Railway Models UK

Rails has commissioned Revolution Trains to create two OO‑gauge models of the East Midland Railway ‘Intercity’ liveried Class 180 ‘Adelante’ DMUs.

They were unveiled at the opening of Rails’ new shop at Sheffield Railway Station – a flagship hub for the East Midlands Railway – and will be produced as part of Revolution Trains’ standard production line.

Product Features

Highly detailed 5‑car diesel multiple unit with accurate coach tooling
Operable directional lights and user‑switchable lighting functions
Low‑profile drive unit
Kinematic close coupling with electrical connectors between cars
Fully detailed and decorated interior
DCC & Sound capability – 21‑pin MTC socket – only one decoder required per unit
Twin pre‑fitted speakers – one in each driving car
Fine wheelsets to NMRA RP25 standards
Designed for Peco Radius‑2 curves

Prototype Information

The East Midlands Railway now operates four of these units between London St Pancras, Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield.

Availability and Pricing

Expected in Q3 2026. Pre‑orders can be placed via the Rails of Sheffield website.

Class 180 East Midlands Railway 180109 5‑car DMU – £449.95
Class 180 East Midlands Railway 180109 5‑car DMU – DCC Sound – £544.95
Class 180 East Midlands Railway 180113 5‑car DMU – £449.95
Class 180 East Midlands Railway 180113 5‑car DMU – DCC Sound – £544.95

Rails commission exclusive Class 180 Adelante

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