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
