enthusiasts, we're committed to broadening the range of models and liveries available to the modern modeller as well as raising the standard of each release. Authenticity, accuracy and attention to detail are our watchwords, so we can provide you with the exclusive items that will take pride of place in your treasured collection.

Because of our 'made-to-order' policy and 'exclusive' guarantee, you can purchase from us with complete confidence. Our models will never be offered for sale elsewhere or traded off, thus retaining their value and protecting your investment. We also pride ourselves on providing great service, treating every one of our customers as a friend, with a promise to answer any queries or resolve any issues straight away. But don't take our word for it, just check out our testimonials...

The Vitrains Railfreight Distribution Class 47s are proving a big hit, and whilst the named duo of No. 47365 Diamond Jubilee and No. 47555 Commonwealth Spirit have been romping out we've been especially delighted by the response to the offer for un-numbered and named models. There's not much longer before the pre-ordering option ends, so make sure you don't miss out!

THE TELEPHONE HAS BEEN red hot over the last couple of weeks after the announcement of our Railfreight Distribution Class 47 Special Editions. The launch of our webpages plus national advertising and mentions on specialist news sites and forums have meant that an incredible 70% of our allocated production capacity is alread taken up with pre-orders. The good news is that the Italian company has allowed us an extra two weeks before closing its order book, meaning we can extend the pre-orders deadline until May 14th. We will place our firm order quantity on that date, so thereafter there will be no guarantee for those who have yet to commit although we will build in a small contingency order.

The normal, fully-decorated, locos are as popular as ever but its the un-named and un-numbered models that have generated the most interest. It is clear there is a big market for personalisation and we are providing an easy route for modellers to add their own names and numbers using the extras supplied (or we can do it for you for a small charge). As promised, and to provide that extra incentive for those thinking about an un-numbered purchase, we present the list of machines that fit our models specific detail variations. Of course, if you are not that fussy about such things as marker lights, underframe tanks and boiler panels you can choose pretty much any loco you like. Don't forget, all the un-numbered models are still available to pre-order in standard, DCC chipped and sound-fitted configurations. The details and prices are all listed in our on-line shop.

With the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the 50th anniversary of the Class 47 diesels coinciding, the opportunity to mark the occasion proved too good to miss! We have teamed up with ViTrains to bring you a run of appropriately chosen 'Special Edition' Class 47s all with a ‘diamond’ theme.

THIS YEAR is the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee but another, equally impressive railway milestone is that which arrives at the end of September when the commonplace Class 47 diesels will have achieved an impressive 50-year service life. This deserves recognition; so to follow a rather contrived theme we’re producing a selection of made-to-order models displaying the ‘double diamonds’ of BR’s Railfreight Distribution sub-sector.

With the co-operation of Italian manufacturer ViTrains, RAIL EXCLUSIVE has commissioned no less than four different locomotives featuring both the original Railfreight Distribution and the later ‘European’ colour schemes (some of the most common liveries on Class 47s during their latter years). Surprisingly, this has yet to feature on what could be termed ‘third generation’ models.

As well as being priced below that of similar items from another well known manufacturer (not counting over £8.00 worth of complimentary etched fittings), ViTrains have promised to ‘pull out all the stops’ to get them to us for September!

The RAIL EXCLUSIVE website continues to expands with the opportunity to purchase the best of Hornby's recently announced 2012 range… and a great new range of weathering paints

HORNBY'S 2012 CATALOGUE, revealed at the beginning of January, has already generated plenty of discussion. Whilst the range is still slanted heavily in favour of steam outline subjects, it does includes a good number of new items that are sure to be of interest to our regular customers. Whilst we have no plans to become a general model railway retailer, we can - through our official trade account - offer you the chance to purchase a selection of the new D&E era items at very competitive prices, especially as many products compliment our previous commissions.

A suprising January rush means that two of our range of models are now completely sold out.

IF YOU HAVEN'T PURCHASED our Loadhaul Class 37/7 twinpack or the Gateshead-based dual-braked Class 03 then we are afraid to say it is now too late, the remaining small stock being sold during January. As much as we like to assist those who missed out, we cannot supply any more of these items since they were made to order with only a minimal contingency surplus. We are quickly approcaching a similar situation with the Mainline/Transrail Class 37/7 pack and Stratford vacuum-braked No. 03160 since there is less than handful of each of these remaining on hand. If you wish obtain one of these then please order immediately to avoid dissappointment.

We've been busy 'behind the scenes' as the specification for our new Class 33 models is further enhanced and final adjustments are made to the engineering drawings.

OUR UNDERTAKING to manufacture the first entirely accurate and authentic Class 33/0 'Crompton' in 4mm scale/'OO' gauge is progressing extremely well although there is little physical evidence to display at this stage, with hundreds of hours of design work having gone into the creation and checking of engineering drawings. Since the bold project was launched earlier this year – as a direct result of dissatisfaction with the heavily-flawed Heljan model and Hornby's vintage ex-Lima product – the feedback has been tremendous.

Praise for the decision to introduce two period-specific bodies has been overwhelming - clearly there is tremendous pent-up demand for the original as-built version as 'transition era' modellers discover the compromises made in earlier releases. This is also made clear by the bargain reductions being promoted by other retailers on the 'incorrect roof' green locomotives that were previously released, even extending to items branded as retailer editions. The order book for our twin packs is bulging and we would like to thank all who have had the confidence in us to pre-order as well as encouraging those still contemplating. Remember, should reservations continue at the existing pace we might be persauded to announce additional running numbers and liveries sooner rather than later.