TT:120 April Announcements
The highly anticipated TT:120 April 2026 range launch is here and full to the brim with exciting new products!
Containing four brand-new tooling announcements, alongside a wealth of new liveries on existing fan-favourites, this latest set of products will hopefully have a little something for every type of TT modeller. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up.
Train Sets
There are two train sets included in the new Hornby range: one comprising an LMS Duchess with coaches, and the other offers a BR Class 37 freight train. available as either analogue or DCC Sound Fitted. These sets offer beginners, returners or serial modellers the perfect start in TT:120.
TT1006M features an LMS Coronation Class, three coaches, loop of track and controller.
Locomotives
Starting with a bang, we have the LMS Stanier ‘Black 5’ joining the TT:120 range, utilising the expertly researched and highly accurate CAD from its OO gauge cousin. Available in either DCC Ready or Sound Fitted format, this new LMS mixed-traffic workhorse will make an impression on any TT:120 layout. The first run includes an LMS, BR Early, and BR Late example of the Black 5.
TT3068M Stainer 5MT ‘Black 5’ in LMS lined livery.
Our other newly tooled loco is for the diesel fans: the BR Class 30 and 31! Frequently requested at shows and on suggestion forms, this Brush Type 2 will sweep you away with its high detail and beautiful running capabilities. For the first run, the Class 30/31 will be offered in four staple liveries: BR Green, BR Blue, Railfreight Grey and Civil Engineers ‘Dutch.
TT3071M Class 30 D5502 in early BR Green with duck egg blue stripes.
In terms of rereleases of previous tooling, the LNER J50 and LB&SCR A1 Terrier have returned with new guises, including a delightful Isle of Wight example in lined maroon (perfectly suited for Isle of Wight 4-wheeled coaches, more on those later).
TT3065 Terrier in Isle of Wight lined maroon livery.
For the British Rail diesel locomotive enthusiasts, the Class 08, Class 37, Class 43 HST and Class 50 all feature in this announcement, also in a selection of liveries not seen before in TT, such as First Great Western on the HST and EWS on the Class 08. Special mention should be made for the fan-favourite Class 37, which has proved extremely successful and we hope that the two new guises in Transrail Grey and InterCity Swallow make their way onto your layouts too.
HST’s, Class 08’s, and Class 37’s return to the range.
Wagons
No layout is complete without rolling stock, and the April 2026 range includes plenty of wagons and coaches for your locos to pull. Plus, we have two brand-new toolings: the Seacow/Sealion ballast hopper wagon, and the HEA/MEA four-axled wagon family.
The Seacow and Sealion wagons were a mainstay of engineering trains for many years and could be seen operating with a huge variety of locomotive traction over their lifetime, from BR Blue diesels in the 70’s to Civil Engineers ‘Dutch’ 31 and 37s in the 90’s, and finally Class 66s in the privatised era. We hope these ‘fishy’ wagons will be a staple of your wagon pool for many years to come. ‘Dutch’ Grey and Yellow, Departmental Olive Green, and EWS Maroon make up the first run of the Seacow and Sealion.
TT6062 and TT6063 ‘Seacow’ wagons in EWS and Dutch livery.
Our other new tooling covers the HEA mineral hopper wagon, and its rebuilt counterpart, the MEA mineral open wagon.
This British Rail standard design was built to transport domestic coal to urban areas, differing to the classic ‘Merry-Go-Round’ hoppers which took coal directly to power stations. A conversion programme in the 1990s saw redundant HEA’s given a new box-type body, which was used for conveying bulk-loaded material including coal or scrap metal.
These useful little wagons will be available in a number of liveries, covering their extensive history, and would be ideally suited for many of our TT locos like the Class 08, 31, 37 or 66. BR Bauxite and Railfreight Red and Grey adorn the first run of HEA, with EWS and TLF Coal Sector applied to the MEA.
TT6073 HEA in Railfreight ‘Flame Red’ and TT6074 MEA in EWS livery.
Outside of the new tooling announcements, there are numerous rereleases of existing models to bolster your wagon fleet. For steam era modellers, the 7-Plank Wagon, Ventilated Van, and 12T Tank Wagon all return. For those wanting something more modern, the TTA Tank Wagon, KFA Container Wagon, HAA Coal Hopper Wagon, and CDA China Clay Wagon make an appearance.
TT6052 7 Plank Wagon and TT6070 12T Tank Wagon.
Other highlights include the charming Banana Van in BR Bauxite, Amoco Grey TTA Tanker and EWS CDA China Clay Hopper.
TT6068 Banana Van and TT6083 CDA China Clay Wagon.
Coaches
Coaches next! Starting with something that has been much requested: BR Mark 1 coaches in Blue and Grey. We have announced nine coaches, comprised of the Composite Corridor and Brake Second Corridor vehicle types, with each item carrying a unique running number.
There is a mix of regional prefixes too, for those keen to acquire coaches allocated to whatever area your layout is set in. Still waiting for different Mk1 coach types? Don't worry, future announcements will feature a slew of new Mk1 diagrams, so make sure to keep up to date with the latest launches to see what we have been working on.
TT4076 Composite Corridor and TT4077 Brake Second Corridor.
For the Terrier fanatics amongst you, there are complete rakes of 4-wheeled coaches in either London and South Western Railway or Isle of Wight livery, which coincide nicely with the two Terriers also in this month’s range launch. Two more Pullmans feature, as either a 1st Class Kitchen or 3rd Class Brake, and there is a full eight-car set of First Great Western Mark 3 coaches to go behind the Class 43 Power Cars in the same scheme.
TT4003H Pullman 1st Class Kitchen, TT4072 Mk3 Trailer First Open, and TT4078 4-wheel coach.
Buildings
Last but by no means least, we have a new TT:120 building to share with you: the Country Cottage. Typical of a dwelling nestled along a country lane, this half render/half brick cottage is highly detailed, comes pre-painted, and is fitted with separate glazed windows and gutter piping. It is well-suited for a number of styles of TT layouts, regardless of time period or location.
TT9036 Country Cottage
And with that, we come to the end of the releases. If you would like a more in-depth look at the products, please watch the launch video below.
If there isn’t something in here for you, rest assured that we are currently toiling away on a number of new projects encompassing a variety of prototypes, including DMU’s, steam locos, wagons, a large Brush, and a refreshing addition to a certain Mk2F family.
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