We’re kicking off the New Year with a smorgasbord of new releases, courtesy of Gaugemaster.

VINDALOO NAH, NAH!

Relive England’s crushing defeat at the hands of Iceland during the 2016 UEFA European Championship Finals (or not…) with these neat football-themed accessories from Noch. What is it? n 14398 ‘HO’ Football stand n 15971 ‘HO’ England football team n 15972 ‘HO’ English football fans Price: £13.25 (14398), £17.95 (15971), £13.95 (15972)

TUFT LOVE

Want to add clumps of colour to a rural scene without using an electrostatic grass tool? These self-adhesive Grass Tufts and Plants - made by Noch for Gaugemaster might just be the answer. What is it? n GM159 12mm Yellow Plant Grass Tufts n GM162 6mm Green Grass Tufts Price: £4.95 each

ANIMAL ANTICS

These animal packs from Noch will surely add extra realism to your layout, with dogs including a St Bernard, a Doberman, and an Alsatian, plus a selection of birds and nests, too. What is it? n 15775 ‘HO’ Birds n 15717 ‘HO’ Dogs Price: £11.95 (15775), £10.95 (15717)

PLAYTIME

This laser-cut adventure playground from Noch could make for an interesting cameo on a modern image layout. What is it? n 14367 ‘HO’ Adventure Playground Price: £13.25

FLOWER ARRANGING

These blister packs from Faller contain various potted plants and bushes, which are sure to brighten up even the drabbest of station platforms. What is it? n 181270 Six Potted Plants n 181271 12 Hydrangeas Price: £8.75 each

LIGHT UP YOUR STREET

A finely detailed and pre-painted selection of wall-mounted lamps complete with LEDS and circuit board, and modern image and steam-era lamp posts and circuit boards from Gaugemaster. What is it? n GM801 Barely Twist Gas Lamp Soft Black n GM807 Taper Post Gas Lamp BR/SR Green n GM815 Taper Post Oil Lamp Grey Undercoat n GM819 Swan Neck Lamp GWR Stone n GM830 Moder Double Head Adjustable Height Lamp n GM823 Wall Mounted Gas Lamp BR/SR Green n GM825 Wall Mounted Swan Neck Lamp GWR Stone Price: £12.95 each

LET THERE BE LIGHT

Control lighting on your layout with the Light Genie wireless remote and receiver. The Light Genie contains five lighting zones that can be controlled independently, with the system itself capable of controlling around 24 bulbs, or 48 LEDS. What is it? n 025000 Light Genie - Transmitter & Receiver System Price: £39.95

KEEP ON ROLLING

This very attractive looking rolling road also doubles as a single track DC controller. But most impressively, the rolling road itself can accommodate a huge variety of scales including, ‘N’, ‘OO9’, ‘TT’, ‘OO’, ‘HO’, ‘EM’, and ‘P4’. What is it? n GMC-LT Multi Scale Locomotive Tester Price: £299.95